--- title: "PA/06510/24: Sanctioning of pre-1994 and pre-1988 structures to in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06510-24/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-pre-1994-and-pre-1988-structures-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Birzebbuga: Sanctioning of pre-1994 and pre-1988 structures to existing farmhouse. Raising of rubble walls and fixing of… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0651024 # PA/06510/24: Sanctioning of pre-1994 and pre-1988 structures to in Birzebbuga Tlugh ix-Xemx, Triq tal-Papa, Birzebbuga Sanctioning of pre-1994 and pre-1988 structures to existing farmhouse. Raising of rubble walls and fixing of timber gate. Formation of cesspit. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Tlugh ix-Xemx, Triq tal-Papa, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Matthew John Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-john-zahra) - **Perit:** [Perit Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 14 May 2024 - **Validated:** 25 June 2025 - **Published:** 3 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 3 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 2 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06510/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06510&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Tlugh ix-Xemx, Triq tal-Papa, Birzebbuga 59 other applications within 300 m: 36 granted, 0 refused, 7 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06354/24). On Triq tal-Papa: 9 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/07841/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07841-26/birzebbuga-part-demolish-existing-ground-floor): To part demolish existing ground floor, demolish first floor level and roof level, part excavate and construct basement domestic store, ground floor garage… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00203/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00203-22/birzebbuga-construct-second-floor-apartment-including-extension-and): To construct second floor apartment including extension and alterations to common stairs and washrooms at roof level and the relocation of pv panels and solar… Status being checked, 3 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/06942/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06942-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, excavation and construction of a basement level and reservoir to accommodate basement garages, two ground floor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away - [**PA/06354/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06354-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of semi-basement garages, maisonette at ground floor, duplex apartment at first and second floor and,… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/06945/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06945-26/birzebbuga-construction-of-residential-garage-and-basement): Construction of residential garage and basement. Pending, 119 m away - [**PA/02103/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02103-24/birzebbuga-propose-internal-alterations-to-second-floor-apartment): To propose internal alterations to second floor apartment and remodeling of staircases both within apartments and within common area and to sanction railing… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 120 m away - [**PA/04554/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04554-24/birzebbuga-dismantling-of-a-party-wall-and-construction): Proposed dismantling of a party wall and construction of a new wall. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 125 m away - [**PA/00993/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00993-24/birzebbuga-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-approved): To carry out alterations to existing dwelling [approved in PAPB2452/88/4468/87] to split into ground floor maisonette and first floor maisonette. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 2 floors, 126 m away - [**PA/05944/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05944-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-washroom): Demolition of existing washroom, modification of existing common parts, extension of common parts, proposed construction of one residential unit and domestic… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 135 m away - [**PA/04492/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04492-23/birzebbuga-propose-change-of-use-from-domestic-store): To propose change of use from domestic store to dwelling, sub-division of ground floor into private garage and entrance to dwelling, extension of second… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors, 135 m away - [**PA/01779/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01779-21/birzebbuga-sanction-as-built-second-floor-apartment-including): To sanction as built second floor apartment including washroom at roof level Status being checked, 3 floors, 137 m away - [**PA/01450/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01450-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-exiting-dwelling): Proposed demolition of exiting dwelling, excavation, and construction of 9 underground garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 overlying apartments and 2 penthouses. Suspended, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 139 m away - [**PA/05515/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05515-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-variations-from-permitted-development): Sanctioning of variations from permitted development (PAPB4148/87) and internal alterations and dividing terraced house in two maisonettes. Granted, validated 30 September 2026, 144 m away - [**PA/00609/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00609-23/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA2942/07. Including sanctioning of site perimeter as per survey taken and internal alterations on… Granted, validated 11 April 2023, 149 m away - [**PA/00858/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00858-20/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing structures and excavation of site. Construction of 12 garages at basement level and 1 maisonette at ground floor with pool. Status being checked, 1 floor, 164 m away ## More by Mannie Galea - [**PA/07794/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07794-26/naxxar-excavate-and-construct-a-domestic-store-at): To excavate and construct a domestic store at basement level over site covered by PA/07034/23. Pending - [**PA/07662/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07662-26/marsa-alterations-to-a-past-class-4b-shop): Alterations to a past Class 4B shop. Change of use to a Class 4B convenience shop including fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c’s Pending - [**PA/07522/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07522-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-to-a-class): Sanctioning of internal alterations to a Class 4A office for use of a Class 4B (EMS) - electrical muscle stimulation studio. Pending - [**PA/07488/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07488-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-an-agricultural-store): Sanctioning of an agricultural store. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07454/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07454-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-garage-into): Change of use of a garage into a Class 4B salon including alterations, fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07356/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07356-26/birkirkara-renewal-to-pa-04630-18-formation-of-a): Renewal to PA/04630/18 - Formation of a shower room and fixing of an internal partition at first floor level. Demolition pf existing third floor penthouse;… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea) ## More from Matthew John Zahra - [**PA/01450/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01450-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-exiting-dwelling): Proposed demolition of exiting dwelling, excavation, and construction of 9 underground garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 overlying apartments and 2 penthouses. Suspended, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01891/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01891-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of site, construction of basement garages, three ground floor maisonettes, three apartments at first,… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06552/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06552-24/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-proposed): Demolition of existing terraced house and proposed 3 garages and maisonette at ground floor. Proposed 6 apartments at first, second and third floor level with… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06362/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06362-24/birzebbuga-extension-and-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-8382-21): Proposed extension and alterations to approved permit PA/8382/21. Application also includes the removal of substation Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/05944/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05944-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-washroom): Demolition of existing washroom, modification of existing common parts, extension of common parts, proposed construction of one residential unit and domestic… Granted, validated 11 September 2024 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)