--- title: "PA/06187/23: construction of townhouse and excavation for a in Zejtun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06187-23/zejtun-construction-of-townhouse-and-excavation-for-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Zejtun: Proposed construction of townhouse and excavation for a water reservoir. Perit Justin Spiteri. Validated 25 October… Planning applications › Zejtun › PA0618723 # PA/06187/23: construction of townhouse and excavation for a in Zejtun Vacant Site, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Zejtun Proposed construction of townhouse and excavation for a water reservoir. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Vacant Site, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Zejtun - **Locality:** [Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zejtun) - **Applicant:** Stephen Schembri - **Perit:** [Perit Justin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 11 September 2023 - **Validated:** 25 October 2023 - **Published:** 25 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 24 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 1 November 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06187/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06187&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Zejtun 57 other applications within 300 m: 40 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01521/23). On Triq Haz-Zabbar: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/07606/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07606-24/zejtun-sanction-terraced-house-as-built): To sanction terraced house as built, originally approved by virtue of PB4086/89. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/01521/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01521-23/zejtun-demolish-staircase-at-ground-floor): To demolish staircase at ground floor, demolish first floor and second floor levels, convert ground floor to maisonette and construct 3 overlying apartments… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 92 m away - [**PA/00632/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00632-26/zejtun-sanction-extension-of-party-walls-from-approved): To sanction extension of party walls from approved PA/01521/23. Granted, validated 27 March 2026, 93 m away - [**PA/07321/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07321-24/zejtun-sanction-terrace-house-as-built-from-approved): To sanction terrace house as built from approved PB/6426/21. Proposed alterations to existing dwelling at ground floor and first floor, extension at second… Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 3 floors, 97 m away - [**PA/06593/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06593-26/zejtun-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of 1 basement level including 13 in no. garages and 2 in no. car spaces, and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 103 m away - [**PA/02494/21** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02494-21/zejtun-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to existing terraced house approved by virtue of PB 3140/89. Proposed sanctioning also include the… Status being checked, 120 m away - [**PA/00234/20** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00234-20/zejtun-demolition-of-existing-washroom-roof-and-reconstruction): Proposed demolition of existing washroom roof and reconstruction of a new larger washroom; the installation of a pergola and a pre-fabricated spiral staircase… Status being checked, 122 m away - [**PA/01953/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01953-23/zejtun-restoration-of-the-external-building-envelope-of): Restoration of the external building envelope of St. Clement’s Church. Granted, validated 4 May 2023, 123 m away - [**PA/00186/22** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00186-22/zejtun-demolition-of-tool-shed): Demolition of tool shed, replacement of roofs, construction of reservoir, addition of first floor and receded second floor over existing ground floor residence. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 143 m away - [**PA/06934/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06934-25/zejtun-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate for basement garages and construct 1 maisonette with back garages, 3 apartments and a penthouse with a pool at… Refused, validated 29 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 147 m away - [**PA/00446/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00446-26/zejtun-sanction-changes-from-the-approved-permit-pb-01014-82): To sanction changes from the approved permit PB/01014/82. Granted, validated 5 March 2026, 158 m away - [**PA/07545/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07545-26/zejtun-proposal-of-extension-at-third-floor-terrace): Proposal of extension at third floor terrace and construction of a duplex at fourth floor. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors, 166 m away - [**PA/01630/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01630-24/zejtun-sanction-existing-from-approved-pa-06580-18): To sanction existing from approved PA/06580/18. Granted, validated 9 May 2024, 169 m away - [**PA/02151/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02151-26/zejtun-sanction-facade-alterations-from-approved-pa-07520-21-at): To sanction facade alterations from approved PA/07520/21 at third floor level Withdrawn, validated 1 April 2026, 180 m away - [**PA/06984/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06984-25/zejtun-sanctioning-of-gate-opening-and-proposed-gate): Proposed sanctioning of gate opening and proposed gate. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 180 m away ## More by Justin Spiteri - [**PA/07723/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07723-26/dingli-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B shop (PA 5071/25) into a maisonette with some proposed alterations and additions. Pending - [**PA/06373/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06373-26/gudja-demolish-residence-and-excavate-and-construct-basement): To demolish residence and excavate and construct basement garages and overlying residential units. Receded unit to have a pool at roof level. Pending - [**PA/05471/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05471-26/paola-change-of-use-from-garage-to-residential): Change of use from garage to residential use and linking internally to adjacent maisonette. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04577/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04577-26/mellieha-demolish-residence-and-excavate-and-construct-2): To demolish residence and excavate and construct 2 basement garages and overlying 9 residential units. Development includes jacuzzi and pool at roof level. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04447/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04447-26/hamrun-demolish-residence-whilst-retaining-the-fa-ade-and): To demolish residence whilst retaining the façade and internal staircase, and construct 1 Class 4A Office, 3 overlying Residential Units, & Washroom at Roof… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03895/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03895-26/hamrun-variations-to-permit-pa4231-25-including-change-of): Proposed variations to permit PA4231/25 including change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4D food and drink establishments where cooking is allowed, at… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Justin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-spiteri) [All planning applications in Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zejtun)