--- title: "PA/05897/23: Clearance of site in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05897-23/marsaskala-clearance-of-site source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Marsaskala: Clearance of site, excavation for the construction of a reservoir, lift pit, and semi basement for private… Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0589723 # PA/05897/23: Clearance of site in Marsaskala Sandy Cove, Triq l-Ahmar, Marsascala Clearance of site, excavation for the construction of a reservoir, lift pit, and semi basement for private vehicle garage, 5 units at ground to 4th floor, 1 receded unit at 5th floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Sandy Cove, Triq l-Ahmar, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** Neville Micallef - **Perit:** [Perit John Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-demicoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 18 May 2023 - **Validated:** 25 January 2024 - **Published:** 11 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 26 October 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 7 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05897/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05897&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Sandy Cove, Triq l-Ahmar, Marsascala 190 other applications within 300 m: 130 granted, 6 refused, 17 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03836/24). On Triq l-Ahmar: 8 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/03836/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03836-24/marsaskala-construct-an-additional-floor): To construct an additional floor (one dwelling unit) at 5th floor level including a pool at roof level and to propose an extension to the existing unit at 4th… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 6 floors, 21 m away - [**PA/03684/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03684-24/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-garage-to-residential): Change of use from garage to residential unit. Refused, validated 26 June 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/00185/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00185-26/marsaskala-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-fourth): To carry out internal alterations to existing fourth receded floor, to construct fifth floor and extension of lift shaft and to sanction changes from approved… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/08209/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08209-24/marsaskala-sanction-one-car-garage-from-that-approved): To sanction one car garage from that approved in PA/07223/06. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/00915/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00915-23/marsaskala-internal-alterations-to-all-floors): Proposed internal alterations to all floors, alterations to the facade, alterations to common parts to lower the lift to the first-floor level, and change of… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/05910/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05910-25/marsaskala-extension-of-existing-penthouse-to-form-two): Proposed extension of existing penthouse to form two 2-bedroom units and construction of a 3-bedroom penthouse above. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/06801/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06801-24/marsaskala-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built, from approved permit PA5809/98. Granted, validated 25 November 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/02315/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02315-25/marsaskala-sanction-variations-of-garage-no): To sanction variations of garage no.19 (previously approved as garage no.17) from PA5169/99. These variations include site configuration and dimensions. Granted, validated 5 May 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/03541/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03541-23/marsaskala-partial-change-in-use-of-property-from): Partial change in use of property from office (Class 4A) to garage, sanctioning of layout to remain as Class 4A, as per PA7293/17 and proposed internal minor… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/01374/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01374-22/marsaskala-carry-out-internal-alterations-mainly-removal-addition-of): To carry out internal alterations mainly removal/addition of walls, installation of retractable awning and installation of railing on facade. Application also… Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/05051/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05051-23/marsaskala-demolish-existing-washrooms): To Demolish Existing Washrooms, convert an existing apartment into a duplex unit with overlying store and re-construct a new washroom. Granted, validated 7 November 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/03293/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03293-23/marsaskala-renew-pa-8313-17-which-consists-of-the-extension): To renew PA/8313/17 which consists of the extension of existing part third floor level, construct fourth floor level and erect washroom over. Granted, validated 27 June 2023, 5 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/01642/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01642-21/marsaskala-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-two): To propose internal and external alterations to two existing dwellings including displacement of walls and changes in apertures, the additional construction… Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/05434/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05434-25/marsaskala-sanction-variations-including-pool-at-roof-level): To sanction variations including pool at roof level from that approved in PA/00155/22. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/05904/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05904-25/marsaskala-extension-of-existing-penthouse-to-form-a): Proposed extension of existing penthouse to form a 2-bedroom apartment and construction of a 2-bedroom penthouse above. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 66 m away ## More by John Demicoli - [**PA/07052/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07052-26/zebbug-platform-for-the-positioning-of-tables-and): Proposed platform for the positioning of tables and chairs linked to an established commercial premises. Application includes ancillary works being… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05504/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05504-26/attard-sanction-minor-changes-to-facade-and-layouts): To sanction minor changes to facade and layouts from approved permit PA/8144/18. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/04135/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04135-26/senglea-isla-re-construction-of-roof-area-to-increase-internal): Re-construction of roof area to increase internal height, including an external staircase and 1m parapet wall. Minor internal change to room use from domestic… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/04123/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04123-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-shop-to-class): Change of use of shop to Class 4D catering outlet. Application includes also additions and alterations as per drawings and the placing of two small stand-up… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03659/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03659-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968): Sanctioning of alterations and extension to pre-1968 garages, including proposed internal alterations to sub-divide garages. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03498/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03498-26/marsaxlokk-internal-and-external-additions-and-alterations-to): Proposed internal and external additions and alterations to existing semi-detached villa. Pending, validated 27 May 2026 [All applications by John Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-demicoli) [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)