--- title: "PA/05959/24: sanction the installation of a tented structure in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05959-24/birzebbuga-sanction-the-installation-of-a-tented-structure source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Birzebbuga: To sanction the installation of a tented structure over area approved for the placement of tables and chairs… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0595924 # PA/05959/24: sanction the installation of a tented structure in Birzebbuga Ta' Gorg Restaurant, Wesgha Carmelo Caruana c/w, Triq San Edwardu, Birzebbuga To sanction the installation of a tented structure over area approved for the placement of tables and chairs (covered by PA439/20) and minor changes to approved lightweight canopy (covered by PA5372/10), both being ancillary to a Class 4D premises (covered by PB1369/91 and PA2955/98). - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Ta' Gorg Restaurant, Wesgha Carmelo Caruana c/w, Triq San Edwardu, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [George Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/george-barbara) - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 30 July 2024 - **Validated:** 11 September 2024 - **Published:** 11 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 11 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 31 July 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05959/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05959&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Ta' Gorg Restaurant, Wesgha Carmelo Caruana c/w, Triq San Edwardu, Birzebbuga 3 other applications on the same street: 1 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. On Wesgha Carmelo Caruana: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 83% (likely range 53–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/07226/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07226-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-installation-of-a-retractable-canopy): To sanction the installation of a retractable canopy, sign and platform from approved PA/08079/17. Proposed black aluminum louvered cabinet to cover ac units. Refused, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/00486/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00486-25/birzebbuga-extend-the-existing-canopy-and-to-extend): To extend the existing canopy and to extend also the approved area for tables and chairs along with the insertion of a platform. Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/00439/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00439-20/birzebbuga-extension-to-approved-area-for-tables-and): Proposed extension to approved area for tables and chairs (DN 1453/14 and PA 4052/07) including demountable platform level with existing pavement and addition… Status being checked ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) ## More from George Barbara - [**PA/06952/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06952-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-10246-17-proposed-extension): Renewal request to PA/10246/17 - Proposed extension of approved 3rd level (as per PA/7449/16) including minor alterations and lowering of roof level by one… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05453/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05453-24/birzebbuga-sanction-change-of-use-from-approved-class): To sanction change of use from approved Class 4C coffee bar/gelateria to take-away shop including the sanctioning of retractable awning, shop sign, internal,… Withdrawn, validated 28 August 2024 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)