--- title: "Planning applications in Kercem: latest permits and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kercem source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > 264 Planning Authority applications in Kercem, 57 this year. 95% of decided applications granted. Tallest granted: 4 floors. New builds, extensions and… Planning applications › By locality › Kercem # Planning applications in Kercem 264 planning applications since 2020: 158 granted, 9 refused, 30 pending. Tallest granted: 4 floors. 57 applications so far in 2026, 13 validated in the last 90 days. 95% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 434 residential units applied for. Most common works: Sanctioning (73), Agricultural (38), New Construction (Residential) (32), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (28), Alterations & Extensions (Residential) (16). Busiest streets: Triq Santa Lucija (28), Triq Ghajn Tuta (14), Triq l-Ghadira (12), Triq Qasam San Pawl (9), Triq Bir Rix (8), Triq Kercem (8). Most active periti here: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef). ## Latest decisions in Kercem - [**PA/04875/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04875-26/kercem-culverts-for-animal-waste-collection-and-underground): Proposed culverts for animal waste collection and underground water reservoirs. Granted, validated 15 July 2026, decided 20 October 2026 - [**PA/08337/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08337-25/kercem-demolish-part-of-existing-house-while-retaining): To demolish part of existing house while retaining another section and to construct replacements forming a house to modern habitable standards, including… Granted, validated 7 January 2026, decided 20 October 2026 - [**PA/04255/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04255-26/kercem-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-operating-pig): Proposed additions and alterations to existing operating pig farm at basement level; proposed broilers unit at ground floor; and sanctioning of changes to… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, decided 20 October 2026 - [**PA/04763/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04763-26/kercem-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations; removal of external stairs leading to basement level and minor extension at first floor level. Granted, validated 15 July 2026, decided 20 October 2026 - [**PA/03670/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03670-26/kercem-change-use-of-garage-from-residential-to): To change use of garage from residential to Class 4B - retail, in order to use the space for pet grooming services. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, decided 14 October 2026 ## Latest applications in Kercem - [**PA/07372/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07372-26/kercem-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07302/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07302-26/kercem-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly internal additions to existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07245/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07245-26/kercem-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, propose excavation and construction of reservoir, 9 garages at basement level, office Class 4A, signage, residential units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06886/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06886-26/kercem-underground-water-reservoir-and-pump-room): Proposed underground water reservoir and pump room. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06788/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06788-26/kercem-sanction-variations-consisting-of-site-configuration-and): To sanction variations consisting of site configuration and minor internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/06696/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06696-26/kercem-sanction-the-dismantling-and-reconstruction-of-rubble): To sanction the dismantling and reconstruction of rubble walls, excavate part of the site and construct four stables, two mushroom propagation units, two… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06509/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06509-26/kercem-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-previously-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations from previously approved in RG119/18 and PA1717/26. Pending - [**PA/06444/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06444-26/kercem-construct-agricultural-store-and-underground-reservoir): To construct agricultural store and underground reservoir. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06359/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06359-26/kercem-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-basement): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct basement garages with five overlying residential units. Pending - [**PA/06251/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06251-26/kercem-renew-pa-07637-21-to-extend-site-from): To renew PA/07637/21 - "To extend site from what was approved by PA/04811/18. Also to propose the excavation and construction of a basement level, internal… Granted, validated 5 October 2026 - [**PA/05889/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05889-26/kercem-alterations-and-swimming-pool-to-farm-dwelling): Proposed alterations and swimming pool to farm dwelling approved in PA2096/18. Proposal also includes the soil deposition and the construction of a new rubble… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05454/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05454-26/kercem-sanction-variations-from-permission-pb4163-3532-76-consisting-i): To sanction variations from permission PB4163/3532/76 consisting in variations to internal layout at all levels as built including the addition of a roof… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05373/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05373-26/kercem-sanction-minor-changes-for-apartments-7-and): To sanction minor changes for apartments 7 and 9 from the approved permit PA/08332/18. Granted, validated 18 September 2026 - [**PA/05309/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05309-26/kercem-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct stores for storage and distribution (Class 6A) at basement and ground floor level. To also… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05211/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05211-26/kercem-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct 16 residential units with underlying 14 garages at basement and ground floor level. Granted, validated 18 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05185/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05185-26/kercem-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underling basement and an underground water reservoir. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05149/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05149-26/kercem-sanction-additions-and-alterations-to-pre-1957-dwelling): To sanction additions and alterations to pre-1957 dwelling. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/05100/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05100-26/kercem-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing): To carry out alterations and extensions to existing dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout and facade, to carry out extensions and to… Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/05070/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05070-26/kercem-excavation-and-construction-of-a-residential-house): Proposed excavation and construction of a residential house. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05060/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05060-26/kercem-sanction-variations-from-approved-drawings-in-pa1227-94): To sanction variations from approved drawings in PA1227/94, namely addition of basement and shifting of walls at all levels. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/05058/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05058-26/kercem-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-store-and): To excavate and construct a basement store and reservoir with an overlying agricultural store, and to plant trees. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04910/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04910-26/kercem-carry-out-alterations-and-to-sanction-alterations): To carry out alterations and to sanction alterations to sheep farm approved in PA/08535/20. To also construct a farmer's dwelling. