--- title: "PA/02286/25: propose a lift within Class 4B retail in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02286-25/xewkija-propose-a-lift-within-class-4b-retail source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xewkija: To propose a lift within Class 4B retail in lieu of approved RG/00640/19, together with minor internal alterations… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0228625 # PA/02286/25: propose a lift within Class 4B retail in Xewkija Tropical Forest, Triq l-Imgarr, Xewkija To propose a lift within Class 4B retail in lieu of approved RG/00640/19, together with minor internal alterations and a wall-mounted sign at the façade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Tropical Forest, Triq l-Imgarr, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** [John Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-xuereb) - **Perit:** [Perit Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Signage - **Received:** 20 December 2024 - **Validated:** 28 January 2026 - **Published:** 28 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 10 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02286/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02286&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Tropical Forest, Triq l-Imgarr, Xewkija 70 other applications within 300 m: 40 granted, 4 refused, 8 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/01996/24). On Triq l-Imgarr: 62 other applications, 34 granted and 4 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 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), [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago), [Shawn Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/shawn-micallef). - [**PA/06152/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06152-23/xewkija-renewal-of-pa2648-15-change-of-use): Renewal of PA2648/15 - Change of use of part of auto parts retail warehouse to public service garage and extension of basement and ground floor, including… Granted, validated 14 December 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/07312/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07312-23/xewkija-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices): Change of use from Class 4A Offices to Class 5A Workshops to first floor. Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/00267/20** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00267-20/xewkija-renew-permission-pa-1284-09-to-sanction): To renew permission PA 1284/09 - To sanction shutter, additions and alterations at back, alterations at first floor, proposed extension at back of basement… Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/05773/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05773-24/xewkija-change-part-of-auto-parts-retail-warehouse): Change part of auto parts retail warehouse to sale and display of motor vehicles. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/06904/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06904-24/xewkija-renew-permission-pa4610-16-to-construct-class): To renew permission PA4610/16 - To construct Class 4B/Class 6A unit at ground floor with Class 6A stores at basement and first floor. Granted, validated 14 November 2024, 2 floors, 57 m away - [**PA/04224/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04224-23/xewkija-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-permits): To sanction internal and external variations from permits PA2571/18 and PA4150/19 namely site configuration and levels as per setting out, internal layout and… Granted, validated 5 September 2023, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/05960/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05960-25/xewkija-sanction-alterations-to-class-6a-showroom): To sanction alterations to Class 6A showroom, existing Class 4A offices, Class 5A workshop and sanctioning of change of use from ancillary stores to office… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/03096/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03096-26/xewkija-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-and-to): To carry out minor internal alterations and to split basement level approved in PA4610/16 into a basement and intermediate level in order to create an… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 68 m away - [**PA/02698/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02698-22/xewkija-new-administration-block-with-ancillary-facilities-and): Proposed new administration block with ancillary facilities and demolition and reconstruction of sub-station. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/01996/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01996-24/xewkija-construct-basement-garage-with-overlying-class-4b): To construct basement garage with overlying Class 4B (shop) and 6A (storage and distribution) at ground floor, 6A (storage and distribution) at first floor,… Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/07248/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07248-23/xewkija-sanction-alterations-to-offices): To sanction alterations to offices (Class 4A) and warehousing facilities (Class 6A) approved in PA/07773/17. Alterations include changes to layout, facade,… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 81 m away - [**PA/02403/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02403-21/xewkija-sanction-minor-variations-in-stairwell-and-proposed): To sanction minor variations in stairwell and proposed apartment at first floor level. Status being checked, 87 m away - [**PA/00607/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00607-21/xewkija-excavate-site-and-construct-basement-garage-for): To excavate site and construct basement garage for parking of private cars, ground floor garage for parking of heavy vehicles, and first and second floors to… Status being checked, 3 floors, 94 m away - [**PA/02457/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02457-24/xewkija-sanction-differences-in-site-configuration-due-to): To sanction differences in site configuration due to a small increase in depth of site, change in basement height and minor internal alterations from… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 102 m away - [**PA/02183/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02183-22/xewkija-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-a): Excavation of site and construction of a basement garage including 6 car spaces, a garage at ground floor level including 4 car spaces and 3 overlying Class… Status being checked, 106 m away ## More by Deborah Busuttil - [**PA/07565/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07565-26/xaghra-propose-a-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): To propose a washroom at receded-floor level, in lieu of PA/04051/20. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07447/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07447-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, carry out excavation works, and construct a Class 4B shop at ground floor and basement levels, six apartments at first to… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06626/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06626-26/xaghra-propose-excavation-works-and-the-construction-of): To propose excavation works and the construction of a maisonette, swimming pool and reservoir at ground-floor level, including four flats from first to… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06450/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06450-26/marsa-correction-of-the-approved-use-of-the): Correction of the approved use of the existing premises from “garage for private cars” to the originally approved use as a “Class 5B aluminum workshop”, as… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06321/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06321-26/xewkija-sanction-property-as-is): To sanction property as is. Granted, validated 17 October 2026 - [**PA/06276/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06276-26/sliema-retain-existing-facade): To retain existing facade, to propose minor external alterations, to demolish existing rooms, to propose change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office… Suspended, validated 9 September 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil) ## More from John Xuereb - [**PA/04138/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04138-25/rabat-sanction-residential-farmhouse-as-built): To sanction residential farmhouse as built. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/01095/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01095-25/gharb-propose-alterations-and-additions-including-room-and): To propose alterations and additions including room and swimming pool at receded floor level to dwelling in lieu of PA/09228/19. Suspended, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/07897/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07897-24/ghajnsielem-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to apartment approved in PA/00247/24. To also construct balconies. Granted, validated 11 March 2025 - [**PA/05910/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05910-24/gharb-restore-bridge): To restore bridge. Granted, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/03867/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03867-24/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-the-back-wall-of-the): Proposed restoration of the back wall of the Gozo Law Courts, facing Triq iz-Zenqa, Cittadella, Gozo. Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/00834/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00834-24/rabat-gozo-reconstruction-of-bastion-wall-and-consolidation): Proposed reconstruction of bastion wall and consolidation; reinstatement of gate, bridge, and railing; and construction of rubble wall and landscaping. Works… Granted, validated 14 February 2024 [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)