--- title: "PA/01065/24: Change of use from Class 4A office in Mellieha | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01065-24/mellieha-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Mellieha: Change of use from Class 4A office to studio apartment at ground floor level (no structural alterations are to be… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0106524 # PA/01065/24: Change of use from Class 4A office in Mellieha Central Court, M1, Triq l-Gholjiet c/w, Tarag il-Ballata Tad-Deffun, Mellieha Change of use from Class 4A office to studio apartment at ground floor level (no structural alterations are to be carried out). - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Central Court, M1, Triq l-Gholjiet c/w, Tarag il-Ballata Tad-Deffun, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** [Martin Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/martin-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 1 December 2023 - **Validated:** 28 February 2024 - **Published:** 28 February 2024 - **Comments close:** 5 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 17 September 2024 - **Permit expires:** 18 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01065/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01065&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Central Court, M1, Triq l-Gholjiet c/w, Tarag il-Ballata Tad-Deffun, Mellieha 218 other applications within 300 m: 133 granted, 7 refused, 29 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 13 floors (PA/05613/23). On Triq l-Gholjiet: 8 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-attard), [David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/07607/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07607-23/mellieha-sanction-apartment-approved-in-pa-05851-05-as-built): To sanction apartment approved in PA/05851/05 as built. Sanctioning includes changes to layout and site configuration. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/07703/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07703-23/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pa-5190-18-to-class-4b): To sanction departures from PA/5190/18 to Class 4B and Class 4C - cafeteria at level -1 and from PA/4848/19 to Class 4D - restaurant and take-away at elevated… Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/06393/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06393-25/mellieha-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-pa1889-17): To sanction internal and external alterations from PA1889/17. These alterations include the extension of two penthouses - within line of sight, and the… Granted, validated 30 October 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/02707/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02707-24/mellieha-sanction-the-construction-of-enclosure-for-gas): To sanction the construction of enclosure for gas tanks and refuse room to an approved Class 4D outlet. Proposed alterations to enclosure. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/05952/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05952-23/mellieha-renewal-of-pa9105-18-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA9105/18 - Demolition of existing garage, excavation of two basements, construction of 6 garages at basement - 1, 8 garages at basement -2, and… Withdrawn, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/07243/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07243-23/mellieha-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop and fixing of signage. Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/01365/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01365-21/mellieha-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-commercial): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to commercial outlet (Class 4B) and overlying dwelling, consisting of changes to sanitary facilities and… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/01928/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01928-21/mellieha-internal-and-external-alterations-to-commercial-unit): Proposed internal and external alterations to commercial unit and part change of use from Class 4B to Class 5A. Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/00802/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00802-24/mellieha-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-receded): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing receded floor penthouse, as approved in PA/05937/21. The construction of a domestic store at roof… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/04655/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04655-25/mellieha-propose-changes-to-pa-02688-24): To propose changes to PA/02688/24. The changes consist of the construction of apartments instead of a 12-room Class 3A accommodation. The new proposal… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/06213/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06213-23/mellieha-sanction-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing): To sanction internal and external modifications to existing block of apartments (PA/10917/17). Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 58 m away - [**PA/04123/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04123-23/mellieha-change-of-use-from-workshop): Proposed change of use from workshop (Class 5A) to children’s recreational space (Class 3C) and fixing of sign. To sanction property approved in PB186/83 as… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 58 m away - [**PA/07990/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07990-25/mellieha-carry-out-restoration-and-alterations-to-existing): To carry out restoration and alterations to existing dwellings. To demolish part of existing structures, to excavate to street level and to construct 7… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/02688/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02688-24/mellieha-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house (including shop), excavate water reservoir & lift pit, and construct a 12-room Class 3A accommodation including a Class 4D outlet… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/05476/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05476-25/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pa-3547-08-which-includes-changes): To sanction departures from PA/3547/08 which includes changes to the site configuration, to the internal layout and room uses, to the site levels and to the… Granted, validated 22 September 2025, 64 m away ## More by Tancred Mifsud - [**PA/07495/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07495-26/hamrun-renewal-of-permit-pa-09977-17): Renewal of permit PA/09977/17, construction of second floor and penthouse, creation of lift shaft, demolition and re-erection of staircase, demolition and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07223/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07223-26/msida-demolish-part-motorcycle-showroom-and-part-dwelling): To demolish part motorcycle showroom and part dwelling and construct 1no garage at part ground floor level and a guesthouse (Class 3A) at part ground, first,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06630/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06630-26/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-retaining-facade-and-construct): To demolish existing dwelling retaining facade and construct 6 no residential units at ground, first, second, third, fourth and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06567/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06567-26/zabbar-excavate-and-construct-43no-garages-at-lower): Excavate and construct 43no garages at lower and upper basement levels and 24no residential units at ground, first, second, third and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06507/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06507-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-car-showroom): Alterations and additions to existing car showroom approved by PA/4084/15. Application includes alterations and additions to Class 4A office space at third… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05761/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05761-26/mosta-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct 3no garages at basement level and 5no residential units at ground, first, second, third and receded… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud) ## More from Martin Vella - [**PA/02343/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02343-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-farmhouse-and-position-of-pool-as): To sanction farmhouse and position of pool as built, with variations from the approved application PA/06964/98. Granted, validated 12 May 2026 - [**PA/07571/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07571-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Proposed change of use from Class 4B (greengrocer) to a take-away where cooking will take place on-site. No internal or external alterations. Withdrawn, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/04140/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04140-25/qormi-sanction-premises-as-built-for-variations-to): To sanction premises as built for variations to layout from PA/00561/98 following a detailed survey. Property use shall remain that of a warehouse Class 6A as… Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/00090/25** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00090-25/nadur-sanction-variations-from-pb1908-73-and-pb1995-88): To sanction variations from PB1908/73 and PB1995/88, namely, site configuration and alterations at all levels. Proposed subdivision of property into two… Granted, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/06482/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06482-24/san-gwann-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To sanction minor internal and external alterations, to proposed minor alterations and construction of washroom at roof level from permit approved by virtue… Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/06343/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06343-24/rabat-internal-alterations-to-existing-class-4d-restaurant): Proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D Restaurant, including mezzanine level. Granted, validated 25 September 2024 [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)