--- title: "PA/07989/24: construct a domestic store overlying an existing in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07989-24/tarxien-construct-a-domestic-store-overlying-an-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Tarxien: To construct a domestic store overlying an existing garage. Perit Michael Schembri. Validated 5 February 2025. Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0798924 # PA/07989/24: construct a domestic store overlying an existing in Tarxien Garage 12, Triq Napuljun Caruana Dingli, Tarxien To construct a domestic store overlying an existing garage. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Garage 12, Triq Napuljun Caruana Dingli, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** [Gordon Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/gordon-cachia) - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 15 October 2024 - **Validated:** 5 February 2025 - **Published:** 5 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 7 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 7 May 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07989/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07989&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Garage 12, Triq Napuljun Caruana Dingli, Tarxien 152 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 3 refused, 13 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07607/25). On Triq Napuljun Caruana Dingli: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/05070/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05070-25/tarxien-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings. To carry out excavation at basement floor level. To construct a Class 2C childcare center at ground floor level. To construct… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/03765/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03765-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-house): Demolition of existing house, clearing of site, construction of basement garages, overlying 8 apartments and overlying 2 penthouses. Suspended, validated 22 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/00947/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00947-26/tarxien-sanction-minor-changes-to-an-apartment): To sanction minor changes to an apartment (shifting of walls) from that approved by virtue of PA/05335/10. Granted, validated 20 March 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/03633/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03633-25/tarxien-sanction-layout-of-existing-garage): To sanction layout of existing garage, including the height, from PA/05335/10. To propose a change of use from garage to a Class 4B Shop including a sign. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 50 m away - [**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, 57 m away - [**PA/03863/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03863-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of-pre-1994-terraced-house-permit): Sanctioning of pre-1994 terraced house – permit not traced. Proposal also includes construction of 1m parapet wall over domestic store Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/04298/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04298-24/tarxien-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette and garage at ground floor level, two apartments at first,… Granted, validated 22 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/02304/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02304-22/tarxien-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Additions and alterations to existing dwelling. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/02939/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02939-22/tarxien-sanctioning-of-a-1970s-first-floor-apartment): Sanctioning of a 1970’s first floor apartment as built including internal alterations. Status being checked, 74 m away - [**PA/03045/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03045-21/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation, and construction of basement garage, overlying 4 apartments and 1 receded level. Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/00971/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00971-24/tarxien-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Proposed alterations to existing first floor maisonette and proposed construction at second and third floor to form two seperate dwellings and construction of… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away - [**PA/05713/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05713-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of basement garages and construction of 2 in no maisonettes at ground floor, 2 in no.… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 92 m away - [**PA/07176/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07176-23/tarxien-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): Alterations at ground floor level, demolition and reconstruction of first floor level, construction of 2 units at second and third floor level, 1 penthouse at… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 96 m away - [**PA/08002/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08002-24/tarxien-sanction-existing-property-as-built): To sanction existing property as built (no permits found) and proposed amendments to garage door. Granted, validated 27 January 2025, 99 m away - [**PA/05215/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05215-26/tarxien-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house-and): Proposed demolition of an existing terraced house and construction of three basement garages, an elevated ground floor maisonette and four overlying apartments. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 2 floors, 102 m away ## More by Michael Schembri - [**PA/05287/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05287-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette-from): To sanction alterations to first floor maisonette from the plans as approved in PA/00267/03. The alterations include: i. minor internal shifting of doors and… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/02328/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02328-26/birzebbuga-i): i. To replace dismantled masonry closed balcony (in view of possible collapse - DS/00358/25) with white coloured aluminium balcony railing and aperture (door… Granted, validated 4 May 2026 - [**PA/07160/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-25/zabbar-sanction-garage): To sanction garage, including domestic store, for changes from approved permit PA/03055/06. Granted, validated 2 December 2025 - [**PA/07037/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07037-25/birzebbuga-reopening-of-blocked-internal-openings-to-re): Proposed reopening of blocked internal openings to re amalgamate corner property with band club premises. The corner property is to be used as additional… Granted, validated 24 November 2025 - [**PA/04254/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04254-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-replacement-of-pre-1968-deteriorated-concrete): To sanction the replacement of pre-1968 deteriorated concrete ceiling slabs and masonry walls, including the laying of new roof screed and waterproofing. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/04013/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04013-25/birzebbuga-sanction-garage-for-differences-from-approved-permit): To sanction garage for differences from approved permit PB/01610/91. Granted, validated 7 July 2025 [All applications by Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) ## More from Gordon Cachia - [**PA/03735/24** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03735-24/kirkop-demolish-the-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-propose): To demolish the existing first-floor maisonette and propose the construction of three apartments and one penthouse at the received floor level, as well as… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01849/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01849-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-placing-of-a-semi-transparent-structure): To sanction the placing of a semi-transparent structure in the back yard to connect the habitable area with bathroom. Refused, validated 22 May 2024 [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)