PA/01119/26: Change of use from an approved confectionery in Mellieha
147, Triq l-Etna, Mellieha
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 works and the installation of signage.
- Status
- Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.)
- Location
- 147, Triq l-Etna, Mellieha
- Locality
- Mellieha
- Applicant
- Marvin James Abela
- Perit
- Perit Charlie Farrugia
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Sanctioning
- Received
- 26 January 2026
- Validated
- 25 February 2026
- Published
- 18 March 2026
- Comments close
- 24 April 2026
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Refuse Permission
- Decision date
- 27 July 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 147, Triq l-Etna, Mellieha
121 other applications within 300 m: 79 granted, 6 refused, 10 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07990/25).
On Triq l-Etna: 16 other applications, 11 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: Krista Xuereb, Gilbert Bartolo, Mauro Debono.
Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 44 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: Proposed change of use from private car space to public service vehicle park space.
- PA/05308/24 Mellieha: Sanctioning of minor alteration to villa as approved in PA4015/15, and proposed internal and external alterations, including; opening and closing of…
- PA/00470/25 Mellieha: To sanction variations from approved PA/4061/08. Sanctioning mainly includes conversion from car space into garage, installation of door and introduction on…
- PA/06764/24 Mellieha: 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…
- PA/01985/26 Mellieha: To renew permit PA9556/17 - To sanction changes at basement level, including extension of basement and minor internal alterations at ground floor and first…
- PA/08194/25 Mellieha: Alterations to dwelling approved in PA3011/24. Proposed formation of pool and boundary wall along street.
- PA/03011/24 Mellieha: To sanction minor internal and external changes and basement extension to bungalow approved in PA/02527/17.
- PA/02386/23 Mellieha: Demolition of existing bungalow, excavation of site and construction of two semi-detached villas with independent pools.
- PA/05519/23 Mellieha: To replace existing front garden wall, construction of lift shaft, changes to driveway and front garden area.
- PA/03341/23 Mellieha: Renewal of PA/06118/18 - Proposed construction of one dwelling unit onto existing airspace.
- PA/01362/26 Mellieha: Proposed internal/external alterations to existing residential units at first/second floor, and proposed development of airspace so as to form an apartment…
- PA/03625/26 Mellieha: To propose minor internal alterations at basement, ground floor and first floor levels to the existing structure, previously approved under permit PA/5043/21.…
- PA/02308/23 Mellieha: 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…
- PA/06899/23 Mellieha: To sanction departures from PA/5387/21 to basement garages and overlying residential developments which includes changes to the internal layout, changes to…
- PA/00775/22 Mellieha: Demolition of existing building, excavation, construction of garages and service rooms at levels -1 and -2, 2 maisonettes, 7 apartments and pool on roof.
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- PA/07576/26 Zurrieq: To reinstate the original internal wall layouts of the two apartments, reversing the alterations approved under PA/1017/13, while retaining the existing…
- PA/06399/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To change existing pre-68 space into a Class 4B (selling souvenirs). Proposal include addition of sign.
- PA/04883/26 Zurrieq: To sanction variations from approved permit PB1150/78 and convert part into a Class 4B (hairdressing).
- PA/03113/26 Fgura: To sanction variation in facade colors and internal false ceiling from approved permit PA6784/18.