--- title: "PA/06003/23: change of use from disused cow farm in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06003-23/xewkija-change-of-use-from-disused-cow-farm source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xewkija: Proposed change of use from disused cow farm (following relocation approved by PA/06667/05) and stores to a… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0600323 # PA/06003/23: change of use from disused cow farm in Xewkija Farmhouse, Triq tal-Gruwa, Xewkija Proposed change of use from disused cow farm (following relocation approved by PA/06667/05) and stores to a residential dwelling. Proposal includes internal and external alterations as shown in conventional colours following permit PA/03801/22. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Farmhouse, Triq tal-Gruwa, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** [John Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-mercieca) - **Perit:** [Perit John Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 17 August 2023 - **Validated:** 18 October 2023 - **Published:** 18 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 17 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 April 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06003/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06003&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Farmhouse, Triq tal-Gruwa, Xewkija 59 other applications within 300 m: 34 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/06834/25). On Triq tal-Gruwa: 9 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni). - [**PA/00644/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00644-21/xewkija-sanction-the-construction-of-a-ground-floor): To sanction the construction of a ground floor garage and the proposed construction of maisonette over the existing garage Status being checked, 2 floors, 28 m away - [**PA/06298/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06298-24/xewkija-sanction-the-administration-area-as-built): To sanction the administration area as built, relocation of internal parking, to construct accessible sanitary facilities on the ground floor, open a new door… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/02521/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02521-26/xewkija-public-service-garage-for-heavy-goods-vehicle): Proposed public service garage for heavy goods vehicle. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/06062/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06062-23/xewkija-carry-out-minor-alteration-in-layout-and): To carry out minor alteration in layout and carry out extension at roof level. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/02185/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02185-26/xewkija-excavate-and-to-construct-a-residential-unit): To excavate and to construct a residential unit with underlying public service garage. To also construct rubble wall and water reservoir. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 1 floor, 74 m away - [**PA/03323/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03323-26/xewkija-sanction-existing-dwelling-and-to-carry-out): To sanction existing dwelling and to carry out alterations and extensions to existing residential dwelling, to construct an additional residential unit, to… Granted, validated 23 June 2026, 83 m away - [**PA/01760/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01760-26/xewkija-excavate-and-to-construct-2-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 2 residential units and a public service garage with underlying stores. To also construct rubble wall. Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 1 floor, 88 m away - [**PA/01149/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01149-21/xewkija-sanction-alterations-to-garage-approved-pa-01001-06-and): To sanction alterations to garage approved PA/01001/06 and to construct a store at roof level. Status being checked, 96 m away - [**PA/02555/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02555-21/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement): Internal alterations to existing basement, restoration of existing walls, lowering of existing roof at first floor, extension to existing basement, extension… Status being checked, 110 m away - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors, 120 m away - [**PA/02951/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02951-23/xewkija-water-tank-is-being-relocated-and-a): The water tank is being relocated and a new small room for the storage of household goods is being proposed. A steel winding stairs is also being proposed to… Withdrawn, 149 m away - [**PA/02311/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02311-21/xewkija-rehabilitate-disused-dwelling): To rehabilitate disused dwelling, including the construction of additional rooms at ground and first floors, and a swimming pool with ancillary reservoirs and… Status being checked, 2 floors, 153 m away - [**PA/07324/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07324-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-basement-garages): To demolish existing building and construct basement garages with overlying 8 flats and a penthouse with a different layout from PA/2093/16. Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 167 m away - [**PA/00569/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00569-24/xewkija-sanction-excavation-of-reservoir-and-proposed-construction): To sanction excavation of reservoir and proposed construction of pool and reservoir. Granted, validated 25 March 2024, 180 m away - [**PA/08018/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08018-24/xewkija-construct-ground-floor-garage-for-private-cars): To construct ground floor garage for private cars with overlying 4 apartments. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 2 floors, 186 m away ## More by John Saliba - [**PA/07789/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07789-26/xewkija-restoration-of-existing-stone-balcony-and-removal): Restoration of existing stone balcony and removal of stone enclosure. To change aluminium doors and window to timber. Pending - [**PA/07713/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07713-26/sannat-renewal-of-pa8645-18-to-construct-one): Renewal of PA8645/18 - To construct one storey house with basement garage and pool instead of two storey house with basement garage and pool as previously… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07643/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07643-26/qala-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-in): To sanction minor internal alterations from approved in PA4818/16 and to change doors and windows from timber painted green to white pvc. Main door to remain… Pending - [**PA/07452/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07452-26/xewkija-renewal-of-pa07704-18-internal-alterations-and-additions): Renewal of PA07704/18- Internal alterations and additions, construction of pool and construction of washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07327/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07327-26/qala-renewal-to-pa07347-17-alterations-and-additions-to): Renewal to PA07347/17: Alterations and additions to existing house consisting in removal of wall separating the two ground floor rooms; addition of living… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07104/26** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07104-26/ghasri-internal-alterations-and-additions-consisting-in-construction): Internal alterations and additions consisting in construction of 3 bedrooms and excavation and construction of pool. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by John Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-saliba) ## More from John Mercieca - [**PA/01430/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01430-25/xewkija-construction-of-hay-stores): Proposed construction of hay stores, garage, underground reservoir and a residential dwelling to approved/existing cow farm following approved outline permit… Granted, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/01497/22** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01497-22/sannat-sanction-variations-from-permit-pb3095-88): To sanction variations from permit PB3095/88. Status being checked [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)