--- title: "PA/05806/25: excavation of vacant site to reduce levels in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05806-25/ghaxaq-excavation-of-vacant-site-to-reduce-levels source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: Proposed excavation of vacant site to reduce levels and form lift pit and reservoir, construct semi basement garage,… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0580625 # PA/05806/25: excavation of vacant site to reduce levels in Ghaxaq Infill Site, Triq Wenzu Dalli, Ghaxaq Proposed excavation of vacant site to reduce levels and form lift pit and reservoir, construct semi basement garage, 4 overlying apartments and a penthouse at receded overlying floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Infill Site, Triq Wenzu Dalli, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [Ms. Katy Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/katy-formosa) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 5 May 2025 - **Validated:** 10 September 2025 - **Published:** 10 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 10 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 16 September 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 33 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05806/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05806&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Infill Site, Triq Wenzu Dalli, Ghaxaq 128 other applications within 300 m: 89 granted, 0 refused, 11 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01287/25). On Triq Wenzu Dalli: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [David Paul Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-paul-grima). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/06818/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06818-23/ghaxaq-alterations-in-ground-floor-garage-approved-in): Alterations in ground floor garage approved in PA8483/21 and construction of apartment at first floor. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 2 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/06127/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06127-25/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-garage): To demolish existing dwelling and garage, excavate site and construct 2 basement garages, maisonette at ground floor and 3 overlying apartments, and penthouse… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/05050/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05050-23/ghaxaq-sanction-changes-in-an-existing-terraced-house): To sanction changes in an existing terraced house, which was approved in PA2230/20. Changes include mainly an increase in plot length and different backyard… Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/07026/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07026-26/ghaxaq-excavation-to-necessary-levels-to-construct-3): Proposed excavation to necessary levels to construct 3 garages at basement level, replace ground floor garage with 1 maisonette and minor internal and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/05157/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05157-25/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing terraced house and construct garage at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments and 1 apartment at receded floor level. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/02426/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02426-21/ghaxaq-changes-in-layout-of-basement-levels): Changes in layout of basement levels, minor alterations at all levels and changes in back façade, from that approved in permission PA/06097/17 Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/01977/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01977-21/ghaxaq-internal-changes-and-alterations-to-approved-class): Proposed internal changes and alterations to approved Class 4B shops in PA 2985/18 and PA1550/13. Removal of approved showroom at first floor and change use… Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/03281/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03281-26/ghaxaq-construct-a-steel-spiral-staircase-in-the): To construct a steel spiral staircase in the back terrace and a chimney flue at roof level of penthouse C8. Granted, validated 14 July 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/08068/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08068-25/ghaxaq-construct-a-steel-spiral-staircase-in-the): To construct a steel spiral staircase in the back terrace of penthouse C9. The approved drawings for penthouse C9 are under PA/02426/21 and PA/06097/17, and… Granted, validated 11 January 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/07205/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-24/ghaxaq-demolition-of-accretions-at-back-of-dwelling): Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain facade, internal alterations, construction of first floor and receded washrooms, and to convert from… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away - [**PA/07722/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07722-26/ghaxaq-minor-extension-of-rooms-at-roof-level): Proposed minor extension of rooms at roof level for 2 adjacent dwellings approved in PA7205/24 (Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away - [**PA/00326/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00326-25/ghaxaq-part-demolition-and-internal-alterations-at-ground): Proposed part demolition and internal alterations at ground, first floor and roof and construction of 3 additional units. Granted, validated 13 March 2025, 88 m away - [**PA/02353/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02353-26/ghaxaq-sanction-as-built-variations-to-the-elevation): To sanction as built variations to the elevation from approved PA/2482/97, and proposed replacement of apertures. Granted, validated 9 June 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/03449/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03449-22/ghaxaq-amalgamate-two-adjacent-vacant-dwellings): To amalgamate two adjacent vacant dwellings, alterations and extension to create one residential unit. Status being checked, 92 m away - [**PA/01287/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01287-25/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate for reservoir, and construct a ground floor with four garages, three apartments at first, second floor and third… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 93 m away ## More by Robert Grech - [**PA/07722/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07722-26/ghaxaq-minor-extension-of-rooms-at-roof-level): Proposed minor extension of rooms at roof level for 2 adjacent dwellings approved in PA7205/24 (Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07656/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07656-26/qormi-additions-to-pa-7927-22): Proposed additions to PA 7927/22.'Proposed industrial development, Class 5B garages, at ground, first and receded floor. Proposed parking at basement level in… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07330/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07330-26/zabbar-renewal-of-pa8680-17-to-rehabilitate-existing-dwelling): Renewal of PA8680/17 -To rehabilitate existing dwelling with alteration and additions, to remove accretions, including excavation and demolishing works. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07290/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07290-26/zebbug-renewal-to-pa10673-17): Renewal to PA10673/17. Modifications to approved PA806/16 and to construct additional apartment at 3rd floor. Internal alterations include modifications to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07229/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07229-26/naxxar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor maisonette including pool, and an overlying maisonette. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07156/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07156-26/ghaxaq-excavation-and-the-construction-of-basement-garage): Proposed excavation and the construction of basement garage, ground floor maisonette, and three additional apartments at first to third floors, and setback… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) ## More from Katy Formosa - [**PA/03528/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03528-22/ghaxaq-excavate-vacant-plot): To excavate vacant plot, and construct basement garage, 5 no. parking spaces, 1 maisonette and 1 apartment at ground floor, 4 apartments at first and second… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02459/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02459-22/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-corner-garage-and-dwelling-and): To demolish existing corner garage and dwelling and construct ground floor garage, two apartments and first and 2nd floors, and a duplex apartment at 3rd… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02433/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02433-22/ghaxaq-construction-of-11-basement-garages): Proposed construction of 11 basement garages, 4 maisonettes, 8 apartments at first and second floor levels, and 4 penthouses at receded third floor level. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)