--- title: "PA/01174/23: sanction existing timber canopy and also sanctioning in Zebbug (Gozo) |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01174-23/zebbug-gozo-sanction-existing-timber-canopy-and-also-sanctioning source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Zebbug (Gozo): To sanction existing timber canopy and also sanctioning the placing of the BCRS machine. Perit Emanuel Vella.… Planning applications › Zebbug (Gozo) › PA0117423 # PA/01174/23: sanction existing timber canopy and also sanctioning in Zebbug (Gozo) Lighthouse Grocer, Triq il-Qbajjar, Marsalforn, Zebbug (Gozo) To sanction existing timber canopy and also sanctioning the placing of the BCRS machine. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Lighthouse Grocer, Triq il-Qbajjar, Marsalforn, Zebbug (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Walter Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/walter-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 31 January 2023 - **Validated:** 8 March 2023 - **Published:** 8 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 14 May 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01174/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01174&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Lighthouse Grocer, Triq il-Qbajjar, Marsalforn, Zebbug (Gozo) 50 other applications within 300 m: 34 granted, 2 refused, 3 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06888/23). On Triq il-Qbajjar: 27 other applications, 18 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Annamaria Attard Montalto](https://propertylist.mt/perit/annamaria-attard-montalto), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Andrew Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-borg), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 comparable decisions nearby). 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/04705/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04705-26/zebbug-gozo-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private cars to Class 5B (garage for car valeting). Granted, validated 8 July 2026, 198 m away - [**PA/03589/21** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03589-21/zebbug-gozo-propose-minor-internal-alterations-including-enlarging-the): To propose minor internal alterations including enlarging the apertures and new internal walls and to excavate site to construct swimming pool at basement… Status being checked, 199 m away - [**PA/00231/20** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00231-20/zebbug-gozo-propose-minor-internal-alterations-including-altering-and): To propose minor internal alterations including altering and enlarging apertures. Status being checked, 201 m away - [**PA/03405/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03405-23/zebbug-gozo-renew-pa3768-18-to-construct-two-flats): To renew PA3768/18 - To construct two flats at third floor; two flats at fourth floor; two flats at fifth floor and two flats at receded floor levels. Granted, validated 4 August 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 230 m away - [**PA/00239/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00239-23/zebbug-gozo-sanction-variations-from-approved-drawings-in-pa0062-10): To sanction variations from approved drawings in PA0062/10, consisting of shifting of internal walls and changes to balcony. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 237 m away - [**PA/01183/22** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01183-22/zebbug-gozo-minor-internal-alterations-to-property): Minor internal alterations to property. Status being checked, 254 m away - [**PA/05237/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05237-25/zebbug-gozo-construct-seven-residential-units-in-the-existing): To construct seven residential units in the existing airspace and to propose internal additions to the common areas on all levels to construct a lift shaft to… Withdrawn, 263 m away - [**PA/05654/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05654-23/zebbug-gozo-agricultural-store): Proposed agricultural store, underground water reservoir, gate and reconstruction of rubble walls. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 272 m away - [**PA/01984/21** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01984-21/zebbug-gozo-demolish-existing-building-and-proposed-garage-for): To demolish existing building and proposed garage for private cars at ground floor level; five flats (one on each floor) at first, second, third, fourth and… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 273 m away - [**PA/05439/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05439-23/zebbug-gozo-construct-2-apartments-on-existing-airspace): To construct 2 apartments on existing airspace. To carry out alterations to install 2 lifts. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 274 m away - [**PA/02318/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02318-23/zebbug-gozo-sanctioning-of-existing-apartment-including-washroom-that): Sanctioning of existing apartment including washroom that was constructed at a later date. Granted, validated 22 June 2023, 277 m away - [**PA/05441/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-25/zebbug-gozo-extend-over-existing-airspace-by-creating-four): To extend over existing airspace by creating four (4) new units, including the common parts. Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 278 m away - [**PA/00926/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00926-26/zebbug-gozo-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-receded): To carry out alterations and extentions to receded dwelling approved in PA/03087/07 and to construct 2 additional residential units on top. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 2 floors, 279 m away - [**PA/03419/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03419-26/zebbug-gozo-restore-existing-rubble-walls-including-small-access): To restore existing rubble walls including small access. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 280 m away - [**PA/05442/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05442-25/zebbug-gozo-extend-over-existing-airspace-by-creating-five): To extend over existing airspace by creating five (5) new units, including common parts. Granted, validated 4 November 2025, 283 m away ## More by Emanuel Vella - [**PA/07758/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07758-26/rabat-gozo-renew-pa-03677-21-excavation-of-site): To renew PA 03677/21 - Excavation of site and proposed garage for private cars at basement level; garage for private cars and one flat at ground floor; three… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06824/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06824-26/xaghra-renew-pa-00564-18-proposed-four-dwelling): To renew PA 00564/18 - Proposed four dwelling houses with garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05304/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05304-26/msida-addition-of-two-units): Proposed addition of two units. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/07650/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07650-24/zebbug-gozo-sanction-changes-of-dwelling-house-consisting-of): To sanction changes of dwelling house consisting of increase in built up footprint and proposed change of use of part of garage to public service garage Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/06135/24** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06135-24/nadur-swimming-pool-to-dwelling-house): Proposed swimming pool to dwelling house. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/05882/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05882-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-additions-to-poultry-farm-and-create): To sanction additions to poultry farm and create a new access to the back of the farm and proposed alterations and additions to the egg packing area and… Granted, validated 4 September 2024 [All applications by Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella) ## More from Walter Farrugia - [**PA/06580/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06580-26/rabat-gozo-extension-to-approved-class-3b): Proposed extension to approved Class 3B, 3-star hotel, consisting of an increase to the level 5 area to accommodate five additional hotel rooms; the addition… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 8 floors - [**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/02584/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02584-25/sliema-minor-internal-alterations-to-apartment-covered-by): Proposed minor internal alterations to apartment covered by PA/1424/22. Alterations include re- opening of previously closed window. No changes to elevation… Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/00457/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00457-24/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): To carry out alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling and to carry out extensions. The extensions include construction of ground, first and receded floor… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06787/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06787-23/rabat-gozo-excavate-site-and-to-demolish-existing-building): To excavate site and to demolish existing building and proposed garage for private cars at basement level and five overlying flats (one at each level). Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 5 floors - [**PA/01369/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01369-23/gharb-additions-at-receded-floor-level-and-sanctioning): Proposed additions at receded floor level and sanctioning of minor variations to two dwelling houses approved in PA3851/03. Refused, validated 8 March 2023 [All planning applications in Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug-gozo)