--- title: "PA/00499/25: Change of use from garage to Class in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00499-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Change of use from garage to Class 4B including use as a grocer/greengrocer, including change of use of rear domestic… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0049925 # PA/00499/25: Change of use from garage to Class in Luqa 68, Triq Dun Pawl, Luqa Change of use from garage to Class 4B including use as a grocer/greengrocer, including change of use of rear domestic store to kitchenette, store and w,c. Proposal includes shop sign as well as minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 68, Triq Dun Pawl, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Francis Debono](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/francis-debono) - **Perit:** [Perit Anton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anton-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 18 December 2024 - **Validated:** 29 January 2025 - **Published:** 29 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00499/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00499&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 68, Triq Dun Pawl, Luqa 201 other applications within 300 m: 137 granted, 3 refused, 21 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08585/24). On Triq Dun Pawl: 9 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Mario Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-balzan), [Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar), [Robert Zerafa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-zerafa). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/06963/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06963-23/luqa-sanction-demolition-of-stairwell-at-ground-floor): To sanction demolition of stairwell at ground floor level and other alterations from the approved permit (PA/5820/18) as well as to carry out a change of use… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 3 m away - [**PA/05113/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05113-23/luqa-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To carry out internal and external alterations and construction of additional rooms at second floor level over existing dwelling. Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/04473/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04473-25/luqa-replace-a-deteriorated-timber-maltese-balcony-with): To replace a deteriorated timber maltese balcony with a new timber maltese balcony. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/05495/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05495-23/luqa-sanctioning-of-the-demolition-of-an-existing): Proposed sanctioning of the demolition of an existing public convenience structure and proposed sanctioning as built. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/01252/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01252-24/luqa-restoration-and-minor-additions-to-external-facade): Proposed restoration and minor additions to external facade at 63, 65, Triq San Gorg, Luqa. Granted, validated 11 April 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/03383/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03383-24/luqa-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling-which): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling which include displacement of walls and apertures, demolition of rooms in backyard, construction of room at… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/02802/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02802-23/luqa-demolishing-of-existing-kitchen-at-ground-floor): Proposed demolishing of existing kitchen at ground floor, internal alterations, demolishing and replacement of deteriorated roofs and proposed extension at… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/06696/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06696-25/luqa-demolish-the-existing-building-but-retaining-the): To demolish the existing building but retaining the facade with alterations, to excavate site and to construct reservoir and domestic store, a class 4A office… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/04977/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04977-24/luqa-restoration-of-existing-facade-in-connection-with): Proposed restoration of existing facade in connection with GS340/23. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/07136/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07136-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of reservoir and construction of 5 in no. residential garages and 1 in no. residential unit at ground… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/05983/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05983-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Refused, validated 2 September 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/02341/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02341-25/luqa-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling-which): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling which include displacement of walls and apertures, demolition of rooms in backyard and construction of room at… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 2 floors, 54 m away - [**PA/05022/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05022-23/luqa-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, including change or restoration of fixtures and change of material at ground floor related to an Irrestawra Darek scheme Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 61 m away - [**PA/07273/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07273-24/luqa-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling. Proposal includes minor extension at third floor level. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/02409/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02409-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-approved-garage-to): Proposed change of use from approved garage to Class 4A office including proposed minor internal alterations and proposed facade alterations. Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 65 m away ## More by Anton Zammit - [**PA/06292/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06292-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-of-washroom-at-recessed): Change of use of washroom at recessed level to residence. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05983/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05983-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Refused, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05895/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05895-26/zurrieq-restore-dilapidated-masonry-and-open-aperture): To restore dilapidated masonry and open aperture. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05887/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05887-26/zurrieq-construct-second-floor-residence-and-lift-well): To construct second floor residence and lift well, stairwell, washrooms and bathrooms at third floor level overlying approved first floor level and existing… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/03562/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03562-26/zurrieq-include-a-recreational-space-and-pool-at): To include a recreational space and pool at roof level. Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03481/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03481-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-ground-floor-garage): Change of use from ground floor garage to studio apartment. Change of use of part of reservoir to basement domestic store. Parking to be shifted to existing… Pending, validated 27 May 2026 [All applications by Anton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anton-zammit) ## More from Francis Debono - [**PA/05983/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05983-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Refused, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/08484/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08484-24/luqa-change-of-use-from-garage-to-shop): Change of use from garage to shop 4B, including installation of two shop signs and opening of new shop opening. Granted, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/03766/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03766-24/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-minor-external-and-internal-alterations): Proposed sanctioning of minor external and internal alterations to PA10569/17. Granted, validated 8 August 2024 - [**PA/02435/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02435-23/birkirkara-subdivide-commercial-outlet): To subdivide commercial outlet (Class 4, previously Flat 2 and Flat 4) into Class 4B retail outlet at ground floor level (Flat 2, now No.59A) and proposed… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/00828/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00828-22/ta-xbiex-alterations-and-extension): Alterations and extension (74 sq.m) to flat 9b on fifth floor and construction of new (receded) dwelling (183 sq.m) on sixth floor. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)