--- title: "PA/08111/25: excavation of two levels of basements in Mosta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08111-25/mosta-excavation-of-two-levels-of-basements source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mosta: Proposed excavation of two levels of basements. Proposed construction of garage for light industry (Class 5A) at… Planning applications › Mosta › PA0811125 # PA/08111/25: excavation of two levels of basements in Mosta Vacant Site, Triq il-Kahwiela, Mosta Proposed excavation of two levels of basements. Proposed construction of garage for light industry (Class 5A) at level -2, ancillary garage for parking of cars at level -1, Class 4B retail outlet at ground floor. Proposed two in number apartments (Class 1) at first floor level with ancillary washroom at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Site, Triq il-Kahwiela, Mosta - **Locality:** [Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta) - **Applicant:** [Clifford Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/clifford-vella) - **Perit:** [M&V Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-and-v-architects) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 24 September 2025 - **Validated:** 17 December 2025 - **Published:** 17 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 21 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08111/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08111&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, Triq il-Kahwiela, Mosta 18 other applications within 300 m: 12 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02476/25). On Triq il-Kahwiela: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/03239/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03239-25/mosta-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of site, construction of 3 basement garages, maisonette at ground floor, overlying 3 apartments and 1… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/02302/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02302-21/mosta-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavate site and construct basement garage and Domestic Store, Ground Floor Class 4A Office, and overlying residence within… Status being checked, 2 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/00901/20** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00901-20/mosta-sanction-changes-from-approved-pb4166-87): To sanction changes from approved PB4166/87. Extension to existing residence. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/03657/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03657-26/mosta-internal-alterations-subdivision-to-the-layout-of-approved): Proposed internal alterations/subdivision to the layout of approved permit PA/901/20, to create a separate unit at first floor with access from the common… Granted, validated 16 July 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/04175/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04175-26/mosta-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa-00386-98-including-correction): To sanction minor changes from PA/00386/98 including correction of site plan. Proposal includes roofing over existing yard, and parking of Y-plate mini buses… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/06632/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06632-23/mosta-sanctioning-to-include-change-of-use-from): Proposed sanctioning to include change of use from approved garage as per PA3348/98 to Class 6A store and sanctioning of a Class 4A office. Refused, validated 8 November 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/07613/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07613-26/mosta-sanction-minor-discrepancies-of-an-approved-class): To sanction minor discrepancies of an approved Class 6A warehouse as per PA6636/19, including relocation of reservoir and aperture. To propose higher boundary… Pending, 73 m away - [**PA/02476/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02476-25/mosta-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, construction of 4 basement garages, maisonette at ground floor, overlying 3 apartments and 1 penthouse at receded level.… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/07648/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-24/mosta-change-of-use-from-garage-to-public): Change of use from garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 96 m away - [**PA/02055/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02055-25/mosta-propose-change-of-use-of-part-of): To propose change of use of part of garage to car and truck showroom and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 97 m away - [**PA/06231/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06231-24/mosta-change-of-use-from-domestic-garage-to): Change of use from domestic garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 98 m away - [**PA/06952/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06952-24/mosta-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-from): To sanction minor internal and external changes from approved PA/06414/20 and PA/06415/20 Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 102 m away - [**PA/02870/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02870-21/mosta-affect-minor-changes-to-pa4016-18): To affect minor changes to PA4016/18, and include an additional room at back of site Status being checked, 102 m away - [**PA/04182/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04182-24/mosta-alterations-to-approved-existing-apartments): Proposed alterations to approved existing apartments, demolition of existing washrooms and stairwell at roof level, reconstruction of part of facade, and… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 107 m away - [**PA/07257/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07257-25/mosta-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to the approved PA/04140/98. Granted, validated 27 January 2026, 108 m away ## More by M&V Architects - [**PA/07434/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07434-26/mgarr-excavation-and-construction-of-car-spaces-at): Proposed excavation and construction of car spaces at basement level accessible through a car lift. Proposed ground floor level car spaces, 2 units at levels… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07421/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07421-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-under-pa-5974-22-as-built-and): To sanction apartment under PA/5974/22 as built and proposed additional bedroom and internal partition. Pending - [**PA/06992/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06992-26/swieqi-stable): Proposed stable, tack room and paddock. Proposed 100CUM reservoir. Proposed restoration of existing rubble walls. To sanction access ramp. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06822/26** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06822-26/mtarfa-sanction-construction-of-garage-and-domestic-store): To sanction construction of garage and domestic store to a pre-1967 dwelling, with an approved permit of PA/3675/94. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06783/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06783-26/sliema-class-3a-tourism-accommodation-containing-24-rooms): Proposed Class 3A tourism accommodation containing 24 rooms. Proposed development shall include ancillary facilities such as breakfast area and pool at roof… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06735/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06735-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-to-existing-domestic-store-of-penthouse): Proposed extension to existing domestic store of penthouse. Pending [All applications by M&V Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-and-v-architects) ## More from Clifford Vella - [**PA/08036/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08036-25/mosta-demolish-existing-2-houses): To demolish existing 2 houses, and proposed 1 basement level for garages and 10 residential units. Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/02028/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02028-24/mellieha-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B Shop to Class 4A Office. Granted, validated 10 April 2024 [All planning applications in Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta)