--- title: "Planning applications in Ghaxaq: latest permits and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > 424 Planning Authority applications in Ghaxaq, 79 this year. 95% of decided applications granted. Tallest granted: 5 floors. New builds, extensions and… Planning applications › By locality › Ghaxaq # 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. 1,090 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Johann Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/johann-farrugia), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia). ## Latest decisions in Ghaxaq - [**PA/04056/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04056-26/ghaxaq-construction-of-water-reservoir-in-agricultural-field): Construction of water reservoir in agricultural field. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, decided 27 October 2026 - [**PA/05633/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05633-26/ghaxaq-sanction-reconstruction-of-pre-1968-dilapidated-rubble-wall): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01307-26/ghaxaq-propose-excavation-to-form-level-1-consisting): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06872-25/ghaxaq-excavate-and-construct-3-basement-levels-of): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07937-25/ghaxaq-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-03455-99): 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 - [**PA/07763/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07763-26/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-last-approved): Sanctioning of minor variations from last approved PB/04162/79. Variations include: addition of an aperture overlooking the backyard in the stairwell leading… Pending - [**PA/07722/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07722-26/ghaxaq-minor-extension-of-rooms-at-roof-level): Proposed minor extension of rooms at roof level for 2 adjacent dwellings approved in PA7205/24 (Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07496/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07496-26/ghaxaq-propose-excavation-to-form-level-1-consisting): To propose excavation to form level -1 consisting of six (6) lock-up garages and two (2) parking spaces and the construction of an overlying residential block… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07429/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07429-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-the-existing-structures): Demolition of the existing structures, excavation of one basement level for parking, and construction of a new residential building consisting of a ground… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07400/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate 3 basement levels and construct 5 story apartment building with pools at ground floor and roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07156/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07156-26/ghaxaq-excavation-and-the-construction-of-basement-garage): Proposed excavation and the construction of basement garage, ground floor maisonette, and three additional apartments at first to third floors, and setback… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07152/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07152-26/ghaxaq-construct-two-in-number-stables-and-fodder): To construct two in number stables and fodder store as shown on attached drawings. Pending - [**PA/07066/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07066-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-structures-on-site-and-propose): To demolish existing structures on site and propose residential development consisting 25 apartments, proposed excavation of three basement levels with 43… Pending, validated 14 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/07026/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07026-26/ghaxaq-excavation-to-necessary-levels-to-construct-3): Proposed excavation to necessary levels to construct 3 garages at basement level, replace ground floor garage with 1 maisonette and minor internal and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07023/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07023-26/ghaxaq-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-072-12-mainly-repositioni): To sanction differences from approved PA/072/12 mainly repositioning of walls, doors and windows following new survey, application also includes extension at… Pending - [**PA/06857/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06857-26/ghaxaq-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site and construction of a development comprising of 82 garages at two basement levels, Class 4A at ground floor… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06704/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06704-26/ghaxaq-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-01119-16-and): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/01119/16 and to construct penthouse level differing from that approved under permit PA/01119/16. To construct… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06620/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06620-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, proposed excavation of a semi-basement level and an underlying reservoir and proposed construction of 2… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06390/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06390-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-disused-rooms): Proposed demolition of disused rooms, excavation of basement garages for private vehicles, and construction of 12 units with 3 receded units overlooking Triq… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06380/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06380-26/ghaxaq-sanction-opening-in-wall-to-create-access): To sanction opening in wall to create access and installation of gate. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06370/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06370-26/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-from-previous): Proposed sanctioning of property as built from previous approved PA/09525/19. Proposed conversion of residential block into a Class 3A guesthouse, including… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06348/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06348-26/ghaxaq-propose-1): To propose 1. Demolition of existing structures, 2. Excavation and construction of basement garage and underlying reservoir, maisonette, 3 apartments and a… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06332/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-26/ghaxaq-propose-a-basement-underneath-the-agriculture-store): To propose a basement underneath the agriculture store. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06327/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06327-26/ghaxaq-carry-out-extension-at-roof-level-with): To carry out extension at roof level with lightweight material to form washroom, bedroom and ensuite to approved RG/2408/18. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06174/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06174-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-sign-to-elevation): Addition of sign to elevation. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/05841/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05841-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-and-redevelopment-of): Proposed demolition of existing washrooms and redevelopment of resulting airspace into a duplex unit. Granted, validated 6 October 2026 - [**PA/05670/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05670-26/ghaxaq-restoration-to-existing-facade): Proposed restoration to existing facade. