--- title: "PA/07226/25: sanction the installation of a retractable canopy in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07226-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-installation-of-a-retractable-canopy source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Birzebbuga: To sanction the installation of a retractable canopy, sign and platform from approved PA/08079/17. Proposed… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0722625 # PA/07226/25: sanction the installation of a retractable canopy in Birzebbuga Illusions Bar & Restaurant, Wesgha Carmelo Caruana, Birzebbuga 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. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Illusions Bar & Restaurant, Wesgha Carmelo Caruana, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Charles Scicluna - **Perit:** [Cornerstone Architects & Civil Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cornerstone-architects-and-civil-engineers) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 6 August 2025 - **Validated:** 12 November 2025 - **Published:** 12 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 12 December 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 5 May 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07226/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07226&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Illusions Bar & Restaurant, Wesgha Carmelo Caruana, 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 85% (likely range 55–100%, 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/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/05959/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05959-24/birzebbuga-sanction-the-installation-of-a-tented-structure): 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… Refused, validated 11 September 2024 - [**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 Cornerstone Architects & Civil Engineers - [**PA/07298/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07298-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-repositioning-of-part-of-the): To sanction the repositioning of part of the existing rubble wall, the conversion of one existing room as permitted, and the widening of the existing access… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07277/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07277-26/qormi-renewal-of-pa-4066-18): Renewal of PA/4066/18 (proposed internal and external alterations of a pre-1967 building.) Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05604/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05604-26/tarxien-proposal-consists-of-the-change-of-use): The proposal consists of the change of use of a domestic garages and domestic store into a three-bedroom ground-floor maisonette. The proposed maisonette will… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05500/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05500-26/zurrieq-sanction-changes-in-a-pre-1967-first-floor): To sanction changes in a pre-1967 first floor maisonette and to carry out internal and external alterations at ground floor to form a private car garage.… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04649/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04649-26/siggiewi-sanction-pre-1994-agricultural-stores-and-proposed-demolition): To sanction pre-1994 agricultural stores and proposed demolition and reconstruction of parts of agricultural stores and ceiling slabs. Proposed demolition and… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04314/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04314-26/siggiewi-sanction-rubble-wall-and-proposed-construction-of): To sanction rubble wall and proposed construction of reservoir and pump room. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 [All applications by Cornerstone Architects & Civil Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cornerstone-architects-and-civil-engineers) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)