--- title: "PA/07717/25: construction of villa including excavation of basement in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07717-25/swieqi-construction-of-villa-including-excavation-of-basement source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: Proposed construction of villa including excavation of basement and pool at back of the property. Perit Abel Cassar… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0771725 # PA/07717/25: construction of villa including excavation of basement in Swieqi Vacant Site, Triq il-Kwartin, Swieqi Proposed construction of villa including excavation of basement and pool at back of the property. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Site, Triq il-Kwartin, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Anthony Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/anthony-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Abel Cassar De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abel-cassar-de-gabriele) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 19 August 2025 - **Validated:** 26 November 2025 - **Published:** 26 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 5 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 27 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07717/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07717&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, Triq il-Kwartin, Swieqi 140 other applications within 300 m: 79 granted, 5 refused, 22 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04643/25). On Triq il-Kwartin: 11 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb), [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/06296/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06296-26/swieqi-renew-pa-01802-22): To renew PA/01802/22 (Internal changes of the maisonette, apartments 1 and 2, and construction of the apartment 3. Installation of the lift from the ground… Granted, validated 27 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/01971/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01971-24/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-roof-structures): Demolition of existing roof structures, construction of an extension at second and third floor levels including fixing of pool. Granted, validated 7 May 2024, 4 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/05762/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05762-25/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pb-1257-90-to): To sanction variations from approved permit PB/1257/90 to as built. Withdrawn, 20 m away - [**PA/01802/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01802-22/swieqi-internal-changes-of-the-maisonette): Internal changes of the maisonette, apartments 1 and 2, and construction of the apartment 3. Installation of the lift from the ground floor to the receded… Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/07527/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07527-26/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit): To sanction variations from approved permit (PB1257/90) to as built. Alterations to existing residential apartment, including the removal of the existing roof… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/01111/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01111-22/swieqi-construction-of-second-floor-and-setback-level): Construction of second floor and setback level with a different layout from that approved in permission PA07991/19. Includes internal amendments to first… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/03146/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03146-24/swieqi-sanctioning-of-facade-aperatures): Sanctioning of facade aperatures, washroom on roof, internal staircase to roof. Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/01639/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01639-24/swieqi-propose-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-02977-23-including): To propose changes to approved permit PA/02977/23 including minor internal changes to lift shaft, internal shaft and back facade. Granted, validated 14 May 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/03000/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03000-23/swieqi-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment): Variations from the official building alignment. To sanction variations from approved permit PB/1929/89. To demolish existing washroom, install a lift,… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/02977/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02977-23/swieqi-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-from-pb-04236-89): Sanctioning of property as built from PB/04236/89 and proposal of the demolition of an existing washroom at roof level and the construction of an additional… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/06691/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06691-24/swieqi-extension-of-existing-third-floor-receded-dwelling-and): Extension of existing third-floor receded dwelling and construction of overlaying receded dwelling. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/00450/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00450-26/swieqi-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and proposed construction of 4 private car garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/00122/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00122-20/swieqi-sanctioning-of-changes-from-pa-02953-08): Proposed sanctioning of changes from PA/02953/08, including levels, and internal alterations. Internal alterations include removal of staircase from garage to… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/08104/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08104-25/swieqi-sanctioning-of-apartment-at-third-floor-level): Sanctioning of apartment at third floor level from original permit PA06593/02. Granted, validated 26 January 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away ## More by Abel Cassar De Gabriele - [**PA/07761/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07761-26/mosta-part-change-of-use-to-casa-bottega): Proposed part change of use to Casa Bottega Class 1D, and minor alterations. Pending - [**PA/07719/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07719-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-alterations-to-dwelling): To sanction minor alterations to dwelling (covered by DN/01201/24) and to carry out alterations to construct a washroom at roof level. Pending - [**PA/07272/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07272-26/paola-changes-in-layout-to-approved-permit): Changes in layout to approved permit, PA/02348/18, including the position of the lift and common staircase. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06851/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06851-26/mellieha-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, excavate, and construct three basement levels of garages, including five overlying apartment units and pools (in backyard… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06787/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06787-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-residence-and-construction): Demolition of existing pre-1968 residence and construction of (1) street level garage, and (4) overlying apartments. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06584/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06584-26/marsaskala-sanction-differences-from-approved-permit-pa-08306-21-and): To sanction differences from approved permit PA/08306/21 and proposed alterations, including the addition of a hot tub and pool. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Abel Cassar De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abel-cassar-de-gabriele) ## More from Anthony Vella - [**PA/04610/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04610-26/xewkija-construct-agricultural-store): To construct agricultural store, reservoir and pump room. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/06390/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06390-25/rabat-gozo-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and additions to dwelling approved in PA/04289/21. Alterations include changes to layout, to facade and to enlarge roof structure. Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/08558/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08558-24/marsaxlokk-sanction-existing-underground-reservoir-and-vineyard): To sanction existing underground reservoir and vineyard. To construct two greenhouses. Granted, validated 8 January 2025 - [**PA/08307/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08307-24/tarxien-sanction-internal-changes-to-property-previously-approved): To sanction internal changes to property previously approved in PA3062/05. Granted, validated 4 February 2025 - [**PA/07943/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07943-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-variations-in-site-footprint): To sanction variations in site footprint, internal layout at all levels; elements in facade, including fixing of sign and flat at third floor level instead of… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/06135/24** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06135-24/nadur-swimming-pool-to-dwelling-house): Proposed swimming pool to dwelling house. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)