--- title: "PA/07726/25: Excavation of site in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07726-25/lija-excavation-of-site source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: Excavation of site, construction of reservoir, one basement level for the parking of private vehicles (employees and… Planning applications › Lija › PA0772625 # PA/07726/25: Excavation of site in Lija Vacant Site, Triq il-Mosta, Lija Excavation of site, construction of reservoir, one basement level for the parking of private vehicles (employees and customers) and overlying four levels (ground/first/second/receded) to be used as vehicle showroom. Signage, electronic advertisement on facade and pv panels at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Site, Triq il-Mosta, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** [Keith Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/keith-grima) - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Signage - **Received:** 29 October 2025 - **Validated:** 29 April 2026 - **Published:** 29 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 29 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 August 2026 - **Permit expires:** 9 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07726/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07726&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, Triq il-Mosta, Lija 39 other applications within 300 m: 27 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/04736/24). On Triq il-Mosta: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Matthew J Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-j-mercieca). - [**PA/05120/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05120-25/lija-extension-of-the-existing-office-space): Extension of the existing office space, classified as Class 4A, to provide additional workspace and improve overall functionality. Suspended, validated 6 August 2025, 87 m away - [**PA/05426/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05426-24/lija-it-is-proposed-to-dismantle-the-existing): It is proposed to dismantle the existing wall/gate, construct a new ramp, and develop a public service garage at basement level with overlying ancillary… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 103 m away - [**PA/02701/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02701-21/lija-sanctioning-of-differences-from-pa5093-95-and-proposed): Sanctioning of differences from PA5093/95 and proposed internal changes. Status being checked, 135 m away - [**PA/00086/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00086-26/lija-retain-the-original-opening-in-the-propertys): To retain the original opening in the property's perimeter rubble wall (alterations to PA8091/21). Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 162 m away - [**PA/06266/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06266-26/lija-sanctioning-of-pre-1968-townhouse-following-updated-survey): Sanctioning of pre-1968 townhouse following updated survey, including sanctioning of photovoltaic (pv) panels, and sanctioning of variations from approved… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 185 m away - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 185 m away - [**PA/05738/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05738-25/lija-sanctioning-of-maisonette-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of maisonette as built from that approved in PA5727/03 including minor changes to layout and installation of chimney flue. Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 190 m away - [**PA/07782/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07782-26/lija-sanctioning-of-the-front-garden-as-built): Sanctioning of the front garden as built, following the works approved under PA 6295/05 Pending, 192 m away - [**PA/03150/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03150-26/lija-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-externally): Proposed installation of a Single-Sided Solar Powered Externally Illuminated Billboard – static billboard with external lighting (no LED display). Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 198 m away - [**PA/04622/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04622-24/lija-sanction-internal-minor-variations-in-basement-garage): To sanction internal minor variations in basement garage. Granted, validated 3 September 2024, 199 m away - [**PA/06604/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06604-24/lija-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-as): To sanction property as built from that as approved permit PA/3208/94, including proposed change in apertures Granted, validated 23 January 2025, 219 m away - [**PA/04671/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04671-23/lija-alteration-and-additions-at-ground-and-first): Proposed alteration and additions at ground and first floor level including minor demolition works to existing farmhouse and adjacent agricultural store in… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 219 m away - [**PA/04736/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04736-24/lija-extension-to-existing-class-4b-commercial-premises): Proposed extension to existing Class 4B commercial premises, by means of excavation and construction of two levels of basement parking, two levels of Class 4B… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 223 m away - [**PA/00411/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00411-22/lija-sanction-changes-from-papb2863-82-including-correction-of): To sanction changes from PAPB2863/82 including correction of site, construction of washroom at second floor, construction of parapet wall at roof level and… Status being checked, 224 m away - [**PA/02730/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02730-25/lija-excavation-and-construction-of-underground-agricultural-store): Proposed excavation and construction of underground agricultural store and reservoir, with overlying store room and pump room. Proposed fixing of gate. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 235 m away ## More by George Farrugia - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07564/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07564-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-concrete-structure-to-support-dangerous): To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07418/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-drawings-as): Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) ## More from Keith Grima - [**PA/07674/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07674-26/birzebbuga-propose-1-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): To propose: 1) Demolition of existing dwelling. 2) Excavation for the construction of an underground reservoir. 3) Construction of maisonette at ground floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07342/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07342-26/mosta-propose-1): To propose: 1. Demolition of existing dwelling. 2. Excavation for the construction of underground private garages and underlying reservoir. 3. Construction of… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06538/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06538-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-residential-building): Demolition of the existing residential building, excavation to accommodate two basement floors below ground-floor level, including a lift pit and water… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 10 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06373/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06373-26/gudja-demolish-residence-and-excavate-and-construct-basement): To demolish residence and excavate and construct basement garages and overlying residential units. Receded unit to have a pool at roof level. Pending - [**PA/06232/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06232-26/attard-sanctioning-of-a-double-sided-external-illuminated-billboard): Sanctioning of a double-sided external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/04974/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04974-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavation-of-reservoir): Excavation of reservoir, change from Class 3A guesthouse approved in PA/3366/18 to Class 3B hotel including additional floors over 11 levels, including also… Suspended, validated 22 July 2026, 11 floors [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)