--- title: "PA/01580/26: carry out extentions and alterations to residential in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01580-26/xaghra-carry-out-extentions-and-alterations-to-residential source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Xaghra: To carry out extentions and alterations to residential units approved in PA/07521/19. Alterations and extentions… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0158026 # PA/01580/26: carry out extentions and alterations to residential in Xaghra Development site and agricultural land at, Triq Gnien Imrik, Xaghra To carry out extentions and alterations to residential units approved in PA/07521/19. Alterations and extentions include changes to layout and to facade. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Development site and agricultural land at, Triq Gnien Imrik, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-refalo) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Received:** 26 January 2026 - **Validated:** 11 March 2026 - **Published:** 11 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 23 June 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01580/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01580&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Development site and agricultural land at, Triq Gnien Imrik, Xaghra 85 other applications within 300 m: 53 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/07427/25). On Triq Gnien Imrik: 49 other applications, 30 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [Joseph Stellini](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-stellini). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/01204/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01204-26/xaghra-sanction-internal-variations-and-additions-at-roof): To sanction internal variations and additions at roof level and on first floor common parts from PA1461/16 and PA5529/23. The proposed variations include the… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/00571/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00571-22/xaghra-construct-a-pool-and-to-carry-out): To construct a pool and to carry out extension at receded floor level, to development approved in PA4311/18 Status being checked, 32 m away - [**PA/05529/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05529-23/xaghra-sanction-variations-of-back-elevation-approved-in): To sanction variations of back elevation approved in PA1461/16. Granted, validated 17 October 2023, 34 m away - [**PA/07490/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07490-25/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-to-apartments-approved-in): To carry out alterations to apartments approved in PA/05389/24. Changes include alterations to layout to add a residential dwelling. To also construct 2… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/05389/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05389-24/xaghra-demolish): To demolish, to excavate and to construct 7 residential units with underlying garages. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/07380/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07380-25/xaghra-construct-a-receded-residential-dwelling-on-existing): To construct a receded residential dwelling on existing airspace. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/00697/20** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00697-20/xaghra-carry-out-changes-to-the-approved-building): To carry out changes to the approved building including internal alterations, changes to levels, minor extensions and other changes. Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/05403/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05403-23/xaghra-carefully-dismantle-the-existing-rooms-and-construct): To carefully dismantle the existing rooms and construct a terraced house. The existing facade’s stone units are to be re-used for the construction of the… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 3 floors, 68 m away - [**PA/03904/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03904-25/xaghra-sanction-minor-differences-from-drawings-approved-in): To sanction minor differences from drawings approved in PA697/20 and to clear existing fill and material, to dismantle backyard wall and to construct a… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/03940/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03940-25/xaghra-reconstruct-rubble-walls): To reconstruct rubble walls. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 83 m away - [**PA/07184/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07184-24/xaghra-change-of-use-from-a-garage-approved): Change of use from a garage approved in PA/03560/20 to a public service garage. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/05676/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05676-24/xaghra-sanction-variations-from-pa8441-94): To sanction variations from PA8441/94 (to address reasons highlighted in EC620/99), and variations from the official building alignments. Pending, validated 28 August 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/01786/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01786-22/xaghra-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 99 m away - [**PA/06252/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06252-25/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-dwelling-approved): To carry out alterations to residential dwelling approved in PA/00311/24. To also construct a washroom. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 100 m away - [**PA/00564/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00564-21/xaghra-subdivision-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed subdivision of existing terraced house, approved in PB 4297/81, to create two maisonettes. The upper maisonette will extend towards the back of the… Status being checked, 100 m away ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-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, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Joseph Refalo - [**PA/01863/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01863-26/rabat-gozo-landscaping-consisting-of-planting-of-trees): Proposed landscaping consisting of planting of trees; passage ways; water fountain and fixing of gate and the proposed changes to existing building approved… Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/00582/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00582-25/kalkara-demolition-of-existing-domestic-store): Demolition of existing domestic store, excavation to lower site levels, and construction of domestic store. Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/03126/23** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03126-23/fontana-carry-out-alterations-to-dwellings-approved-in): To carry out alterations to dwellings approved in PA4694/21. Alterations include changes to layout and facade. Granted, validated 31 May 2023 - [**PA/00860/22** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00860-22/zebbug-gozo-carry-out-alterations-to-duplex-approved-in): To carry out alterations to duplex approved in PA3081/18. Changes consist of separating said duplex into a flat at fourth floor level and washrooms at fifth… Status being checked, 6 floors - [**PA/03193/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03193-21/xaghra-demolish-and-reconstruct-existing-ramp-and-to): To demolish and reconstruct existing ramp and to construct rubble wall and to install a timber gate. Status being checked - [**PA/01745/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01745-21/xaghra-construct-a-reservoir-and-a-pump-room): To construct a reservoir and a pump room Status being checked [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)