--- title: "PA/08159/25: sanction as built internal and external variations in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08159-25/tarxien-sanction-as-built-internal-and-external-variations source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Tarxien: To sanction as built internal and external variations from previously approved PA/04580/18, including changes to… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0815925 # PA/08159/25: sanction as built internal and external variations in Tarxien Z Point Business Centre, Triq tal-Barrani, Tarxien To sanction as built internal and external variations from previously approved PA/04580/18, including changes to internal layout and changes to facade. To propose the installation of gypsum partition walls and the change of use from Class 2C to Class 2A (therapy clinic) and to propose a Class 4D at receded level. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Z Point Business Centre, Triq tal-Barrani, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** [Christabelle Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christabelle-fenech) - **Perit:** [JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 7 October 2025 - **Validated:** 17 December 2025 - **Published:** 17 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 23 March 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08159/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08159&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Z Point Business Centre, Triq tal-Barrani, Tarxien 81 other applications within 300 m: 55 granted, 3 refused, 8 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00124/26). On Triq tal-Barrani: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/01886/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01886-22/tarxien-replace-existing-heavily-deteriorated-parapet-wall-around): To replace existing heavily deteriorated parapet wall around maisonette at ground floor level. Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/00124/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00124-26/tarxien-demolition-of-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation and formation of water reservoir and construction of a street level garage and four overlying residential… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/06531/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06531-23/tarxien-pergola-in-back-garden): Proposed pergola in back garden. Refused, validated 31 January 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/01307/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01307-24/tarxien-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations, including the enlarging of the walk-in wardrobe, changing of external apertures and amendments to facade design and… Granted, validated 25 April 2024, 73 m away - [**PA/00001/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00001-20/tarxien-internal-and-external-alterations-including-replacement-of): Proposed internal and external alterations including replacement of apertures, excavation at ground floor, demolishing of existing washroom, construction of… Granted, validated 26 February 2020, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/05030/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05030-24/tarxien-sanction-staircase): To sanction staircase, window and swimming pool at penthouse level. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 110 m away - [**PA/03163/25** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03163-25/santa-lucija-i): i. To replace existing steel apertures and bronze coloured aluminium apertures to white coloured aluminium ones, ii. minor internal changes. Granted, validated 6 June 2025, 134 m away - [**PA/05008/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05008-24/paola-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA/3582/98 and change of use from garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 153 m away - [**PA/08374/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08374-25/tarxien-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-site): Demolition of the existing dwelling and site excavation. Proposed construction of a reservoir, three basement levels providing 14 garages, and Class 1… Pending, validated 14 January 2026, 160 m away - [**PA/06404/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-25/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-residence): Proposed change of use of part of residence into a Class 2C education facility including subdivision and internal alterations. Withdrawn, validated 1 October 2025, 160 m away - [**PA/01970/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01970-22/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-residence): Proposed change of use of part of residence into a Class 2C education facility and proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B boutique salon shop. Status being checked, 162 m away - [**PA/02387/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02387-23/tarxien-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa8098-19): To sanction differences from approved PA8098/19. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 163 m away - [**PA/01707/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01707-25/tarxien-construct-a-pool-within-the-backyard-of): To construct a pool within the backyard of a semi-detached villa, the demolition of a wall at basement level to create space for the pool, the excavation of… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 164 m away - [**PA/06193/25** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06193-25/santa-lucija-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-governmen): To sanction minor internal alterations to pre-1968 government block, to sanction extension to external terrace, proposed creation of domestic store and… Granted, validated 13 October 2025, 171 m away - [**PA/00212/25** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00212-25/santa-lucija-proposal-is-to-sanction-the-removal-and): Proposal is to sanction the removal and reinstatement of a pergola over the front garden following maintenance works carried out on the facade, including… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 171 m away ## More by JLZ+MBF Architects - [**PA/06594/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06594-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-bathroom-within-a-pre-1967-property): Sanctioning of bathroom within a pre-1967 property. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/05979/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05979-26/sliema-extension): Extension, alterations and restoration works to town house. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05758/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05758-26/mgarr-alterations-to-roof-configuration): Alterations to roof configuration, including relocation of services and sanctioning of canopies. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05320/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05320-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-restoration-and-rebuilding-of-rubble-walls): Restoration and rebuilding of rubble walls, including installation of two timber gates. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03048/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03048-26/qormi-demolition-of-derelict-structure): Demolition of derelict structure, excavation and erection of two basement levels and erection of 2 above levels above ground for Class 5B general industry. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01937/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01937-26/st-julians-demolish-washrooms-and-construct-two-new-overlying): To demolish washrooms and construct two new overlying dwellings. Granted, validated 15 May 2026 [All applications by JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) ## More from Christabelle Fenech - [**PA/04289/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04289-25/kalkara-rehabilitation-of-existing-pre-1967-house-of-character): Rehabilitation of existing pre-1967 house of character inclusive of the following works; demolition of dilapidated structures and removal of rubble wall,… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/00172/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00172-23/tarxien-minor-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa4580-18-including): Minor alterations to approved permit PA4580/18 including change of use from Class 4B convenience shop to Class 4B hair care shop and salon. Application… Granted, validated 25 January 2023 [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)