--- title: "Planning applications in Ta' Xbiex: latest permits and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > 179 Planning Authority applications in Ta' Xbiex, 45 this year. 99% of decided applications granted. Tallest granted: 10 floors. New builds, extensions and… Planning applications › By locality › Ta' Xbiex # Planning applications in Ta' Xbiex 179 planning applications since 2020: 98 granted, 1 refused, 24 pending. Tallest granted: 10 floors. 45 applications so far in 2026, 11 validated in the last 90 days. 99% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 6 floors. 299 residential units applied for. Most common works: Sanctioning (56), Change of Use (25), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (21), Other (16), Alterations & Extensions (12). Busiest streets: Triq ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex (24), Triq Testaferrata (19), Triq l-Abate Rigord (15), Triq Giuseppe Cali' (9), Triq il-Watar (8), Ix-Xatt Ta' Ta' Xbiex (6). Most active periti here: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan), [Sean Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sean-buttigieg), [Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb), [Gareth Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gareth-dimech). ## Latest decisions in Ta' Xbiex - [**PA/05166/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05166-26/ta-xbiex-change-use-from-class-4b-to-class): To change use from Class 4B to Class 3C (gym/fitness centre), introduce minor internal alterations and one sign. Granted, validated 29 July 2026, decided 20 October 2026 - [**PA/02349/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02349-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation works and construction of underlying reservoir, and development of a residential block comprising a ground floor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, decided 10 September 2026 - [**PA/00893/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00893-26/ta-xbiex-pre-1967-property-to-sanction-minor-internal): Pre-1967 property - To sanction minor internal and external changes from PB1866/65. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, decided 26 August 2026 - [**PA/00986/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00986-26/ta-xbiex-segregate-approved-and-existing-sailing-premises-and): To segregate approved and existing sailing premises and related operation (Class 3D) from the already physically separate larger complex development covered… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, decided 24 June 2026 - [**PA/06857/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06857-24/ta-xbiex-sanction-semi-detatched-office-building-as-built-and): To sanction semi-detatched office building as built and carry out minor alterations. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, decided 10 June 2026 ## Latest applications in Ta' Xbiex - [**PA/07467/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07467-26/ta-xbiex-relocate-ramp): To relocate ramp, remove sign and carry out minor internal alterations from PA00319/26. Pending - [**PA/07436/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07436-26/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-take-away-to): Proposed change of use from take away to Class 4C snack bar, including internal alterations to remove non-load bearing partition wall. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07280/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07280-26/ta-xbiex-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-from-pa-01200-06): Sanctioning of internal alterations from PA/01200/06, correction of survey and proposed installation of soffits. Pending - [**PA/06844/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06844-26/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-class-4b-at): Proposed change of use from Class 4B at ground and semi-basement floor levels and Class 4A offices at first, second, third, fourth and receded floors as… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06674/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06674-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-aesthetic-alterations-to-the-facade): To sanction minor aesthetic alterations to the facade - alterations to PA/3679/16. Pending - [**PA/06246/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06246-26/ta-xbiex-extension-of-existing-second-floor-class-4a): Extension of existing second floor Class 4A office. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06192/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06192-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-building-structure): Demolition of existing building structure (apartments) and proposed replacement of new building structure with additional three floors (including setback). Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06058/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06058-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-carting-away): Proposed demolition of existing structures and carting away, excavation of three levels of basement parking, proposed construction of a showroom at ground… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06018/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06018-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of ground floor maisonette, 5 overlying apartments and an additional apartment receded floor level.… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05971/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05971-26/ta-xbiex-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-apartment): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved apartment in RG/1112/25. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/05944/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05944-26/ta-xbiex-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house, construction of street level garage, overlying 4 apartments and one duplex unit. Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/05527/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05527-26/ta-xbiex-minor-alterations-from-pa-05902-18-including-the-addition): Minor alterations from PA/05902/18 including the addition of a pvc structure at the back of the property. Granted, validated 24 September 2026 - [**PA/05392/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05392-26/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-approved-duplex-unit-at-fifth): Alterations to approved duplex unit at fifth and receded floor level covered by PA/07449/23. Alterations include internal and external changes to approved… Granted, validated 28 September 2026 - [**PA/05181/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05181-26/ta-xbiex-sanctioning-of-alterations-and-proposed-minor-alterations): Sanctioning of alterations and proposed minor alterations. Granted, validated 22 September 2026 - [**PA/05166/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05166-26/ta-xbiex-change-use-from-class-4b-to-class): To change use from Class 4B to Class 3C (gym/fitness centre), introduce minor internal alterations and one sign. Granted, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04956/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04956-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-buildings-including-changes-to): Proposed demolition of existing buildings including changes to development approved in PA/00566/23, proposed excavation of 3 basement levels and underlying… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04909/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04909-26/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-the-existing-level-03-and): Alterations to the existing level 03 and level 04 floors (Class 4A), including extensions to the front and rear facades. Construction of two overlying… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04907/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04907-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-discrepancies-from): To sanction minor internal and external discrepancies from approved PA4095/15. Application also includes creation of internal partition. Suspended, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04759/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04759-26/ta-xbiex-changes-to-the-development-approved-under-pa-05331-24): Proposed changes to the development approved under PA/05331/24, consisting of the displacement of apertures, internal walls, lift shaft and revisions to the… Granted, validated 14 August 2026 - [**PA/04554/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04554-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-the-linking-of-two-existing-class): To sanction the linking of two existing Class 4A units to form a larger Class 4A unit. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04353/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04353-26/ta-xbiex-alterations-and-addition-of-gate-within-the): Proposed alterations and addition of gate within the front garden wall to create a drive-in. To create paved area within the side curtilage and removal of 6… Granted, validated 28 July 2026 - [**PA/04326/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04326-26/ta-xbiex-excavation-works-for-the-construction-of-2): Proposed excavation works for the construction of 2 in No Class 4A (financial, professional and other offices) units. Proposed signage for each Class 4A unit. Suspended, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04102/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04102-26/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-boat-houses): Proposed change of use of existing garage-boat houses to Class 4D restaurant, including internal and external alterations and fixing of signage. Application… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/04044/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04044-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-services-at-roof-level-over-site): To sanction services at roof level over site covered by PA/1035/18. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03693/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03693-26/ta-xbiex-excavation-to-form-a-full-basement-level): Proposed excavation to form a full basement level which will be split into two areas, one to accommodate ancillary room for the overlying offices and the… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03503/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03503-26/ta-xbiex-internal-alteration-to-create-two-separate-class): Proposed internal alteration to create two separate Class 4B retail units, correction of site configuration following survey and to sanction minor internal… Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03389/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03389-26/ta-xbiex-extend-5th-floor-and-add-a-receded): To extend 5th floor and add a receded floor to an office block (Class 4A) as approved in PA/03165/24. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03211/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03211-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-pre-1995-internal-alterations-whereby-two-apartments): To sanction pre-1995 internal alterations whereby two apartments, as approved under permit PB2301/92/2069/89, have been combined to form one residential unit,… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/03185/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03185-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a hostel (Class 3A) comprising basement hostel facilities and breakfast area, ground floor… Suspended, validated 27 May 2026, 8 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02980/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02980-26/ta-xbiex-propose-the-enclosure-of-the-back-terrace): To propose the enclosure of the back terrace at first floor. Granted, validated 8 June 2026 - [**PA/02635/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02635-26/ta-xbiex-propose-internal-alterations-including-removal-of-walls): To propose internal alterations including removal of walls and the construction of en-suite. Granted, validated 11 May 2026 - [**PA/02349/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02349-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation works and construction of underlying reservoir, and development of a residential block comprising a ground floor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01637/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01637-26/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-car-spaces-to): Proposed change of use from car spaces to public service garage (PSG). Pending, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/01401/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01401-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-the-existing-building-fabric-and): Demolition