--- title: "PA/06501/25: Excavation of 1 level of basement for in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06501-25/xewkija-excavation-of-1-level-of-basement-for source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Xewkija: Excavation of 1 level of basement for the construction of 11 garages and an underlying water reservoir.… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0650125 # PA/06501/25: Excavation of 1 level of basement for in Xewkija Vacant Plot, Triq l-Arcipriet Guzepp Grech c/w, Triq Indri Borg, Xewkija Excavation of 1 level of basement for the construction of 11 garages and an underlying water reservoir. Construction of 3 maisonettes and 2 garages at ground floor, 18 apartments at first, second and third floor level and 4 penthouses at receded floor level - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, Triq l-Arcipriet Guzepp Grech c/w, Triq Indri Borg, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** [Francesco Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/francesco-grima) - **Perit:** [Perit Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 25 - **Received:** 1 August 2025 - **Validated:** 15 October 2025 - **Published:** 15 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 14 October 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 54 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06501/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06501&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, Triq l-Arcipriet Guzepp Grech c/w, Triq Indri Borg, Xewkija 145 other applications within 300 m: 80 granted, 1 refused, 24 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01074/25). On Triq l-Arcipriet Guzepp Grech: 8 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Steve Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steve-scicluna). Approval estimate for new construction 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/00019/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00019-25/xewkija-subdivide-existing-dwelling): To subdivide existing dwelling, demolish and redevelop subsided RHS rooms into a ground floor garage with overlying 2 duplexes. Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 2 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/06587/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06587-25/xewkija-demolition): Proposed demolition, excavation of reservoir and construction of street-level garage, 3 apartments and one penthouse. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/00988/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00988-22/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-structures): Proposed demolition of existing structures. Proposed construction of 3 garages, Class 4A professional office, and 5 residential units. Proposed integration of… Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/01809/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01809-26/xewkija-sanction-existing-building-as-built-from-papb-3959-91): To sanction existing building as built from PAPB/3959/91 and proposed additions and alterations. Pending, validated 18 March 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/01074/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01074-25/xewkija-garage-for-private-vehicles-at-ground-floor): Proposed garage for private vehicles at ground floor level, three apartments at first, second and third floor levels and a penthouse at fourth floor level. Granted, validated 19 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/05365/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05365-25/xewkija-back-garden-boundary-wall): Proposed back garden boundary wall; dismantling of rubble wall and raising of opramorta at roof level to dwelling house approved in PA7929/24. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/07929/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07929-24/xewkija-additions-and-alterations-to-pre-1968-dwelling-house): Proposed additions and alterations to pre-1968 dwelling house, consisting of minor internal changes and building of additional room. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/01113/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01113-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-4): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct 4 residential units with underlying garages at ground floor level. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/04278/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04278-23/xewkija-construction-of-6-lock-up-garages): Construction of 6 lock up garages, 2 maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses, interlinked to basement level of approved permit PA370/97. Withdrawn, validated 7 February 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/00226/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00226-23/xewkija-construction-of-6-lock-up-garages): Construction of 6 lock up garages, 2 maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, validated 18 April 2023, 71 m away - [**PA/06184/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06184-24/xewkija-sanction-sub-division-of-existing-flat-from-previously): To sanction sub-division of existing flat from previously approved in PA8665/18 into two units. To sanction of change use from en-suite to pantry and… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/00323/20** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00323-20/xewkija-change-of-use-of-domestic-store-to): Change of use of domestic store to processing and packing of meat - Class 5A. Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/03574/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03574-21/xewkija-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/03714/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03714-24/xewkija-sanction-variations-to-private-car-garage-approved): To sanction variations to private car garage approved in PA5335/96, to form entrance at ground floor level to upper floors and proposed extension at first and… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 89 m away - [**PA/04674/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04674-23/xewkija-request-uif-refund-from-pa6071-22-in-view): To request UIF refund from PA6071/22 in view of proposed additional car space at basement level and to construct a garden room, to shift the approved pool and… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 90 m away ## More by Leonard Spiteri - [**PA/07696/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07696-26/gudja-demolish-the-existing-structure-and-construct-4): To demolish the existing structure and construct 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette and 1 apartment at ground-floor level, 6 apartments at first-, second- and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07485/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07485-26/nadur-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to the existing structures, together with the excavation and construction of a swimming pool. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07230/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07230-26/msida-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of ground-floor car parking spaces, together with Class 4B stationery premises, five offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07158/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07158-26/fontana-change-of-use-of-the-two-class): Change of use of the two Class 4A offices at ground-floor level, approved under PA/06591/25, to Class 4B (beautician) and a residential unit. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06645/26** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06645-26/san-lawrenz-construct-agricultural-store-with-underlying-reservoir-and): To construct agricultural store with underlying reservoir and to install a gate. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06610/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06610-26/xewkija-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to a pre-1967 building. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri) ## More from Francesco Grima - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending - [**PA/07230/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07230-26/msida-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of ground-floor car parking spaces, together with Class 4B stationery premises, five offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06836/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06836-26/ghajnsielem-sanction-alterations-to-garages-and-to-residential): To sanction alterations to garages and to residential units approved in PA/06842/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. To also sanction… Pending - [**PA/05208/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05208-26/msida-demolition-of-the-existing-structure): Demolition of the existing structure, alterations to the existing ground floor garage, and construction of a residential development comprising of two new… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05128/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05128-26/sannat-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, construction of 3 terraced houses and excavation for reservoirs. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04696/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04696-26/sannat-excavate-and-to-construct-20-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 20 residential units and 4 terraced houses with underlying 17 garages and 2 car spaces. To also construct 3 pools and water… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026 [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)