--- title: "PA/02263/26: Change of use of part of public in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02263-26/zabbar-change-of-use-of-part-of-public source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Change of use of part of public service garage approved in PA/04771/18 to auto dealer. No structural works are being… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0226326 # PA/02263/26: Change of use of part of public in Zabbar Il-bejta taghna, Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Zabbar Change of use of part of public service garage approved in PA/04771/18 to auto dealer. No structural works are being proposed. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Il-bejta taghna, Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Melanie Schembri - **Perit:** [Perit Katia Agius](https://propertylist.mt/perit/katia-agius) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 16 March 2026 - **Validated:** 8 April 2026 - **Published:** 8 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 8 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 21 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02263/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02263&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Il-bejta taghna, Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Zabbar 156 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25). On Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa: 8 other applications, 4 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). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/02660/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02660-23/zabbar-alterations-and-adjoining-of-two-existing-garages): Proposed alterations and adjoining of two existing garages at 138,140, Triq Lia, Zabbar. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 26 m away - [**PA/04057/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04057-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-flat-layout-from-that): Sanctioning of existing flat layout from that approved in permit PA/01772/95. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/03345/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03345-22/zabbar-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built (previous permits could not be traced). Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/00229/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00229-20/zabbar-sanction-first-floor-maisonette-and-overlying-domestic): To sanction first floor maisonette and overlying domestic store as built. Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/01537/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01537-22/zabbar-propose-drying-area-and-to-increase-parapet): To propose drying area and to increase parapet wall. Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/02439/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02439-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling-as-built-over): Sanctioning of existing dwelling as built over PB4834/78 including internal alterations to include ensuites, walk-in wardrobes and construction of pool. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/02500/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02500-25/zabbar-demolition-of-an-existing-ground-floor-dwelling): Proposed demolition of an existing ground floor dwelling and construction of a street level garage, three overlying apartments and a receded unit. Granted, validated 3 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/07734/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07734-23/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-existing-duplex-penthouse): Internal alterations to existing duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 8 October 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/01928/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01928-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car showroom. Refused, validated 3 April 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/00924/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00924-25/zabbar-sanction-extension-at-the-back-of-a): To sanction extension at the back of a pre-67 street level garage. Granted, validated 13 March 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/00665/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00665-23/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a garage at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at first,… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/00839/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00839-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-sitting-living-to-garage): Proposed change of use from sitting/living to garage for private vehicles, formation of garage opening on facade, replacement of apertures and internal… Granted, validated 19 April 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/04321/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04321-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-to-proposed): To demolish existing terraced house and to proposed construction of a block of apartments, including three street level garages, six apartments at first,… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/00663/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00663-24/zabbar-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-9): Excavation of site and construction of: 9 basement garages and 3 maisonettes at ground floor, 9 apartments at first, second and third floors and 3 penthouses… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/06762/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06762-26/zabbar-demolition-of-the-washroom-area-walls-and): Proposed demolition of the washroom area walls and construction of a drying area. Pending, 78 m away ## More by Katia Agius - [**PA/06009/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06009-26/luqa-fibreglass-precast-pool-and-raised-flooring-to): Proposed fibreglass precast pool and raised flooring to rear terrace and raising of parapet wall at rear of site. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/04339/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04339-26/marsaxlokk-sanctioning-of-existing-penthouse-not-constructed-as): Sanctioning of existing penthouse not constructed as per PA/07862/21, and retractable canopy. Suspended, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03928/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03928-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4a): Proposed change of use from Class 4A (offices) as approved in PA/02796/23 to 3 residential units, including internal alterations. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03719/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03719-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pa-00147-17-including-the-removal-of): Alterations to PA/00147/17 including the removal of the proposed water reservoir. Granted, validated 21 July 2026 - [**PA/01646/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01646-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-residential-dwelling-covered-by): Sanctioning of existing residential dwelling covered by PA/5384/07 and PA/6394/22, following a detailed survey. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/01392/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01392-26/zejtun-sanctioning-of-approved-class-4b-shop-covered): Sanctioning of approved Class 4B shop covered by PA/3225/98 since not built according to approved permit and sanctioning of signs. Granted, validated 14 April 2026 [All applications by Katia Agius](https://propertylist.mt/perit/katia-agius) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)