--- title: "PA/07328/25: excavate and to construct a terraced house in Qala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07328-25/qala-excavate-and-to-construct-a-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Qala: To excavate and to construct a terraced house. To also reconstruct rubble wall. Perit Alexander Bigeni. Validated 12… Planning applications › Qala › PA0732825 # PA/07328/25: excavate and to construct a terraced house in Qala Vacant Plot, Alley off, Triq Patri Guzepp Portelli, Qala To excavate and to construct a terraced house. To also reconstruct rubble wall. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, Alley off, Triq Patri Guzepp Portelli, Qala - **Locality:** [Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala) - **Applicant:** [Paul Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 20 October 2025 - **Validated:** 12 November 2025 - **Published:** 12 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 12 December 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07328/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07328&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, Alley off, Triq Patri Guzepp Portelli, Qala 91 other applications within 300 m: 54 granted, 1 refused, 11 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02117/23). On Triq Patri Guzepp Portelli: 9 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/00836/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00836-22/qala-partial-demolition-of-concrete-roof-structures): Partial demolition of concrete roof structures, stair and walls of existing ground floor unit whilst retaining traditional steel beam/xorok roofing system,… Status being checked, 14 m away - [**PA/01210/20** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01210-20/qala-sanction-variations-of-flat-at-second-floor): To sanction variations of flat at second floor level approved in PA 5435/08, consisting of site configuration; dimensions of rooms and changes to elements in… Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/07064/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07064-23/qala-extend-ground-floor-terrace-in-backyard): To extend ground floor terrace in backyard. Granted, validated 20 February 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/01830/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01830-22/qala-demolish-existing-structures-and-to-construct-2): To demolish existing structures and to construct 2 apartments and a penthouse. Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/03420/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03420-21/qala-construction-of-a-swimming-pool-at-roof): Proposed construction of a swimming pool at roof level of Flat 9 (approved by permit PA/140/20) Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/02726/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02726-21/qala-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 2 maisonettes and a pool. To construct also rubble walls. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/02388/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02388-22/qala-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-washrooms): To carry out alterations and additions to washrooms at roof level to form a duplex apartment. To also carry out alterations to include lift and back extension. Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/07558/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07558-26/qala-subdivide-a-duplex-apartment-approved-in-pa-02388-22): To subdivide a duplex apartment approved in PA/02388/22 into 2 residential units. To also carry out internal alterations to layout. Pending, 66 m away - [**PA/00140/20** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00140-20/qala-basement-garages): Proposed basement garages, maisonette at ground floor level; six flats at first, second and third floors and two flats at receded floor level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/02699/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02699-24/qala-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-layouts): To carry out alterations and additions to layouts, facades and levels to residential units approved in PA/01830/22 and PA/02726/21. To also convert… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/01474/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01474-24/qala-demolish-part-of-existing-dwelling-and-construct): To demolish part of existing dwelling and construct basement garage with overlying four residential units. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/00797/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00797-24/qala-demolish-part-of-existing-dwelling-and-to): To demolish part of existing dwelling and to construct garage with overlying residential dwelling and basement store. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 2 floors, 77 m away - [**PA/03147/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03147-21/qala-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavation of site and proposed garages for private cars at basement and ground floor levels; three flats (three on each… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 108 m away - [**PA/05345/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05345-26/qala-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Change of use from private car garage to Class 4C and connect underlying domestic store to approved permit PA/3147/21. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 116 m away - [**PA/00477/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00477-24/qala-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-house-including): Alterations and extensions to existing house including construction of roof extension. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 117 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 Paul Azzopardi - [**PA/01688/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01688-26/rabat-sanction-changes-in-garage-from-original-permit): To sanction changes in garage from original permit PB/622/83. Granted, validated 23 April 2026 - [**PA/01101/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01101-26/sliema-sanction-skylight): To sanction skylight, railing and store at roof level added to pre-1967 dwelling.Proposed addition to washroom, demolish and reconstruct roof, internal… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/00134/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00134-26/ghajnsielem-agricultural-store-and-reservoir): Proposed agricultural store and reservoir. Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/05482/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05482-24/siggiewi-additions-and-alterations-to-the-existing-dwelling): Additions and alterations to the existing dwelling consisting of the demolition of the existing roof level wash room, and construction of a new bedroom. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/04271/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04271-24/naxxar-sanction-flat-1): To sanction Flat 1, as built based on approved permits PA/02665/06. Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/04702/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04702-23/rabat-renewal-to-pa2510-18-proposed-demolition-of): Renewal to PA2510/18 - Proposed demolition of terraced house and proposed construction of garage and water reservoir at basement level, four overlying… Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala)