--- title: "PA/01928/24: Change of use from garage to car in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01928-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Zabbar: Change of use from garage to car showroom. Perit Rebecca Grech. Validated 3 April 2024. Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0192824 # PA/01928/24: Change of use from garage to car in Zabbar 155, Triq l-Iskola, Zabbar Change of use from garage to car showroom. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 155, Triq l-Iskola, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Owen Bugeja - **Perit:** [Perit Rebecca Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rebecca-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 18 November 2023 - **Validated:** 3 April 2024 - **Published:** 3 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 3 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 5 February 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01928/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01928&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 155, Triq l-Iskola, Zabbar 185 other applications within 300 m: 116 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq l-Iskola: 17 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, 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/00042/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00042-23/zabbar-sanction-layout-of-garage-from-approved-pb1008-80): To sanction layout of garage from approved PB1008/80 and PA05963/04 due to minor shifting of walls, construction of domestic store instead of the approved… Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/03415/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03415-26/zabbar-construction-of-basement-garage-for-parking-of): Proposed construction of basement garage for parking of private vehicles, Class 4A unit for professional services at ground floor, three residential units… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/01564/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01564-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-residential-garage): Sanctioning of existing residential garage, and proposed change of use from garage as built to Class 4B - retail, installation of shop signage and internal… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/06665/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-26/zabbar-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built (permits not found) except for rear shed covered by PA/06515/97. Pending, 34 m away - [**PA/02534/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02534-23/zabbar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-staircase): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of staircase, proposed demolition of washroom, proposed alterations at first floor, extension at second and third floor… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/01591/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01591-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing residential unit and construct garage at basement level, class 4B shop and garage at ground floor level, six apartments at first, second… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/02881/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02881-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-townhouse-and-construct-a-street): To demolish existing townhouse and construct a street level garage, 3 apartments and a penthouse at a receded floor level. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/00913/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00913-24/zabbar-correction-of-site-from-that-approved-in): Correction of site from that approved in PA/05946/99. Granted, validated 22 April 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/00959/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00959-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-post-1967-construction): Sanctioning of post-1967 construction, internal and external alterations to existing terraced house including widening of door and extension to existing… Status being checked, 3 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/00622/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00622-26/zabbar-extension-at-second-floor): Proposed extension at second floor, replacement of roof over second floor, facade alteration to form garage door and internal changes. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/03571/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03571-21/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of 7 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/01528/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01528-21/zabbar-sanction-minor-discrepancies-between-approved-pb-2716-88): To sanction minor discrepancies between approved PB 2716/88 and garage as built Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/06458/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06458-25/zabbar-excavation-works): Excavation works, construction of water reservoir, basement garage for private cars and overlying three bedroom dwelling. Granted, validated 14 November 2025, 1 floor, 71 m away - [**PA/03056/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03056-26/zabbar-sanction-existing-stores-from-basement-to-first): To sanction existing stores from basement to first floor as approved in PAPB 2375/88 and propose alterations and change of use to basement and ground floor… Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/07501/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07501-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling-from-approved-pa-06414-19): Sanctioning of existing dwelling from approved PA/06414/19. Changes include - slight shift in wall layouts resulting in existing property being slightly… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 79 m away ## More by Rebecca Grech - [**PA/03396/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03396-26/mosta-change-in-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change in use from garage to Class 4B retail outlet, and external alterations to include the installation of a glass aperture in place of the garage… Granted, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/08098/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08098-25/marsaskala-sanction-variations-from-pb-3651-90): To sanction variations from PB 3651/90 (site corrected by PA 3118/22). Granted, validated 23 January 2026 - [**PA/02366/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02366-25/paola-sanction-variations-from-pa-2873-06): To sanction variations from PA/2873/06, with variations being related to internal layout dimensions and differences in the total site footprint of the… Withdrawn - [**PA/00487/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00487-25/marsaskala-sanction-variations-from-pa-5816-07-including-full-use): To sanction variations from PA/5816/07 including full use of area as Class 4B shop. Proposal also includes variations from the official building alignment and… Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/08526/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08526-24/zabbar-sanction-garage-at-basement-level-as-built): To sanction garage at basement level as built with differences from PA/1202/06 including a window and a high-level window. Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/04627/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04627-24/zabbar-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-construction-of): Proposed alterations at ground floor and construction of 3 overlying apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Rebecca Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rebecca-grech) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)