--- title: "PA/02570/24: sanction the construction of a 60sqm room in Qrendi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02570-24/qrendi-sanction-the-construction-of-a-60sqm-room source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Qrendi: To sanction the construction of a 60sqm room to be utilised as an interactive and multi-media room, to sanction the… Planning applications › Qrendi › PA0257024 # PA/02570/24: sanction the construction of a 60sqm room in Qrendi Bufni Gardens, Triq Hal Lew, Qrendi To sanction the construction of a 60sqm room to be utilised as an interactive and multi-media room, to sanction the construction of sanitary facilities, the change of use from a pre-1967 agricultural store to an administration office and kitchenette, the hard landscaping of part of the site to be used as a refreshment area and serving area and the conversion of the whole site into an Interpretative Centre. Proposed additional planting of olive trees. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Bufni Gardens, Triq Hal Lew, Qrendi - **Locality:** [Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qrendi) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-cutajar) - **Perit:** [Perit Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 9 October 2023 - **Validated:** 30 April 2024 - **Published:** 30 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 30 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 10 March 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02570/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02570&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Bufni Gardens, Triq Hal Lew, Qrendi 39 other applications within 300 m: 24 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/07134/23). On Triq Hal Lew: 5 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/05201/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05201-25/qrendi-placement-of-reverse-vending-machine): Placement of reverse vending machine (RVM) for container recycling. Proposal includes edge lines and bollards around the (RVM) for safety of users. Granted, validated 18 September 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/06718/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06718-25/qrendi-application-is-to-roof-a-small-area): The application is to roof a small area at roof level to serve as a drying area. The property is covered by a regularisation permit RG/801/19 - no changes. Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 86 m away - [**PA/01477/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01477-24/qrendi-roof-part-of-back-yard-in-basement): To roof part of back yard in basement and to construct domestic store at ground floor level. Granted, validated 26 April 2024, 95 m away - [**PA/07468/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07468-24/qrendi-propose-the-addition-of-penthouses-and-various): To propose the addition of penthouses and various internal and external alterations to approved PA/3152/17. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 96 m away - [**PA/04167/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04167-25/qrendi-construction-of-storage-of-decorative-items-and): Construction of storage of decorative items and other similar equipment related to the celebration of the village religious feast. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 124 m away - [**PA/04446/23** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04446-23/qrendi-internal-alterations-to-two-houses-of-character): Internal alterations to two houses of character, an extension at the first-floor level and construction of a splash pool, and installation of solar panels at… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 127 m away - [**PA/01823/21** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01823-21/qrendi-sanction-changes-to-class-2a-independent-living): To sanction changes to Class 2A independent living residence, change of use of basement level and changes to front garden. Status being checked, 130 m away - [**PA/07088/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07088-24/qrendi-change-of-use-from-class-2a-to): Change of use from Class 2A to Class 1 (3 separate residential units). No alterations are being proposed. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 132 m away - [**PA/03744/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03744-26/qrendi-sanction-terraced-house-as-built): To sanction terraced house as built, including correction of site and site footprint from approved permit PA1681/93. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 164 m away - [**PA/03591/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03591-26/qrendi-sanction-pre-1994-agricultural-store): To sanction pre-1994 agricultural store, gate, reservoir, ramp and walls. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 178 m away - [**PA/00266/21** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00266-21/qrendi-sanction-an-open-reservoir-and-maintenance-and): To sanction an open reservoir and maintenance and repair to existing rubble wall. Proposal also to include deposit of soil (50cm). Status being checked, 190 m away - [**PA/00567/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00567-25/qrendi-demolish-the-remaining-part-of-an-existing): To demolish the remaining part of an existing terraced house (part already demolished with PA/1592/22), excavate basement for garages and reservoir, and… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 193 m away - [**PA/01592/22** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01592-22/qrendi-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations to existing dwelling (opening of walls) and extension at first floor. No changes to street façade. Status being checked, 193 m away - [**PA/00249/20** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00249-20/qrendi-change-a-terraced-house-to-two-overlying): To change a terraced house to two overlying maisonette and apartment, which will include internal alterations addition of common area, lift, relocation of… Status being checked, 194 m away - [**PA/00727/22** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00727-22/qrendi-extension-of-dwelling-at-second-floor-level): Extension of dwelling at second floor level, internal alterations to form internal staircase from first to second floor level and alterations to facade. Status being checked, 3 floors, 218 m away ## More by Giorgio Schembri - [**PA/07425/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07425-26/naxxar-alterations-to-the-external-area-at-ground): Alterations to the external area at ground and first floors. Pending - [**PA/07419/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07419-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-showroom-as-built): Sanctioning of showroom as built (including its site configuration) and proposed change of use to Class 4D restaurant, including proposed changes to the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07361/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07361-26/ghajnsielem-outline-application-to-construct-three-in-number): Outline application: To construct three in number residential units on two floors. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07341/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07341-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-construction-of-agricultural-stores): To sanction the construction of agricultural stores. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07032/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07032-26/ghaxaq-sanction-the-reconstruction): To sanction the reconstruction, extension and change of use of a dilapidated structure to a residential structure, including a pool. Construction of 2… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06983/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06983-26/marsa-carry-out-internal-and-external-layout-as): To carry out internal and external layout as approved in PA/04628/24 and construct an additional floor plus a washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) ## More from Joseph Cutajar - [**PA/00845/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00845-26/kirkop-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-3905-95): To sanction variations from approved PA/3905/95, carry out minor internal alterations, and construct additional storey at second floor level. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/05557/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05557-25/sliema-sanction-the-construction-of-domestic-store-at): To sanction the construction of domestic store at roof level. Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/04402/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04402-24/qormi-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-industrial): Excavation of site and construction of industrial garages of Class 5B on five levels (from basement to third floor) in line with approved outline permit… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors - [**PA/02656/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02656-24/qala-rehabilitate): To rehabilitate, clean up valley and carry out other maintenance works. Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/02300/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02300-24/zurrieq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-drawings): Internal and external alterations to approved drawings in PA/8415/21. Granted, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/07482/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-06162-06): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/06162/06 including changes removal of partition wall, creation of a room in place of an existing shaft and… Granted, validated 8 February 2024 [All planning applications in Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qrendi)