--- title: "PA/00216/23: Change of use from garage to Class in Zebbug (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00216-23/zebbug-gozo-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zebbug (Gozo): Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop. Proposal includes the installation of a sign and minor internal… Planning applications › Zebbug (Gozo) › PA0021623 # PA/00216/23: Change of use from garage to Class in Zebbug (Gozo) Trieste Flats, Garage 5Q, Triq il-Qbajjar, Marsalforn, Zebbug (Gozo) Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop. Proposal includes the installation of a sign and minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Trieste Flats, Garage 5Q, Triq il-Qbajjar, Marsalforn, Zebbug (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Mr Oliver Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/oliver-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 14 September 2022 - **Validated:** 1 February 2023 - **Published:** 1 February 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 March 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 21 July 2023 - **Permit expires:** 30 August 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00216/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00216&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Trieste Flats, Garage 5Q, Triq il-Qbajjar, Marsalforn, Zebbug (Gozo) 50 other applications within 300 m: 34 granted, 3 refused, 3 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06888/23). On Triq il-Qbajjar: 27 other applications, 18 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Annamaria Attard Montalto](https://propertylist.mt/perit/annamaria-attard-montalto), [Andrew Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-borg), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti). - [**PA/04705/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04705-26/zebbug-gozo-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private cars to Class 5B (garage for car valeting). Granted, validated 8 July 2026, 198 m away - [**PA/03589/21** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03589-21/zebbug-gozo-propose-minor-internal-alterations-including-enlarging-the): To propose minor internal alterations including enlarging the apertures and new internal walls and to excavate site to construct swimming pool at basement… Status being checked, 199 m away - [**PA/00231/20** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00231-20/zebbug-gozo-propose-minor-internal-alterations-including-altering-and): To propose minor internal alterations including altering and enlarging apertures. Status being checked, 201 m away - [**PA/03405/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03405-23/zebbug-gozo-renew-pa3768-18-to-construct-two-flats): To renew PA3768/18 - To construct two flats at third floor; two flats at fourth floor; two flats at fifth floor and two flats at receded floor levels. Granted, validated 4 August 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 230 m away - [**PA/00239/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00239-23/zebbug-gozo-sanction-variations-from-approved-drawings-in-pa0062-10): To sanction variations from approved drawings in PA0062/10, consisting of shifting of internal walls and changes to balcony. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 237 m away - [**PA/01183/22** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01183-22/zebbug-gozo-minor-internal-alterations-to-property): Minor internal alterations to property. Status being checked, 254 m away - [**PA/05237/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05237-25/zebbug-gozo-construct-seven-residential-units-in-the-existing): To construct seven residential units in the existing airspace and to propose internal additions to the common areas on all levels to construct a lift shaft to… Withdrawn, 263 m away - [**PA/05654/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05654-23/zebbug-gozo-agricultural-store): Proposed agricultural store, underground water reservoir, gate and reconstruction of rubble walls. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 272 m away - [**PA/01984/21** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01984-21/zebbug-gozo-demolish-existing-building-and-proposed-garage-for): To demolish existing building and proposed garage for private cars at ground floor level; five flats (one on each floor) at first, second, third, fourth and… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 273 m away - [**PA/05439/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05439-23/zebbug-gozo-construct-2-apartments-on-existing-airspace): To construct 2 apartments on existing airspace. To carry out alterations to install 2 lifts. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 274 m away - [**PA/02318/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02318-23/zebbug-gozo-sanctioning-of-existing-apartment-including-washroom-that): Sanctioning of existing apartment including washroom that was constructed at a later date. Granted, validated 22 June 2023, 277 m away - [**PA/05441/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-25/zebbug-gozo-extend-over-existing-airspace-by-creating-four): To extend over existing airspace by creating four (4) new units, including the common parts. Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 278 m away - [**PA/00926/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00926-26/zebbug-gozo-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-receded): To carry out alterations and extentions to receded dwelling approved in PA/03087/07 and to construct 2 additional residential units on top. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 2 floors, 279 m away - [**PA/03419/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03419-26/zebbug-gozo-restore-existing-rubble-walls-including-small-access): To restore existing rubble walls including small access. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 280 m away - [**PA/05442/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05442-25/zebbug-gozo-extend-over-existing-airspace-by-creating-five): To extend over existing airspace by creating five (5) new units, including common parts. Granted, validated 4 November 2025, 283 m away ## More by Lauran Dimech - [**PA/07160/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-26/sannat-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations and additions to existing dwelling approved in PA/04412/25, including a kitchen/living/dining and bathroom at ground floor and ensuite… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07097/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07097-26/rabat-gozo-construct-a-pump-room-and-underground-water): To construct a pump room and underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06917/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06917-26/zebbug-gozo-alterations-to-the-approved-wedding-hall-covered): Alterations to the approved wedding hall covered by permit PA/1641/17. The proposal includes the installation of safety railings, a panoramic lift and a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06916/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06916-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of site for the construction of underlying garages, and construction of a apartment block consisting of 6… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/06847/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06847-26/rabat-gozo-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor, construction of extension at receded floor, creation of two Class 4B shops at ground floor and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06744/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06744-26/rabat-gozo-change-a-pre-1967-store-to-a-class): To change a pre-1967 store to a Class 4C shop. The proposal includes a built-in illuminated sign. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) ## More from Oliver Farrugia - [**PA/06744/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06744-26/rabat-gozo-change-a-pre-1967-store-to-a-class): To change a pre-1967 store to a Class 4C shop. The proposal includes a built-in illuminated sign. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05225/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05225-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations): To sanction internal and external alterations; to propose change of use from domestic store and games room to Class 3C; and to propose the construction of… Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/06005/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06005-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to Class 4C. Proposal includes the fixing of a sign. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/03068/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03068-22/rabat-gozo-extend-room-at-roof-level): To extend room at roof level. Status being checked - [**PA/01060/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01060-21/rabat-gozo-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use-from): Proposed internal alterations and change of use from garage to take away shop. Proposal includes installation of sign. Status being checked [All planning applications in Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug-gozo)