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Planning applications in Ghaxaq

424 planning applications since 2020: 241 granted, 13 refused, 56 pending. Tallest granted: 5 floors. 79 applications so far in 2026, 27 validated in the last 90 days. 95% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 1,088 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (149), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (62), New Construction (Residential) (44), New Construction (22), Alterations & Extensions (19).

Busiest streets: Dawret Hal Ghaxaq (32), Triq Santa Marija (29), Triq San Filippu (18), Triq il-Gistakor (17), Triq il-Gudja (12), Triq tal-Qattus (10).

Most active periti here: Marvin Ellul, Robert Grech, Johann Farrugia, Edwin Mintoff, Chris Cachia.

Latest decisions in Ghaxaq

  • PA/04056/26 Ghaxaq: Construction of water reservoir in agricultural field. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, decided 27 October 2026
  • PA/05633/26 Ghaxaq: To sanction reconstruction of pre-1968 dilapidated rubble wall abutting road. To propose timber gate. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, decided 20 October 2026
  • PA/01307/26 Ghaxaq: To propose excavation to form level -1 consisting of thirteen (13) lock-up garages and the construction of an overlying residential block as follows: • ground… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 20 October 2026
  • PA/06872/25 Ghaxaq: To excavate and construct 3 basement levels of garages accessible from neighbouring plot approved in PA/02659/24. To construct a total of 10 units from ground… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, decided 23 September 2026
  • PA/07937/25 Ghaxaq: To sanction variations from approved permit PA/03455/99, including facade alterations (retaining RHS, additions on LHS), internal layout changes, part… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, decided 16 September 2026

Latest applications in Ghaxaq

Planning in Ghaxaq: common questions

How many planning applications are there in Ghaxaq?

PropertyList has 424 Planning Authority applications on record for Ghaxaq, 79 of them from 2026 and 27 validated in the last 90 days.

What share of planning applications are approved in Ghaxaq?

95% of the 254 decided applications in Ghaxaq on record were granted (241 granted, 13 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan.

How high can you build in Ghaxaq?

Granted applications in Ghaxaq with a stated height are typically 3 floors; the tallest granted on record is 5 floors. Heights are set street by street in the local plan, so check the street you're interested in on the PropertyList height map.

Which periti submit the most applications in Ghaxaq?

The most active periti in Ghaxaq are Marvin Ellul (43), Robert Grech (21), Johann Farrugia (8), Edwin Mintoff (8), Chris Cachia (8).

How do I object to a planning application in Ghaxaq?

Send a representation to the Planning Authority before the "comments close" date shown on the application. PropertyList shows that date on each application page, with a link to the case on the Planning Authority website.

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