--- title: "PA/00605/25: Sanctioning of existing structure and change of in Zebbug | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00605-25/zebbug-sanctioning-of-existing-structure-and-change-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Zebbug: Sanctioning of existing structure and change of use to sheep farm. Perit Ruben Sciortino. Validated 9 April 2025. Planning applications › Zebbug › PA0060525 # PA/00605/25: Sanctioning of existing structure and change of in Zebbug Sheep Farm, Triq it-Tnax ta' Mejju, Zebbug Sanctioning of existing structure and change of use to sheep farm. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Sheep Farm, Triq it-Tnax ta' Mejju, Zebbug - **Locality:** [Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug) - **Applicant:** Josielle Gaffarena - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Outline development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 4 December 2024 - **Validated:** 9 April 2025 - **Published:** 9 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 16 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 13 January 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00605/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00605&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Sheep Farm, Triq it-Tnax ta' Mejju, Zebbug 12 other applications within 300 m: 5 granted, 3 refused, 0 pending. 63% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq it-Tnax ta' Mejju: 9 other applications, 3 granted and 3 refused. Periti active on this street: [Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 4 comparable decisions 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/02260/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02260-22/zebbug-pump-room-next-to-existing-pre-1967-reservoir): Proposed pump room next to existing pre-1967 reservoir. Status being checked, 118 m away - [**PA/00229/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00229-24/zebbug-sanctioning-of-existing-structure-and-change-of): Sanctioning of existing structure and change of use to sheep farm Withdrawn, 137 m away - [**PA/07740/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07740-24/zebbug-sanctioning-of-agricultural-store): Sanctioning of agricultural store, an underground reservoir, and a paved area and to maintain the existing boundary walls. Refused, validated 22 January 2025, 240 m away - [**PA/00872/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00872-25/zebbug-sanction-the-construction-of-agricultural-stores): To sanction the construction of agricultural stores. Refused, validated 26 February 2025, 277 m away - [**PA/03630/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03630-25/zebbug-propose-construction-of-a-lap-pool-at): To propose construction of a lap pool at roof level. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 291 m away - [**PA/02666/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02666-23/zebbug-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-permit): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to permit PA2931/21, including change of facade's material. Granted, validated 15 June 2023, 291 m away - [**PA/02931/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02931-21/zebbug-excavation-of-existing-undeveloped-site): Excavation of existing undeveloped site, construction of three basement garages, one maisonette, three apartments, and a penthouse at receded floor level. Status being checked, 291 m away - [**PA/02567/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02567-24/zebbug-sanctioning-of-elevation-and-layouts-of-terraced): Proposed sanctioning of elevation and layouts of terraced house from approved PB/05423/82. Proposed alterations internally and to façade to form two… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 308 m away - [**PA/07117/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07117-24/zebbug-retractable-awning-at-receded-floor-level-and): Proposed retractable awning at receded floor level and spiral staircase in back terrace from receded floor to roof. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 412 m away - [**PA/03099/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03099-22/zebbug-construction-of-underground-water-cistern-for-agricultural): Proposed construction of underground water cistern for agricultural purposes. Status being checked, 519 m away - [**PA/02795/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02795-25/zebbug-sanctioning-of-a-post-1994-agricultural-room): Proposed sanctioning of a post 1994 agricultural room, demolishing of part of this existing agricultural room at Ta' San Gakbu. Refused, validated 30 April 2025, 530 m away - [**PA/03206/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03206-26/zebbug-dismantling-parts-of-existing-pre-1968-damaged-rubble): Proposed dismantling parts of existing pre-1968 damaged rubble walls and reconstruct using same material, repair of existing walls construction of pump room… Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 1420 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) [All planning applications in Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug)