--- title: "PA/03826/23: place outdoor tables and chairs on a in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03826-23/birkirkara-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-on-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Birkirkara: To place outdoor tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform with supportive bollards. Perit Albert… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0382623 # PA/03826/23: place outdoor tables and chairs on a in Birkirkara Sapori Cafe, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara To place outdoor tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform with supportive bollards. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Sapori Cafe, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Grimzee Ltd Attn: Fabio Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/grimzee-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Albert Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/albert-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 28 May 2023 - **Validated:** 28 June 2023 - **Published:** 28 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 7 February 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03826/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03826&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Sapori Cafe, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara 236 other applications within 300 m: 145 granted, 6 refused, 29 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02224/23). On Triq il-Wied: 31 other applications, 17 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Paul Dalli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-dalli). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/00267/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00267-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pastizzeria-to-take): Proposed change of use from pastizzeria to take away, and minor internal alterations and alterations to facade, including modifications to sign and removal of… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 4 m away - [**PA/01681/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01681-21/birkirkara-construction-of-a-pedestrian-bridge): Construction of a pedestrian bridge Status being checked, 20 m away - [**PA/05679/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05679-26/birkirkara-this-application-proposes-to-change-the-existing): This application proposes to change the existing dwelling into an office (Class 4A). No changes to the facade or building fabric is being proposed. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/02050/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02050-22/birkirkara-creation-of-aperture-to-existing-class-4d): Creation of aperture to existing Class 4D. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/06366/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06366-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-an-existing-residential-unit-and): Proposed demolition of an existing residential unit and proposed construction of a Class 4D restaurant with 9 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/02732/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-21/birkirkara-re-activation-of-class-4b-shop-permit-approved): Re-activation of Class 4B shop permit approved in PA03599/01. Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/01512/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01512-24/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-pa2649-09): To sanction apartment as built from PA2649/09. . Granted, validated 11 April 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/08362/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08362-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-offices-with): Change of use from approved offices with PA/00155/19 to residential units. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/05880/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05880-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-approved-band): Proposed change of use from existing approved band club bar area to Class 4D outlet at ground floor and to install sign on facade. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/07569/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07569-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-residential-and-approved-class-4a): To demolish existing residential and approved Class 4A office structures, excavate the site, construct a four-level public car park accommodating 206… Suspended, validated 11 March 2026, 5 floors, 56 m away - [**PA/01279/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01279-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-bar-and): Change of use from a bar and lounge to Class 4D sushi bar plus other minor internal and external additions and alterations. Proposal includes sanctioning of… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/00066/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00066-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, erect gypsum partition for store and w.c. and to change use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C shop. Granted, validated 18 January 2023, 69 m away - [**PA/08058/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08058-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-changes-and-change-of): To sanction minor internal changes and change of use from retail shop (Class 4) approved in PA/3111/08 to residential (Class 1). Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/06649/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06649-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-pre-1967-property-including): Proposed alterations and additions to pre-1967 property including demolition of internal walls at ground floor, proposed alterations to stairwell at all… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/05904/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05904-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-pre-1967-building-and-to-construct): To demolish existing pre-1967 building and to construct residential unit. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 83 m away ## More by Albert Spiteri - [**PA/07618/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07618-26/zurrieq-minor-internal-alterations-to-subdivide-duplex-apartment): Proposed minor internal alterations to subdivide duplex apartment at third and fourth floor, to create an apartment at third floor and a penthouse at fourth… Pending - [**PA/07385/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07385-26/sliema-change-of-use-of-the-ground-floor): Change of use of the ground floor level from Class 4A to Class 1. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07297/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07297-26/paola-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations to street level garage from PA/2583/92. The proposal includes the conversion of the garage… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07285/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07285-26/marsaxlokk-internal-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-to): Proposed internal alterations to existing terraced house to create 2 separate maisonette units. Pending - [**PA/06017/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06017-26/zejtun-conversion-of-pre-1967-private-garage-into-a): Proposed conversion of pre-1967 private garage into a studio maisonette. The proposal includes the replacement of apertures. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05207/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05207-26/zebbug-sanction-minor-internal-differences-from-pa-1992-18): To sanction minor internal differences from PA/1992/18. Granted, validated 15 September 2026 [All applications by Albert Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/albert-spiteri) ## More from Grimzee Ltd - [**PA/03075/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03075-23/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, and proposed construction of basement garages, 1 ground floor maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 18 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01725/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01725-23/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built-in-lieu-of): To sanction garage as built in lieu of maisonette as approved in PB4540/80, and proposed change of use to Class 4B confectionery and bottle shop with separate… Refused, validated 29 March 2023 - [**PA/00267/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00267-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pastizzeria-to-take): Proposed change of use from pastizzeria to take away, and minor internal alterations and alterations to facade, including modifications to sign and removal of… Granted, validated 25 January 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)