--- title: "PA/08341/24: propose excavation of existing vacant plot and in Zejtun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08341-24/zejtun-propose-excavation-of-existing-vacant-plot-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zejtun: To propose excavation of existing vacant plot and construction of basement public service garage and ground floor… Planning applications › Zejtun › PA0834124 # PA/08341/24: propose excavation of existing vacant plot and in Zejtun Vacant Plot, Triq il-Kastellan, Triq il-Faqqus, Zejtun To propose excavation of existing vacant plot and construction of basement public service garage and ground floor open air public service garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, Triq il-Kastellan, Triq il-Faqqus, Zejtun - **Locality:** [Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zejtun) - **Applicant:** [Andrew Abela](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/andrew-abela) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Received:** 24 September 2024 - **Validated:** 18 December 2024 - **Published:** 22 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 25 June 2030 The public planning file has 39 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08341/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08341&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, Triq il-Kastellan, Triq il-Faqqus, Zejtun 41 other applications within 300 m: 23 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00303/21). On Triq il-Kastellan: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Jason Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jason-zammit). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 comparable decisions 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/05900/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05900-26/zejtun-propose-the-change-of-use-from-existing-approved): To propose the change of use from existing/approved Class 4B shop approved by virtue of PA6733/96, into two 2 bedroom maisonettes and also the change of use… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/02113/22** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02113-22/zejtun-sanction-changes-to-approved-permit-pa2849-05-whereby): To sanction changes to approved permit PA2849/05 whereby 1 large garage was divided into 2 separate garages and the space beneath the ramp has been utilized… Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/03609/21** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03609-21/zejtun-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette-and-construct): Proposed demolition of first floor maisonette and construct two new residential units together with the development of airspace into another four new… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/01204/20** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01204-20/zejtun-change-of-use-from-garage-to-two): Change of use from garage to two Class 4B shops including internal and external alterations, and proposed signage Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/03186/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03186-25/zejtun-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-existing): To sanction ground floor maisonette as existing (permit could not be traced). Granted, validated 20 June 2025, 1 floor, 100 m away - [**PA/07970/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07970-24/zejtun-demolish-existing-first-floor-residential-dwelling): To demolish existing first floor residential dwelling. Proposed alterations at ground floor and development of airspace consisting of 7 residential units. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 3 floors, 117 m away - [**PA/01257/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01257-23/zejtun-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-the): To carry out minor internal alterations to the existing kitchen/living by removing partition walls to create an open area, the application also entails the… Granted, validated 23 May 2023, 120 m away - [**PA/06460/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06460-26/zejtun-sanction-layout-from-approved-permit-pa-04211-98-and): To sanction layout from approved permit PA/04211/98 and proposed conversion from garage to residential unit. Application also includes the proposed internal… Pending, 121 m away - [**PA/00519/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00519-26/zejtun-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa05534-20): To sanction changes from approved permit PA05534/20. Changes include variations in the overall height of the block and the replacement of the study room at… Refused, validated 4 February 2026, 129 m away - [**PA/05692/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05692-23/zejtun-renewal-of-pa5955-18-sanctioning-of-variations): Renewal of PA5955/18 - Sanctioning of variations to PAPB4649/79 and DN1243/13 consisting of shifting of walls, and proposed minor alteration to facade. Granted, validated 24 October 2023, 132 m away - [**PA/03116/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03116-23/zejtun-renew-pa3793-17-to-sanction-existing-farm): To renew PA3793/17 - To sanction existing farm and construct water reservoir. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 138 m away - [**PA/05032/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05032-23/zejtun-renewal-of-pa-07394-18-to-request): “Renewal of PA 07394/18 - To request correction of site plan as approved in PAPB 1755/554/80 and to sanction the construction of room at second floor level,… Granted, validated 2 October 2023, 142 m away - [**PA/06819/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06819-24/zejtun-sanction-existing-terraced-house): To sanction existing terraced house, approved by virtue of PB1207/80. Changes include minor alterations in facade, internal alterations, change in site… Granted, validated 19 November 2024, 149 m away - [**PA/01121/20** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01121-20/zejtun-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-at-first-floor): To sanction minor internal alterations at first floor and second floor levels and extension at second floor level, which includes construction of domestic… Status being checked, 158 m away - [**PA/03473/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03473-25/zejtun-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-to-class): Application to sanction internal and external variations to Class 4B shop, approved in PA4054/08. Sanctioning mainly includes the positioning of internal… Granted, validated 16 June 2025, 161 m away ## More by Joseph Saliba - [**PA/07831/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-26/iklin-renewal-of-pa-001159-22): Renewal of PA/001159/22 (To extend backyard party wall to 3.4m and install a louvered structure and change railing of ground floor terrace.) Pending - [**PA/07757/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-26/senglea-isla-interal-alterations-from-approved-pa-05964-19-and-pa-0290): Proposed interal alterations from approved PA/05964/19 & PA/02903/20. Including change of use from dentist (class 4A) to restaurant (Class 4D). Proposed… Pending - [**PA/07630/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-26/dingli-demolish-the-existing-building-approved-under-rg-00268-22): To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, and recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07137/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-26/xghajra-alterations-of-approved-pa-01175-25-and-pa-05354-25-to): Proposed alterations of approved PA/01175/25 and PA/05354/25 to merge two plots together and retaining existing reservoir as approved in PA/05354/25. Pending - [**PA/07080/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-26/zejtun-sanction-modifications-done-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction modifications done to pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06900/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06900-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-boundary-parapet-wall): To sanction the construction of a boundary/parapet wall for a pre-1968 structure. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) ## More from Andrew Abela - [**PA/07950/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07950-24/senglea-isla-propose-restoration-to-facade-including): To propose restoration to facade including, new timber apertures and closed balconies and sanctioning of stone balustrades from approved in PA/08141/18. Granted, validated 20 November 2024 - [**PA/01375/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01375-23/naxxar-minor-internal-alterations-consisting-of-opening-of): Proposed minor internal alterations consisting of opening of window onto internal courtyard, shifting of spiral staircase accessing roof level, proposed… Granted, validated 15 March 2023 [All planning applications in Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zejtun)