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04875/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04875-26/kercem-culverts-for-animal-waste-collection-and-underground): Proposed culverts for animal waste collection and underground water reservoirs. Granted, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04763/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04763-26/kercem-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations; removal of external stairs leading to basement level and minor extension at first floor level. Granted, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04699/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04699-26/kercem-sanction-minor-alterations-to-garage-from-previously): To sanction minor alterations to garage from previously approved in PA5795/09. Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/04585/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04585-26/kercem-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-sheep): To carry out alterations and extensions to sheep farm approved in PA/04523/22. Alterations include changes to layout, to facade and to curtilage of farm. To… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04540/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04540-26/kercem-sanction-differences-from-previous-approved-permit-pa-0442-22): To sanction differences from previous approved permit PA/0442/22 mainly correction of site configuration following digital survey and slight difference in… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04527/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04527-26/kercem-demolish-part-of-one-of-the-existing): To demolish part of one of the existing houses, and additions and alterations to existing 2 dwelling units. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04255/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04255-26/kercem-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-operating-pig): Proposed additions and alterations to existing operating pig farm at basement level; proposed broilers unit at ground floor; and sanctioning of changes to… Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04140/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04140-26/kercem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 2 terraced houses with underlying garages at semi-basement level. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04139/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04139-26/kercem-demolish-existing-building-and-to-excavate-part): To demolish existing building and to excavate part of site to accommodate reservoir, and to construct 2 garages at ground floor level, and overlying 3… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03962/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03962-26/kercem-alteration-to-dwellings-approved-in-pa-8662-24-and): Alteration to dwellings approved in PA/8662/24 and add washrooms at roof level. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03712/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03712-26/kercem-development-of-vacant-plot-including-private-car): Proposed development of vacant plot including private car park spaces at level 0, 4 apartments at levels 1 and 2, a receded apartment at level 3 and a duplex… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03670/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03670-26/kercem-change-use-of-garage-from-residential-to): To change use of garage from residential to Class 4B - retail, in order to use the space for pet grooming services. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03482/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03482-26/kercem-propose-amendments-to-approved-permit-pa-3026-23): To propose amendments to approved permit PA/3026/23, including the enlargement of the reservoir, modifications to the agricultural store, and the construction… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03395/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03395-26/kercem-sanction-change-of-use-from-boiler-farm): To sanction change of use from boiler farm as approved in PA/403/13 to stores. Suspended, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/03304/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03304-26/kercem-conversion-to-visitors-attraction-within-an-operational): Conversion to visitor's attraction within an operational farming enterprise (livestock), as per policy 4.3A of RPDG 2014. Refused, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/03086/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03086-26/kercem-redevelopment-of-plot-including-demolition-of-house): Redevelopment of plot including demolition of house, excavation to accommodate reservoir, and construction of parking at ground floor level, 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03045/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03045-26/kercem-1): 1. To sanction variations from permit PA4562/05, namely alterations to basement and facade; 2. To effect changes to facade apertures and railings. Suspended, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/02947/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02947-26/kercem-excavation-and-construction-of-new-dwelling-which): Proposed excavation and construction of new dwelling which includes, ground and basement level, reservoir and reinstating soil at roof level. Suspended, validated 6 May 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/02713/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02713-26/kercem-demolish-internal-structures): To demolish internal structures, and keep existing facade, to excavate site, and to construct seven garages, eight apartments and one penthouse. Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02599/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02599-26/kercem-stairs-to-roof-and-raising-of-opramorta): Proposed stairs to roof and raising of opramorta. Granted, validated 8 June 2026 - [**PA/02092/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02092-26/kercem-excavate-site-and-proposed-garages-for-private): To excavate site and proposed garages for private cars at basement level; maisonette at ground floor and two flats at first and second floor levels, including… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/01987/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01987-26/kercem-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/01717/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01717-26/kercem-sanction-minor-external-and-internal-alterations-from): To sanction minor external and internal alterations from previously approved plans in RG119/18. Granted, validated 5 May 2026 - [**PA/01620/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01620-26/kercem-correct-site-configuration-from-that-approved-in): To correct site configuration from that approved in PA/00538/25. To construct garages for private cars at ground floor and flats at first, second floors and… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01611/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01611-26/kercem-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-8525-24-to-include): Proposed minor changes to approved PA/8525/24 to include demolition of existing house, excavation and construction of 8 garages and 12 residential units Granted, validated 15 June 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/01420/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01420-26/kercem-propose-construction-of-reservoir): To propose construction of reservoir, stable, chicken coop, rabbit pen and green house. Suspended, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/00878/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00878-26/kercem-excavate-and-construct-a-terraced-house): To excavate and construct a terraced house, and to construct a rubble wall. Refused, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/00858/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00858-26/kercem-excavate-and-construct-an-under-groundwater-reservoir): To excavate and construct an under groundwater reservoir and to construct an agricultural store. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor Page 1 of 6 [Older](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kercem?page=2) ## Planning in Kercem: common questions ### How many planning applications are there in Kercem? PropertyList has 264 Planning Authority applications on record for Kercem, 57 of them from 2026 and 13 validated in the last 90 days. ### What share of planning applications are approved in Kercem? 95% of the 167 decided applications in Kercem on record were granted (158 granted, 9 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan. ### How high can you build in Kercem? Granted applications in Kercem with a stated height are typically 3 floors; the tallest granted on record is 4 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 Kercem? The most active periti in Kercem are Alexander Bigeni (53), Vella + Grech Periti (25), Edward Scerri (21), Emanuel Vella (18), Saviour Micallef (12). ### How do I object to a planning application in Kercem? Send a representation to the Planning Authority before the "comments close" date shown on the application. 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