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05633/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05633-26/ghaxaq-sanction-reconstruction-of-pre-1968-dilapidated-rubble-wall): To sanction reconstruction of pre-1968 dilapidated rubble wall abutting road. To propose timber gate. Granted, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05541/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05541-26/ghaxaq-change-of-use-of-vacant-space-to): Change of use of vacant space to Class 6A store (no substantial works). Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05519/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05519-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-pergola-at-the-roof-level): Addition of pergola at the roof level. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05387/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05387-26/ghaxaq-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, change of front rooms to garage, alterations on facade including the opening of garage door, construction of bedrooms and bathrooms at… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05363/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05363-26/ghaxaq-proposal-includes-alterations-and-changes-to-the): Proposal includes alterations and changes to the layout of a pre-1967 town house; including demolition of internal walls and accretions to the original… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05279/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05279-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-a-pre-1968-property): Proposed demolition of a pre-1968 property, excavation and construction of basement garages accessed through a separate development (PA/04323/26), the… Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05253/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05253-26/ghaxaq-change-of-use-of-house-of-character): Proposed change of use of house of character from residential class 1 to guest house class 3a, including proposed minor internal alterations and sanctioning… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/05108/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05108-26/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-pa-07754-16): To sanction minor internal alterations from approved PA/07754/16. Granted, validated 21 August 2026 - [**PA/05071/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05071-26/ghaxaq-change-of-use-from-storage-to-public): Change of use from storage to public service garage for four units. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04973/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04973-26/ghaxaq-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Proposed change of use from a Class 4B shop to a Class 4C snack bar, proposed minor internal alterations and fixing of sign. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04961/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04961-26/ghaxaq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-basement): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved basement garages and overlying residential units (PA/06358/24 and PA/01374/26), including the… Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04942/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04942-26/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-development-permit): To sanction minor differences from approved development permit PA3038/05 at third floor level and to construct extension at same level plus construction of… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04926/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04926-26/ghaxaq-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-of): To sanction domestic store at roof level of a pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/04736/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04736-26/ghaxaq-construction-of-four-garages-at-ground-floor): Proposed construction of four garages at ground floor level and three apartments. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04708/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04708-26/ghaxaq-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-in-pa-05767-21): Subdivision of the approved penthouse in PA/05767/21 into two residential units. Granted, validated 6 August 2026 - [**PA/04695/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04695-26/ghaxaq-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, construction of substation, 34 basement garages, Class 4A office with signage, 14 maisonette, 15 apartments and 15 duplex… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04653/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04653-26/ghaxaq-sanction-terraced-house-as-built-from-pb3054-71): To sanction terraced house as built from PB3054/71 and correction of site. Suspended, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04560/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04560-26/ghaxaq-changes-in-layouts-to-approved-permit-pa): Proposed changes in layouts to approved permit PA 8614/24. Proposal includes roof top pool and landscaped area including also the demolition and… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04464/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04464-26/ghaxaq-sanction-an-illegal-development-which-consists-of): To sanction an illegal development which consists of: extensions to a pre-1967 structure for the formation of a residence, together with other extensions;… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04449/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04449-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation of pool and reservoir, construction of ground floor maisonette, first to third floor apartments and… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04324/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04324-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavation of reservoir, construction of street level garage, overlying 3 apartments and one penthouse. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04323/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04323-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of 38 garages, a substation, and 47 apartments from ground floor upwards (including… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04299/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04299-26/ghaxaq-change-of-use-at-basement-floor-level): Change of use at basement floor level from approved industrial storage to Class 5A. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04085/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04085-26/ghaxaq-sanction-tables): To sanction tables, chairs and umbrellas in front of La Principessa snack bar. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/04056/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04056-26/ghaxaq-construction-of-water-reservoir-in-agricultural-field): Construction of water reservoir in agricultural field. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/04042/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04042-26/ghaxaq-sanction-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing): To sanction internal and external modifications to existing maisonette from approved PA/05965/04. Granted, validated 6 July 2026 - [**PA/03945/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03945-26/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-pb4676-83): To sanction minor variations from approved permit PB4676/83, including changes in layout, fixing of a sign and change of use from garage for private cars to… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 Page 1 of 9 [Older](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq?page=2) ## 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. 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