--- title: "PA/02312/25: install new retractable canopy in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02312-25/tarxien-install-new-retractable-canopy source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Tarxien: To install new retractable canopy, change of use from pastizzeria into snack bar Class 4D and to sanction… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0231225 # PA/02312/25: install new retractable canopy in Tarxien Champ Pastizzeria, Triq San Anard c/w, Triq iz-Zejtun, Tarxien To install new retractable canopy, change of use from pastizzeria into snack bar Class 4D and to sanction variations from approved PA/1683/17. Variations mainly includes re-positioning of internal walls, fixing of demountable structure not solid and lightweight automated retractable awning and railing design in the front garden. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Champ Pastizzeria, Triq San Anard c/w, Triq iz-Zejtun, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** [George Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/george-cutajar) - **Perit:** [Perit Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 26 February 2025 - **Validated:** 9 April 2025 - **Published:** 9 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 16 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 30 July 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02312/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02312&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Champ Pastizzeria, Triq San Anard c/w, Triq iz-Zejtun, Tarxien 86 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 3 refused, 3 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00884/23). On Triq San Anard: 9 other applications, 4 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/01717/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01717-24/tarxien-change-of-use-class-4b-to-pastizzerija): Proposed change of use Class 4B to Pastizzerija (no chimney). Refused, validated 20 March 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/05889/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05889-23/tarxien-change-of-use-from-mechanical-workshop-to): Change of use from mechanical workshop to Class 4B shop (ironmongery and paint shop) and other internal and external alterations from that approved in… Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 20 m away - [**PA/01696/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01696-26/tarxien-change-of-use-class-4b-to-pastizzerija): Proposed change of use Class 4B to pastizzerija (no chimney). Refused, validated 18 March 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/07177/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07177-23/tarxien-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-discrepancies-from): To sanction minor internal and external discrepancies from approved PA/1464/96. Withdrawn, validated 29 November 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/01722/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01722-23/tarxien-sanction-class-4b-shop-as-built): To sanction Class 4B shop as built. Proposed external modifications and proposed shop sign. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/06518/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06518-23/tarxien-renew-approved-permit-pa-09623-18-consisting-of-the): To renew approved permit PA/09623/18 consisting of the sanctioning of minor internal alterations, extension at second floor level, and change of apertures to… Granted, validated 9 February 2024, 3 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/05574/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05574-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-a): Change of use of part of a residential garage into a public service garage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/00047/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00047-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of-property-as-built): Sanctioning of property as built (no permits found). Proposed alterations at ground floor level to include a common lift. Demolition of first floor maisonette… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/01055/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01055-24/tarxien-demolish-house-and-construct-basement-garages): To demolish house and construct basement garages, overlying 8 apartments and 2 receded units at penthouse level. Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/00094/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00094-26/tarxien-extension-of-structure-at-roof-level-to): Extension of structure at roof level to create a separate one bedroom apartment. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 78 m away - [**PA/06121/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06121-24/tarxien-change-of-use-from-hairdresser): Change of use from Hairdresser (as approved in PA/06336/98) to Health Shop, retaining the same Class 4B. Sanctioning of intermediate storage level and… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 93 m away - [**PA/00687/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00687-21/tarxien-sanction-variations-in-the-form-of-position): To sanction variations in the form of position of external and internal walls from previously approved PAPB1911/89 at part ground floor and first floor.… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 98 m away - [**PA/02826/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02826-26/tarxien-sanction-internal-changes-from-approved-pa5924-03-to): To sanction internal changes from approved PA5924/03 to an existing third floor apartment. Sanctioning includes changing in color of apertures and railing. Granted, validated 28 May 2026, 109 m away - [**PA/06340/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06340-25/fgura-sanction-configuration-and-location-of-garage-no): To sanction configuration and location of garage no.30 within existing basement garage complex from that approved in PA1795/98. Granted, validated 24 October 2025, 114 m away - [**PA/06007/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06007-25/tarxien-changes-to-elevation-materials-approved-in-pa-05999-24): Proposed changes to elevation materials approved in PA/05999/24. Granted, validated 14 October 2025, 119 m away ## More by Marvin Ellul - [**PA/07023/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07023-26/ghaxaq-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-072-12-mainly-repositioni): To sanction differences from approved PA/072/12 mainly repositioning of walls, doors and windows following new survey, application also includes extension at… Pending - [**PA/06586/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06586-26/zabbar-carry-out-extension-at-third-floor): To carry out extension at third floor, proposed 1m parapet wall for services area and to sanction internal and external alteration to approved DN/0904/12.… Pending - [**PA/06381/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06381-26/zejtun-sanction-rooms-to-be-used-for-a): To sanction rooms to be used for a proposed dog boarding facility. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06327/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06327-26/ghaxaq-carry-out-extension-at-roof-level-with): To carry out extension at roof level with lightweight material to form washroom, bedroom and ensuite to approved RG/2408/18. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05929/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05929-26/mosta-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floor and proposed extension at roof level. Granted, validated 24 September 2026 - [**PA/05866/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05866-26/marsaskala-sanction-differences-from-pa-5824-03-mainly-repositioning-o): To sanction differences from PA/5824/03 mainly repositioning of internal walls, doors and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 [All applications by Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul) ## More from George Cutajar - [**PA/07026/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07026-26/ghaxaq-excavation-to-necessary-levels-to-construct-3): Proposed excavation to necessary levels to construct 3 garages at basement level, replace ground floor garage with 1 maisonette and minor internal and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05157/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05157-25/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing terraced house and construct garage at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments and 1 apartment at receded floor level. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08000/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08000-24/qormi-sanction-layout-as-built-of-approved-confectionery): To sanction layout as built of approved confectionery (Class 5A) and maisonette at first floor. Application also includes partial change of use from approved… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 2 floors - [**PA/02516/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02516-24/marsaxlokk-construct-pigeon-loft-and-underground-reservoir-as): To construct pigeon loft and underground reservoir as shown on attached drawings. Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/02340/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02340-22/zurrieq-construction-of-four-basement-garages-accessed-through): Proposed construction of four basement garages accessed through adjacent site approved in PA08411/17, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments at first,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00858/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00858-20/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing structures and excavation of site. Construction of 12 garages at basement level and 1 maisonette at ground floor with pool. Status being checked, 1 floor [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)