--- title: "PA/01018/25: Change of use of a ground floor in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01018-25/mgarr-change-of-use-of-a-ground-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Mgarr: Change of use of a ground floor garage into a Class 4B shop including fixing of non illuminated sign and a/c. Part… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0101825 # PA/01018/25: Change of use of a ground floor in Mgarr Site at, Triq id-Daghbien, Mgarr Change of use of a ground floor garage into a Class 4B shop including fixing of non illuminated sign and a/c. Part change of use of a level -2 basement garage into a Class 3C gym including alterations. Fixing of non-illuminated sign and A/C's. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Site at, Triq id-Daghbien, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** Luana Vella - **Perit:** [Perit Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 20 December 2024 - **Validated:** 26 February 2025 - **Published:** 26 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 11 June 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01018/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01018&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq id-Daghbien, Mgarr 23 other applications within 300 m: 13 granted, 2 refused, 3 pending. 87% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04088/23). - [**PA/04088/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04088-23/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garages, ground floor level maisonette, three overlying apartments at first,… Granted, validated 17 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 90 m away - [**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, 103 m away - [**PA/03400/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03400-26/mgarr-carry-out-alterations-to-first-and-second): To carry out alterations to first and second floor and demolish washroom at roof level approved by PA/1380/03 and PA/5981/20. To Construct one apartment at… Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 146 m away - [**PA/07609/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07609-26/mgarr-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to apartment block built by virtue of PA1003/13. Pending, 149 m away - [**PA/03276/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03276-23/mgarr-construction-of-underground-reservoir-and-fixing-of): Construction of underground reservoir and fixing of timber gate, construction, and sanctioning of rubble walls. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 152 m away - [**PA/07609/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07609-23/mgarr-additional-courses-over-existing-opramorta-to-a): Proposed additional courses over existing opramorta to a maximum of 12.90m form highest street level. Refused, validated 3 January 2024, 159 m away - [**PA/01617/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01617-23/mgarr-sanctioning-of-pergola): Proposed sanctioning of pergola, and proposed additional courses over existing opramorta to a maximum of 12.90m from highest pavement level. Refused, validated 24 May 2023, 163 m away - [**PA/04921/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04921-26/mgarr-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved-pa-06526-22): Proposed internal and external changes to approved PA/06526/22. Granted, validated 28 August 2026, 201 m away - [**PA/03462/22** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03462-22/mgarr-sanction-existing-ground): To sanction existing ground (originally approved in PA1206/96), first, second floors as built and to demolish existing staircase/washroom and construct new… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 201 m away - [**PA/02545/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02545-24/mgarr-demolish-existing-apartment-block-including-ground-floor): To demolish existing apartment block including ground floor garage and re-erect ground floor domestic garage with overlying 3 two-bedroom apartments at first,… Granted, validated 20 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 207 m away - [**PA/00575/20** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00575-20/mgarr-sanction-alterations-to-approved-residential-dwelling): To sanction alterations to approved residential dwelling. Proposed alteration at ground floor level to divide existing garage into two independent garages and… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 215 m away - [**PA/06058/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06058-24/mgarr-demolition-of-pre-1967-rooms-and-reconstruction-of): Demolition of pre-1967 rooms and reconstruction of a structure retaining same area and used as an agricultural store. Application includes sanctioning of… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 225 m away - [**PA/07674/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07674-24/mgarr-change-of-use-of-part-of-garage): Proposed change of use of part of garage to public service garage (parking of vehicle). Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 231 m away - [**PA/03475/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03475-21/mgarr-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-basement): Excavation of site and construction of basement garages, two maisonettes, 9 flats and 2 overlying penthouses. Status being checked, 236 m away - [**PA/00633/22** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00633-22/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-underlying-basement): To demolish existing dwelling and construct underlying basement private parking for 4 car spaces, ground floor maisonette, 3 apartments at first to third… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 242 m away ## More by Mannie Galea - [**PA/07794/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07794-26/naxxar-excavate-and-construct-a-domestic-store-at): To excavate and construct a domestic store at basement level over site covered by PA/07034/23. Pending - [**PA/07662/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07662-26/marsa-alterations-to-a-past-class-4b-shop): Alterations to a past Class 4B shop. Change of use to a Class 4B convenience shop including fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c’s Pending - [**PA/07522/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07522-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-to-a-class): Sanctioning of internal alterations to a Class 4A office for use of a Class 4B (EMS) - electrical muscle stimulation studio. Pending - [**PA/07488/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07488-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-an-agricultural-store): Sanctioning of an agricultural store. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07454/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07454-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-garage-into): Change of use of a garage into a Class 4B salon including alterations, fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07356/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07356-26/birkirkara-renewal-to-pa-04630-18-formation-of-a): Renewal to PA/04630/18 - Formation of a shower room and fixing of an internal partition at first floor level. Demolition pf existing third floor penthouse;… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea) [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)