--- title: "PA/01207/23: sanction change of use from Class 4B in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01207-23/zabbar-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Zabbar: To sanction change of use from Class 4B shop to pastizzerija. Sanctioning to include the placing of an awning and… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0120723 # PA/01207/23: sanction change of use from Class 4B in Zabbar 1, Triq il-Liftija c/w, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar To sanction change of use from Class 4B shop to pastizzerija. Sanctioning to include the placing of an awning and the difference in size of approved signage and roller shutter. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 1, Triq il-Liftija c/w, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Ms Luana Ann Azzopardi - **Perit:** [Perit Franco Montesin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/franco-montesin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 14 December 2022 - **Validated:** 8 March 2023 - **Published:** 8 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 16 June 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01207/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01207&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 1, Triq il-Liftija c/w, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar 130 other applications within 300 m: 81 granted, 1 refused, 14 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25). On Triq il-Liftija: 5 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Elena Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-pace). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 34 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/06890/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06890-25/zabbar-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, excavate to construct basement domestic garage, and develop a residential block consisting of four floors (each… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 14 m away - [**PA/06589/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06589-26/zabbar-demolish-the-roof-structure): To demolish the roof structure, first floor and part of the ground floor. To construct ground floor maisonette, private car garage, 3 apartments and 1… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 16 m away - [**PA/01755/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01755-25/zabbar-sanction-the-as-built-street-level-garage): To sanction the as built street level garage from that approved in PB/00418/90, with variations from the official building alignment, and to change use to… Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/05319/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05319-24/zabbar-change-use-from-garage-to-class-4b): To change use from garage to Class 4B shop. To change garage door and install advertisement sign. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/07466/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07466-24/zabbar-sanction-the-as-built-street-level-garage): To sanction the as built street level garage from that approved in PB/00418/90, with variations from the official building alignment. Withdrawn, validated 4 December 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/01053/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01053-25/zabbar-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-and-construction): Proposed minor internal and external alterations and construction of 1 garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse in lieu of PA4613/23. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/04613/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04613-23/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation and construction of 2 basement garages, ground floor maisonette, 3 apartments (first, second and third floor… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/03043/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03043-22/zabbar-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B as in PA8525/20 to a pastizzeria including sanctioning of signage/retractable awning. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/01777/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01777-23/zabbar-different-layout-from-that-approved-in-pa-05817-21): Proposed different layout from that approved in PA/05817/21, mainly the introduction of balcony at second floor level, alterations to common parts and garage… Granted, validated 19 May 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/00169/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00169-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-terraced-house-as-built): Sanctioning of terraced house as built, alterations at ground floor, first floor, minor alterations to elevation. Construction of a new floor at second floor… Status being checked, 3 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/06746/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06746-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of two street level garages at levels 0 and 1, 3 overlying apartments and penthouse. Proposed… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/08597/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08597-24/zabbar-demolition-and-excavation-of-site): Proposed demolition and excavation of site, construction of basement garages, 11 apartments and 1 penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 4 February 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/06700/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06700-23/zabbar-demolition-and-excavation-of-basement-garages): Proposed demolition and excavation of basement garages, construction of garages, 11 apartments and 1 penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/03782/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03782-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, two ground floor maisonette, three overlying floors with 2 apartments per floor… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/00590/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00590-22/zabbar-demolish-roof-and-parts-of-existing-property): To demolish roof and parts of existing property and construct additional overlying apartments, including a jacuzzi in the front terrace at penthouse level and… Status being checked, 60 m away ## More by Franco Montesin - [**PA/07559/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07559-26/dingli-sanction-variation-in-floor-to-ceiling-height): To sanction variation in floor to ceiling height approved in PA00826/17 due to introduction of soffit and aperture between kitchen and living rooms. Pending - [**PA/05282/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05282-26/iklin-effect-alterations-and-additions-resulting-in-the): To effect alterations and additions resulting in the development of two semi-detached villas from the existing fully detached villa. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03600/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03600-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of hostel, Class 3A, with street level accessible basement for parking/deliveries, ground floor… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03595/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03595-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-including-turning-part-of-garage): Internal alterations including turning part of garage into bedroom, division of main bedroom into two and provision of access to roof of unbuilt part over… Granted, validated 14 July 2026 - [**PA/03455/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03455-26/qormi-alterations-to-facade-of-pre-1967-garage-and): Proposed alterations to facade of pre-1967 garage and to construct shower room in back yard and horizontal subdivision of garage (to create storage space)… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03231/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03231-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car wash/car diagnostics (Class 5B). Refused, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Franco Montesin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/franco-montesin) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)