of the existing building fabric and partial demolition of the facade to allow for the construction of a 10-storey, 4-star Class 3B hotel comprising… Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/01366/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01366-26/ta-xbiex-sanctioning-of-villa-as-built-from-pb-01436-80): Sanctioning of villa as built from PB/01436/80. Pending, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/01245/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01245-26/ta-xbiex-sanctioning-of-alterations-of-apartment-5-and): Sanctioning of alterations of apartment 5 and 6 at level 3. Granted, validated 27 April 2026 - [**PA/00986/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00986-26/ta-xbiex-segregate-approved-and-existing-sailing-premises-and): To segregate approved and existing sailing premises and related operation (Class 3D) from the already physically separate larger complex development covered… Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/00980/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00980-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-changes-to-the-approved-pa-01924-11): To sanction changes to the approved PA/01924/11, including the proposed alterations at the sixth floor level, and the proposed construction for a new unit. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/00893/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00893-26/ta-xbiex-pre-1967-property-to-sanction-minor-internal): Pre-1967 property - To sanction minor internal and external changes from PB1866/65. Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/00777/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00777-26/ta-xbiex-renewal-of-pa-04371-19-proposed-amendments-to): Renewal of PA/04371/19 - Proposed amendments to PA02248/13, addition of 2 levels of basement parking, change of use from parking to restaurant (Class 4D) at… Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/00624/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00624-26/ta-xbiex-change-the-use-of-a-lotto-office): To change the use of a Lotto Office to a Class 4B Shop, including the sanctioning of a sign, shopfront, and security shutter, and the relocation of the… Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00552/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00552-26/ta-xbiex-changing-of-corroded-stone-on-facade): Changing of corroded stone on facade, replacing stone work with new franka stone. Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00393/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00393-26/ta-xbiex-alteration-works-on-facade-consisting-of-the): Alteration works on facade consisting of the widening of doors onto the balcony and replacement of parapet wall with aluminium railing and metal windows to… Granted, validated 26 February 2026 - [**PA/00319/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00319-26/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-residential-to-class): To change of use from residential to Class 4B - beauty therapy (relocation of activity). To put up signage on the facade. Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/00306/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00306-26/ta-xbiex-change-in-layout-and-design-to-approved): Change in layout and design to approved PA/01377/10 and renewed by PA/04678/15, whereby the new proposal includes excavation of two levels of basement… Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/07676/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07676-25/ta-xbiex-alterations-and-additions-to-fully-detached-villa): Alterations and additions to fully detached villa approved in PA/08168/21, including internal alterations, formation of lift shaft within front portion of… Granted, validated 13 January 2026 - [**PA/07222/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07222-25/ta-xbiex-convert-garage-into-a-class-4b-shop): To convert garage into a Class 4B shop, including minor internal alterations to accommodate a wc, and the installation of a new sign and ac unit. Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/07216/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07216-25/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-an-office): Change of use from an office (Class 4A) to a gym (Class 3C) and internal alterations for ancillary facilities. Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/07175/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07175-25/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, and construction of seven residence units. Granted, validated 28 November 2025 - [**PA/06398/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06398-25/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-residential-to-class): Proposed change of use from residential to Class 4A offices. Existing building is pre-1968. Proposal includes minor internal alterations at ground and first… Granted, validated 1 October 2025 Page 1 of 4 [Older](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex?page=2) ## Planning in Ta' Xbiex: common questions ### How many planning applications are there in Ta' Xbiex? PropertyList has 179 Planning Authority applications on record for Ta' Xbiex, 45 of them from 2026 and 11 validated in the last 90 days. ### What share of planning applications are approved in Ta' Xbiex? 99% of the 99 decided applications in Ta' Xbiex on record were granted (98 granted, 1 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan. ### How high can you build in Ta' Xbiex? Granted applications in Ta' Xbiex with a stated height are typically 6 floors; the tallest granted on record is 10 floors. Heights are set street by street in the local plan, so check the street you're interested in on the PropertyList height map. ### Which periti submit the most applications in Ta' Xbiex? The most active periti in Ta' Xbiex are Edwin Mintoff (9), Sapienza & Sullivan (6), Sean Buttigieg (5), Malcolm Xuereb (5), Gareth Dimech (5). ### How do I object to a planning application in Ta' Xbiex? Send a representation to the Planning Authority before the "comments close" date shown on the application. PropertyList shows that date on each application page, with a link to the case on the Planning Authority website. [Planning map of Malta](https://propertylist.mt/map) · [Market insights](https://propertylist.mt/insights) · [All localities](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications)