--- title: "PA/07156/26: excavation and the construction of basement garage in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07156-26/ghaxaq-excavation-and-the-construction-of-basement-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Ghaxaq: Proposed excavation and the construction of basement garage, ground floor maisonette, and three additional… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0715626 # PA/07156/26: excavation and the construction of basement garage in Ghaxaq Plot 9, Triq il-Merill, Ghaxaq Proposed excavation and the construction of basement garage, ground floor maisonette, and three additional apartments at first to third floors, and setback penthouse on the uppermost level, in lieu of PA7646/22. Correction of site plan in PA7646/22. - **Status:** Pending (The case has been forwarded to a case officer who is awaiting a response to initial consultations carried out) - **Location:** Plot 9, Triq il-Merill, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** Mr Josef Zerafa - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 10 July 2026 - **Published:** 14 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 29 October 2026 The public planning file has 10 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07156/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07156&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Plot 9, Triq il-Merill, Ghaxaq 84 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 0 refused, 11 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/08602/24). On Triq il-Merill: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/02244/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02244-21/ghaxaq-renewal-of-pa-9104-17): Renewal of PA/9104/17 (Change of use from store to marble works and alterations and additions to marble workshop no changes to permit) Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/03993/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03993-23/ghaxaq-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-to-approved): Application to sanction internal and external variations to approved GD1215/00, proposed internal alterations and modifications to facade. Sanctioning mainly… Granted, validated 25 August 2023, 58 m away - [**PA/08602/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08602-24/ghaxaq-construction-of-additional-floors-over-the-approved): Proposed construction of additional floors over the approved ground floor and first-floor dwellings and basement garages in PA4561/21. The proposed additional… Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/06704/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06704-26/ghaxaq-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-01119-16-and): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/01119/16 and to construct penthouse level differing from that approved under permit PA/01119/16. To construct… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/00940/20** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00940-20/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-terraced-house-as-built): Sanctioning of terraced house as built , namely minor changes in the configuration of rooms at ground floor, change in the position of first floor stairwell… Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/08075/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08075-24/ghaxaq-construct-basement-domestic-store-and-garage-for): To construct basement domestic store and garage for parking of private vehicles. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/01835/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01835-26/ghaxaq-minor-external-alteration-to-facade-and-construction): Proposed minor external alteration to facade and construction of penthouse in lieu of washrooms, approved by PA/01101/21. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/01740/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01740-21/ghaxaq-alteration-to-facade): Proposed alteration to facade, removal of balustrades to form garage door. Proposed garage instead of living room and proposed minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/01101/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01101-21/ghaxaq-construct-ground-floor-garage): To construct ground floor garage, 3 apartments at first, second and third floor levels plus overlying washrooms. Status being checked, 4 floors, 78 m away - [**PA/01707/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01707-23/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-and-roof): Demolition of existing first floor and roof levels. Sanctioning of existing ground floor from approved PA/03277/98. Internal alterations to existing garage at… Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 83 m away - [**PA/04588/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04588-24/ghaxaq-amendments-to-approved-permit-in-pa3169-23-including): Amendments to approved permit in PA3169/23 including minor internal alterations and extension at third floor level. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/03169/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03169-23/ghaxaq-alterations-to-existing-stairwell-at-ground-and): Proposed alterations to existing stairwell at ground and first floor level dismantle the existing washroom slab, construction of lift and proposed… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 3 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/06620/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06620-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, proposed excavation of a semi-basement level and an underlying reservoir and proposed construction of 2… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away - [**PA/03625/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03625-24/ghaxaq-sanction-the-division-of-garage-for-private): To sanction the division of garage for private vehicles with two entrances with an internal partition into two separate garages leaving the same entrances. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/01366/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01366-22/ghaxaq-penthouse-in-lieu-of-approved-washrooms-at): Proposed penthouse in lieu of approved washrooms at setback level in PA07051/17 including splash pool at roof level. Status being checked, 86 m away ## More by Robert Grech - [**PA/07722/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07722-26/ghaxaq-minor-extension-of-rooms-at-roof-level): Proposed minor extension of rooms at roof level for 2 adjacent dwellings approved in PA7205/24 (Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07656/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07656-26/qormi-additions-to-pa-7927-22): Proposed additions to PA 7927/22.'Proposed industrial development, Class 5B garages, at ground, first and receded floor. Proposed parking at basement level in… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07330/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07330-26/zabbar-renewal-of-pa8680-17-to-rehabilitate-existing-dwelling): Renewal of PA8680/17 -To rehabilitate existing dwelling with alteration and additions, to remove accretions, including excavation and demolishing works. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07290/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07290-26/zebbug-renewal-to-pa10673-17): Renewal to PA10673/17. Modifications to approved PA806/16 and to construct additional apartment at 3rd floor. Internal alterations include modifications to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07229/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07229-26/naxxar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor maisonette including pool, and an overlying maisonette. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06723/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06723-26/santa-venera-change-of-use-of-existing-domestic-garage): Proposed change of use of existing domestic garage to part public service garage and part domestic garage. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)