--- title: "PA/01349/23: sanction retractable awning in Vittoriosa (Birgu) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01349-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-retractable-awning source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Vittoriosa (Birgu): To sanction retractable awning, glass railing, and signage to approved Class 4C (PA 5703/21). Perit… Planning applications › Vittoriosa (Birgu) › PA0134923 # PA/01349/23: sanction retractable awning in Vittoriosa (Birgu) Sottozero, 95, 96, Triq San Lawrenz c/w, Triq Wenzu Dyer, Vittoriosa (Birgu) To sanction retractable awning, glass railing, and signage to approved Class 4C (PA 5703/21). - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Sottozero, 95, 96, Triq San Lawrenz c/w, Triq Wenzu Dyer, Vittoriosa (Birgu) - **Locality:** [Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu) - **Applicant:** [Sottozero Retail Ltd Attn: Simon John Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sottozero-retail-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 20 January 2023 - **Validated:** 8 March 2023 - **Published:** 8 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 23 June 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01349/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01349&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Sottozero, 95, 96, Triq San Lawrenz c/w, Triq Wenzu Dyer, Vittoriosa (Birgu) 145 other applications within 300 m: 94 granted, 4 refused, 20 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05023/24). On Triq San Lawrenz: 18 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Jean Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-azzopardi), [Christian Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-cuschieri), [Neville Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neville-bugeja). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/01181/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01181-26/vittoriosa-birgu-carry-out-internal-alterations-within-a-pre-1967): To carry out internal alterations within a pre-1967 building and to propose the construction of a front balcony at first floor level. Granted, validated 17 March 2026, 2 floors, 22 m away - [**PA/01148/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01148-21/vittoriosa-birgu-make-internal-alterations-in-pre-1967-house-and): To make internal alterations in pre-1967 house and extend fourth floor Status being checked, 5 floors, 31 m away - [**PA/03562/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03562-23/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-to-existing-third-floor-apartmen): Internal alterations to existing third floor apartment. Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/05149/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05149-23/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-to-existing-second-floor-apartme): Internal alterations to existing second floor apartment. Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/04366/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04366-26/vittoriosa-birgu-installation-of-balconies-at-third-floor-level): Proposed installation of balconies at third floor level and fouth floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/06164/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06164-25/vittoriosa-birgu-propose-a-lift-within-the-common-area): To propose a lift within the common area of an existing block. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/01918/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01918-21/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-of-vacant-disused-room): Proposed change of use of vacant disused room to a Class 4D shop, with possibility of limited cooking having a kitchen-counter for preparation of delicacies… Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/05987/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05987-24/vittoriosa-birgu-retractable-canopy-and-glass-enclosure-over-table-and): Proposed retractable canopy and glass-enclosure over table and chairs. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/01312/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01312-21/vittoriosa-birgu-install-p): To install p.v panels on roof of chapel Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/05012/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05012-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-the-use-of-a-separate-store): To change the use of a separate store and a Class 4C cafe into a class 4B shop to interconnect it with the adjacent approved class 4D shop (PA/1918/21) in… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/04195/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04195-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-a-penthouse-for): Proposed change of use from a penthouse for commercial use to 4 self-catering (class 1C) BnB studio apartments. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/01260/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01260-21/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-pre-196): Internal and external alterations to existing pre-1968 dilapidated dwelling (alterations of internal walls, changes in doorways and windows, replacing of… Status being checked, 86 m away - [**PA/02190/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02190-26/vittoriosa-birgu-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-including-shifting-o): Alterations to existing dwelling including shifting of existing internal staircase and construction of recessed extension. Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/01561/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01561-25/vittoriosa-birgu-replacement-of-deteriorated-timber-apertures-with-tim): Replacement of deteriorated timber apertures with timber-like PVC apertures. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 93 m away - [**PA/02246/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02246-24/vittoriosa-birgu-it-is-proposed-to-revert-use-of): It is proposed to revert use of existing development to previously approved Class 3B hotel (PA/02490/15) having 18 bedrooms, including all ancillary… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 95 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) ## More from Sottozero Retail Ltd - [**PA/03631/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03631-23/marsaskala-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations): To sanction internal and external alterations, fixing of signs, retractable awning, glass railing for the balconies, to place outdoor tables and chairs, and… Granted, validated 27 September 2023 [All planning applications in Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu)