--- title: "PA/08461/24: sanction the construction of an underground reservoir in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08461-24/marsaskala-sanction-the-construction-of-an-underground-reservoir source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Marsaskala: To sanction the construction of an underground reservoir, a timber canopy, timber gate and hard landscaping… Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0846124 # PA/08461/24: sanction the construction of an underground reservoir in Marsaskala Field, Tal-Munxar, Marsascala To sanction the construction of an underground reservoir, a timber canopy, timber gate and hard landscaping works, including the area beneath the canopy. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Field, Tal-Munxar, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** [John Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 6 August 2024 - **Validated:** 18 December 2024 - **Published:** 18 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 18 November 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08461/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08461&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Field, Tal-Munxar, Marsascala 1 other application on the same street: 0 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. On Tal-Munxar: 1 other application, 0 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/03418/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03418-25/marsaskala-sanction-relocation-and-resizing-of-previously-existing): To sanction relocation and resizing of previously existing room, small pond, formation of beaten earth paths, and removable pool. Refused, validated 28 May 2025 ## More by Giorgio Schembri - [**PA/07425/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07425-26/naxxar-alterations-to-the-external-area-at-ground): Alterations to the external area at ground and first floors. Pending - [**PA/07419/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07419-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-showroom-as-built): Sanctioning of showroom as built (including its site configuration) and proposed change of use to Class 4D restaurant, including proposed changes to the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07361/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07361-26/ghajnsielem-outline-application-to-construct-three-in-number): Outline application: To construct three in number residential units on two floors. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07341/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07341-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-construction-of-agricultural-stores): To sanction the construction of agricultural stores. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07032/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07032-26/ghaxaq-sanction-the-reconstruction): To sanction the reconstruction, extension and change of use of a dilapidated structure to a residential structure, including a pool. Construction of 2… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06983/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06983-26/marsa-carry-out-internal-and-external-layout-as): To carry out internal and external layout as approved in PA/04628/24 and construct an additional floor plus a washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) ## More from John Caruana - [**PA/01460/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01460-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-as-built-alterations-to-the-development): Sanctioning of as-built alterations to the development previously approved under PA/07912/05, comprising the installation of a retractable pergola over the… Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/07941/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07941-24/siggiewi-minor-alterations-to-pa-5844-23): Minor alterations to PA/5844/23. Granted, validated 20 November 2024 - [**PA/06923/24** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06923-24/san-lawrenz-remove-of-all-vegetation): Remove of all vegetation. To excavate to the required levels. Construction of 2 garages and lift shaft at ground level with underlying water reservoir. Suspended, validated 18 December 2024, 1 floor - [**PA/06645/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06645-23/mellieha-continuation-of-works-on-bungalow-following-original): Continuation of works on bungalow following original permits PA8119/05 and PA882/11 (now expired), including sanctioning of changes - referring to changes in… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 5 floors - [**PA/05844/23** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05844-23/siggiewi-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and the stairwell, construction of a lift and staircase in the existing stairwell and construction of first… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02787/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02787-23/rabat-gozo-renew-pa10745-17-to-excavate-site-and): To renew PA10745/17 - To excavate site and to demolish existing rooms and construct one maisonette and four flats on five levels and underlying garage. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 5 floors [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)