--- title: "PA/01157/21: propose change of use from a Class in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01157-21/swieqi-propose-change-of-use-from-a-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Swieqi: To propose change of use from a Class 4B retail to a Class 4C shop. Perit David Psaila. Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0115721 # PA/01157/21: propose change of use from a Class in Swieqi La Vela (Class 4C Shop), Triq is-Swieqi c/w, Triq is-Sidra, Swieqi To propose change of use from a Class 4B retail to a Class 4C shop. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** La Vela (Class 4C Shop), Triq is-Swieqi c/w, Triq is-Sidra, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Albert Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/albert-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit David Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-psaila) - **Type of works:** Change of Use [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01157/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01157&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around La Vela (Class 4C Shop), Triq is-Swieqi c/w, Triq is-Sidra, Swieqi 205 other applications within 300 m: 120 granted, 6 refused, 22 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/08187/25). On Triq is-Swieqi: 29 other applications, 16 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Reuben Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-gatt), [Edgar Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edgar-gatt), [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 77% (likely range 47–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/06205/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06205-23/swieqi-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PAPB4066/86. Withdrawn, 40 m away - [**PA/01166/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01166-24/swieqi-modifications): Proposed modifications, addition of two basement levels, addition of another residential floor and extension to approved permit PA/02121/15. Proposed two… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/08211/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08211-24/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-staircase-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing staircase and construction of lift shaft and new staircase, extension of ground floor garage, internal alterations at first floor,… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/03341/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03341-25/swieqi-sanction-the-carrying-out-of-additions-to): To sanction the carrying out of additions to a Class 4B convenience shop covered by permit PA2004/05, the fixing of a a fixed structure and the placing of an… Refused, validated 28 May 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/02917/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02917-24/swieqi-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, relocation of internal staircase to change from two bedroom apartment to a one bedroom apartment. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/02005/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02005-21/swieqi-sanction-pre-1968-first-floor-apartment-as-built): To sanction pre-1968 first floor apartment as built. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/08187/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08187-25/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building. Excavation of a basement level and reservoir. Construction of garages with eight overlying apartments and two… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/01446/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01446-22/swieqi-construction-of-class-2a-old-peoples-home): Construction of Class 2A old people’s home including an ancillary clinic that will operate as one unit with the overall complex. Excavation and construction… Status being checked, 5 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/01072/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01072-26/swieqi-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 26 March 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/01813/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01813-23/swieqi-renewal-to-pa3501-14): Renewal to PA3501/14 (To construct additional floor over existing building). Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/01309/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01309-25/swieqi-sanction-changes-from-previous-permit-pa-02692-17): To sanction changes from previous permit PA/02692/17. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/04276/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04276-24/swieqi-construct-an-extension-over-the-backyard): To construct an extension over the backyard, internal alterations and part excavation to link the apartment and garage via a platform lift. Granted, validated 22 October 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/01067/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01067-21/swieqi-minor-alterations-of-the-first-floor-and): Minor alterations of the first floor and roof, and construction of a pool at roof level. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/04335/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04335-23/swieqi-sanction-subdivision-of-rooms-at-basement-level): To sanction subdivision of rooms at basement level to be used as separate storage rooms and sanction soffit and partition works accordingly. Proposal also… Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 71 m away - [**PA/00280/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00280-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-apartment): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to apartment approved in RG/1014/16. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 73 m away ## More by David Psaila - [**PA/05915/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05915-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to the common area stairs and lift shaft, apartments at first, second floors and at penthouse level, from… Granted, validated 29 October 2024 - [**PA/05895/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05895-24/attard-propose-a-change-of-use-from-a): To propose a change of use from a Class 1 [residential dwelling] to a Class 2C [childcare], including the proposal of minor internal and external alterations… Withdrawn, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/04482/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04482-24/mosta-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment): Variations from the official building alignment, sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations to all levels, including the chimney flue in the shaft… Granted, validated 11 September 2024 - [**PA/03018/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03018-24/mosta-propose-minor-internal-alterations-only-to-existing): To propose minor internal alterations only to existing office space [Class 4A], by creating a kitchenette, a small storeroom, another store room for filing… Refused, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/01460/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01460-23/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from the previous approved permit PB02206/79 and to propose an additional unit at ground floor level… Withdrawn, validated 15 March 2023 - [**PA/03288/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03288-22/luqa-sanction-external-alterations-to-the-existing-two): To sanction external alterations to the existing two penthouses at fourth floor level. Status being checked [All applications by David Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-psaila) ## More from Albert Caruana - [**PA/05755/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05755-26/gzira-sanction-stairs): To sanction stairs. Granted, validated 22 September 2026 - [**PA/03150/22** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03150-22/zejtun-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa4908-16): To sanction variations from approved PA4908/16. Variations include lift and staircase position, changes to façade and internal layout including extension of… Status being checked - [**PA/01652/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01652-21/swieqi-propose-change-of-use-from-a-garage): To propose change of use from a garage to a shop Class 4B [retail], and the proposal of a sign fixed to the façade. Status being checked - [**PA/00509/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00509-21/san-gwann-it-is-proposed-to-change-use-from): It is proposed to change use from existing residential garage into a take away outlet with a shop sign and proposed minor internal alterations. Status being checked [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)