--- title: "PA/05899/23: sanction the removal of soil above ground in Qala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05899-23/qala-sanction-the-removal-of-soil-above-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qala: To sanction the removal of soil above ground floor level and to construct a garage and reservoir at ground floor and… Planning applications › Qala › PA0589923 # PA/05899/23: sanction the removal of soil above ground in Qala Site fi, Triq l-Indipendenza, Qala To sanction the removal of soil above ground floor level and to construct a garage and reservoir at ground floor and dwelling at first floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site fi, Triq l-Indipendenza, Qala - **Locality:** [Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Cini](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-cini) - **Perit:** [Perit Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 2 June 2023 - **Validated:** 11 October 2023 - **Published:** 11 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 10 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 27 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05899/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05899&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Site fi, Triq l-Indipendenza, Qala 81 other applications within 300 m: 51 granted, 2 refused, 6 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02103/23). On Triq l-Indipendenza: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/02728/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02728-24/qala-change-of-use-of-a-disused-pre-1967): Change of use of a disused pre-1967 room to clinic 4A and to carry out minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 12 m away - [**PA/00964/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00964-24/qala-sanction-additions-built-post-1968-and-proposed): To sanction additions built post 1968 and proposed change color to facade. Granted, validated 19 April 2024, 22 m away - [**PA/07499/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-24/qala-demolish-part-of-existing-building): To demolish part of existing building, excavate site and construct basement garage and Class 4B shop with overlying garage, maisonette, 8 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/02983/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02983-25/qala-demolition-of-existing-residence): Proposed demolition of existing residence. Proposed excavation and construction of 26 garages, 1 domestic store, 3 Class 4A offices and 24 residential units. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/06291/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06291-26/qala-alterations-and-additions-in-lieu-of-pa-07851-21): Alterations and additions in lieu of PA/07851/21 which include the shifting of internal walls, alterations to external apertures, removal of swimming pool,… Granted, validated 28 October 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/06041/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06041-26/qala-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Internal and external alterations to the development approved under permit PA/3535/21. The proposal includes the shifting of walls and apertures, the… Granted, validated 13 October 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/02404/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02404-22/qala-excavate-site-and-construct-basement-garage-with): To excavate site and construct basement garage with overlying duplex, 2 flats and a penthouse. Granted, validated 25 May 2022, 50 m away - [**PA/03635/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03635-21/qala-splitting-of-5-car-garage-into-2): Proposed splitting of 5 car garage into 2 car garage and Class 4B shop for stationery supplies in lieu of what was approved in PA06512/20. Proposed sign. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/01695/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01695-24/qala-sanction-additions-and-alterations-from-that-approved): To sanction additions and alterations from that approved in PA7675/18, namely, minor internal alterations, alterations to façade, also including the fixing of… Granted, validated 6 June 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/02906/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02906-22/qala-sanction-variations-from-drawings-approved-in-pa-04712-09): To sanction variations from drawings approved in PA/04712/09, mainly consisting of shifting of walls and apertures and removal of wall to form larger… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/07124/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07124-25/qala-carry-out-minor-extension-and-alterations-to): To carry out minor extension and alterations to apartment approved in PA/03554/08. Granted, validated 25 November 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/06119/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06119-26/qala-demolish-existing-residential-unit): To demolish existing residential unit, excavate one basement level and construct 22 residential units with 21 underlying garages at basement level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/06500/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06500-26/qala-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct 4 residential units with underlying garages and domestic stores. Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 1 floor, 68 m away - [**PA/02862/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02862-21/qala-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/02103/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02103-23/qala-construction-of-two-lock-up-garages-at): Construction of two lock up garages at ground floor level, 3 overlying residential units on 3 levels, and 1 receded residential unit on 1 level. Granted, validated 19 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away ## More by Deborah Busuttil - [**PA/07565/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07565-26/xaghra-propose-a-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): To propose a washroom at receded-floor level, in lieu of PA/04051/20. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07447/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07447-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, carry out excavation works, and construct a Class 4B shop at ground floor and basement levels, six apartments at first to… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06626/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06626-26/xaghra-propose-excavation-works-and-the-construction-of): To propose excavation works and the construction of a maisonette, swimming pool and reservoir at ground-floor level, including four flats from first to… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06450/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06450-26/marsa-correction-of-the-approved-use-of-the): Correction of the approved use of the existing premises from “garage for private cars” to the originally approved use as a “Class 5B aluminum workshop”, as… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06321/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06321-26/xewkija-sanction-property-as-is): To sanction property as is. Granted, validated 17 October 2026 - [**PA/06276/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06276-26/sliema-retain-existing-facade): To retain existing facade, to propose minor external alterations, to demolish existing rooms, to propose change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office… Suspended, validated 9 September 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil) ## More from Joseph Cini - [**PA/06984/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06984-26/munxar-sanction-alterations-from-pa5310-03-and-propose-change): To sanction alterations from PA5310/03 and propose change of use from garage to 1 bed apartment. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/01192/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01192-26/gharb-sanction-differences-in-layout-and-in-elevation): To sanction differences in layout and in elevation from development permission PA3911/21 including receded roof structure extent and relocation of approved… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/07591/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07591-25/zebbug-gozo-construct-a-garage-for-private-use): To construct a garage for private use. Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/06499/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-25/qormi-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-increase-the): To carry out internal alterations to increase the showroom area, a partial change of use from workshop to retail (Class 4B) at level 1, and alterations… Granted, validated 8 October 2025 - [**PA/01406/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01406-25/paola-propose-minor-internal-alterations-and-additions-to): To propose minor internal alterations and additions to garages and units approved in PA/5573/22, as well as to construct an additional five units on the… Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/05884/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05884-24/msida-sanction-relocation-of-air-condition-compressors-from-those): To sanction relocation of air-condition compressors from those approved in PA/08343/17 and installation of louvred covers . Granted, validated 4 September 2024 [All planning applications in Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala)