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title: "PA/00919/25: sanction the change of use from an in Zabbar | PropertyList"
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> Granted planning application in Zabbar: To sanction the change of use from an approved garage (PA1836/98) to Class 4B shop including the interconnection of…

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# PA/00919/25: sanction the change of use from an in Zabbar

4, Imbierek Gesu u Imbierka Maria, Triq il-Kunvent, Zabbar

To sanction the change of use from an approved garage (PA1836/98) to Class 4B shop including the interconnection of the garage with an approved shop (PA1836/98) to form a single shop, along with internal modifications.

- **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- **Location:** 4, Imbierek Gesu u Imbierka Maria, Triq il-Kunvent, Zabbar
- **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)
- **Applicant:** [Raymond Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/raymond-mercieca)
- **Perit:** [Perit Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit)
- **Application type:** Full development permission
- **Zone:** Within Development Zone
- **Type of works:** Sanctioning
- **Received:** 4 November 2024
- **Validated:** 12 February 2025
- **Published:** 12 February 2025
- **Comments close:** 14 March 2025
- **Recommendation:** Grant Permission
- **Decision:** Grant Permission
- **Decision date:** 10 June 2025
- **Permit expires:** 25 June 2030

[Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00919/25)

[Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00919&caseYear=25)

## Planning activity around 4, Imbierek Gesu u Imbierka Maria, Triq il-Kunvent, Zabbar

252 other applications within 300 m: 164 granted, 5 refused, 25 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25).

On Triq il-Kunvent: 20 other applications, 11 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti).

Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 62 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/04905/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04905-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-two-apartments-from-previously-approved): Proposed sanctioning of two apartments from previously approved single residence in permit PA/1175/15 and changes to internal layout at all levels including… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 27 m away
- [**PA/04144/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04144-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-public-lavatory-and-to-construct): To demolish existing public lavatory and to construct a Class 3C multi-purpose hall built on three levels. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors, 46 m away
- [**PA/01010/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01010-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-a-class): To demolish existing dwelling and construct a Class 4B retail shop at ground floor level and 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away
- [**PA/07590/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-and-change-of): Sanctioning of minor alterations and change of Class use from Class 1 to Class 4A Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 49 m away
- [**PA/08612/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08612-24/zabbar-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-in-lieu): To propose internal and external alterations in lieu PA/5776/21, to propose change of use into a shop Class 4B, signage and additional apartments at second… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away
- [**PA/01139/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01139-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building-and-excavate-1-level): To demolish existing building and excavate 1 level to construct parking spaces at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments and… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away
- [**PA/00809/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00809-23/zabbar-construction-of-ground-floor-garages): Proposed construction of ground floor garages, with three overlying apartments and a penthouse at recessed floor level. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away
- [**PA/00999/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00999-21/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-bocci-club-including-construction): Proposed alterations to existing bocci club including construction of lightweight canopy plus other internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 56 m away
- [**PA/03642/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03642-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a Class 4C shop include signage. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 62 m away
- [**PA/01910/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01910-22/zabbar-extension-at-first-floor-level-to-existing): Proposed extension at first floor level to existing bocci club. Status being checked, 2 floors, 62 m away
- [**PA/00330/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00330-22/zabbar-remodelling-of-townhouse-including-redevelopment-of-rooms): Remodelling of townhouse including redevelopment of rooms at back of property due to heavily deteriorated roof slabs and cracked walls, internal alterations,… Status being checked, 67 m away
- [**PA/01511/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01511-24/zabbar-internal-and-external-modifications-in-backyard): Internal and external modifications in backyard, to excavate and develop swimming pool and jacuzzi at ground floor level and addition of pump room. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 69 m away
- [**PA/01108/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01108-22/zabbar-demolition-of-parts-of-dilapidated-house-including): Demolition of parts of dilapidated house including shop at corner, retaining facade, alterations to existing ground floor facade, construction of two storey… Status being checked, 2 floors, 69 m away
- [**PA/01331/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01331-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-to-development-as): Sanctioning of minor variations to development as approved in PA 2794/05, and change of use from Class 4B shop and ancillary store as approved in the same… Status being checked, 69 m away
- [**PA/03889/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03889-26/zabbar-shifting-of-living-quarters-from-ground-floor): Shifting of living quarters from ground floor to first floor, including other internal additions and alterations. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 73 m away

## More by Colin Zammit

- [**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/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/07550/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-26/marsa-demolition-of-two-storey-townhouse): Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8… Pending, validated 28 October 2026
- [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
- [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/07463/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-757-00): To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a… Pending

[All applications by Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit)

## More from Raymond Mercieca

- [**PA/04497/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04497-26/zabbar-propose-interconnection-and-part-change-of-use): To propose interconnection and part change of use to hand car wash and car detailing (uses not within a use Class). Refused, validated 1 July 2026
- [**PA/07139/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07139-25/xghajra-demolition-and-construction-of-garage): Demolition and construction of garage, 4 apartments and 2 penthouses. This application includes the enlargement of 2 existing apartments. Granted, validated 5 November 2025
- [**PA/05773/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05773-25/hamrun-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To sanction change of use from garage to Class 4B shop including sign. Granted, validated 10 September 2025
- [**PA/05404/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05404-24/xghajra-construct-1-maisonette): To construct 1 maisonette, 4 apartments and 2 penthouses. This application includes the enlargement of 2 existing apartments and sanctioning to changes from… Granted, validated 28 August 2024
- [**PA/00854/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00854-24/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-a-class-4b-grocer): To sanction alterations to a Class 4B grocer, to sanction variations at ground and first floor levels plus the creation of an apartment at second floor level… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/03581/22** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03581-22/senglea-isla-demolish-washroom-at-roof-level-and-retain): To demolish washroom at roof level and retain internal staircase. Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floor, addition of stairs to second floor… Status being checked, 3 floors

[All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)
