--- title: "PA/00948/21: change the use of a garage into in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00948-21/zabbar-change-the-use-of-a-garage-into source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Zabbar: To change the use of a garage into a Class 4B confectionery shop, to carry out external alterations and… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0094821 # PA/00948/21: change the use of a garage into in Zabbar Esmar, Garage 1, Triq Spadaro, Zabbar To change the use of a garage into a Class 4B confectionery shop, to carry out external alterations and fixing of sign and outdoor a/c unit. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Esmar, Garage 1, Triq Spadaro, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Ms Esmeralda Buhagiar - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Type of works:** Signage [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00948/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00948&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around Esmar, Garage 1, Triq Spadaro, Zabbar 165 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 3 refused, 19 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02870/24). On Triq Spadaro: 10 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro). - [**PA/02836/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02836-21/zabbar-sanction-partial-pre-1967-property-as-built): To sanction partial pre-1967 property as built Status being checked, 13 m away - [**PA/07832/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07832-24/zabbar-slight-modifications-from-pa-586-24-including-the-construction): Slight modifications from PA/586/24 including the construction of a washroom over the stairwell. Granted, validated 21 January 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/08079/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08079-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-ground-floor-premise-and-to): To demolish existing ground floor premise and to construct a ground floor garage for private vehicles, three 3 bedroom flats and a recessed penthouse… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/00586/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00586-24/zabbar-changes-to-internal-layout-of-townhouse-and): Proposed changes to internal layout of townhouse and addition of 1m boundary wall along airspace. Granted, validated 26 March 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/01081/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01081-24/zabbar-alterations-and-extension-to-a-pre-1967-dwelling): Alterations and extension to a pre-1967 dwelling including formation of a garage and pool. Works include excavation. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/06442/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06442-26/zabbar-sanction-internal-alterations-from-that-approved-in): To sanction internal alterations from that approved in PA/01247/08. Pending, 34 m away - [**PA/02048/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02048-24/zabbar-sanction-changes-to-pa-06759-21): To sanction changes to PA/06759/21 (construction of two 2.54m wide garage doors instead of a 3m wide garage door). Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/05905/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05905-23/zabbar-construct-jacuzzi-in-backyard-as-shown-on): To construct jacuzzi in backyard as shown on attached drawings. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/07492/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07492-23/zabbar-sanction-slight-variations-in-penthouse-no-6): To sanction slight variations in penthouse no 6 from development as approved in PA3029/09. Proposal to sanction also slight discrepancies in common parts of… Granted, validated 20 February 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/04300/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04300-25/zabbar-proposal-includes-internal-alterations-which-include-demolition): Proposal includes internal alterations which include demolition at the back of the site so as to incorporate a larger garage at ground floor level. The… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 1 floor, 55 m away - [**PA/01514/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01514-22/zabbar-minor-sanctioning-variations): Minor sanctioning variations (as built) and proposed installation of aluminum structure in the backyard and addition of white pregnant windows and white… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/00929/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00929-20/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-to-single-dwelling-unit): Minor internal alterations to single dwelling unit, raising of boundary wall in backyard, replacement of apertures on facade and replacement of existing… Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/03040/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03040-25/zabbar-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): Proposed alterations at ground floor level, demolition at back of site and extension of rooms. Granted, validated 9 June 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/07103/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07103-26/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-and-replacement): Proposed minor internal alterations to dwelling and replacement of roofs. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/07435/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07435-23/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-by-removing-some-wall): Minor internal alterations by removing some wall partitions and widening apertures in the back facade. Relocation of bathroom at ground floor level. Granted, validated 13 February 2024, 68 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)