--- title: "PA/03216/25: sanction an existing fuel storage system in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03216-25/paola-sanction-an-existing-fuel-storage-system source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Paola: To sanction an existing fuel storage system. Perit Thomas Tanti. Validated 21 May 2025. Planning applications › Paola › PA0321625 # PA/03216/25: sanction an existing fuel storage system in Paola Fuel station at Laboratory Wharf, Valletta Gateway Terminals Ltd (VGT) Laboratory Wharf, Telgha ta' Ras Hanzir, Paola To sanction an existing fuel storage system. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Fuel station at Laboratory Wharf, Valletta Gateway Terminals Ltd (VGT) Laboratory Wharf, Telgha ta' Ras Hanzir, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Valletta Gateway Terminals Ltd. Attn: Nicholas Tan](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/valletta-gateway-terminals-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Thomas Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/thomas-tanti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 10 February 2025 - **Validated:** 21 May 2025 - **Published:** 21 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 20 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 14 November 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03216/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03216&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Fuel station at Laboratory Wharf, Valletta Gateway Terminals Ltd (VGT) Laboratory Wharf, Telgha ta' Ras Hanzir, Paola 10 other applications within 300 m: 5 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00752/25). On Telgha ta' Ras Hanzir: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [William Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/william-lewis). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/06995/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06995-26/paola-installation-of-telecommunications-equipment-and-safety-railing): Installation of telecommunications equipment and safety railing. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 148 m away - [**PA/01026/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01026-25/paola-build-part-of-a-boundary-wall-and): To build part of a boundary wall and sanction as built extension of multipurpose hall and a small store. Pending, validated 23 July 2025, 148 m away - [**PA/04615/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04615-26/paola-propose-the-padel-courts): To propose the padel courts, warmup gym, play area and toilet. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 171 m away - [**PA/00217/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00217-22/paola-minor-alterations-and-extension-of-stairwell-and): Minor alterations and extension of stairwell and lift shaft to third floor level without changing approved use as office block (Class 4A). Status being checked, 183 m away - [**PA/00375/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00375-26/paola-installation-of-pv-panels-and-inverted-area): Proposed installation of PV panels and inverted area on the roof of Kordin reservoir. Pending, validated 28 January 2026, 187 m away - [**PA/06497/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06497-25/paola-dismantling-of-existing-deteriorated-steel-canopy-and): Proposed dismantling of existing deteriorated steel canopy and construction of new canopy in same material and structural design. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 261 m away - [**PA/06100/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06100-24/paola-replacement-of-existing-deteriorated-enclosure-elements-to): Proposed replacement of existing deteriorated enclosure elements to grain silo shed. Granted, validated 21 January 2025, 413 m away - [**PA/01316/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01316-25/paola-installation-of-telecommunication-equipment-and-safety-railing): Installation of telecommunication equipment and safety railing. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 440 m away - [**PA/00752/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00752-25/paola-propose-various-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose various internal and external alterations to the existing building including the vertical extension with the construction of a second, third and… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 445 m away - [**PA/01077/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-23/paola-restoration-of-polverista): Restoration of polverista, boathouse and adjacent ancillary structures. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 451 m away ## More by Thomas Tanti - [**PA/07538/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07538-26/birzebbuga-excavate-and-construct-an-underground-reservoir): To excavate and construct an underground reservoir, construct an overlying sheep farm with ancillary facilities and a manure clamp. To sanction parts of an… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06801/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06801-26/rabat-excavate-existing-vacant-site-and-proposed-construction): To excavate existing vacant site and proposed construction of 3 private car garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06596/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06596-26/marsaskala-demolish-and-reconstruct-a-dilapidated-part-of): To demolish and reconstruct a dilapidated part of the facade. To replace lintels and apertures. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06332/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-26/ghaxaq-propose-a-basement-underneath-the-agriculture-store): To propose a basement underneath the agriculture store. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06155/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06155-26/munxar-sanction-internal-layout-from-approved-pa-6541-97): To sanction internal layout from approved PA/6541/97. Granted, validated 11 October 2026 - [**PA/05907/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05907-26/pieta-extension-to-the-recessed-floor-level-as): Proposed extension to the recessed floor level as approved in PA/3104/17, for the creation of a new one-bedroom dwelling. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by Thomas Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/thomas-tanti) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)