--- title: "PA/02791/23: sanction formation of enclosure and ramp in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02791-23/birzebbuga-sanction-formation-of-enclosure-and-ramp source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Birzebbuga: To sanction formation of enclosure and ramp, part of which is an extension of Triq ix-Xbieki, proposed… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0279123 # PA/02791/23: sanction formation of enclosure and ramp in Birzebbuga Site at, Triq ix-Xbieki, Birzebbuga To sanction formation of enclosure and ramp, part of which is an extension of Triq ix-Xbieki, proposed backfilling to raise level and proposed gate. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Site at, Triq ix-Xbieki, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Josef Axisa](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/josef-axisa) - **Perit:** [Perit Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 25 January 2023 - **Validated:** 17 May 2023 - **Published:** 17 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 16 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 11 October 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02791/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02791&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq ix-Xbieki, Birzebbuga 136 other applications within 300 m: 86 granted, 4 refused, 12 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07137/25). On Triq ix-Xbieki: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 34 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/03636/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03636-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartment block with street-level garage and 4 overlying apartments (3 full floors and set-back floor). Granted, validated 30 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/00992/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00992-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-garage-and-domestic): Demolition of existing pre-1967 garage and domestic stores at ground and first floor levels and proposed larger street level garage for the parking of private… Withdrawn, validated 25 February 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/02214/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02214-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-townhouse): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, excavation and construction of basement garage, and five (5) overlying apartments. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/07747/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07747-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-reinstated-walls-on-two-sides): Sanctioning of reinstated walls on two sides and the proposed construction of a third wall. The former retaining walls existed prior to 1967 and 1978, as… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/02454/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02454-23/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-ground): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing ground, first and second floor, shifting of lift and changes to internal layouts and facades approved… Granted, validated 22 June 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/00591/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00591-25/birzebbuga-sanction-post-1967-changes-to-property-as-built): To sanction post-1967 changes to property as built and part demolition of accretions. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/04574/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04574-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-premises): Proposed demolition of existing premises, excavation of ground floor level and excavation of reservoir.Proposed construction of an apartment block comprising… Pending, validated 10 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/01152/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01152-24/birzebbuga-propose-construction-of-a-lightweight-structure): To propose construction of a lightweight structure (domestic store) at roof level of a block of apartments. Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/04489/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04489-26/birzebbuga-sanction-as-approved-apartment-in-pb-3207-72-to): To sanction as approved apartment in PB/3207/72 to as built. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/08268/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08268-25/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-property-and-variations-from-pb-2662-71): To sanction existing property and variations from PB/2662/71 and propose change of use from store to Class 4B mini-market and pet supplies including… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/03755/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03755-24/birzebbuga-sanction-change-of-use-from-old-class): To sanction change of use from old Class 11 to Class 5A air conditioning servicing and cleaning and Class 5B auto electrical installations and electrical… Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/02879/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02879-23/birzebbuga-renewal-to-pa-1242-15-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Renewal to PA/1242/15: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of elevated ground floor, first floor, duplex second floor and penthouse apartments,… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/05106/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05106-25/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-previously-approved): To sanction property as built from previously approved permit PA/3217/16; a lightweight roof over part of back terrace; materials on facade. Proposal of… Granted, validated 9 September 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/00619/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00619-23/birzebbuga-alterations-to-approved-pa-02450-22-consisting-of-the): Alterations to approved PA/02450/22 consisting of the inclusion of the ground floor in the development to lower the common parts to the ground floor and… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/00898/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00898-22/birzebbuga-sanction-garage-for-minor-differences-and-correction): To sanction garage for minor differences and correction of site, from approved permit PA00815/03. Status being checked, 77 m away ## More by Pierre Poulton - [**PA/07807/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07807-26/marsaskala-residential-block-including-garages): Proposed residential block including garages, maisonette and apartments accessible though an improved access from Triq il-Qrempuc. Pending - [**PA/07546/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07546-26/zabbar-change-of-internal-uses-and-layout-to): Proposed change of internal uses and layout to farmhouse from that approved in permission PA4564/22, and proposed construction of ancillary garage for private… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07196/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07196-26/zurrieq-sanction-amendments-to-apartments-as-approved-in): To sanction amendments to apartments as approved in PA04204/22 including larger garages and apartments due to new site configuration, additional 2 bedroom… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06687/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06687-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette, proposed demolition of low of roof structure and proposed washroom and pool at second floor… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05645/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05645-26/luqa-sanction-replacement-of-rubble-walls-with-ashlar): To sanction replacement of rubble walls with ashlar masonry walls and gate, proposed replacement of rubble wall with ashlar masonry, proposed retaining wall… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05620/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05620-26/senglea-isla-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-replacement-o): Alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of existing reinforced concrete roofs over first floor, demolition of existing stairs, construction of… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 [All applications by Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) ## More from Josef Axisa - [**PA/00964/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00964-26/birzebbuga-sanction-temporary-structure-covering-tables-and-chairs): To sanction temporary structure covering tables and chairs approved in DN/00013/06. Withdrawn, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/07747/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07747-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-reinstated-walls-on-two-sides): Sanctioning of reinstated walls on two sides and the proposed construction of a third wall. The former retaining walls existed prior to 1967 and 1978, as… Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/01426/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01426-24/marsaskala-ground-floor-garage-and-overlying-apartments): Proposed ground floor garage and overlying apartments. Granted, validated 13 March 2024 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)