--- title: "PA/01831/24: propose change of use of a pre-1969 in Marsa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01831-24/marsa-propose-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1969 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Marsa: To propose change of use of a pre-1969 garage into a Class 5A (car wash). To lower the existing floor, excavate… Planning applications › Marsa › PA0183124 # PA/01831/24: propose change of use of a pre-1969 in Marsa 28, Stop and Shop, Triq Azzopardi, Marsa To propose change of use of a pre-1969 garage into a Class 5A (car wash). To lower the existing floor, excavate reservoir and to propose minor internal and external alterations. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 28, Stop and Shop, Triq Azzopardi, Marsa - **Locality:** [Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa) - **Applicant:** [Emanuel Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/emanuel-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Thomas Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/thomas-tanti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 15 October 2023 - **Validated:** 27 March 2024 - **Published:** 27 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 29 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 31 January 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01831/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01831&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 28, Stop and Shop, Triq Azzopardi, Marsa 166 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 10 refused, 21 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02096/23). On Triq Azzopardi: 14 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/00677/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00677-23/marsa-extension-as-per-approved-pa03656-21): Extension as per approved PA03656/21, construction of setback floor and to create triplex unit from the approved. No addition of new unit. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 10 m away - [**PA/03656/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03656-21/marsa-construction-of-one-duplex-apartment-on-existing): Construction of one duplex apartment on existing floor. Status being checked, 20 m away - [**PA/04461/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04461-24/marsa-internal-and-external-alterations-including-the-replacement): Proposed internal and external alterations including the replacement of the existing roof slab at the back of the property (dangerous structure). Development… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/03256/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03256-24/marsa-demolish-existing-dwellings-garage-and-construct-two-street): To demolish existing dwellings/garage and construct two street level garages, 5 apartments at first, second and third floor level and an overlying penthouse… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 40 m away - [**PA/04628/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04628-24/marsa-internal-alterations-at-basement-and-ground-floor): Internal alterations at basement and ground floor level Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/06983/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06983-26/marsa-carry-out-internal-and-external-layout-as): To carry out internal and external layout as approved in PA/04628/24 and construct an additional floor plus a washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/01034/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01034-23/marsa-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-including-shifting): To propose internal and external alterations including shifting of bathroom wall to extend backyard, removal of one bedroom, changing living room to a private… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/03211/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03211-23/marsa-carry-out-minor-external-material-alterations-to): To carry out minor external material alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 24 July 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03676/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03676-25/marsa-demolition-of-2-dwellings): Demolition of 2 dwellings, construction of a maisonette, 3 apartments and a penthouse. Works include the retention of existing front facade and entrance hall,… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/04856/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04856-26/marsa-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-1): To demolish existing terraced house and construct 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments at first, second and third floor and 1 penthouse at receded floor… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/03902/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03902-26/marsa-installation-of-a-one-sided-powered-illuminated): Proposed installation of a one sided powered illuminated billboard. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/04767/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04767-25/marsa-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house, retain facade and construct a one car garage and maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments from first to third floor level… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/00744/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00744-25/marsa-conversion-of-first-floor-maisonette-into-an): Conversion of first floor maisonette into an apartment and construction of an apartment and a duplex penthouse above it. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 72 m away - [**PA/02327/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02327-23/marsa-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from PA/6206/95 to a pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 16 June 2023, 74 m away - [**PA/04033/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04033-26/marsa-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, extension of roof level room, creation of reservoir and leveling of backyard. Granted, validated 13 July 2026, 78 m away ## More by Thomas Tanti - [**PA/07538/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07538-26/birzebbuga-excavate-and-construct-an-underground-reservoir): To excavate and construct an underground reservoir, construct an overlying sheep farm with ancillary facilities and a manure clamp. To sanction parts of an… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06801/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06801-26/rabat-excavate-existing-vacant-site-and-proposed-construction): To excavate existing vacant site and proposed construction of 3 private car garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06596/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06596-26/marsaskala-demolish-and-reconstruct-a-dilapidated-part-of): To demolish and reconstruct a dilapidated part of the facade. To replace lintels and apertures. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06332/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-26/ghaxaq-propose-a-basement-underneath-the-agriculture-store): To propose a basement underneath the agriculture store. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06155/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06155-26/munxar-sanction-internal-layout-from-approved-pa-6541-97): To sanction internal layout from approved PA/6541/97. Granted, validated 11 October 2026 - [**PA/05907/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05907-26/pieta-extension-to-the-recessed-floor-level-as): Proposed extension to the recessed floor level as approved in PA/3104/17, for the creation of a new one-bedroom dwelling. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by Thomas Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/thomas-tanti) ## More from Emanuel Micallef - [**PA/06202/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06202-25/fgura-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette): Alterations to first floor maisonette, including demolition of washroom at roof level, to convert it into a flat, and construction of two overlying floors and… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03447/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03447-25/marsa-internal-alterations-and-demolition-of-ceiling-of): Internal alterations and demolition of ceiling of first floor maisonette, construction of a staircase, lift, two additional floors and a receded floor to form… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05650/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05650-23/birkirkara-complete-demolition-of-abandoned-building-and-construction): Complete demolition of abandoned building and construction of ground floor offices (Class 4A) and overlying terraced house. Withdrawn, validated 27 September 2023, 2 floors - [**PA/02222/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02222-23/mellieha-internal-wall-changes): Internal wall changes, sanctioning of existing location of pool, extension of pool and underground reservoir, replacement of existing poolside canopy,… Granted, validated 26 April 2023 - [**PA/03198/22** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-22/santa-venera-sanction-garage-as-built-on-smaller-footprint): To sanction garage as built on smaller footprint and higher internal height that approved in PB3883/90. Status being checked [All planning applications in Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa)