--- title: "Planning applications in Mqabba: latest permits and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > 283 Planning Authority applications in Mqabba, 46 this year. 96% of decided applications granted. Tallest granted: 4 floors. New builds, extensions and… Planning applications › By locality › Mqabba # Planning applications in Mqabba 283 planning applications since 5 September 2019: 165 granted, 6 refused, 29 pending. Tallest granted: 4 floors. 46 applications so far in 2026, 17 validated in the last 90 days. 96% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 388 residential units applied for. Most common works: Sanctioning (87), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (36), New Construction (Residential) (23), Change of Use (17), New Construction (15). Busiest streets: Triq il-Parocca (20), Triq il-Konvoj ta' Santa Marija (16), Triq San Bazilju (12), Triq Santa Katarina (11), Triq Valletta (11), Triq il-Parrocca (10). Most active periti here: [Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard), [Ivan Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-bondin), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras), [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar). ## Latest decisions in Mqabba - [**PA/06131/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06131-26/mqabba-sanctioning-of-a-terraced-house-and-underlying): Proposed sanctioning of a terraced house and underlying garage as built from that approved by virtue of PA/00899/98. Granted, validated 9 September 2026, decided 28 October 2026 - [**PA/00363/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00363-24/mqabba-sanction-removal-of-part-of-fill-from-old): To sanction removal of part-of fill from old quarry (the latter to be mostly used as recycled stone for the construction of rubble walls) and formation of… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, decided 22 October 2026 - [**PA/05418/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05418-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garage which accommodate four private car spaces and two public service car spaces,… Granted, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 16 October 2026 - [**PA/06335/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06335-25/mqabba-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations to existing dwelling, including internal alterations & changes to recessed floor, to include installation of horizontal/flat pv panels. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, decided 14 October 2026 - [**PA/00773/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00773-26/mqabba-minor-internal-alternations-to-an-existing-townhouse): Proposed minor internal alternations to an existing townhouse, construction of parapet walls and jacuzzi on roof. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, decided 14 October 2026 ## Latest applications in Mqabba - [**PA/07581/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07581-26/mqabba-basement-level-to-the-approved-agriculture-store): Proposed basement level to the approved agriculture store in PA/07479/25. Pending - [**PA/06668/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06668-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of basement floor, construction of basement garage, maisonette at ground floor and 8 apartments including 2 pools… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06261/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06261-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-garage): Demolition of existing garage, excavation for a reservoir, and construction of a terraced house with jacuzzi. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06131/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06131-26/mqabba-sanctioning-of-a-terraced-house-and-underlying): Proposed sanctioning of a terraced house and underlying garage as built from that approved by virtue of PA/00899/98. Granted, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06107/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06107-26/mqabba-sanctioning-of-basement-garage): Sanctioning of basement garage, as built from previously approved permit PA/3455/09. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 - [**PA/06065/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06065-26/mqabba-renewal-of-pa6282-17-to-convert-front-room): Renewal of PA6282/17 'To convert front room into garage, to demolish back part and construct extension to existing house, construction of pool and alterations… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05786/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05786-26/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-variations-of-the-third-floor): To sanction minor internal variations of the third-floor apartment (apt. 10) including suspended ceiling, from approved permit PA/00990/22. Granted, validated 10 September 2026 - [**PA/05768/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05768-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site, and construct Garages and Substation at Basement level, Class 4A - Office, Class 4B - Hair Salon including… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05697/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05697-26/mqabba-change-the-use-of-an-existing-building): To change the use of an existing building from a public convenience to a domestic store. To demolish internal walls, the facade walls, and the dilapidated… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05542/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05542-26/mqabba-construction-of-an-old-peoples-home): Construction of an old people's home (Class 2A). Demolition of existing structures, ramp, gates and boundary walls, uprooting and planting trees. Proposed… Suspended, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05418/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05418-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garage which accommodate four private car spaces and two public service car spaces,… Granted, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05410/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05410-26/mqabba-sanction-alterations-to-a-class-4b-shop): To sanction alterations to a Class 4B shop layout from that approved by virtue of PA/03745/96. Granted, validated 18 September 2026 - [**PA/05349/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05349-26/mqabba-sanction-the-existing-development-approved-under-permit): To sanction the existing development approved under permit PB/4330/88 and to install pv panels at roof level. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04888/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04888-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-garage-and-construct-garage-and): To demolish existing garage and construct garage and overlying residence. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04854/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04854-26/mqabba-construct-a-wall-at-ground-floor-level): To construct a wall at ground floor level to provide a separate entrance for the first-floor residential unit. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04836/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04836-26/mqabba-demolition-of-an-existing-townhouse): Proposed demolition of an existing townhouse, excavation a semi-basement level to construct 3 private garages and construction a new block consisting of 4… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04834/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04834-26/mqabba-change-of-use-from-shop): Change of use from shop (Class 4B) to maisonette at ground floor level plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04817/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04817-26/mqabba-changes-and-additions-to-approved-permit-pa-04405-18): Proposed changes and additions to approved permit PA/04405/18. Changes include reconfiguration of common area and first floor apartment. Proposed construction… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04802/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04802-26/mqabba-propose-the-change-of-use-of-approved): To propose the change of use of approved Class 6A store (by virtue of PA 6095/25) into a Class 5A facility. . Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04593/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04593-26/mqabba-add-additional-class-4d-to-approved-shop): To add additional Class 4D to approved shop. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04545/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04545-26/mqabba-carry-out-demolition-and-excavation-in-a): To carry out demolition and excavation in a private car garage at street level, to form a basement for 3 private car garages and an overlying Class 1A dwelling. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04362/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04362-26/mqabba-revised-front-elevation): Proposed revised front elevation, minor adjustments to the internal layout with no change to approved uses, and the removal of lift shaft at the basement level. Granted, validated 6 August 2026 - [**PA/03932/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03932-26/mqabba-installation-of-photovoltaic-farm-on-existing-partly): Proposed installation of photovoltaic farm on existing partly backfilled quarry, including site formation, installation of ground mounted PV panels, Enemalta… Pending - [**PA/03886/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03886-26/mqabba-redesign-of-two-storey-dwelling-approved-in-pa-06291-24): Redesign of two-storey dwelling approved in PA/06291/24. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/03823/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03823-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-stores-and-garages-as-approved): To demolish existing stores and garages as approved in PA/5849/09, excavate site and construct 3 levels of basement parking, ground floor warehouses Class 6A… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/03669/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03669-26/mqabba-remove-condition-2-from-permit-pa518-13): To remove condition 2 from permit PA518/13. To propose change of use of garages to Class 6A to logistic center. Works include the subdivision of land by means… Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03474/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03474-26/mqabba-partial-internal-demotion-of-existing-elevated-maisonette): Partial internal demotion of existing elevated maisonette and proposed construction of an additional x2 three bedroom units and a one bedroom penthouse at… Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03275/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03275-26/mqabba-excavation-and-construction-of-a-basement-agricultural): Proposed excavation and construction of a basement agricultural store, proposed demolition and construction of pre-1994 agricultural store and the excavation… Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/03052/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03052-26/mqabba-removal-of-accretions-at-ground-floor-level): Proposed removal of accretions at ground floor level within a pre-1968 townhouse. Construction of laundry and box room, removal of part roof slab to be… Suspended, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/02984/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02984-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-garage-and-excavate-site-to): To demolish existing garage and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of garage (private car parking) at ground floor and overlying… Suspended, validated 6 May 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/02731/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02731-26/mqabba-internal-alterations-to-a-town-house-and): Proposed internal alterations to a town house and construction of an extension. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02568/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02568-26/mqabba-alterations-and-addition-to-pre-1967-property-including): Alterations and addition to pre-1967 property including the construction of a pool. Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/02174/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02174-26/mqabba-propose-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To propose change of use from garage to Class 4B hairdresser. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01970/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01970-26/mqabba-widening-of-existing-garage-opening-and-reconstruction): Proposed widening of existing garage opening and reconstruction of recessed floor. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01801/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01801-26/mqabba-excavation-and-construction-of-1-basement-garage): Excavation and construction of 1 basement garage (5 parking spaces), ground floor maisonette, 3 apartments (first, second and third floor plans) and 1 receded… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01668/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01668-26/mqabba-changes-to-approved-permit-pa6282-17-to-convert): Proposed changes to approved permit PA6282/17 "To convert front room into garage, to demolish back part and construct extension to existing house,… Suspended, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/01387/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01387-26/mqabba-propose-internal-alterations-to-existing-property-in): To propose internal alterations to existing property in order to create two separate dwellings. Proposal includes sanctioning of demolished slab/room. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/01353/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01353-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation and construction of water reservoir, 3 basement garages, 1 dwelling, 2 maisonettes and 6 apartments. Suspended, validated 4 March 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/01288/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01288-26/mqabba-internal-alterations-to-existing-maisonette-and-extension): Internal alterations to existing maisonette and extension of same property. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/00943/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-26/mqabba-sanctioning-of-a-waste-management-facility-which): Sanctioning of a waste management facility which recycles inert waste. To sanction canopies for parking of the industrial vehicles. Pending - [**PA/00773/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00773-26/mqabba-minor-internal-alternations-to-an-existing-townhouse): Proposed minor internal alternations to an existing townhouse, construction of parapet walls and jacuzzi on roof. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/00751/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-excavation): Demolition of existing terraced house and excavation for water reservoir, construction of basement garages (two in number) and overlying five residential units. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/00700/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00700-26/mqabba-construction-of-garage-on-vacant-land-including): Construction of garage on vacant land including partial demolition of balcony from approved PA/5681/16. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/00298/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00298-26/mqabba-installation-of-pv-panels-at-second-floor): Proposed installation of pv panels at second floor and roof level. Granted, validated 24 February 2026 - [**PA/00065/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00065-26/mqabba-install-sign): To install sign. Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/08133/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08133-25/mqabba-internal-and-external-alterations-to-garden-center): Internal and external alterations to garden center approved in PA/8500/21 and PA/8108/24 with the reconfiguration, at all levels, of the approved structures.… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/08019/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08019-25/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation and construction of 2 basements, ground floor 4 maisonettes, 11 apartments and 4 receded apartments including… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/07915/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07915-25/mqabba-subdivision-of-existing-terraced-house-into-two): Proposed subdivision of existing terraced house into two residential units. Proposal includes also sanctioning as built following site survey. Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/07818/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07818-25/mqabba-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967-town): Internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 town house, including demolition of accretions and construction of a first floor level. Works include: converting… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 2 floors Page 1 of 6 [Older](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba?page=2) ## Planning in Mqabba: common questions ### How many planning applications are there in Mqabba? PropertyList has 283 Planning Authority applications on record for Mqabba, 46 of them from 2026 and 17 validated in the last 90 days. ### What share of planning applications are approved in Mqabba? 96% of the 171 decided applications in Mqabba on record were granted (165 granted, 6 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan. ### How high can you build in Mqabba? Granted applications in Mqabba 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 Mqabba? The most active periti in Mqabba are Henry Attard (15), Ivan Bondin (12), Falzon & Cutajar (9), Robert J. Ellul Sciberras (8), Charles Buhagiar (8). ### How do I object to a planning application in Mqabba? 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. [Planning map of Malta](https://propertylist.mt/map) · [Market insights](https://propertylist.mt/insights) · [All localities](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications)