--- title: "PA/07659/25: sanction fuel tank and retractable canopy in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07659-25/birkirkara-sanction-fuel-tank-and-retractable-canopy source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction fuel tank and retractable canopy Perit Franco Montesin. Validated 26 November 2025. Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0765925 # PA/07659/25: sanction fuel tank and retractable canopy in Birkirkara 18, St. Anthony Bakery, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara To sanction fuel tank and retractable canopy - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 18, St. Anthony Bakery, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Carmel Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmel-sammut) - **Perit:** [Perit Franco Montesin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/franco-montesin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 4 September 2025 - **Validated:** 26 November 2025 - **Published:** 26 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 5 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 14 October 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 21 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07659/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07659&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 18, St. Anthony Bakery, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara 160 other applications within 300 m: 95 granted, 9 refused, 22 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00320/24). On Triq Wignacourt: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 36 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/01174/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01174-22/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-apartment-at-first-floor): Alterations to existing apartment at first floor level and construction of an additional 2 apartments at second and receded floor level. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/04817/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04817-25/birkirkara-subdivide-flat-no): To subdivide flat no. 2 (second-penthouse apartment duplex residence (PA/08810/21) into a second floor apartment (flat no. 2) and a penthouse apartment (flat… Granted, validated 19 August 2025, 3 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/07527/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07527-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to public service garage. Refused, validated 6 November 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/03356/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03356-22/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-stairwell): To carry out internal alterations to existing stairwell and erect 2 additional apartments plus one receded floor over an existing first floor maisonette. Refused, validated 18 May 2022, 45 m away - [**PA/02435/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02435-23/birkirkara-subdivide-commercial-outlet): To subdivide commercial outlet (Class 4, previously Flat 2 and Flat 4) into Class 4B retail outlet at ground floor level (Flat 2, now No.59A) and proposed… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/02455/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02455-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-a-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of a terraced house, excavation of site and reservoir and construction of three street level garages and overlying five apartments at… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/04324/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04324-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-structure): Proposed internal alterations to pre-1967 structure. Granted, validated 11 September 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/00307/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00307-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-on-all-floors): Proposed internal and external alterations on all floors and proposed extension at second floor, third floor and receded fourth floor to create 3 residential… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/02544/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02544-25/birkirkara-amendments-to-development-approved-in-pa-1037-16-including): Amendments to development approved in PA/1037/16 including the addition of another floor, the introduction of balconies within the backyard, the extension of… Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/04415/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04415-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-common-stairs-and-washroom-at): Demolition of common stairs and washroom at second floor approved in PA04739/97 and construction of stairs and lift from ground floor to fourth floor, two x… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/00404/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00404-25/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-building): Proposed alterations to existing building, including alterations to the facade, lowering of third floor and roof slab and construction of one additional… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/08120/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08120-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-of-property-at-ground-level): To sanction changes of property at ground level from approved permit PA4704/21 as existing which includes shifting of internal layout of food preparation area… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/07179/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07179-26/birkirkara-retaining-of-original-wall-at-ground-floor): Retaining of original wall at ground floor, previously approved for removal in PA/03921/20, to retain room as bedroom. Pending, 68 m away - [**PA/02306/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02306-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage): Change of use from garage (pre-1968) to shop (Class 4B) including internal alterations and extension together with an illuminated sign. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/01966/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01966-22/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of 2 garages at ground level overlaying 6 residential units. Granted, validated 6 April 2022, 70 m away ## More by Franco Montesin - [**PA/07559/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07559-26/dingli-sanction-variation-in-floor-to-ceiling-height): To sanction variation in floor to ceiling height approved in PA00826/17 due to introduction of soffit and aperture between kitchen and living rooms. Pending - [**PA/05282/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05282-26/iklin-effect-alterations-and-additions-resulting-in-the): To effect alterations and additions resulting in the development of two semi-detached villas from the existing fully detached villa. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03600/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03600-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of hostel, Class 3A, with street level accessible basement for parking/deliveries, ground floor… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03595/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03595-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-including-turning-part-of-garage): Internal alterations including turning part of garage into bedroom, division of main bedroom into two and provision of access to roof of unbuilt part over… Granted, validated 14 July 2026 - [**PA/03455/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03455-26/qormi-alterations-to-facade-of-pre-1967-garage-and): Proposed alterations to facade of pre-1967 garage and to construct shower room in back yard and horizontal subdivision of garage (to create storage space)… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03231/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03231-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car wash/car diagnostics (Class 5B). Refused, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Franco Montesin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/franco-montesin) ## More from Carmel Sammut - [**PA/08319/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08319-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-agricultural-store-visible-in-1994-aerial): To sanction agricultural store visible in 1994 aerial photos. Granted, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/07516/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07516-24/mellieha-propose-the-construction-of-a-roof-over): To propose the construction of a roof over the existing terrace at the receded floor level, as well as the addition of an extra floor above the current… Granted, validated 6 November 2024 - [**PA/06665/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-a-ground-floor-garage): Sanctioning of a ground floor garage. Granted, validated 21 December 2023 - [**PA/04275/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04275-23/marsaskala-sanction-variations-of-garage-from-pa1100-94): To sanction variations of garage from PA1100/94. Granted, validated 23 August 2023 - [**PA/02609/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02609-23/swieqi-sanction-changes-to-the-approved-car-park): To sanction changes to the approved car park as well as the service area at roof level Pending, validated 10 May 2023 - [**PA/02029/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02029-23/swieqi-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to Class 4A office as an ancillary space to the commercial activity in the underlying premises PA 1146/14. Proposal… Granted, validated 12 April 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)