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title: "PA/00516/23: change of use of existing ground floor in Zebbug | PropertyList"
url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00516-23/zebbug-change-of-use-of-existing-ground-floor
source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register
retrieved: 2026-11-03
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> Granted planning application in Zebbug: Proposed change of use of existing ground floor store to Class 4B shop, proposed sign and proposed alterations.…

Planning applications › Zebbug › PA0051623

# PA/00516/23: change of use of existing ground floor in Zebbug

Ground Floor Garage, No.88, Triq Adeodato Gatt, Zebbug

Proposed change of use of existing ground floor store to Class 4B shop, proposed sign and proposed alterations.

- **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- **Location:** Ground Floor Garage, No.88, Triq Adeodato Gatt, Zebbug
- **Locality:** [Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug)
- **Applicant:** [Paul Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-micallef)
- **Perit:** [Perit Mario Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-balzan)
- **Application type:** Full development permission
- **Zone:** Within Development Zone
- **Type of works:** Change of Use
- **Received:** 25 October 2022
- **Validated:** 15 February 2023
- **Published:** 17 May 2023
- **Comments close:** 16 June 2023
- **Recommendation:** Grant Permission
- **Decision:** Grant Permission
- **Decision date:** 31 October 2023
- **Permit expires:** 15 November 2028

[Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00516/23)

[Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00516&caseYear=23)

## Planning activity around Ground Floor Garage, No.88, Triq Adeodato Gatt, Zebbug

118 other applications within 300 m: 81 granted, 1 refused, 10 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03985/24).

On Triq Adeodato Gatt: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4.

Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/00640/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00640-21/zebbug-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-a-garage): To demolish existing dwelling and construct a garage at ground floor and overlying two apartments. Status being checked, 2 floors, 32 m away
- [**PA/02229/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02229-25/zebbug-sanction-house-as-built-approved-by-pa-08877-17): To sanction house as built approved by PA/08877/17 following appropriate survey, and proposed minor changes to approved facade. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 47 m away
- [**PA/00663/20** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00663-20/zebbug-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private car garage covered by PA/07872/17 to public service garage Status being checked, 55 m away
- [**PA/05251/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05251-26/zebbug-sanction-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): To sanction alterations to existing dwelling (including internal alterations, external alterations, semi-basement and washroom) from approved permit… Granted, validated 4 September 2026, 56 m away
- [**PA/00363/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00363-26/zebbug-demolish-existing-townhouse-and-propose-the-excavation): To demolish existing townhouse and propose the excavation of a semi-basement and reservoir and the construction of semi-basement garages, ground floor… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away
- [**PA/02113/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02113-25/zebbug-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-maisonette): Proposed internal alterations and extension to maisonette. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 58 m away
- [**PA/01888/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01888-22/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette. Excavation of lift pit. Construction of 4 apartments and common parts. Status being checked, 70 m away
- [**PA/02619/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02619-21/zebbug-propose-minor-variations-in-internal-layout-and): To propose minor variations in internal layout and facade from that approved in PA/06320/17. Status being checked, 72 m away
- [**PA/04679/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04679-23/zebbug-sanction-minor-changes-on-the-facade-and): To sanction minor changes on the facade and in the front garden from that approved in permit PA/04218/19. Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 73 m away
- [**PA/01036/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01036-21/zebbug-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-comprising): Proposed additions and alterations to existing dwelling comprising demolition of selective structures, excavation of basement, alterations in existing rooms,… Status being checked, 2 floors, 73 m away
- [**PA/00290/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00290-26/zebbug-excavation-within-front-garden-extents): Excavation within front garden extents, alterations to garage (private use) at basement level, construction of garage extension, and construction of… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 76 m away
- [**PA/08542/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08542-24/zebbug-renewal-of-pa-08477-19-construction-of-garages): Renewal of PA/08477/19 - Construction of garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2 receded penthouses. Works include excavation. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 78 m away
- [**PA/04320/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04320-25/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of underground reservoir, construction of ground floor maisonette, 3 apartments and receded apartment and jacuzzi. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 85 m away
- [**PA/00520/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00520-24/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation for semi-basement level for parking garage and construction of five units on the overlying elevated ground floor,… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 91 m away
- [**PA/01378/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01378-21/zebbug-change-of-use-from-residential-to-class): Proposed change of use from residential to Class 4B retail shop of street level maisonette including internal and external alterations. Proposed shop sign. Status being checked, 92 m away

## More by Mario Balzan

- [**PA/06135/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06135-26/zebbug-washroom-at-roof-level): Proposed washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026
- [**PA/06089/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06089-26/zebbug-removal-demolishing-of-components-and-parts-of-old): Proposed removal/demolishing of components and parts of old agricultural rooms which are in a dangerous state and make the whole structure safe, and leveling… Pending, validated 16 September 2026
- [**PA/06072/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06072-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-additional-construction): Proposed sanctioning of additional construction (and changes) of existing farmhouse to approved layout in PA/1565/94. Pending, validated 2 September 2026
- [**PA/05921/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05921-26/zebbug-change-of-use-of-existing-ground-floor): Proposed change of use of existing ground floor shop to Class 4D, proposed internal alterations and proposed illuminant sign. Suspended, validated 26 August 2026
- [**PA/05298/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05298-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-existing-building-to-that-approved): Proposed sanctioning of existing building to that approved in PA3723/94. Proposal includes variations from the official building alignments. Pending, validated 29 July 2026
- [**PA/03104/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03104-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-extension-layout-approved-in-pa-02048-01): Proposed sanctioning of extension layout approved in PA/02048/01. Proposed sanctioning of door facing existing playing field. Granted, validated 13 May 2026

[All applications by Mario Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-balzan)

## More from Paul Micallef

- [**PA/07777/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07777-25/rabat-sanction-an-existing-water-reservoir): To sanction an existing water reservoir, internal and external alterations as built, including changes from those approved in PA/02001/04. Proposed… Granted, validated 12 February 2026
- [**PA/06972/25** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06972-25/dingli-excavate-and-construct-a-cesspit): Excavate and construct a cesspit, construct a masonry boundary wall along one side of the property, replace existing timber gate, construct four courses of… Granted, validated 29 October 2025
- [**PA/03743/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03743-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to a pre-1968 apartment. Granted, validated 7 July 2025
- [**PA/02130/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02130-25/rabat-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-to-existing): Proposed minor internal and external alteration to existing dwelling as well as to sanction as built. Granted, validated 2 April 2025
- [**PA/01173/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01173-25/gzira-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built, including slight lowering of garage door lintel. Granted, validated 2 April 2025
- [**PA/01026/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01026-25/paola-build-part-of-a-boundary-wall-and): To build part of a boundary wall and sanction as built extension of multipurpose hall and a small store. Pending, validated 23 July 2025

[All planning applications in Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug)
