--- title: "PA/01119/26: Change of use from an approved confectionery in Mellieha | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01119-26/mellieha-change-of-use-from-an-approved-confectionery source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Mellieha: Change of use from an approved confectionery to Class 5A (car washing and detailing) and Class 4B (car… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0111926 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** Marvin James Abela - **Perit:** [Perit Charlie Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01119/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01119&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 147, Triq l-Etna, Mellieha 121 other applications within 300 m: 80 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](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 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](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/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 - [**PA/00775/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00775-22/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation, construction of garages and service rooms at levels -1 and -2, 2 maisonettes, 7 apartments and pool on roof. Status being checked, 116 m away ## More by Charlie Farrugia - [**PA/07830/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07830-26/zurrieq-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling, including the demolition of existing rear rooms, construction and alteration works at ground- and first-floor… Pending - [**PA/07616/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07616-26/zurrieq-sanction-variations-from-approved-permits-pa-02380-01-and): To sanction variations from approved permits PA/02380/01 and DN/01247/14, consisting of shifting of internal walls, stairs alignment, and vertical… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07576/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07576-26/zurrieq-reinstate-the-original-internal-wall-layouts-of): To reinstate the original internal wall layouts of the two apartments, reversing the alterations approved under PA/1017/13, while retaining the existing… Pending - [**PA/06399/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06399-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-existing-pre-68-space-into-a-class): To change existing pre-68 space into a Class 4B (selling souvenirs). Proposal include addition of sign. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/04883/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04883-26/zurrieq-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pb1150-78-and): To sanction variations from approved permit PB1150/78 and convert part into a Class 4B (hairdressing). Granted, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03113/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03113-26/fgura-sanction-variation-in-facade-colors-and-internal): To sanction variation in facade colors and internal false ceiling from approved permit PA6784/18. Granted, validated 22 June 2026 [All applications by Charlie Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlie-farrugia) [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)