--- title: "PA/07963/25: Piling works to reinforce the existing foundations in Fontana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07963-25/fontana-piling-works-to-reinforce-the-existing-foundations source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Fontana: Piling works to reinforce the existing foundations. Perit Karmenu Borg. Validated 10 December 2025. Planning applications › Fontana › PA0796325 # PA/07963/25: Piling works to reinforce the existing foundations in Fontana Kenn Gorgjan, Triq Santa Dminka, Rabat (Gozo) c/w, Triq John Gaspard Le Marchant, Fontana Piling works to reinforce the existing foundations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Kenn Gorgjan, Triq Santa Dminka, Rabat (Gozo) c/w, Triq John Gaspard Le Marchant, Fontana - **Locality:** [Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fontana) - **Applicant:** [Francis Attard](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/francis-attard) - **Perit:** [Perit Karmenu Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karmenu-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 22 September 2025 - **Validated:** 10 December 2025 - **Published:** 10 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 9 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07963/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07963&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Kenn Gorgjan, Triq Santa Dminka, Rabat (Gozo) c/w, Triq John Gaspard Le Marchant, Fontana 55 other applications within 300 m: 35 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01073/26). On Triq Santa Dminka: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. - [**PA/05473/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05473-25/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate site and construct 7 basement garages with underlying reservoir and construct 2 ground floor garages with overlying 6… Granted, validated 7 October 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/02731/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02731-22/rabat-gozo-agricultural-store-and-sanctioning-of-shifting-of): Proposed agricultural store and sanctioning of shifting of boundary wall. Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/02735/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02735-21/rabat-gozo-lateral-extension-to-receded-floor-plan): Proposed lateral extension to receded floor plan, such that common part airspace may remain common throughout all floors. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/02047/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02047-22/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-in-apartments-at): To sanction minor internal alterations in apartments at first and second floor and construction of apartments at third floor previously approved as penthouses… Status being checked, 4 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/01305/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01305-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-residential-maisonette-to): Change of use from residential maisonette to Class 4B hairdresser. Proposal includes the shifting of internal walls and the installation of sign. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/01720/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01720-23/rabat-gozo-propose-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): To propose internal alterations at ground floor level and to construct two additional flats at first and second floor levels (4 additional flats). Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 3 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/01793/25** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01793-25/fontana-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, validated 18 March 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/01172/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01172-24/rabat-gozo-sanctioning-after-site-survey): Sanctioning after site survey, from PA/04322/18, with minor changes to the layout and alterations to the facade. Alterations to the penthouse and the… Granted, validated 13 June 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/03439/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03439-23/rabat-gozo-additions-and-alterations-to-penthouse-approved-in): Proposed additions and alterations to penthouse approved in PA3577/05. Granted, validated 4 August 2023, 97 m away - [**PA/00650/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00650-26/rabat-gozo-construct-eleven-residential-units-with-underlying-garages): To construct eleven residential units with underlying garages at basement level. The proposal includes excavation of the basement level and construction of… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 1 floor, 123 m away - [**PA/03365/23** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03365-23/fontana-flat-at-receded-floor-level-and-sanctioning): Proposed flat at receded floor level and sanctioning of internal and external variations from PA4665/00. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 155 m away - [**PA/05913/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05913-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-variations-to-the-plans-approved): To sanction minor variations to the plans approved in PB/2473/81. Also, to sanction the construction of a swimming pool. Granted, validated 20 October 2025, 156 m away - [**PA/08200/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08200-25/rabat-gozo-slight-shifting-of-entrance-stairs-and-sanctioning): Proposed slight shifting of entrance stairs and sanctioning of some internal differences from RG999/16 & PA/06120/24 Granted, validated 16 January 2026, 158 m away - [**PA/06120/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06120-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-of-part-of-garage): Proposed change of use of part of garage to include one public service car space. Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 159 m away - [**PA/04670/24** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04670-24/fontana-change-of-use-from-a-private-car): Proposed change of use from a private car garage into a Class 4B shop. Also to replace the garage door with a shop front, including a shop sign. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 160 m away ## More by Karmenu Borg - [**PA/07561/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07561-26/rabat-gozo-biex-jiggedded-il-permess-pa-07629-17-biex-jitwaqqa-l-hitan): Biex jiggedded il-permess PA/07629/17: Biex jitwaqqa l-hitan ta’ gewwa biex tinbena dar, Casa Bottega fil-kantina kif ukoll mahzen domestiku u kamra fuq… Pending - [**PA/07256/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07256-26/xaghra-renew-permit-pa-06653-18-to-sanction-variations-from): To renew permit PA/06653/18: To sanction variations from permit PB/2134/90, to lower floor at ground floor, to construct washroom, to extend existing washroom… Pending - [**PA/06661/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06661-26/nadur-renew-permit-pa2437-21-to-carry-out-alterations): To renew permit PA2437/21: "To carry out alterations to dwelling from permit PA01005/19 which includes converting one residence into two residential units". Pending - [**PA/06606/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06606-26/nadur-demolish-and-reconstruct-existing-agricultural-stores): To demolish and reconstruct existing agricultural stores. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06600/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06600-26/sannat-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-permit): To sanction internal and external variations from permit PB5244/87 and to sanction also the pv panels and garage. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06440/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06440-26/msida-biex-jigi-ssanati-alterazzonijet-kemm-interni-kif): Biex jigi ssanati alterazzonijet kemm interni kif ukoll esterni minn dawk fil-permess PA/14/18. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Karmenu Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karmenu-borg) ## More from Francis Attard - [**PA/04467/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04467-24/luqa-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-to-existing): Minor internal and external alteration to existing separate dwellings and replacement of concrete slabs. Application also includes extension of a washroom at… Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/04277/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04277-24/luqa-propose-the-creation-of-a-new-class): To propose the creation of a new Class 4B shop, installation of timber signage and roller shutter. Application also includes replacement of RC slab and minor… Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/04053/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04053-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa00627-21): Internal alterations to approved permit PA00627/21, extension of existing floor, plus construction of a new receded floor on top (2 bedrooms). Granted, validated 3 July 2024 - [**PA/01857/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01857-21/luqa-demolish-existing-structure-and-to-propose-extension): To demolish existing structure and to propose extension to panel beater garage approved by PA/7188/19, with gross area not exceeding pre-1978 structures.… Status being checked [All planning applications in Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fontana)