--- title: "PA/02340/26: change of use from approved workshop no in Gharghur | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02340-26/gharghur-change-of-use-from-approved-workshop-no source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gharghur: Proposed change of use from approved workshop no.4 (car store) to workshop no.4 (Class 5B - laundry) (no dry… Planning applications › