--- title: "PA/04799/23: propose change of use from snack bar in Ta' Xbiex | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04799-23/ta-xbiex-propose-change-of-use-from-snack-bar source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Ta' Xbiex: To propose change of use from snack bar (Class 4C) as approved by PA5686/06 to a restaurant (Class 4D) and… Planning applications › Ta' Xbiex › PA0479923 # PA/04799/23: propose change of use from snack bar in Ta' Xbiex 3/4, Triq ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, Ta' Xbiex To propose change of use from snack bar (Class 4C) as approved by PA5686/06 to a restaurant (Class 4D) and propose alterations to fascia sign on facade including integration of cabinets for ac units. - **Status:** Pending (The case has been dismissed since the requirements set out in the decision have not been complied with within the legislative timeframes.) - **Location:** 3/4, Triq ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, Ta' Xbiex - **Locality:** [Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex) - **Applicant:** [George Debattista](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/george-debattista) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 30 May 2023 - **Validated:** 16 August 2023 - **Published:** 16 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Dismissed in view of non compliance with decision requirements - **Decision date:** 26 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 3 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04799/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04799&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 3/4, Triq ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, Ta' Xbiex 175 other applications within 300 m: 106 granted, 3 refused, 22 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02367/25). On Triq ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex: 23 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Sean Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sean-buttigieg), [MADE Studio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/made-studio). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/04907/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04907-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-discrepancies-from): To sanction minor internal and external discrepancies from approved PA4095/15. Application also includes creation of internal partition. Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/02177/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02177-21/ta-xbiex-dismantle-dangerous-balcony-parapet-walls-and-replace): Dismantle dangerous balcony parapet walls and replace them with glass railing. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/01294/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01294-21/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-class-4): Change of use from Class 4 (retail) to a Take Away establishment, including some minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/00311/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00311-25/ta-xbiex-replacement-of-apertures-and-railing-on-facade): Proposed replacement of apertures and railing on facade and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/06800/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06800-24/ta-xbiex-sanction-existing-variations-to-current-retail-outlet): To sanction existing variations to current retail outlet, and change of use from approved office to Class 4D snackbar, including minor internal layout… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/07222/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07222-25/ta-xbiex-convert-garage-into-a-class-4b-shop): To convert garage into a Class 4B shop, including minor internal alterations to accommodate a wc, and the installation of a new sign and ac unit. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/01489/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01489-26/msida-conversion-of-a-class-4b-office-to): Proposed conversion of a Class 4B office to a private garage connecting it directly to common areas. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/05527/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05527-26/ta-xbiex-minor-alterations-from-pa-05902-18-including-the-addition): Minor alterations from PA/05902/18 including the addition of a pvc structure at the back of the property. Granted, validated 24 September 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/02498/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02498-24/ta-xbiex-sanction-departures-from-pb-3126-85-to-garage-for): To sanction departures from PB/3126/85 to garage for private car parking which includes changes to the site configuration, internal layout, levels and to the… Granted, validated 6 June 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/04516/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04516-26/msida-demolish-existing-two-dwellings): To demolish existing two dwellings, excavate and construct basement consisting of 7 domestic garages, construct 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 8 apartments at… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/01000/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01000-22/ta-xbiex-sanction-area-for-gas-cylinders-and-opening): To sanction area for gas cylinders and opening of window in elevation, installation of planters and shop sign to elevations and placing tables and chairs. Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/00393/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00393-26/ta-xbiex-alteration-works-on-facade-consisting-of-the): Alteration works on facade consisting of the widening of doors onto the balcony and replacement of parapet wall with aluminium railing and metal windows to… Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 79 m away - [**PA/06247/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06247-24/msida-sanctioning-of-a-garage-from-approved-in): Sanctioning of a garage from approved in PA/06503/18 and PA/01385/14. Application includes alterations on façade. Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/03246/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03246-23/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-variations-on-facade): To sanction minor variations on facade, proposed addition of parking spaces at basements, addition of new terraces at level 4 including the extension of a… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/02446/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02446-22/msida-extension-to-existing-second-floor-level): Extension to existing second floor level, construction of overlying floor level, minor internal alteration and the addition of solar panels on the roof level… Status being checked, 4 floors, 97 m away ## More by Joseph Saliba - [**PA/07831/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-26/iklin-renewal-of-pa-001159-22): Renewal of PA/001159/22 (To extend backyard party wall to 3.4m and install a louvered structure and change railing of ground floor terrace.) Pending - [**PA/07757/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-26/senglea-isla-interal-alterations-from-approved-pa-05964-19-and-pa-0290): Proposed interal alterations from approved PA/05964/19 & PA/02903/20. Including change of use from dentist (class 4A) to restaurant (Class 4D). Proposed… Pending - [**PA/07630/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-26/dingli-demolish-the-existing-building-approved-under-rg-00268-22): To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, and recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07137/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-26/xghajra-alterations-of-approved-pa-01175-25-and-pa-05354-25-to): Proposed alterations of approved PA/01175/25 and PA/05354/25 to merge two plots together and retaining existing reservoir as approved in PA/05354/25. Pending - [**PA/07080/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-26/zejtun-sanction-modifications-done-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction modifications done to pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06900/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06900-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-boundary-parapet-wall): To sanction the construction of a boundary/parapet wall for a pre-1968 structure. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) ## More from George Debattista - [**PA/00558/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00558-25/san-gwann-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa1292-01-and-rg): To sanction differences from approved PA1292/01 and RG 1643/24 Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/00458/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00458-25/san-gwann-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa1292-01): To sanction differences from approved PA1292/01. Granted, validated 29 January 2025 [All planning applications in Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex)