--- title: "PA/00982/23: Change of use from ground floor apartment in Mellieha | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00982-23/mellieha-change-of-use-from-ground-floor-apartment source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mellieha: Change of use from ground floor apartment to garage and internal and external alterations on all levels. Perit… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0098223 # PA/00982/23: Change of use from ground floor apartment in Mellieha Vista Apartments, 287, Triq l-Etna, Mellieha Change of use from ground floor apartment to garage and internal and external alterations on all levels. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vista Apartments, 287, Triq l-Etna, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** [Mr Joseph Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 23 January 2023 - **Validated:** 1 March 2023 - **Published:** 1 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 August 2023 - **Permit expires:** 13 September 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00982/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00982&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Vista Apartments, 287, Triq l-Etna, Mellieha 121 other applications within 300 m: 79 granted, 7 refused, 10 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07990/25). On Triq l-Etna: 16 other applications, 10 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb), [Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo), [Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/07545/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07545-24/mellieha-change-of-use-from-private-car-space): Proposed change of use from private car space to public service vehicle park space. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/05308/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05308-24/mellieha-sanctioning-of-minor-alteration-to-villa-as): Sanctioning of minor alteration to villa as approved in PA4015/15, and proposed internal and external alterations, including; opening and closing of… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/00470/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00470-25/mellieha-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-4061-08): To sanction variations from approved PA/4061/08. Sanctioning mainly includes conversion from car space into garage, installation of door and introduction on… Refused, validated 11 June 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/06764/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06764-24/mellieha-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to existing first floor apartment approved in PA/04061/08 as built; and to propose the installation of an… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/01985/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01985-26/mellieha-renew-permit-pa9556-17-to-sanction-changes): To renew permit PA9556/17 - To sanction changes at basement level, including extension of basement and minor internal alterations at ground floor and first… Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/08194/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08194-25/mellieha-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in-pa3011-24): Alterations to dwelling approved in PA3011/24. Proposed formation of pool and boundary wall along street. Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 82 m away - [**PA/03011/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03011-24/mellieha-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-and): To sanction minor internal and external changes and basement extension to bungalow approved in PA/02527/17. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/02386/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02386-23/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-bungalow): Demolition of existing bungalow, excavation of site and construction of two semi-detached villas with independent pools. Withdrawn, validated 26 April 2023, 83 m away - [**PA/05519/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05519-23/mellieha-replace-existing-front-garden-wall): To replace existing front garden wall, construction of lift shaft, changes to driveway and front garden area. Granted, validated 26 October 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/03341/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03341-23/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-06118-18-proposed-construction-of): Renewal of PA/06118/18 - Proposed construction of one dwelling unit onto existing airspace. Granted, validated 13 July 2023, 91 m away - [**PA/01362/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01362-26/mellieha-internal-external-alterations-to-existing-residential-units-a): Proposed internal/external alterations to existing residential units at first/second floor, and proposed development of airspace so as to form an apartment… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 93 m away - [**PA/01119/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01119-26/mellieha-change-of-use-from-an-approved-confectionery): Change of use from an approved confectionery to Class 5A (car washing and detailing) and Class 4B (car accessories), including the sanctioning of as-built… Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 95 m away - [**PA/03625/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03625-26/mellieha-propose-minor-internal-alterations-at-basement): To propose minor internal alterations at basement, ground floor and first floor levels to the existing structure, previously approved under permit PA/5043/21.… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 4 floors, 97 m away - [**PA/02308/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02308-23/mellieha-carry-out-change-of-use-from-two): To carry out change of use from two residential units and a garage to a Class 3A - guesthouse, proposed internal and external alterations, structures at roof… Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 100 m away - [**PA/06899/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06899-23/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pa-5387-21-to-basement-garages): To sanction departures from PA/5387/21 to basement garages and overlying residential developments which includes changes to the internal layout, changes to… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 103 m away ## More by Mark Camilleri - [**PA/07824/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07824-26/marsaskala-carry-out-alterations-to-approved): To carry out alterations to approved (PA 230/23) basement garage level due to retaining the 0.75m from the party wall, converting of approved ground floor… Pending - [**PA/07556/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07556-26/zejtun-sanction-residential-dwelling-from-approved-pb3973-79-and): To sanction residential dwelling from approved PB3973/79 and to propose internal structural alterations and extension at setback floor level.The application… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07516/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07516-26/luqa-partial-change-of-use-to-y-plate-garage): Partial change of use to Y-plate garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07394/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07394-26/zejtun-demolish-existing-disused-farm): To demolish existing disused farm (Class 7) and excavate and build underground reservoir and parking spaces, overlying old people's home and ancillary… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07392/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07392-26/kalkara-correction-of-site-from-as-approved-by): Correction of site from as approved by PA3787/06 and placing of solar panels and cement board screening to existing townhouse (over existing washroom). Pending - [**PA/07268/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07268-26/rabat-sanction-the-existing-rubble-wall-and-franka): To sanction the existing rubble wall and franka wall exceeding 1.2 metres in height, and to propose the construction of a sheep farm with ancillary… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) ## More from Joseph Schembri - [**PA/07382/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07382-26/zurrieq-sanctioning-site-configuration-of-garage-for-private): Sanctioning site configuration of garage for private use previously approved in BN/736/72. Pending - [**PA/04027/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04027-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-agricultural-stores): Proposed sanctioning of agricultural stores, above-ground water tank, tractor shed and reconstruction of retaining wall. Proposed change of use to olive press… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03224/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03224-26/zejtun-carry-out-internal-alterations-from-approved-permit): To carry out internal alterations from approved permit PA/05484/21 and extension of existing dwelling. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/08222/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08222-25/mosta-redesign-of-facade-and-second-floor-plan): Proposed redesign of facade and second floor plan approved in PA880/24 (To renew PA10826/18: To demolish washroom at second floor, construction of dwelling… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06127/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06127-25/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-garage): To demolish existing dwelling and garage, excavate site and construct 2 basement garages, maisonette at ground floor and 3 overlying apartments, and penthouse… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04823/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04823-25/marsaskala-excavation-and-construction-of-a-balance-tank): Proposed excavation and construction of a balance tank and pump room beneath the approved pool, together with the construction of a verandah. The proposal… Granted, validated 23 July 2025 [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)