--- title: "PA/01929/23: change the elevation material of the ground in Ta' Xbiex | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01929-23/ta-xbiex-change-the-elevation-material-of-the-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ta' Xbiex: To change the elevation material of the ground floor of an existing block consisting of an approved Class 4D… Planning applications › Ta' Xbiex › PA0192923 # PA/01929/23: change the elevation material of the ground in Ta' Xbiex Tulip Bar, St. Rita Flants, and Mintana Restaurant (previously unnumbered), Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex To change the elevation material of the ground floor of an existing block consisting of an approved Class 4D outlet, a bar with a valid old license and entrance to apartments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Tulip Bar, St. Rita Flants, and Mintana Restaurant (previously unnumbered), Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex - **Locality:** [Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex) - **Applicant:** [Architectural Investments Ltd. Attn:Mr Matthew Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/architectural-investments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 9 February 2023 - **Validated:** 16 May 2023 - **Published:** 5 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 31 May 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01929/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01929&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Tulip Bar, St. Rita Flants, and Mintana Restaurant (previously unnumbered), Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex 263 other applications within 300 m: 165 granted, 4 refused, 28 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24). On Triq Testaferrata: 18 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 10 floors, the tallest 10. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti), [David Paul Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-paul-grima). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/03213/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03213-21/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-external-sign): Alterations to external sign, sanctioning correct alignment of façade and introduction of proposed tables and chairs at Triq Testaferrata, and introduction of… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/01666/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01666-22/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structures and construction of 2 Class 4B Shops with ancillary storage, 2 garages, 9 apartments, and 1 penthouse at receded level.… Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/03570/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03570-25/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Proposed change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 2C - dance studio and minor internal alterations. Proposed new sign. Refused, validated 4 June 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/07131/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07131-26/msida-correction-of-site-plan-for-pa-03679-16): Correction of site plan for PA/03679/16. Pending, 40 m away - [**PA/06674/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06674-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-aesthetic-alterations-to-the-facade): To sanction minor aesthetic alterations to the facade - alterations to PA/3679/16. Pending, 40 m away - [**PA/04900/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04900-23/ta-xbiex-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B outlet and car showroom to Class 4A (offices). To sanction internal and external changes at basement, ground floor and… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03606/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03606-23/msida-restoration-of-fa-ade-in-relation-to-gs-00405-21): Restoration of façade in relation to GS/00405/21 grant scheme. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/03971/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03971-23/msida-affect-restoration-works-on-the-pre-1967-balcony): To affect restoration works on the pre-1967 balcony, which include the replacement of the deteriorated elements of this same balcony. These include the… Granted, validated 18 September 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/00013/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00013-22/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-ground-floor): Proposed minor internal alterations to pre-1967 ground floor unit. Granted, validated 23 February 2022, 52 m away - [**PA/03190/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03190-26/msida-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-approved): Proposed change of use from domestic store approved in PA1123/25 to Class 4B retail with signage. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/01123/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01123-25/msida-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavation of reservoir and proposed construction of ground floor domestic store, overlying 5 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 6 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/06059/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06059-25/msida-subdividing-one-5-bedroom-duplex-apartment-on-the): Subdividing one 5-bedroom duplex apartment on the fourth and fifth floors as per approved in PA/352/22 into one 1-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor and… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/00352/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00352-22/msida-carry-out-partial-demolition-of-the-existing): To carry out partial demolition of the existing building retaining the existing façade and to construct a 1st floor apartment, 3 apartments over 3 floors and… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/07187/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07187-23/msida-sanction-changes-to-facade-colour): To sanction changes to facade colour, material of receded level and back facade from approved permit PA/09981/17. Granted, validated 5 January 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/00783/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00783-25/msida-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construction of 26 garages, 1 substation, 1 commercial space (Class 4B) and 32 apartments. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 66 m away ## More by Colin Zammit - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07550/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-26/marsa-demolition-of-two-storey-townhouse): Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07463/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-757-00): To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a… Pending [All applications by Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) [All planning applications in Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex)