--- title: "PA/00278/24: conversion of existing ground floor garage to in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00278-24/marsaskala-conversion-of-existing-ground-floor-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Marsaskala: Proposed conversion of existing ground floor garage to a ground floor one bedroom studio maisonette. Proposal… Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0027824 # PA/00278/24: conversion of existing ground floor garage to in Marsaskala Delsi GGE, Triq in-Naspli, Marsascala Proposed conversion of existing ground floor garage to a ground floor one bedroom studio maisonette. Proposal also includes sanctioning of minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Delsi GGE, Triq in-Naspli, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** Franklyn Azzopardi - **Perit:** [Perit Jean Paul Debono Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-paul-debono-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 24 December 2023 - **Validated:** 30 April 2024 - **Published:** 30 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 30 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 15 October 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00278/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00278&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Delsi GGE, Triq in-Naspli, Marsascala 78 other applications within 300 m: 50 granted, 0 refused, 10 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/08590/24). On Triq in-Naspli: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/07494/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07494-23/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-garage-for-private): Sanctioning of alterations to garage for private use as permitted under PA 1625/96. Granted, validated 20 February 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/01348/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01348-24/marsaskala-external-and-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): External and internal alterations to existing dwelling. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/07134/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07134-24/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4A (office). Works to include alteration to facade. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/05916/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05916-25/marsaskala-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of Bidni Reservoir, including the construction and installation of an inverter area and inverters. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/06117/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06117-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-built-floors-approved-via-pa4340-18): Sanctioning of built floors approved via PA4340/18 and proposal to subdivide the duplex penthouse into two separate units. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/00696/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00696-26/marsaskala-excavation-of-the-site-to-the-required): Excavation of the site to the required depth and construction of 29 basement garages, 5 maisonettes and 35 residential dwellings from first floor to receded… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/05194/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05194-26/marsaskala-remove-duplex-apartment-at-the-approved-forth): To remove duplex apartment at the approved forth and fifth floors by PA970/26 and create a separate apartment at the forth floor. The application also… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/00970/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00970-26/marsaskala-extension-and-alterations-to-an-existing-maisonette): Extension and alterations to an existing maisonette to create four separate apartments, comprising one apartment at second floor level, one apartment at third… Granted, validated 9 March 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/03298/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03298-22/marsaskala-demolition-of-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation of basement, construction of five basement garages, two maisonettes, ten apartments and two penthouses. Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/06282/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06282-23/marsaskala-addition-of-a-garage-and-modifications-to): Proposed addition of a garage and modifications to approved basement level -1, proposed shifting of approved pool at roof over setback, minor modifications to… Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 61 m away - [**PA/03305/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03305-21/marsaskala-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To excavate and construct basement garages and underground reservoir. To construct ground floor masionette and swimming… Status being checked, 7 floors, 61 m away - [**PA/04763/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04763-23/marsaskala-demolition-of-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation of site, construction of three basement garages, one maisonette at ground floor, five apartments and one… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/02263/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02263-22/marsaskala-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-basement-4): To demolish existing dwelling and construct basement 4 garages and 4 car spaces, 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 10 apartments at first to fifth floor and… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 78 m away - [**PA/05577/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05577-26/marsaskala-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-approved): Internal and external alterations to the approved permit PA/8590/24 including the division of a penthouse unit into two separate units. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/05972/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05972-26/marsaskala-restoration-of-existing-rubble-walls): Restoration of existing rubble walls, replacement of gates, cleaning of pathways, placement of outdoor gym equipment and children playground equipment, change… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 92 m away ## More by Jean Paul Debono Vella - [**PA/07814/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07814-26/qormi-sanction-minor-variations-to-approved-pa-04020-10): To sanction minor variations to approved PA/04020/10. Pending - [**PA/06790/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06790-26/hamrun-sanction-minor-layout-changes-from-approved-dn-01378-14): To sanction minor layout changes from approved DN/01378/14 and proposed change of use from garage to a ground floor one bedroom studio maisonette. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/04925/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04925-26/mgarr-excavation-and-construction-of-terraced-house-including): Proposed excavation and construction of terraced house including domestic store at basement level and pool at roof level. Granted, validated 27 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04188/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04188-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-1649-15): To sanction minor changes to approved PA/1649/15, proposed minor alterations to existing layouts and proposed extension at roof level. Proposal includes three… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04007/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04007-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-formalise-layout-of-building-approved-in-pb-2751-68): To formalise layout of building approved in PB/2751/68 and to sanction room as built at back of garden at ground floor level, proposed minor alterations at… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02782/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02782-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-04647-09): To sanction minor changes to approved PA/04647/09. Granted, validated 1 June 2026 [All applications by Jean Paul Debono Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-paul-debono-vella) [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)