--- title: "PA/01671/22: Change of use of garage to Class in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01671-22/hamrun-change-of-use-of-garage-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Hamrun: Change of use of garage to Class 4B shop including alterations and fixing of sign. Perit Ray J. Vella. Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0167122 # PA/01671/22: Change of use of garage to Class in Hamrun 96, Triq Giovanni Barbara c/w, Triq l-Ghasafar, Hamrun Change of use of garage to Class 4B shop including alterations and fixing of sign. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 96, Triq Giovanni Barbara c/w, Triq l-Ghasafar, Hamrun - **Locality:** [Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** [Mr Mark Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mark-cassar) - **Perit:** [Perit Ray J. Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-j-vella) - **Type of works:** Change of Use [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01671/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01671&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around 96, Triq Giovanni Barbara c/w, Triq l-Ghasafar, Hamrun 133 other applications within 300 m: 74 granted, 9 refused, 17 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02884/23). On Triq Giovanni Barbara: 9 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/06528/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06528-23/hamrun-sanction-garden-as-built): To sanction garden as built, including carport, boundary wall and steel gate. Refused, validated 7 February 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/03181/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03181-23/hamrun-demolish-existing-washroom-at-the-2nd-floor): To demolish existing washroom at the 2nd floor level and removal of existing concrete screed, and to propose minor alterations at the first floor 3 bedroom… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/01593/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01593-26/hamrun-sanction-garage-as-built-from-as-approved): To sanction garage as built from as approved permit PA/2575/01 and proposed change of use to Class 4B including an additional partition and the provision of 1… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/01730/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01730-25/hamrun-carry-out-internal-alterations): To carry out internal alterations, and create separate dwelling at second floor including extension at this level. Granted, validated 10 April 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/04764/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04764-25/hamrun-sanctioning-of-existing-terraced-house-as-built): Sanctioning of existing terraced house as-built (original permits not located), proposed alterations to same terraced house including excavation of pool in… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/08390/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08390-24/hamrun-sanction-changes-to-facades-to-building-approved): To sanction changes to facades to building approved by PA/2896/17 and to sanction existing lightweight structure in terrace at receded floor level from… Refused, validated 18 December 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/00591/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00591-23/hamrun-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, including size of balcony and size of door leading to balcony . Internal layout, including change of kitchen to store and minor… Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/02098/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02098-23/hamrun-renewal-of-pa-07672-17-partial-change-of): Renewal of PA/07672/17 - Partial change of use of garages approved as per PA/00845/91 into Class 4B shop and amenity store. Sanctioning of alterations as built. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/03897/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03897-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-terrace-house): To demolish existing terrace house, excavate and construct basement car spaces and 6 units from ground to penthouse level. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/01076/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01076-24/hamrun-dismantling-of-existing-balustrades-railing): Proposed dismantling of existing balustrades railing, to be replaced by CNC steel railing. Development includes minor variations from the official building… Withdrawn, validated 31 July 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/00795/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00795-26/hamrun-extension-at-the-back-and-widening-of): Proposed extension at the back and widening of garage door from approved RG/00966/26. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/05039/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05039-23/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, retaining the existing facade and construction of 1 maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and 1 duplex penthouse in same… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/00326/20** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00326-20/hamrun-sanction-existing-building-re-changes-from-approved): To sanction existing building re changes from approved permit PA/01975/15. The changes include the use of the whole property for residential purposes as… Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/03315/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03315-23/hamrun-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from PA/01044/15. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/05934/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05934-26/hamrun-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a public service garage. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 91 m away ## More by Ray J. Vella - [**PA/07251/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07251-26/mosta-sanction-variations-from-permit-pb4183-89-consisting-of): To sanction variations from permit PB4183/89 consisting of the subdivision of an existing terraced house into two residential apartments, together with an… Pending - [**PA/06227/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06227-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-the-existing-terraced-house): Proposed alterations to the existing terraced house, comprising minor internal alterations; an increase in the height of the backyard wall; replacement and… Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/02972/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02972-24/marsa-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, demolition of back area at ground and first floor level and washroom at second floor level and proposed construction at the back as an… Granted, validated 18 June 2024 - [**PA/02762/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02762-24/paola-replacement-of-deteriorated-parapet-wall-on-facade): Replacement of deteriorated parapet wall on facade. Granted, validated 31 May 2024 - [**PA/02691/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02691-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-agricultural-store): Proposed construction of agricultural store, excavation and construction of basement store and underground reservoir, installation of gate and raising of… Granted, validated 8 May 2024 - [**PA/02252/21** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02252-21/kalkara-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of garage at ground floor and overlying residential unit. Status being checked, 2 floors [All applications by Ray J. Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-j-vella) ## More from Mark Cassar - [**PA/05546/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05546-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-structure): Proposed demolition of existing structure, excavation to construct a basement including a reservoir, and an overlying maisonette, three apartments and a… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04483/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04483-26/siggiewi-part-demolition-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Part demolition and alterations to existing dwelling. Construction of 1no. duplex unit at ground/first floors, 2no. apartments at second/third floors and 1no.… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03580/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03580-26/zabbar-alterations-at-third-floor): Proposed alterations at third floor (raising of roof level). Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/03059/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03059-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-surveyed-including-minor-variations): To sanction property as surveyed including minor variations and changes at all levels from PA2706/05, including change of use of room at ground floor to… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/01166/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01166-26/fgura-demolition-of-the-existing-structure-from-the): Proposed demolition of the existing structure from the first floor upwards, and construction of three apartments with a receded penthouse. Withdrawn, validated 25 February 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/01896/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01896-25/birkirkara-propose-minor-internal-and-external-changes-to): To propose minor internal and external changes to an existing pre-1967 structure. External change includes creation of one garage. Granted, validated 26 March 2025 [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)