--- title: "PA/05896/23: excavation of site and construction of two in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05896-23/tarxien-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-two source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: Proposed excavation of site and construction of two levels of basement garages, seven maisonettes, 27 apartments… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0589623 # PA/05896/23: excavation of site and construction of two in Tarxien Vacant Plot, Triq ta' Sardinja, Tarxien Proposed excavation of site and construction of two levels of basement garages, seven maisonettes, 27 apartments and eight penthouses. Application also includes proposed substation. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, Triq ta' Sardinja, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** [Silvan Mizzi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/silvan-mizzi) - **Perit:** [Perit Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Infrastructure - **Residential units:** 42 - **Received:** 26 June 2023 - **Validated:** 25 October 2023 - **Published:** 25 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 24 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05896/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05896&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, Triq ta' Sardinja, Tarxien 152 other applications within 300 m: 100 granted, 8 refused, 15 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01583/25). On Triq ta' Sardinja: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti). - [**PA/03045/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03045-21/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation, and construction of basement garage, overlying 4 apartments and 1 receded level. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/07176/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07176-23/tarxien-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): Alterations at ground floor level, demolition and reconstruction of first floor level, construction of 2 units at second and third floor level, 1 penthouse at… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/00800/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00800-20/tarxien-internal-alterations-to-remove-walls-at-kitchen): Proposed internal alterations to remove walls at kitchen area, modification to internal apertures and modifications to facade window. Removal of facade… Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/08002/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08002-24/tarxien-sanction-existing-property-as-built): To sanction existing property as built (no permits found) and proposed amendments to garage door. Granted, validated 27 January 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/07037/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07037-24/tarxien-sanction-minor-change-in-basement-layout-from): To sanction minor change in basement layout from what was approved through permit PA/04258/20 and to sanction the removal of 1 private car garage replaced… Granted, validated 9 December 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/04298/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04298-24/tarxien-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette and garage at ground floor level, two apartments at first,… Granted, validated 22 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/04111/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04111-23/tarxien-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-basement): Proposed excavation of site and construction of basement level garages, two maisonettes, six apartments and two penthouses. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away - [**PA/04245/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04245-25/tarxien-sanctioning-of-changes-from-ground-floor-garage): Proposed sanctioning of changes from ground floor garage approved in PB/403/90. Proposed change of use from garage for private vehicles to public service… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 88 m away - [**PA/03765/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03765-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-house): Demolition of existing house, clearing of site, construction of basement garages, overlying 8 apartments and overlying 2 penthouses. Suspended, validated 22 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 89 m away - [**PA/00971/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00971-24/tarxien-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Proposed alterations to existing first floor maisonette and proposed construction at second and third floor to form two seperate dwellings and construction of… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 90 m away - [**PA/02939/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02939-22/tarxien-sanctioning-of-a-1970s-first-floor-apartment): Sanctioning of a 1970’s first floor apartment as built including internal alterations. Status being checked, 93 m away - [**PA/05070/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05070-25/tarxien-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings. To carry out excavation at basement floor level. To construct a Class 2C childcare center at ground floor level. To construct… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 97 m away - [**PA/01463/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01463-23/tarxien-sanction-departures-from-pa-8283-21-to-garages-at): To sanction departures from PA/8283/21 to garages at basement and ground floor and overlying residential units which includes changes to the site… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 101 m away - [**PA/05265/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05265-24/tarxien-sanction-variations-in-garage-for-private-cars): To sanction variations in garage for private cars from that approved in PA3074/94. Granted, validated 12 September 2024, 106 m away - [**PA/01704/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01704-24/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of reservoir, construction of basement, 7 garages, 2 maisonette’s at ground floor, entrance lobby, 7 apartments… Granted, validated 21 October 2024, 112 m away ## More by Benny Cortis - [**PA/07636/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07636-26/safi-sanction-the-existing-building-as-built-from): To sanction the existing building as built from that approved in PA/06250/16. Sanctioning includes: correction of plot depth following survey, minor shifting… Pending - [**PA/06997/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06997-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-ground-floor-from): Demolition of the existing ground floor from that approved in PA/00261/25, construct a ground floor domestic store, including alterations to the existing… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06007/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06007-26/rabat-construct-a-staircase-between-the-basement-garage): To construct a staircase between the basement garage and the ground floor level, including partial demolition of the slab to accommodate the staircase,… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05023/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05023-26/qormi-sanction-the-existing-dwelling-at-receded-floor): To sanction the existing dwelling at receded floor level as built from that approved in DN/01510/16. Sanctioning includes shifting of walls, including an… Granted, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04855/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04855-26/birkirkara-demolish-the-existing-first-floor-elevated-maisonette): To demolish the existing first-floor elevated maisonette, retaining the existing facade, construct a new staircase from the ground floor to the first-floor… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04258/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04258-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-apartments-at-the-third-floor-level): To demolish existing apartments at the third-floor level, reconstruct three apartments at the third-floor level and two penthouses at the receded floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis) ## More from Silvan Mizzi - [**PA/06077/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06077-26/paola-sanctioning-of-access-hatches-at-ground-floor): Proposed sanctioning of access hatches at ground floor level and proposed sanctioning of all domestic stores at sub-basement level in view that bedrock level… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05148/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05148-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-subdivision-of-apartment-at-sixth-floor-level): Proposed subdivision of apartment at sixth floor level in lieu of PA/01573/23. Proposal also includes internal alterations. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04079/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04079-26/pieta-sub-division-of-the-approved-unit-at): Sub division of the approved unit at the fifth floor level to create two separate residential units, including changes to the internal door numbering at the… Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/07860/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07860-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-pa2172-24): Proposed changes to PA2172/24. Changes include elimination of basement level -1, change of use from Class 4B shop to substation and connection of apartments… Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/07323/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07323-25/sannat-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4d): Extension of outdoor catering area Class 4D on public open space compromising of tables and chairs. Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/07301/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-25/paola-rehabilitation-of-three-existing-pre-1967-townhouses): Rehabilitation of three existing pre-1967 townhouses, including demolition and alteration works to remove dangerous structures including collapsed ceilings… Granted, validated 30 January 2026 [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)