--- title: "PA/07188/24: Phase A - installation of photovoltaic farm in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07188-24/mqabba-phase-a-installation-of-photovoltaic-farm source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mqabba: Proposed Phase A - installation of photovoltaic farm on existing partly backfilled quarry, including site formation,… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0718824 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** [Melita Solar Limited Attn: Randolph Said](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/melita-solar-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Dirk Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07188/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07188&caseYear=24) ## 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: 51 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05768-23/mqabba-restoration-of-niche-at-triq-il-karmnu): Restoration of niche at Triq il-Karmnu. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/02704/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02704-23/mqabba-replace-timber-balcony-as-per-gs-0017-18): 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… Granted, validated 22 June 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/00706/20** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00706-20/mqabba-sanctioning-of-variations-from-as-approved-in): 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… Status being checked, 2 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/00423/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00423-25/mqabba-renewal-of-approved-permit-pa-07485-19): Renewal of approved permit PA/07485/19. Restoration of existing facade and conversion of existing dwelling into 2 units, including minor alterations,… Granted, validated 17 February 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/04948/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04948-23/mqabba-proposal-to-include-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968): Proposal to include alterations to existing pre-1968 building. Proposals include partial demolition of ground floor, and demolition of first floor, as well as… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 2 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/04854/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04854-26/mqabba-construct-a-wall-at-ground-floor-level): To construct a wall at ground floor level to provide a separate entrance for the first-floor residential unit. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/07525/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07525-25/mqabba-subdivision-of-pre-1968-dwelling-to-create-a): 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… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/02716/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02716-21/mqabba-partially-demolish-existing-dilapidated-house-including-separat): To partially demolish existing dilapidated house including separately accessible domestic store and construct 3 bedroom town house. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/03870/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03870-24/mqabba-demolish-existing-residence-and-garage-except-for): To demolish existing residence and garage except for main facade, restore facade and construct garages and three maisonettes. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/01828/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01828-22/mqabba-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa01894-12-and-proposed): 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… Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/04343/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04343-24/mqabba-divide-existing-house-in-two): To divide existing house in two, including extension, alterations and construction of swimming pool. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/00564/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00564-22/mqabba-sanctioning-of-an-extension-of-parapet-walls): Sanctioning of an extension of parapet walls at roof level, minor alterations, and redesigning of washroom over site covered by PA09848/17. Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/06087/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06087-23/mqabba-construction-of-a-washroom-at-second-floor): Construction of a washroom at second floor level and minor internal alteration. Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 3 floors, 79 m away - [**PA/07652/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-25/mqabba-minor-internal-alterations-and-changes-in-washroom): Proposed minor internal alterations and changes in washroom layout from approved permit PA/6087/23 and sanctioning of site layout as built following survey. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/05767/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05767-23/mqabba-restoration-of-niche-at-triq-il-parrocca): Restoration of niche at Triq il-Parrocca. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 82 m away ## More by Dirk Psaila - [**PA/07476/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07476-26/marsaskala-internal-alterations-and-part-demolition-of-existing-approv): Proposed internal alterations and part-demolition of existing approved penthouse [as per PA/00770/26, and construction of additional floor and interconnecting… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04614/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04614-26/marsa-sanction-existing-internal-alterations-to-approved-class): To sanction existing internal alterations to approved Class 6A store as per PA/0014/13, including sanctioning site boundary following survey, demolition of… Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/03932/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03932-26/mqabba-installation-of-photovoltaic-farm-on-existing-partly): Proposed installation of photovoltaic farm on existing partly backfilled quarry, including site formation, installation of ground mounted PV panels, Enemalta… Pending - [**PA/01033/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01033-26/naxxar-minor-alterations-to-facade-design-and-material): Proposed minor alterations to facade design and material, shifting of internal doors, and alteration to staircase access to basement garage, from approved… Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/08010/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08010-25/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, and proposed excavation of rain water reservoir, construction of private garage and maisonette at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05222/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05222-25/siggiewi-sanction-construction-of-agricultural-store-instead-of): To sanction construction of agricultural store instead of adjacent collapsed pre-1968 rural room. Refused, validated 27 August 2025 [All applications by Dirk Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dirk-psaila) ## More from Melita Solar Ltd - [**PA/03932/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03932-26/mqabba-installation-of-photovoltaic-farm-on-existing-partly): Proposed installation of photovoltaic farm on existing partly backfilled quarry, including site formation, installation of ground mounted PV panels, Enemalta… Pending - [**PA/03067/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03067-23/mqabba-installation-of-photovoltaic-farm-on-existing-restored): Proposed installation of photovoltaic farm on existing restored quarry, including site boundary, Enemalta substation and ancillary rooms. Withdrawn [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)