--- title: "PA/08133/25: Internal and external alterations to garden center in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08133-25/mqabba-internal-and-external-alterations-to-garden-center source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Mqabba: Internal and external alterations to garden center approved in PA/8500/21 and PA/8108/24 with the reconfiguration,… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0813325 # PA/08133/25: Internal and external alterations to garden center in Mqabba Tas-Sejba Recycling Plant, Triq Tas-Sejba, Mqabba Internal and external alterations to garden center approved in PA/8500/21 and PA/8108/24 with the reconfiguration, at all levels, of the approved structures. Internal changes include the relocation and/or minor alterations within the complex of the approved ancillary uses to the garden center such as cafeteria, grooming facility, and offices. Changes to outdoor areas include new proposed service ramp, tool room, and sanitary facilities to serve the nursery part of the scheme and modification to landscaping. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** Tas-Sejba Recycling Plant, Triq Tas-Sejba, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** [Zahra Recycling Ltd Attn: Andre Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/zahra-recycling-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Avellino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-avellino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Received:** 27 November 2025 - **Validated:** 19 August 2026 - **Published:** 19 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08133/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08133&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Tas-Sejba Recycling Plant, Triq Tas-Sejba, Mqabba 35 other applications within 300 m: 23 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08019/25). On Triq Tas-Sejba: 4 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/08108/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08108-24/mqabba-change-in-the-structure-of-the-approved): Proposed change in the structure of the approved garden center from steel to concrete columns and slab. Proposed pv panels at roof level. Proposed extension… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 133 m away - [**PA/00549/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00549-23/mqabba-demolition-of-two-existing-garages-and-a): Proposed demolition of two existing garages and a domestic store and rebuilding boundary wall according to street alignment. No construction is proposed.… Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 201 m away - [**PA/00623/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00623-23/mqabba-basement-garage-with-overlying-maisonette-at-elevated): Proposed basement garage with overlying maisonette at elevated ground floor and a stairwell at first-floor level. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 2 floors, 202 m away - [**PA/01801/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01801-26/mqabba-excavation-and-construction-of-1-basement-garage): Excavation and construction of 1 basement garage (5 parking spaces), ground floor maisonette, 3 apartments (first, second and third floor plans) and 1 receded… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 204 m away - [**PA/01868/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01868-22/mqabba-construct-1-residential-unit-on-1-floor): To construct 1 residential unit on 1 floor with adjoining garden, carport, and pv panels. Status being checked, 1 floor, 229 m away - [**PA/06291/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06291-24/mqabba-extension-to-permit-pa-01868-22-of-first-floor): Extension to permit PA/01868/22 of first floor level and basement, addition of pool and decking including excavation and reconfiguration of layout at ground… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 231 m away - [**PA/03198/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-23/mqabba-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01868-22): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/01868/22. Proposed excavation of basement, pool and addition of floor at first floor. Withdrawn, validated 6 June 2023, 2 floors, 232 m away - [**PA/03886/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03886-26/mqabba-redesign-of-two-storey-dwelling-approved-in-pa-06291-24): Redesign of two-storey dwelling approved in PA/06291/24. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 2 floors, 234 m away - [**PA/03474/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03474-26/mqabba-partial-internal-demotion-of-existing-elevated-maisonette): Partial internal demotion of existing elevated maisonette and proposed construction of an additional x2 three bedroom units and a one bedroom penthouse at… Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 234 m away - [**PA/06668/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06668-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of basement floor, construction of basement garage, maisonette at ground floor and 8 apartments including 2 pools… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 1 floor, 238 m away - [**PA/04557/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04557-23/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-a): To demolish existing terraced house and construct a residential block of apartments. The residential block of apartments include three basement garages, a… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 238 m away - [**PA/08019/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08019-25/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation and construction of 2 basements, ground floor 4 maisonettes, 11 apartments and 4 receded apartments including… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 241 m away - [**PA/03934/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03934-23/mqabba-renewal-of-pa5689-17): Renewal of PA5689/17; To demolish existing structures, and construct 2 dwellings and underlying basement garages. Granted, validated 24 August 2023, 1 floor, 249 m away - [**PA/01426/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01426-25/mqabba-renewal-of-permit-pa-04110-16-proposed-recycling): Renewal of permit PA/04110/16 - Proposed recycling plant for construction and demolition waste including plastics/wood/metal and glass generated from same… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 253 m away - [**PA/02732/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-25/mqabba-sanction-existing-flat-as-built-from-previous): To sanction existing flat as built from previous approved permit PA/3225/05. Granted, validated 26 May 2025, 259 m away ## More by Jonathan Avellino - [**PA/07492/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07492-26/attard-renewal-of-pa-04787-21): Renewal of PA/04787/21 (Demolition of existing villa and construction of 6 Class 1 terrace houses reaching an overall height of 11.4m). Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04489/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04489-26/birzebbuga-sanction-as-approved-apartment-in-pb-3207-72-to): To sanction as approved apartment in PB/3207/72 to as built. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/03128/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03128-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposed-addition-of-a-basement-beneath-the): The proposed addition of a basement beneath the footprint of the villa. Proposed minor internal alterations to layout in lieu of permit PA/03150/24. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02627/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02627-26/zejtun-sanction-variations-from-papb-3462-2915-75-including-front-gard): To sanction variations from PAPB/3462/2915/75 including front garden and garages at basement level and a reduced built area at first floor level and to… Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/00914/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00914-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-already-approved-dn-339-21-including): Changes to already approved DN 339/21 including construction of parapet wall, installation of PV panels below parapett wall level and sanctioning of front… Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/07559/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07559-25/naxxar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-unit-within): To sanction minor internal alterations to unit within the industrial garages of Midland garages. Granted, validated 26 November 2025 [All applications by Jonathan Avellino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-avellino) ## More from Zahra Recycling Ltd - [**PA/08108/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08108-24/mqabba-change-in-the-structure-of-the-approved): Proposed change in the structure of the approved garden center from steel to concrete columns and slab. Proposed pv panels at roof level. Proposed extension… Granted, validated 2 April 2025 [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)