--- title: "PA/06745/25: excavate and construct reservoir and lift pit in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06745-25/mgarr-excavate-and-construct-reservoir-and-lift-pit source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Mgarr: To excavate and construct reservoir and lift pit, ground garage and overlying residential units. Services to be… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0674525 # PA/06745/25: excavate and construct reservoir and lift pit in Mgarr Plot 20, Triq Sir Temi Zammit, Zebbiegh, Mgarr To excavate and construct reservoir and lift pit, ground garage and overlying residential units. Services to be located at back balcony of each unit. - **Status:** Pending (The case has been referred to a Case Officer and is being assessed with a view of preparing a recommendation report to the Board/Commission) - **Location:** Plot 20, Triq Sir Temi Zammit, Zebbiegh, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** [Ian Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ian-grima) - **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) - **Received:** 15 September 2025 - **Validated:** 28 January 2026 - **Published:** 28 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 February 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06745/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06745&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Plot 20, Triq Sir Temi Zammit, Zebbiegh, Mgarr 34 other applications within 300 m: 21 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06359/25). On Triq Sir Temi Zammit: 24 other applications, 15 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Etienne Magri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/etienne-magri), [Abel Cassar De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abel-cassar-de-gabriele), [M&V Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-and-v-architects), [Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia), [Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila). 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/06861/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06861-25/mgarr-stone-perimeter-wall-including-gate-along-schemed): Proposed stone perimeter wall including gate along schemed road. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/00298/20** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00298-20/mgarr-outline-application-to-construct-two-residential): Outline application - To construct two residential units against an existing blank party wall. Status being checked, 105 m away - [**PA/00117/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00117-21/mgarr-construction-of-greenhouse-and-slight-changes-to): Construction of greenhouse and slight changes to landscaping approved in PA9119/19 Status being checked, 176 m away - [**PA/00868/20** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00868-20/mgarr-construction-of-greenhouses-and-underlying-reservoir): Construction of greenhouses and underlying reservoir Status being checked, 202 m away - [**PA/03820/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03820-26/mgarr-amendments-to-the-landscaping-scheme-as-approved): Proposed amendments to the landscaping scheme as approved in PA2841/16, and sanctioning of parts thereof. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 203 m away - [**PA/05292/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05292-23/mgarr-sanction-nursery-and-greenhouses-as-initially-approved): To sanction nursery and greenhouses as initially approved per PA2841/16. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 204 m away - [**PA/01807/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01807-25/mgarr-sanction-formation-of-penthouse-in-lieu-of): To sanction formation of penthouse in lieu of 3 no. washrooms as approved in PA8586/21. To sanction other internal and external alterations from PA8586/21. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 209 m away - [**PA/06359/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06359-25/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct one basement level parking, two ground floor maisonettes, overlying six apartments and two recessed… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 210 m away - [**PA/02547/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02547-24/mgarr-redesign-of-internal-layout-with-gypsum-partitions): Redesign of internal layout with gypsum partitions at basement level to include beauty service area Class 1(d) as part of the existing residence Class 1. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 223 m away - [**PA/02226/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-21/mgarr-alterations-to-approved-rg-01334-19): Alterations to approved RG/01334/19. Alterations to façade and proposal of 1m apramorta for area for services. Status being checked, 226 m away - [**PA/06695/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06695-25/mgarr-excavation-of-level-2): Proposed excavation of level -2, underlying basement (level -1) garages and residential units approved in PA/07464/24, including addition of six (6) garages,… Granted, validated 20 November 2025, 243 m away - [**PA/07464/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07464-24/mgarr-excavation-of): Proposed excavation of (1) basement level and construction of (8) basement garages, (2) maisonettes with pools at backyard, (6) apartments, (2) penthouses and… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 243 m away - [**PA/00718/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00718-26/mgarr-construction-of-temporary-boundary-walls-around-perimeter): Proposed construction of temporary boundary walls around perimeter of site and installation of metal gate. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 269 m away - [**PA/01305/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01305-23/mgarr-proposal-to-demolish-existing-property-and-excavate): Proposal to demolish existing property and excavate basement level. Proposed construction of garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level and 3… Refused, validated 8 March 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 269 m away - [**PA/05914/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05914-25/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 5 basement garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level and 8 apartments at… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 4 floors, 270 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) ## More from Ian Grima - [**PA/02620/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02620-25/zurrieq-alterations-in-existing-maisonette-to-create-two): Alterations in existing maisonette to create two apartments, demolition of washroom at roof level, and construction of a duplex penthouse above. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/00268/22** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00268-22/mgarr-one-stable): Proposed one stable, fodder store/tack room, proposed reconstruction of timber gate in existing rubble wall, proposed planting of trees, proposed reservoir,… Status being checked - [**PA/03269/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03269-21/mosta-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garages, maisonette at ground floor level, three overlying apartments at… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)