--- title: "PA/01568/24: Change of use from Class 4B Shop in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01568-24/tarxien-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Tarxien: Change of use from Class 4B Shop to Class 4D (Snack Bar) and proposed signs. Proposed internal and external… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0156824 # PA/01568/24: Change of use from Class 4B Shop in Tarxien 66, Triq George Caruana c/w, Triq Bjagju Galea, Tarxien Change of use from Class 4B Shop to Class 4D (Snack Bar) and proposed signs. Proposed internal and external alterations. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 66, Triq George Caruana c/w, Triq Bjagju Galea, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** [Jane Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jane-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-cuschieri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 30 November 2023 - **Validated:** 20 March 2024 - **Published:** 20 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 27 August 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01568/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01568&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 66, Triq George Caruana c/w, Triq Bjagju Galea, Tarxien 137 other applications within 300 m: 87 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02851/23). On Triq George Caruana: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Christian Briffa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-briffa), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 86% (likely range 56–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/00315/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00315-20/tarxien-demolish-existing-property-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing property and construct ground floor garage. 3 overlying apartments and 1 penthouse at setback floor level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/00633/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00633-21/tarxien-demolish-existing-property-and-proposed-construction-of): To demolish existing property and proposed construction of: garage and maisonette at ground floor level (Level 1), one duplex apartment at Level 2 and 3 and… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/01666/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01666-23/tarxien-sanction-alterations-from-that-approved-in-pa-02926-18): To sanction alterations from that approved in PA/02926/18 and to carry out internal and external alterations to subdivide existing residential unit into two… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/02356/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02356-24/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwellings-retaining-existing-front): Demolition of existing dwellings retaining existing front facade and reconstruction of two ground floor maisonettes with overlying seven apartments including… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/02201/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02201-22/tarxien-sanction-second-floor-apartment-and-overlying-roof): To sanction second floor apartment and overlying roof as built. Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/06568/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06568-25/tarxien-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house-and-garage): To demolish the existing terraced house and garage, and propose the construction of a semi-basement, ground floor maisonette, three apartments, and a… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 70 m away - [**PA/07629/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-26/tarxien-change-of-use-to-approved-private-garage): Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending, 70 m away - [**PA/07607/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07607-25/tarxien-proposal-of-additional-floors-on-existing-floors): Proposal of additional floors on existing floors those including third and fourth floor and internal alterations. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 5 floors, 71 m away - [**PA/08144/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08144-25/tarxien-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built, changes from PB3429/85. Granted, validated 23 January 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/06558/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06558-23/tarxien-extension-of-existing-receded-floor-to-reach): Proposed extension of existing receded floor to reach the street façade and alterations to create a new unit, and extension of staircase. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 74 m away - [**PA/00084/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00084-26/tarxien-sanction-garage-as-built-from-approved-pa-04449-85): To sanction garage as built from approved PA/04449/85. Granted, validated 5 February 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/03076/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03076-21/tarxien-sanction-lightweight-storage-room-at-roof-level): To sanction lightweight storage room at roof level of a pre-1968 apartment block Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/02033/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02033-23/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of 1 garage and 1 maisonette (including pool), overlying 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Proposal also… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/03204/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03204-22/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, retaining facade, and construction of ground floor maisonette, overlying apartments and penthouse. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/06661/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06661-25/tarxien-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B and to sanction alterations to facade. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 86 m away ## More by Christian Cuschieri - [**PA/06558/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06558-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of 1 no. garages at basement level, 1 no. maisonette at ground floor level, 2 no. apartments at first and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05691/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05691-26/mgarr-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of 4 no. garages at basement level, 1 no. maisonette, and 1no. Class 4B outlet, including… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05255/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05255-26/zabbar-subdivision-into-2-no): Proposed subdivision into 2 no. separate dwellings. Proposed alterations and to sanction variations from PA6309/23. Proposed restoration of existing facade. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04918/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04918-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of 3 no. garages and 1 no. Class 4B outlet at ground floor level and 3 no. apartments at first, second and… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04800/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04800-26/mosta-sanction-other-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction other internal and external alterations from PA46/23. Granted, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/04754/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04754-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of 2 no. garages at ground floor level and 2 no. apartments at first and second floor levels. Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Christian Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-cuschieri) ## More from Jane Farrugia - [**PA/00333/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00333-25/zebbug-gozo-renew-permit-pa-04631-19-to-construct-lift): To renew permit PA/04631/19 - To construct lift shaft and motor room. Granted, validated 11 February 2025 - [**PA/02006/23** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02006-23/senglea-isla-re-conjunction-of-a-room): Re-conjunction of a room, being hived off in PA919/23, to existing premises. Proposed change of use of the room being reconjuncted to Class 4B (same approved… Granted, validated 12 April 2023 [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)