--- title: "PA/02021/25: Change of use from Class 4B in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02021-25/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Zurrieq: Change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (catering establishment without cooking). Perit David Ellul… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0202125 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** [Darren Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/darren-xuereb) - **Perit:** [Perit David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02021/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02021&caseYear=25) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02358-21/zurrieq-change-of-use-and-minor-internal-and): Change of use and minor internal and external alterations from previously approved PA/08736/19 Status being checked, 13 m away - [**PA/00995/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00995-24/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-from-shop): Sanctioning of change of use from shop to garage for private cars, and proposed lowering of garage floor, and modification of ramp. Granted, validated 21 May 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/02769/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02769-22/zurrieq-sanction-differences-from-pa3491-98-of-property-as): To sanction differences from PA3491/98 of property as built, and proposed division into separate residential unit. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/08278/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08278-25/zurrieq-sanction-changes-from-pa00645-22): To sanction changes from PA00645/22. Proposed fresh amendments including the conversion of duplex apartments into separate apartments on each individual… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 88 m away - [**PA/00645/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00645-22/zurrieq-construction-of-a-block-with-a-different): 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… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 90 m away - [**PA/03113/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03113-22/zurrieq-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): 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… Status being checked, 93 m away - [**PA/03132/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03132-24/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-public-service-garage): Change of use from public service garage to Class 4B shop. Proposal also includes minor alterations and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 102 m away - [**PA/03086/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03086-24/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-roof-structure): Proposed demolition of existing roof structure, redevelopment of maisonette into 3 apartments and penthouse, alterations to install lift, and sanctioning as… Granted, validated 2 July 2024, 105 m away - [**PA/06000/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06000-24/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of semi-basement, maisonette, 3 apartments and penthouse at receded floor including pool at roof level. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 107 m away - [**PA/04658/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04658-26/zurrieq-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-02945-25): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/02945/25, changes include shifting of levels and changes in configuration at ground floor level. Granted, validated 8 July 2026, 129 m away - [**PA/07005/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07005-25/zurrieq-sanction-internal-and-external-differences-to-approved): To sanction internal and external differences to approved permit PA/01847/09 - including shifting of walls and apertures. Granted, validated 24 November 2025, 130 m away - [**PA/02945/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02945-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-excavation): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and excavation of site. Proposed construction of basement level, maisonette at ground floor level and 4… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 130 m away - [**PA/03261/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03261-22/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-residential-to-class): Proposed change of use from residential to Class 2C child care center. Proposal also includes minor internal and external alterations which include… Status being checked, 133 m away - [**PA/01310/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01310-23/zurrieq-demolish-existing-house-and-construct-a-new): 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… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 4 floors, 150 m away - [**PA/02644/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02644-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation of lift pit. Construction of one ground floor garage, four overlying apartments and common parts. Proposal… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 5 floors, 151 m away ## More by David Ellul Mercer - [**PA/07091/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-rece): To sanction minor internal alterations to existing receded floor apartment from that approved in PA/08836/19. Pending - [**PA/05801/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-26/hamrun-sanction-stairwell-and-lift-hood-at-roof): To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03911/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03911-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-alterations-as-built-in-receded): To sanction minor alterations as built in receded floor and basement garage from that approved in PA/02266/09. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/03849/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03849-26/mosta-part-demolition): Part demolition, alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse including excavation of pool. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) ## More from Darren Xuereb - [**PA/04690/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04690-23/iklin-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (catering establishment without cooking) including changes to signage and front door, alterations in front… Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/01619/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01619-21/lija-sanction-the-raising-of-the-wall-at): 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… Status being checked [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)