--- title: "PA/04643/26: Installation of tables and chairs to replace in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04643-26/gzira-installation-of-tables-and-chairs-to-replace source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Gzira: Installation of tables and chairs to replace parking spaces as approved by Lands Authority. Perit Duncan Muscat.… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0464326 # PA/04643/26: Installation of tables and chairs to replace in Gzira 71, 'Smash it' Snack Bar, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira Installation of tables and chairs to replace parking spaces as approved by Lands Authority. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 71, 'Smash it' Snack Bar, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Roberta Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/roberta-fenech) - **Perit:** [Perit Duncan Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-muscat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 29 May 2026 - **Validated:** 8 July 2026 - **Published:** 8 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 7 August 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 12 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04643/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04643&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 71, 'Smash it' Snack Bar, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira 18 other applications on the same street: 12 granted, 2 refused, 1 pending. 86% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/03952/25). On Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby: 18 other applications, 12 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/04417/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04417-26/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-9429-19-overall): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/9429/19 - overall redesign and increase in floors (levels 0-9 overground, level -1 underground and demountable roof… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 9 floors - [**PA/01258/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01258-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-maisonette-approved): Proposed internal alterations to ground floor maisonette approved in PA/05120/22 and change of use of garage to Class 4B shop including fascia sign. Refused, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/07531/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07531-25/gzira-alterations-to-existing-levels-2-and-3): Alterations to existing levels 2 and 3, retain facade at all levels, internal alterations at levels 0 and 1. Proposed change of use from residence to Class 4B… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05417/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05417-25/gzira-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa5202-19): To sanction variations from approved PA5202/19. Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/05257/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05257-25/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-separate-take-away): Proposed changes to approved permit separate take away facility from PA/9429/19, including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/03952/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03952-25/gzira-sanction-changes-to-6th-floor-apartment-approved): To sanction changes to 6th floor apartment approved in PA1767/15. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 7 floors - [**PA/01959/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01959-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-residence-to-class): Change of use from residence to Class 3B hotel including internal alterations and proposed 5 extra floors and 1 receded. Refused, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/07475/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07475-23/gzira-renew-pa-5897-18-to-demolish-existing-first): To renew PA 5897/18: ”To demolish existing first and roof levels including access stairs from ground floor and construction of 4 apartments at first, second,… Granted, validated 15 February 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07774/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07774-23/gzira-sanctioning-the-correction-of-drawings-approved-dn824-23): Sanctioning the correction of drawings approved DN824/23 to reflect dimensions measured on site. Granted, validated 29 January 2024 - [**PA/04632/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04632-23/gzira-sanction-extension-to-class-3b-hotel-approved): To sanction extension to Class 3B hotel approved by PA/5032/20, demolition of footprint of extension to be sanctioned and construction of 290-room hotel… Granted, validated 3 January 2024 - [**PA/00072/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00072-23/gzira-correct-configuration-after-the-survey): Correct configuration after the survey. Proposal for internal changes. Granted, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/02446/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02446-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-office): Change of use from office (Class 4A) to shop (Class 4B) including shop sign. Application includes the sanctioning of minor alterations to facade from that… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/02460/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02460-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4D (coffee shop). The proposed application includes external alternations to the facade which consists removal of the… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/02304/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02304-23/gzira-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining): To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining existing façade and construction of 6 new residential units. Granted, validated 26 April 2023 - [**PA/01061/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01061-23/gzira-change-of-use-of-the-ground-floor): Change of use of the ground floor office to a shop (Class 4B) and the change of use of the basement into an office (Class 4A) to serve the overlying operations. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 ## More by Duncan Muscat - [**PA/07796/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07796-26/mosta-change-of-use-from-barber-shop): Change of use from Barber Shop (Class 4b) to Clinic (Class 2a) and sanctioning of internal partition walls as well as signage and glazed painted PVC vetrina /… Pending - [**PA/06672/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06672-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-additional-use-as-class-4b-mini-market-selling): Proposed additional use as Class 4B Mini-Market selling groceries, everyday essentials and household goods, as well as alcoholic beverages and tobacco /… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06557/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06557-26/mosta-excavate-an-undeveloped-plot-of-land-down): To excavate an undeveloped plot of land down to semi-basement level and develop a block with underlying garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level and 2… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06350/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06350-26/zebbug-excavation-of-one-basement-level-and-the): Excavation of one basement level and the construction of one Class 4B retail unit at basement and ground floor levels, and the construction of four overlying… Suspended, validated 16 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05867/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05867-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-reinstate-dividing-wall-and-divide-existing-restaura): To reinstate dividing wall and divide existing restaurant into two separate restaurants (as was approved in PA2400/99). Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05319/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05319-26/zejtun-conversion-of-an-existing-tool-room-within): Conversion of an existing tool room within a small two-storey rural building into a value-added Class 4D, agricultural processing facility. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 [All applications by Duncan Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-muscat) ## More from Roberta Fenech - [**PA/02195/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02195-24/gharghur-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Change of use from private garage to Class 4B. The proposed application includes alterations to the internal layout and external alteration to the facade… Granted, validated 17 April 2024 - [**PA/02460/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02460-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4D (coffee shop). The proposed application includes external alternations to the facade which consists removal of the… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/00279/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00279-22/gzira-demolition-of-staircase-of-2-storey-maisonette): Demolition of staircase of 2-storey maisonette; re-construction thereof in a different location; installation of lift; alterations and additions at ground,… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)