--- title: "PA/01279/26: change of use from public service garage in Mosta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01279-26/mosta-change-of-use-from-public-service-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mosta: Proposed change of use from public service garage (coach garage) to Class 5B (bus mechanic and panel beater). Perit… Planning applications › Mosta › PA0127926 # PA/01279/26: change of use from public service garage in Mosta Garage 1, Paramount Coach Depot, Triq il-Fortizza, Mosta Proposed change of use from public service garage (coach garage) to Class 5B (bus mechanic and panel beater). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Garage 1, Paramount Coach Depot, Triq il-Fortizza, Mosta - **Locality:** [Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta) - **Applicant:** [AIL Limited Attn: Mr Leo Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ail-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 3 February 2026 - **Validated:** 4 March 2026 - **Published:** 4 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 1 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01279/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01279&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Garage 1, Paramount Coach Depot, Triq il-Fortizza, Mosta 130 other applications within 300 m: 89 granted, 1 refused, 11 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02147/24). On Triq il-Fortizza: 34 other applications, 23 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara), [Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 9 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/02892/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02892-21/mosta-change-of-use-from-class-5a-smes): Proposed change of use from Class 5A SMEs to Class 4A offices at first, second, third and penthouse levels. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/04150/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04150-24/mosta-opening-of-new-access-to-class-5a): Opening of new access to Class 5A garage on Triq il-Fortizza. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/06111/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06111-23/mosta-amendments-to-the-approved-industrial-store): Amendments to the approved industrial store (PA/2697/87) involving the part demolition of the existing structure and construction, to comprise 2 Class 5A… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 3 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/04037/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04037-24/mosta-additional-of-stairs-and-4-courses-opramorta): Proposed additional of stairs and 4 courses opramorta at roof level to approved storage Class 6A for industrial use (joinery and carpentry). Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/05145/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05145-24/mosta-excavate-site): To excavate site, construct basement parking, Class 5B premises at ground floor level and Class 6A at first floor level with ancillary offices at receded… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/07041/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07041-26/mosta-propose-change-of-use-to-approved-permit): To propose change of use to approved permit PA10514/17 at ground floor level from Class 5B to Class 5A. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 77 m away - [**PA/04896/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04896-25/mosta-propose-part-change-of-use-of-the): To propose part change of use of the basement level from a private garage (as approved in PA 10514/17) to a public service garage. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/02686/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02686-26/mosta-part-change-of-use-at-ground-floor): Part change of use at ground floor level from Class 5A to industrial kitchen (preparation and distribution), cafeteria (ancillary to complex), and display and… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 79 m away - [**PA/05351/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05351-24/mosta-sanction-class-5b-industrial-garage-as-built): To sanction Class 5B industrial garage as built. Changes from approved permit include layout typology, basement level, heights, and elevation changes. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/04905/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04905-26/mosta-sanction-changes-of-class-5a-workshop-from): To sanction changes of Class 5A workshop from approved PA4671/02 and PA4063/09, including internal layout due to different site configuration. Granted, validated 15 July 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/06986/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06986-24/mosta-change-of-use-of-existing-premises-to): Change of use of existing premises to a public service garage and sanctioning of internal changes. Correction of site plan. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/02708/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02708-23/mosta-car-spaces-at-level-2): Proposed Car Spaces at Level -2, Level -1 and Level 0, Proposed Class 6A at Intermediate Floor Level, First Floor Level, Second Floor Level and Third Floor… Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 82 m away - [**PA/00664/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00664-26/mosta-part-change-of-use-from-a-private): Proposed part change of use from a private garage to a public service garage at basement level -2 and level -1. Proposed change of use from Class 6A store to… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/01448/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01448-25/mosta-minor-changes-to-approved-permit-pa03157-20-including): Minor changes to approved permit PA03157/20 including modification to facade for the formation of a loading bay and internal alterations for the formation of… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 87 m away - [**PA/02147/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02147-24/mosta-excavation-and-construction-of-a-semi-basement-and): Proposed excavation and construction of a semi-basement and basement parking levels with five levels of overlying warehouse Class 6A. Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 5 floors, 94 m away ## More by Martin Farrugia - [**PA/07242/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07242-26/attard-renewal-of-pa-04713-21-to-propose-alterations-to): Renewal of PA/04713/21: To propose alterations to PA/05329/18 including the excavation and construction of an additional basement floor plan to consist of… Pending - [**PA/06449/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06449-26/mosta-sanction-internal-alterations-to-existing-ground-floor): To sanction internal alterations to existing ground floor maisonette and external alterations to ground floor Class 4B shop in order to convert into two… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06057/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06057-26/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-08231-17-to-demolish-existing): Renewal of PA/08231/17 - To demolish existing bungalow and re-erect bungalow with underlying basement garage and domestic stores including excavation works. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05727/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05727-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-shifting-of-the-front-glazed-aluminum): To sanction shifting of the front glazed aluminum door at receded fifth floor level. Granted, validated 14 September 2026 - [**PA/02420/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02420-26/santa-lucija-change-of-use-of-multipurpose-room-to): Proposed change of use of multipurpose room to a classroom including sanctioning of minor changes to internal layout to existing Class 2C kindergarten. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/01206/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01206-26/mosta-w): Proposed w.c in backyard including minor alterations to backyard wall originally approved in PA6635/23 and to sanction minor alterations as built. Granted, validated 25 February 2026 [All applications by Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia) ## More from AIL Ltd - [**PA/05645/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05645-25/mosta-sanctioning-of-existing-warehouses-and-first-floor): Proposed sanctioning of existing warehouses and first floor Class 5A 'as built' to a different layout from originally approved in PA07058/23. Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/07058/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07058-23/mosta-modification-to-plans-elevations-approved-in): Proposed modification to plans / elevations approved in PA/01539/22 comprising of shifting of reservoir, changes in warehouse doors, access, ramp, and… Granted, validated 29 November 2023 - [**PA/01539/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01539-22/mosta-minor-internal-alterations-consisting-of-elimination-of): Proposed minor internal alterations consisting of elimination of office areas at ground floor originally approved in PA629/16 and change of use to a coach… Status being checked [All planning applications in Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta)