--- title: "PA/02307/23: Sanctioning of existing livestock farm in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02307-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-existing-livestock-farm source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Birzebbuga: Sanctioning of existing livestock farm (sheep farm), and proposed internal alterations, including; opening of… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0230723 # PA/02307/23: Sanctioning of existing livestock farm in Birzebbuga Field at, Triq Benghajsa, Birzebbuga Sanctioning of existing livestock farm (sheep farm), and proposed internal alterations, including; opening of apertures, proposed divisory wall for production of cheeslets and changes in internal uses. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Field at, Triq Benghajsa, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Anthony Gafa’](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/anthony-gafa) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephan Vancell](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephan-vancell) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 18 January 2023 - **Validated:** 26 April 2023 - **Published:** 26 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 26 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 17 May 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02307/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02307&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Field at, Triq Benghajsa, Birzebbuga 5 other applications within 300 m: 1 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending. On Triq Benghajsa: 4 other applications, 1 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Jason Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jason-zammit). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/00395/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00395-25/birzebbuga-construct-agricultural-store-on-existing-agricultural-land): To construct agricultural store on existing agricultural land, which is visible on 1957 and 1967 aerial photos. Proposal comprises excavation for another room… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 188 m away - [**PA/07650/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07650-26/birzebbuga-sanction-the-reconstruction-of-rubble-front-boundary): To sanction the reconstruction of rubble front boundary wall, the installation of timber gate, animal shed and the deposition of agricultural soil in an… Pending, 216 m away - [**PA/00643/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00643-21/birzebbuga-trenching-works-and-fitting-of-utility-box): Proposed trenching works and fitting of utility box in rubble wall for electricity and water services - Site partially covered by PA/7835/18 Status being checked, 270 m away - [**PA/03398/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03398-22/birzebbuga-construction-of-a-class-4a-office-for): Construction of a Class 4A office for financial services. Refused, validated 18 May 2022, 353 m away - [**PA/01782/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01782-23/birzebbuga-decommissioning-and-dismantling-of-nine-timber-and): Proposed decommissioning and dismantling of nine timber and one steel pylons and erection of three steel, 35m communication towers; and sanctioning of… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 470 m away ## More by Stephan Vancell - [**PA/07243/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07243-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-variations-to-existing-premises-covered): Sanctioning of variations to existing premises covered by PA2666/06 and PA7550/05; Class 6A warehouse and parking at ground floor; and Class 4A offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06854/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06854-26/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-a-public-service): Proposed change of use from a public service garage into a Class 4B shop with ancillary storage; including minor internal alterations and installation of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06343/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06343-26/attard-internal-and-external-alterations-to-semi-detached-villa): Proposed internal and external alterations to semi-detached villa consists of construction of internal lightweight walls, removal of a wall, increase in… Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/05657/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05657-26/qormi-opening-of-window-on-facade-at-ground): Proposed opening of window on facade at ground floor level. Granted, validated 29 September 2026 - [**PA/03921/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03921-26/birzebbuga-consolidation-of-existing-structures): Proposed consolidation of existing structures, construction of additional room (same area as structures to be consolidated), and excavation and construction… Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03739/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03739-26/zebbug-extension-to-balcony-by-150mm): Proposed extension to balcony by 150mm. Granted, validated 28 July 2026 [All applications by Stephan Vancell](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephan-vancell) ## More from Anthony Gafa’ - [**PA/03888/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03888-26/ghaxaq-construct-common-area-at-roof-level-including): To construct common area at roof level including construction of a lift. Granted, validated 30 June 2026 - [**PA/07475/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07475-24/ghaxaq-sanction-alterations-to-existing-class-ivb-tattoo): To sanction alterations to existing Class IVB tattoo shop including sign. Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/07290/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07290-24/ghaxaq-sanction-alterations-to-existing-beauty-salon-in): To sanction alterations to existing beauty salon in lieu of Class IVB tattoo shop. Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/03366/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03366-24/ghaxaq-change-of-use-of-approved-washrooms): Change of use of approved washrooms (PA3697/20) into a penthouse, application includes the sanctioning of minor deviations from the approved permit. Granted, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/07421/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07421-23/ghaxaq-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal & external alterations to a pre-1968 property and approved outline permit PA/1095/20. Alterations mainly includes relocation of walls,… Withdrawn, validated 12 December 2023 - [**PA/01095/20** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01095-20/ghaxaq-construction-of-dwelling): Construction of dwelling (additional floors) overlying existing garage including domestic store. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)