--- title: "PA/07855/24: sanction the construction of a sheep farm in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07855-24/birzebbuga-sanction-the-construction-of-a-sheep-farm source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Birzebbuga: To sanction the construction of a sheep farm including the production of cheeses, beekeeping and honey… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0785524 # PA/07855/24: sanction the construction of a sheep farm in Birzebbuga Tal-Giebja, Farm, Triq Has-Saptan, Birzebbuga To sanction the construction of a sheep farm including the production of cheeses, beekeeping and honey production facilities and an aviary for the breeding of competition homing pigeons with ancillary facilities such as an isolation pan and fodder store the application also includes the construction of a farmer's residence with a swimming pool. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Tal-Giebja, Farm, Triq Has-Saptan, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Godfrey Attard - **Perit:** [Perit Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 17 June 2024 - **Validated:** 20 November 2024 - **Published:** 20 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 20 December 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 10 April 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07855/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07855&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Tal-Giebja, Farm, Triq Has-Saptan, Birzebbuga 11 other applications within 300 m: 4 granted, 2 refused, 2 pending. 67% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq Has-Saptan: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 3 comparable decisions nearby). No granted application nearby states a height to compare with. 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/03721/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03721-23/ghaxaq-cesspit-to-approved-residence): Proposed cesspit to approved residence. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 94 m away - [**PA/03649/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03649-25/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-02551-15): To sanction minor alterations to approved permit PA/02551/15, including the erection of a lightweight structure animal pens. Refused, validated 4 June 2025, 97 m away - [**PA/01154/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01154-25/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-differences-to-pa-7505-21-mainly-blocking): To sanction minor differences to PA/7505/21 mainly blocking of door and conversion of door into window. Application also includes proposed relocation of… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 218 m away - [**PA/02913/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02913-23/ghaxaq-renew-pa-9002-17-which-was-a-renewal-of): To renew PA/9002/17 which was a renewal of PA/07574/07 - To construct well, pump and meter room and to sanction opening of gate for access to field, shifting… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 219 m away - [**PA/08013/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08013-24/ghaxaq-sanction-changes-and-additions-to-a-pre-1967): To sanction changes and additions to a pre-1967 farmer's dwelling. Refused, validated 26 February 2025, 245 m away - [**PA/06541/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06541-23/ghaxaq-renewal-to-permit-pa2222-16): Renewal to permit PA2222/16 (To sanction as constructed pool and deck, garages, pump room, toilet, wooden structure, gazebo, light weight canopy, hard… Withdrawn, validated 17 April 2024, 252 m away - [**PA/01193/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01193-22/ghaxaq-sanction-extension-to-agricultural-room-to-provide): To sanction extension to agricultural room to provide for sheep pen, olive processing and agricultural storage. Application also includes the sanctioning of a… Status being checked, 265 m away - [**PA/04033/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04033-24/ghaxaq-propose-the-demolition-of-existing-rooms): To propose the demolition of existing rooms, including goats’ pen and stable and above ground reservoir. Proposed construction of four stables, equipment… Pending, validated 3 July 2024, 269 m away - [**PA/07032/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07032-26/ghaxaq-sanction-the-reconstruction): To sanction the reconstruction, extension and change of use of a dilapidated structure to a residential structure, including a pool. Construction of 2… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 296 m away - [**PA/02734/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02734-24/birzebbuga-erect-timber-clad-crash-barrier-to-deter-off-roading): To erect timber-clad crash barrier to deter off-roading from the existing public road down into the valley and also construction of a shallow rubble wall. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 504 m away - [**PA/03386/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03386-22/birzebbuga-reinstatement-of-the-roof-of-a-pre-1978): Reinstatement of the roof of a pre-1978 rural structure and sanctioning of pre-1994 structure for use of beekeeping and agricultural implements. The proposal… Status being checked, 722 m away ## More by Giorgio Schembri - [**PA/07425/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07425-26/naxxar-alterations-to-the-external-area-at-ground): Alterations to the external area at ground and first floors. Pending - [**PA/07419/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07419-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-showroom-as-built): Sanctioning of showroom as built (including its site configuration) and proposed change of use to Class 4D restaurant, including proposed changes to the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07361/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07361-26/ghajnsielem-outline-application-to-construct-three-in-number): Outline application: To construct three in number residential units on two floors. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07341/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07341-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-construction-of-agricultural-stores): To sanction the construction of agricultural stores. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07032/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07032-26/ghaxaq-sanction-the-reconstruction): To sanction the reconstruction, extension and change of use of a dilapidated structure to a residential structure, including a pool. Construction of 2… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06983/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06983-26/marsa-carry-out-internal-and-external-layout-as): To carry out internal and external layout as approved in PA/04628/24 and construct an additional floor plus a washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)