--- title: "PA/07130/24: new vertical boreholes for use of the in Mellieha | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-24/mellieha-new-vertical-boreholes-for-use-of-the source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mellieha: Proposed new vertical boreholes for use of the reverse osmosis plant and proposed new works on water meter chamber… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0713024 # PA/07130/24: new vertical boreholes for use of the in Mellieha Cirkewwa Reverse Osmosis Plant, Triq il-Marfa c/w, Triq il-Latnija, Cirkewwa, Mellieha Proposed new vertical boreholes for use of the reverse osmosis plant and proposed new works on water meter chamber and new trenches from the plant for water distribution. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Cirkewwa Reverse Osmosis Plant, Triq il-Marfa c/w, Triq il-Latnija, Cirkewwa, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** [Karl Cilia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/karl-cilia) - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-balzan) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 24 June 2024 - **Validated:** 23 October 2024 - **Published:** 23 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 22 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 15 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07130/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07130&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Cirkewwa Reverse Osmosis Plant, Triq il-Marfa c/w, Triq il-Latnija, Cirkewwa, Mellieha 60 other applications within 300 m: 34 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07135/24). On Triq il-Marfa: 58 other applications, 33 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi), [Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-psaila), [Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/01278/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01278-21/mellieha-installation-of-bus-shelter-with-advertising-panel): Installation of bus shelter with advertising panel Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/03365/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03365-26/mellieha-lightweight-gazebo): Proposed lightweight gazebo. Suspended, validated 27 May 2026, 162 m away - [**PA/05874/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05874-25/mellieha-correct-the-location-of-the-site-from): To correct the location of the site from that approved in permit PA9658/19 and to enlarge the ticket booth approved in PA9658/19 to accommodate four tellers… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 193 m away - [**PA/06684/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06684-23/mellieha-canopy-over-existing-loading-bay-including-of): Proposed canopy over existing loading bay including of removing temporary steel structures and awnings, sanctioning of pedestrian ramps and raised platform at… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 224 m away - [**PA/04202/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04202-24/mellieha-correct-the-location-of-the-site-from): To correct the location of the site from that approved in permit PA9658/19 and to enlarge the ticket booth approved in PA9658/19 to accommodated four tellers… Withdrawn, validated 3 July 2024, 232 m away - [**PA/07395/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07395-26/mellieha-propose-free-standing-externally-illuminated-single-sided-bil): To propose free-standing externally illuminated single-sided billboard at Triq il-Marfa, Cirkewwa, Mellieha. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 287 m away - [**PA/00253/20** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00253-20/mellieha-dismantling-and-reconstruction-of-existing-damaged-and): Dismantling and reconstruction of existing damaged and dangerous slipway. Status being checked, 340 m away - [**PA/06848/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06848-25/mellieha-drilling-of-seawater-boreholes-and-construction-of): Proposed drilling of seawater boreholes and construction of overlying rooms, replacement of existing borehole rooms. Replacement of existing trenching, new… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 628 m away - [**PA/06617/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06617-26/mellieha-sanction-lpg-tank-and-fencing): To sanction LPG tank and fencing, including minor alterations. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 786 m away - [**PA/05888/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05888-25/mellieha-structural-modifications-and-partial-demolition): Proposed structural modifications and partial demolition, swimming pool re-erection and addition of two floors to the existing West Wing of the Paradise Bay… Pending, 2 floors, 853 m away - [**PA/00350/20** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00350-20/mellieha-sanction-existing-pool): To sanction existing pool. Status being checked, 858 m away - [**PA/02991/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02991-24/mellieha-trenching-works-to-bury-existing-exposed-pipework): Trenching works to bury existing exposed pipework and cables due to natural land erosion. Withdrawn, validated 22 May 2024, 886 m away - [**PA/02690/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02690-26/mellieha-sanction-lpg-tanks-and-fencing): To sanction LPG tanks and fencing, including minor alterations. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 989 m away - [**PA/07515/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-26/mellieha-sanction-pontoon): To sanction pontoon. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 1034 m away - [**PA/01894/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01894-26/mellieha-lightweight-structure-to-serve-as-a-ticket): Proposed lightweight structure to serve as a ticket booth. Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 1134 m away ## More by Mario Balzan - [**PA/06135/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06135-26/zebbug-washroom-at-roof-level): Proposed washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06089/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06089-26/zebbug-removal-demolishing-of-components-and-parts-of-old): Proposed removal/demolishing of components and parts of old agricultural rooms which are in a dangerous state and make the whole structure safe, and leveling… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06072/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06072-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-additional-construction): Proposed sanctioning of additional construction (and changes) of existing farmhouse to approved layout in PA/1565/94. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05921/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05921-26/zebbug-change-of-use-of-existing-ground-floor): Proposed change of use of existing ground floor shop to Class 4D, proposed internal alterations and proposed illuminant sign. Suspended, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05298/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05298-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-existing-building-to-that-approved): Proposed sanctioning of existing building to that approved in PA3723/94. Proposal includes variations from the official building alignments. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03104/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03104-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-extension-layout-approved-in-pa-02048-01): Proposed sanctioning of extension layout approved in PA/02048/01. Proposed sanctioning of door facing existing playing field. Granted, validated 13 May 2026 [All applications by Mario Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-balzan) ## More from Karl Cilia - [**PA/04335/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04335-26/gzira-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-the-scheduled-wsc): Proposed restoration and rehabilitation of the scheduled WSC Gzira pumping station building which is to retain its use of a pumping station and a proposed… Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/07736/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07736-25/ghaxaq-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of Ghaxaq Reservoir, including the construction of a starter room and the construction and installation of an… Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/07732/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07732-25/zurrieq-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of PV panels on the roof of Nigret Reservoir, including the construction and installation of an inverter area and inverters and starter… Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/07249/25** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07249-25/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-planter-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing planter and construction of a maintenance workshop and storage, transformer rooms, and storage facilities within the existing Pembroke… Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/07195/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07195-25/belt-valletta-carry-out-restoration-works-on-the-external): To carry out restoration works on the external elevations of waste pump premises and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 24 November 2025 - [**PA/06848/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06848-25/mellieha-drilling-of-seawater-boreholes-and-construction-of): Proposed drilling of seawater boreholes and construction of overlying rooms, replacement of existing borehole rooms. Replacement of existing trenching, new… Granted, validated 29 October 2025 [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)