PA/07188/24: Phase A - installation of photovoltaic farm in Mqabba
Quarry SM 27B, Site known as 'Tal-Isqof' part of land known as 'Il-Piccolo Feudo', Triq il-Belt Valletta, Sqaq Nru. 2, Mqabba
Proposed Phase A - installation of photovoltaic farm on existing partly backfilled quarry, including site formation, construction of periphery low boundary wall with overlying periphery fence and landscaping, six water reservoirs, access gate, installation of ground mounted pv panels, Enemalta switchgear room, pv system switchgear and substation rooms. Phase B - restoration of remaining portions following exhaustion and backfilling of neighbouring quarries.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- Quarry SM 27B, Site known as 'Tal-Isqof' part of land known as 'Il-Piccolo Feudo', Triq il-Belt Valletta, Sqaq Nru. 2, Mqabba
- Locality
- Mqabba
- Applicant
- Melita Solar Limited Attn: Randolph Said
- Perit
- Perit Dirk Psaila
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Outside Development Zone
- Type of works
- Quarry
- Received
- 6 October 2024
- Validated
- 12 March 2025
- Published
- 12 March 2025
- Comments close
- 11 April 2025
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 4 July 2025
- Permit expires
- 16 July 2030
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Quarry SM 27B, Site known as 'Tal-Isqof' part of land known as 'Il-Piccolo Feudo', Triq il-Belt Valletta, Sqaq Nru. 2, Mqabba
87 other applications within 300 m: 50 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/06087/23).
On Triq il-Belt Valletta: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused.
- PA/05768/23 Mqabba: Restoration of niche at Triq il-Karmnu.
- PA/02704/23 Mqabba: To replace timber balcony as per GS/0017/18, to construct a semicircular masonry balcony with a wrought iron railing and construct 1m parapet wall at roof…
- PA/00706/20 Mqabba: Sanctioning of variations from as approved in PB/2562/76 of a courtyard house at 22, Pjazza tal-Knisja, Mqabba including; variations in extents, layout and…
- PA/00423/25 Mqabba: Renewal of approved permit PA/07485/19. Restoration of existing facade and conversion of existing dwelling into 2 units, including minor alterations,…
- PA/04948/23 Mqabba: Proposal to include alterations to existing pre-1968 building. Proposals include partial demolition of ground floor, and demolition of first floor, as well as…
- PA/04854/26 Mqabba: To construct a wall at ground floor level to provide a separate entrance for the first-floor residential unit.
- PA/07525/25 Mqabba: Subdivision of pre-1968 dwelling to create a new separate terraced house. To include sanctioning of existing garage to be joined to new dwelling. Existing…
- PA/02716/21 Mqabba: To partially demolish existing dilapidated house including separately accessible domestic store and construct 3 bedroom town house.
- PA/03870/24 Mqabba: To demolish existing residence and garage except for main facade, restore facade and construct garages and three maisonettes.
- PA/01828/22 Mqabba: To sanction changes from approved PA01894/12 and proposed change of use from residence to Class 4D at ground floor level and Class 4C (no cooking) at first…
- PA/04343/24 Mqabba: To divide existing house in two, including extension, alterations and construction of swimming pool.
- PA/00564/22 Mqabba: Sanctioning of an extension of parapet walls at roof level, minor alterations, and redesigning of washroom over site covered by PA09848/17.
- PA/06087/23 Mqabba: Construction of a washroom at second floor level and minor internal alteration.
- PA/07652/25 Mqabba: Proposed minor internal alterations and changes in washroom layout from approved permit PA/6087/23 and sanctioning of site layout as built following survey.
- PA/05767/23 Mqabba: Restoration of niche at Triq il-Parrocca.
More by Dirk Psaila
- PA/07476/26 Marsaskala: Proposed internal alterations and part-demolition of existing approved penthouse [as per PA/00770/26, and construction of additional floor and interconnecting…
- PA/04614/26 Marsa: To sanction existing internal alterations to approved Class 6A store as per PA/0014/13, including sanctioning site boundary following survey, demolition of…
- PA/03932/26 Mqabba: Proposed installation of photovoltaic farm on existing partly backfilled quarry, including site formation, installation of ground mounted PV panels, Enemalta…
- PA/01033/26 Naxxar: Proposed minor alterations to facade design and material, shifting of internal doors, and alteration to staircase access to basement garage, from approved…
- PA/08010/25 Xghajra: Proposed demolition of existing house, and proposed excavation of rain water reservoir, construction of private garage and maisonette at ground floor level,…
- PA/05222/25 Siggiewi: To sanction construction of agricultural store instead of adjacent collapsed pre-1968 rural room.
All applications by Dirk Psaila
More from Melita Solar Ltd
- PA/03932/26 Mqabba: Proposed installation of photovoltaic farm on existing partly backfilled quarry, including site formation, installation of ground mounted PV panels, Enemalta…
- PA/03067/23 Mqabba: Proposed installation of photovoltaic farm on existing restored quarry, including site boundary, Enemalta substation and ancillary rooms.