--- title: "PA/01781/26: Change of use from part of un-used in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01781-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-part-of-un-used source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Change of use from part of un-used roof to public service garage (parking only of light passenger transport services… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0178126 # PA/01781/26: Change of use from part of un-used in Zabbar Ta' Maggi Industrial Complex, Triq San Leonardu, Zabbar Change of use from part of un-used roof to public service garage (parking only of light passenger transport services - LPTS). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ta' Maggi Industrial Complex, Triq San Leonardu, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Robert Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/robert-fenech) - **Perit:** [Perit Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 1 March 2026 - **Validated:** 18 March 2026 - **Published:** 18 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 29 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01781/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01781&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Ta' Maggi Industrial Complex, Triq San Leonardu, Zabbar 44 other applications within 300 m: 24 granted, 3 refused, 5 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/07435/24). On Triq San Leonardu: 32 other applications, 17 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Adriana Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adriana-zammit), [Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella), [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/05883/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05883-25/xghajra-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of il-Hofra Reservoir, including the construction and installation of an inverter area and inverters. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/01739/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01739-26/xghajra-sanction-the-existing-farmhouse-from-that-approved): To sanction the existing farmhouse from that approved in PA3997/18. Sanctioning includes slight shifting in position, layout reconfiguration, addition of a… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/03488/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03488-23/xghajra-sanction-existing-farmhouse-as-built-from-that): To sanction existing farmhouse as built from that approved in PA3997/18. Sanctioning includes slight shifting in position, and different elevations but… Refused, validated 6 September 2023, 103 m away - [**PA/02000/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02000-24/xghajra-sanction-pre-1994-agricultural-stores): To sanction pre-1994 agricultural stores, proposed relocation of same structures including excavation and construction of underground reservoir and… Refused, validated 3 April 2024, 188 m away - [**PA/02347/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02347-21/zabbar-sanction-w): To sanction w.c at the back of the property Status being checked, 217 m away - [**PA/06344/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06344-26/zabbar-sanction-an-existing-one-storey-ground-floor-garage): To sanction an existing one-storey ground floor garage and construct first and second floor flats and third and fourth level flats. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 4 floors, 225 m away - [**PA/00360/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00360-24/xghajra-sanctioning-to-existing-dwelling-and-registered-pool): Sanctioning to existing dwelling and registered pool from approved PA/351/94. Proposal also includes sanctioning of adjoining surroundings as part of garden… Pending, validated 31 January 2024, 225 m away - [**PA/00291/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00291-24/zabbar-sanction-apartment-as-build-from-that-as): To sanction apartment as build from that as approved in PA3918/04. Granted, validated 5 March 2024, 234 m away - [**PA/05204/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05204-25/zabbar-change-of-use-of-unutilised-rooms-to): Proposed change of use of unutilised rooms to two Class 5C – industrial workshops. Proposal includes sanctioning of site layout and facade. Furthermore,… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 235 m away - [**PA/02241/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02241-21/zabbar-increase-of-internal-height-of-the-garage): Proposed increase of internal height of the garage, construction of small store and stairwell at roof level. Status being checked, 259 m away - [**PA/05037/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05037-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-increase-of-internal-height-of): Proposed sanctioning of increase of internal height of garage, and minor internal alterations and alterations to facade. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 261 m away - [**PA/00194/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00194-22/zabbar-excavation-and-construction-of-21-private-car): Excavation and construction of 21 private car garages, 16 apartments and 2 penthouses. Status being checked, 262 m away - [**PA/03464/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03464-24/zabbar-use-of-semi-basement-garage-as-approved-in): Use of semi-basement garage as approved in PA1487/98 for the parking of public service vehicles and to sanction variations from approved permit PA1487/98… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 265 m away - [**PA/06501/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06501-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-un-used-space-to): Change of use from un-used space to public service garage and proposed change of use from approved public service garage (covered by PA 3219/24) to Class 5B… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 273 m away - [**PA/07435/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07435-24/zabbar-alteration-to-existing-maisonette-and-garage): Alteration to existing maisonette and garage, installation of lift and construction of apartments above at second, third and receded floor for a total of 4… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 277 m away ## More by Kyle Vella - [**PA/07487/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07487-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-class-3a): Change of use from approved Class 3A (guesthouse and offices) into Class 1 (residential - 3 residential units). Work to include installation of lift,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07068/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07068-26/zejtun-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, including the conversion of sitting room to a garage at ground floor level and construction of extension at the back of the property. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06777/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06777-26/qormi-addition-of-class-5c-to-approved-class): Addition of Class 5C to approved Class 6A store (covered by PA1127/26). Works include internal alterations. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06768/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06768-26/zabbar-convert-approved-washrooms-to-apartment-and-erect): To convert approved washrooms to apartment and erect washrooms at receded level. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06587/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06587-26/santa-lucija-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-back-of): Internal alterations and extension at back of property for a multi sensory room. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06574/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06574-26/pieta-replace-collapsed-and-dilapidated-roofs-and-construct): To replace collapsed and dilapidated roofs and construct new residential units at second, third and fourth floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors [All applications by Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella) ## More from Robert Fenech - [**PA/06501/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06501-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-un-used-space-to): Change of use from un-used space to public service garage and proposed change of use from approved public service garage (covered by PA 3219/24) to Class 5B… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05898/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05898-26/marsaskala-construct-underground-water-reservoir): To construct underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/02131/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02131-26/naxxar-sanction-aluminium-enclosure-at-penthouse-level-as): To sanction aluminium enclosure at penthouse level as approved in PA/8294/17. Refused, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/04664/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04664-25/zejtun-change-of-use-from-garage-to-public): Change of use from garage to public service garage. Work to include minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/01703/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01703-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-public): Change of use from garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)