--- title: "PA/01938/23: Change of use from approved Class 4B in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01938-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Change of use from approved Class 4B retail to proposed Class 4A office and sanctioning of the as built internal… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0193823 # PA/01938/23: Change of use from approved Class 4B in Zabbar No 68, Triq Castaldi, Zabbar Change of use from approved Class 4B retail to proposed Class 4A office and sanctioning of the as built internal layout in gypsum/aluminum partition walls. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No 68, Triq Castaldi, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Mr Carlos Magro - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony C Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-c-bezzina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 13 January 2023 - **Validated:** 5 April 2023 - **Published:** 5 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 8 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 June 2023 - **Permit expires:** 14 June 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01938/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01938&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around No 68, Triq Castaldi, Zabbar 164 other applications within 300 m: 110 granted, 2 refused, 17 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03009/26). On Triq Castaldi: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, medium reliability, from 44 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/06677/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06677-24/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-pa-04209-07-and-to-carry): To sanction changes from PA/04209/07 and to carry out extensions to an existing penthouse. Changes being sanctioned consist of an extension on the front… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/03159/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03159-25/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-pa-01357-04-and-pa-04209-07-as): To sanction changes from PA/01357/04 and PA/04209/07 as built. Changes include room designations, minor alterations in the internal layout of the property and… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/05364/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05364-23/zabbar-renewal-of-pa1543-15): Renewal of PA1543/15, (to demolish existing building and construction of two duplex residential units overlying semi-basement garage). Granted, validated 17 October 2023, 2 floors, 40 m away - [**PA/01834/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01834-21/zabbar-propose-the-restoration-of-facade): To propose the restoration of facade, internal alterations at ground floor level to form a garage and a shared entrance for a duplex maisonette at first and… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/03573/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03573-22/zabbar-sanction-maisonette-as-built-from-pb3646-76-namely): To sanction maisonette as built from PB3646/76 namely changes to layout, changes on facade, formation of stairs to roof and room at roof level. Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/01650/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01650-26/zabbar-carry-out-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): To carry out alterations at ground floor level and to construct additional rooms at second and third floor levels. Granted, validated 27 April 2026, 3 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/02863/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02863-21/zabbar-complete-demolition-of-existing-dilapidated-house-and): Proposed complete demolition of existing dilapidated house and construct a new house on two floors and overlying receded floor. Proposal also includes the… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/02858/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02858-25/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-as-to-create): Proposed internal and external alterations as to create a road level garage for the parking of one in number private vehicle. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/03403/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03403-26/zabbar-sanction-a-garage-for-private-vehicles-as): To sanction a garage for private vehicles as built and part change of use to Class 5A (car valeting and detailing outlet), including proposed internal and… Refused, validated 27 May 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/06819/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06819-26/zabbar-construction-of-ground-floor-garage): Proposed construction of ground floor garage, one apartment at first, second and third floor and one penthouse at recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/05062/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05062-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-development-on-site): Sanctioning of development on site, change of use from existing garage for private cars to a Class 4B shop, replacement of existing garage door, installation… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/08206/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08206-25/zabbar-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. Original permit was not traced. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/05788/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05788-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-residence): To demolish existing residence, excavate an underground water reservoir and to construct 1 maisonette and 4 overlying apartments. Application also includes… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 3 floors, 64 m away - [**PA/08232/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08232-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, retention of part of facade, excavation of reservoir and construction of garage at ground floor, 3 dwellings and a receded… Pending, validated 24 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/06151/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06151-26/zabbar-demolition-of-roof-structures): Demolition of roof structures, proposed formation of lift to serve all levels, alterations at first floor level, construction of second/third/roof level to… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors, 76 m away ## More by Anthony C Bezzina - [**PA/07802/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07802-26/zebbug-change-of-use-from-garage-as-approved): Proposed change of use from garage as approved in PA/02732/98 to public service garage including sanctioning of variations from the approved plans consisting… Pending - [**PA/07426/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07426-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-terraced-house): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 terraced house, including alterations at all floor levels, the construction of a bedroom at roof level, the installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07151/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07151-26/marsaxlokk-maintenance-of-existing-legally-established-boundary-walls): Proposed maintenance of existing legally established boundary walls, including excavation works and construction of a water reservoir; sanctioning of a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06965/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06965-26/xghajra-sanction-replacement-of-dangerous-roof-to-existing): To sanction replacement of dangerous roof to existing pre-1967 dwelling including sanctioning of existing gate. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06636/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06636-26/santa-venera-sanction-changes-to-the-approved-garage): To sanction changes to the approved garage (PA/6953/06) and the proposed extension of existing storage rooms. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06524/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06524-26/safi-widening-of-existing-gate-and-construction-of): Proposed widening of existing gate and construction of an agricultural reservoir within agricultural land. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Anthony C Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-c-bezzina) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)