--- title: "PA/06920/24: excavate and to construct a sheep farm in Kercem | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06920-24/kercem-excavate-and-to-construct-a-sheep-farm source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Kercem: To excavate and to construct a sheep farm including hay store and cheese making room and ancillary facilities such… Planning applications › Kercem › PA0692024 # PA/06920/24: excavate and to construct a sheep farm in Kercem Agricultural land, Triq ta' Lonzi, Santa Lucia (Gozo), Kercem To excavate and to construct a sheep farm including hay store and cheese making room and ancillary facilities such as reservoir, settling tank and cesspit. To also plant trees. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Agricultural land, Triq ta' Lonzi, Santa Lucia (Gozo), Kercem - **Locality:** [Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kercem) - **Applicant:** [Jimmy Stellini](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jimmy-stellini) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Agricultural - **Received:** 8 July 2024 - **Validated:** 16 October 2024 - **Published:** 16 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 15 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 27 May 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06920/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06920&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Agricultural land, Triq ta' Lonzi, Santa Lucia (Gozo), Kercem 16 other applications within 300 m: 9 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04010/25). On Triq ta' Lonzi: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for agricultural applications like this here: about 83% (likely range 53–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/01014/22** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01014-22/kercem-sheep-farm-and-a-water-reservoir): Proposed sheep farm and a water reservoir. Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/00851/21** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00851-21/kercem-agricultural-store): Proposed agricultural store Status being checked, 140 m away - [**PA/02903/22** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02903-22/kercem-partial-internal-demolition): Proposed partial internal demolition. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garages. Proposed excavation and construction of swimming pool.… Status being checked, 149 m away - [**PA/00644/22** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00644-22/kercem-deposit-soil): To deposit soil. Status being checked, 180 m away - [**PA/04010/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04010-25/kercem-propose-construction-of-two-apartments-at-second): To propose construction of two apartments at second ,third and receded floor level with jacuzzi Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 211 m away - [**PA/01622/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01622-23/kercem-propose-embellishment-of-the-site-including-new): To propose embellishment of the site including new pavement area, benches and trees. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 216 m away - [**PA/03670/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03670-26/kercem-change-use-of-garage-from-residential-to): To change use of garage from residential to Class 4B - retail, in order to use the space for pet grooming services. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 231 m away - [**PA/03627/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03627-23/kercem-alterations-to-floor-plans-and-elevations-already): Alterations to floor plans and elevations already approved in PA4847/22. Facade redesign to reintroduce balconies on rear road and setback at third floor… Withdrawn, 233 m away - [**PA/00606/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00606-26/kercem-propose-minor-variations-in-the-layout-of): To propose minor variations in the layout of second floor and penthouse level from PA/01013/25. To propose an additional residential unit at third floor level… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 235 m away - [**PA/01013/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01013-25/kercem-renew-pa-03514-17-to-renew-pa-00691-12-to-renew-pa-04101-07): To renew PA/03514/17- To renew PA/00691/12-To renew PA/04101/07- To sanction minor deviations in plans and elevations from those approved in PA/06310/96 and… Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 235 m away - [**PA/04344/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04344-24/kercem-sanction-variations-from-pa6134-98-and-pa-243-17): To sanction variations from PA6134/98 & PA 243/17, consisting of site configuration; built-up footprint and internal alterations and proposed additions at… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 261 m away - [**PA/03474/22** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03474-22/kercem-carry-out-an-extension-at-second-floor): To carry out an extension at second floor level to dwelling approved in RG04150/17. Status being checked, 3 floors, 261 m away - [**PA/04094/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04094-23/kercem-sanction-house-as-constructed): To sanction house as constructed, with respect to differences from previous permit consisting of differences in internal layout, in elevations and indoor pool. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 267 m away - [**PA/06778/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06778-23/kercem-demolish-existing-franka-stone-foundations): To demolish existing franka stone foundations, built according to DN/01344/14 and erect a new boundary wall A-B-C. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 268 m away - [**PA/06345/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06345-25/kercem-extension-to-additions-within-garden-approved-in): Proposed extension to additions within garden approved in PA/02119/25. Refused, validated 1 October 2025, 272 m away ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**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 [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Jimmy Stellini - [**PA/04344/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04344-24/kercem-sanction-variations-from-pa6134-98-and-pa-243-17): To sanction variations from PA6134/98 & PA 243/17, consisting of site configuration; built-up footprint and internal alterations and proposed additions at… Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/01014/22** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01014-22/kercem-sheep-farm-and-a-water-reservoir): Proposed sheep farm and a water reservoir. Status being checked [All planning applications in Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kercem)