--- title: "PA/00072/25: change of use from garage to slimming in Ta' Xbiex | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00072-25/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-garage-to-slimming source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ta' Xbiex: Proposed change of use from garage to slimming treatment salon, Class 4B. Proposal includes the construction of… Planning applications › Ta' Xbiex › PA0007225 # PA/00072/25: change of use from garage to slimming in Ta' Xbiex Aquamarine, Triq il-Kosbor, Ta' Xbiex Proposed change of use from garage to slimming treatment salon, Class 4B. Proposal includes the construction of partitions, installation of a glass door and a small sign on the facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Aquamarine, Triq il-Kosbor, Ta' Xbiex - **Locality:** [Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex) - **Applicant:** [Darren Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/darren-cuschieri) - **Perit:** [Perit Daniel Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-darmanin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 8 November 2024 - **Validated:** 15 January 2025 - **Published:** 15 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 14 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00072/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00072&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Aquamarine, Triq il-Kosbor, Ta' Xbiex 183 other applications within 300 m: 118 granted, 1 refused, 21 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/07300/24). On Triq il-Kosbor: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, 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/06423/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06423-23/ta-xbiex-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, to excavate to construct one basement garage (for private cars), with proposed car lift, residential units at the ground… Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 7 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/05623/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05623-25/ta-xbiex-propose-the-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): To propose the demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of basement, construction of basement and construction of maisonette at ground floor level, three… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/00837/20** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00837-20/ta-xbiex-internal-alteration): Internal alteration (i.e. removal of walls), addition of rooms and changes to front garden. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/02501/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02501-24/ta-xbiex-sanction-first-floor-apartment-as-existing): To sanction first floor apartment as existing. Granted, validated 14 June 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/01471/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01471-24/ta-xbiex-construction-of-wall-and-extension-of-front): Proposed construction of wall and extension of front balconies from second to fifth floor. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/03221/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03221-21/msida-sanction-variations-from-pa-2083-15): To sanction variations from PA 2083/15, demolish existing washroom, and extend dwelling in three additional storeys. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/07294/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07294-23/msida-sanction-changes-from-pa-1234-03): To sanction changes from PA/1234/03, including changes in internal heights, partition wall layouts and size of apertures. Granted, validated 2 February 2024, 38 m away - [**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, 43 m away - [**PA/07994/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07994-25/msida-minor-internal-alterations-and-facade-re-design-to): Proposed minor internal alterations and facade re-design to approved PA7467/22 'To demolish existing building and construct new apartment block consisting of… Pending, validated 10 December 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/05331/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05331-24/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of a basement garage and 15 overlying residential dwellings. Granted, validated 31 October 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/01182/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01182-24/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a ground floor garage, 4 overlying apartments and a duplex unit. Withdrawn, 47 m away - [**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, 49 m away - [**PA/06466/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06466-23/ta-xbiex-proposal-to-include-internal-alterations-and-additional): Proposal to include internal alterations and additional overlying floor from the approved permission in PA/10374/18. Granted, validated 23 January 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/03653/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03653-23/msida-sanctioning-of-minor-variances-in-fourth-floor): Sanctioning of minor variances in fourth floor flat resulting out of as-built survey and plan as approved in permit PA221/14. Granted, validated 8 August 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/03426/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03426-24/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-residence-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing residence and construction of (1) maisonette, (4) aparments and (1) duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 53 m away ## More by Daniel Darmanin - [**PA/07551/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07551-26/kirkop-alterations-to-dwelling-including-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed alterations to dwelling including minor internal alterations, demolition at roof level, and construction of new staircase and washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**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/07335/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07335-26/zebbug-minor-alterations-to-facade-including-the-replacement): Proposed minor alterations to facade including the replacement of apertures and the raising of the facade parapet wall by a course. Pending - [**PA/06837/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06837-26/mosta-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, building of 1m parapet wall on roof, creation of garage opening on facade, and removal of front garden wall. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06709/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06709-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-boundary-wall-and-re-construction-in): Proposed demolition of boundary wall and re-construction in line with new alignment as per PC75/17. Pending - [**PA/05743/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05743-26/zurrieq-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, including the opening of walls, and removal of structures in the back yard. Granted, validated 18 September 2026 [All applications by Daniel Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-darmanin) ## More from Darren Cuschieri - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/05093/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05093-25/sliema-sanction-dwelling-as-built): To sanction dwelling as built. Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/02308/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02308-25/st-julians-include-public-service-car-spaces-to-an): To include public service car spaces to an existing private garage with minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 9 April 2025 - [**PA/07576/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07576-24/st-julians-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-3-apartments): To demolish existing building and construct 3 apartments from ground till second floor and an apartment at receded level. Refused, validated 6 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02112/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02112-22/swieqi-construct-additional-apartment-and-penthouse-with-a): To construct additional apartment and penthouse with a different layout from that approved in PA04484/15, and carry out alterations to existing facade. Status being checked [All planning applications in Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex)