PA/02021/25: Change of use from Class 4B in Zurrieq
Garage No. 2, Vjal ix-Xarolla, Zurrieq
Change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (catering establishment without cooking).
- Status
- Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT)
- Location
- Garage No. 2, Vjal ix-Xarolla, Zurrieq
- Locality
- Zurrieq
- Applicant
- Darren Xuereb
- Perit
- Perit David Ellul Mercer
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Change of Use
- Received
- 20 February 2025
- Validated
- 2 April 2025
- Published
- 2 April 2025
- Comments close
- 9 May 2025
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Refuse Permission
- Decision date
- 6 August 2025
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Garage No. 2, Vjal ix-Xarolla, Zurrieq
82 other applications within 300 m: 53 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02644/25).
On Vjal ix-Xarolla: 13 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Edwin Mintoff, Ludovico Micallef.
Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/02358/21 Zurrieq: Change of use and minor internal and external alterations from previously approved PA/08736/19
- PA/00995/24 Zurrieq: Sanctioning of change of use from shop to garage for private cars, and proposed lowering of garage floor, and modification of ramp.
- PA/02769/22 Zurrieq: To sanction differences from PA3491/98 of property as built, and proposed division into separate residential unit.
- PA/08278/25 Zurrieq: To sanction changes from PA00645/22. Proposed fresh amendments including the conversion of duplex apartments into separate apartments on each individual…
- PA/00645/22 Zurrieq: Construction of a block with a different layout from that approved in permission PA1223/18. The ground floor and first floor levels are changed into 1 duplex…
- PA/03113/22 Zurrieq: Additions and alterations to existing terraced house. Additions comprise new rooms at the roof and back of the property and extension of street-side rooms…
- PA/03132/24 Zurrieq: Change of use from public service garage to Class 4B shop. Proposal also includes minor alterations and fixing of sign.
- PA/03086/24 Zurrieq: Proposed demolition of existing roof structure, redevelopment of maisonette into 3 apartments and penthouse, alterations to install lift, and sanctioning as…
- PA/06000/24 Zurrieq: Demolition of existing property and construction of semi-basement, maisonette, 3 apartments and penthouse at receded floor including pool at roof level.
- PA/04658/26 Zurrieq: Proposed changes to approved permit PA/02945/25, changes include shifting of levels and changes in configuration at ground floor level.
- PA/07005/25 Zurrieq: To sanction internal and external differences to approved permit PA/01847/09 - including shifting of walls and apertures.
- PA/02945/25 Zurrieq: Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and excavation of site. Proposed construction of basement level, maisonette at ground floor level and 4…
- PA/03261/22 Zurrieq: Proposed change of use from residential to Class 2C child care center. Proposal also includes minor internal and external alterations which include…
- PA/01310/23 Zurrieq: To demolish existing house and construct a new terraced house comprising of a garage at ground floor level, living quarters at first and second floor, and…
- PA/02644/25 Zurrieq: Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation of lift pit. Construction of one ground floor garage, four overlying apartments and common parts. Proposal…
More by David Ellul Mercer
- PA/07091/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction minor internal alterations to existing receded floor apartment from that approved in PA/08836/19.
- PA/05801/26 Tarxien: Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign.
- PA/05498/26 Birzebbuga: Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage.
- PA/03976/26 Hamrun: To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17.
- PA/03911/26 Mellieha: To sanction minor alterations as built in receded floor and basement garage from that approved in PA/02266/09.
- PA/03849/26 Mosta: Part demolition, alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse including excavation of pool.
All applications by David Ellul Mercer
More from Darren Xuereb
- PA/04690/23 Iklin: Change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (catering establishment without cooking) including changes to signage and front door, alterations in front…
- PA/01619/21 Lija: To sanction the raising of the wall at rear of property. To raise the dividing walls at roof level. To sanction extension to washroom as existing. To raise…