--- title: "PA/08221/25: construct an underground reservoir and pump room in Mellieha | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08221-25/mellieha-construct-an-underground-reservoir-and-pump-room source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Mellieha: To construct an underground reservoir and pump room, maintenance and construction of rubble walls. To construct… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0822125 # PA/08221/25: construct an underground reservoir and pump room in Mellieha Agricultural Field, off, Triq il-Mellieha, Mellieha To construct an underground reservoir and pump room, maintenance and construction of rubble walls. To construct pre-1968 rural structure and propose deposition of soil. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** Agricultural Field, off, Triq il-Mellieha, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** [Edward Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/edward-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 12 September 2025 - **Validated:** 24 December 2025 - **Published:** 4 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08221/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08221&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Agricultural Field, off, Triq il-Mellieha, Mellieha 54 other applications within 300 m: 29 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/05951/24). On Triq il-Mellieha: 3 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction 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/03647/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03647-25/mellieha-sanction-position-of-balconies-and-glass-railings): To sanction position of balconies and glass railings instead of horizontal metal railings at all levels, approved in PA01253/09, to construct parapet walls at… Granted, validated 4 July 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 99 m away - [**PA/01059/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01059-24/mellieha-sanction-minor-changes-to-internal-layouts-and): To sanction minor changes to internal layouts and facade approved in permit PA2512/18: ’Demolition of roof structures and internal walls at ground and first… Pending, validated 19 April 2024, 104 m away - [**PA/04609/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04609-25/mellieha-change-of-use-of-store-and-shop): Proposed change of use of store and shop Class 4B at level 1 and level 2 respectively, to a duplex apartment with street level garage, including internal and… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 3 floors, 105 m away - [**PA/05951/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05951-24/mellieha-construct-level-4-and-level-5-duplex): To construct level 4 and level 5 duplex apartment including access to roof from duplex and common parts and to replace metal horizontal balcony railings with… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 6 floors, 105 m away - [**PA/05926/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05926-24/mellieha-change-of-use-of-store-to-office): Proposed change of use of store to office Class 4A at level 1, change of use of shop Class 4B to apartment at level 2 including internal and external… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 105 m away - [**PA/03773/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03773-24/mellieha-sanction-maisonette-as-built-from-pa-06211-99): To sanction maisonette as built from PA/06211/99. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 111 m away - [**PA/03838/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03838-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-as-built-three-bedroom-first): Proposed sanctioning of as built three bedroom first floor maisonette approved in PA2880/92 and proposed increase of parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 30 June 2026, 125 m away - [**PA/01368/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01368-21/mellieha-extension-at-roof-level-of-existing-second): Proposed extension at roof level of existing second floor maisonette and proposed increase in height of part of roof parapet wall. Status being checked, 125 m away - [**PA/03407/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03407-24/mellieha-installation-of-retractable-canopy-over-rear-terrace): Proposed installation of retractable canopy over rear terrace and installation of suspended ceilings. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 128 m away - [**PA/03511/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03511-23/mellieha-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To propose internal and external alterations to an existing terraced house that consist of dismantling of staircase leading up to roof level, external walls… Granted, validated 4 August 2023, 130 m away - [**PA/04751/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04751-24/mellieha-sanction): To sanction (pre-1967) front terrace to an existing maisonette approved and built with PA/03022/18. Withdrawn, validated 24 July 2024, 136 m away - [**PA/08061/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08061-24/mellieha-sanction-garage-as-built-from-previously-approved): To sanction garage as built from previously approved PA/2423/19 and proposed partial change of use from private to 1 public service parking space. Withdrawn, validated 27 November 2024, 146 m away - [**PA/07226/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07226-24/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-existing-building): Internal alterations to existing building, retaining existing facade, and construction of ground floor garage and maisonette, 6 apartments and 2 overlying… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 151 m away - [**PA/04280/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04280-24/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-existing-building): Internal alterations to existing building, retaining existing facade; and construction of ground floor garage and maisonette, 6 apartments and 2 overlying… Withdrawn, validated 10 July 2024, 153 m away - [**PA/05293/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05293-24/mellieha-sanction-changes-in-height-and-use-of): To sanction changes in height and use of room from approved PA/2161/22. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 158 m away ## More by Charles Buhagiar - [**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 - [**PA/07368/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07368-26/rabat-propose-change-of-use-from-an-approved): To propose change of use from an approved private car garage as per PA3404/26 to a public service garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06798/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06798-26/zejtun-propose-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967): To propose internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 town house. To propose construction of two additional floors so as to create three separate units. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06601/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06601-26/st-julians-construct-an-additional-one-bedroom-unit-at): To construct an additional one bedroom unit at receded floor level to approved PA7740/18. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/06493/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06493-26/gzira-carry-out-alterations-and-construct-a-room): To carry out alterations and construct a room at roof level . Pending - [**PA/06407/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06407-26/siggiewi-outline-application-to-replace-3-farmhouses): Outline application : To replace 3 farmhouses which were demolished during public infrastructural works with another three farmhouses. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar) ## More from Edward Vella - [**PA/00138/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00138-25/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pb-4654-83-to-dwelling-which): To sanction departures from PB/4654/83 to dwelling which includes changes to the site configuration, internal layout, levels and to the facade, additions of a… Withdrawn, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/05868/24** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05868-24/ghasri-restoration): Restoration, maintenance, and waterproofing works. Granted, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/00996/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00996-24/swieqi-excavation-and-construction-of-a-semi-basement-level): Proposed excavation and construction of a semi-basement level for the use of private car parking and the construction of 4 overlying floors, and a recessed… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)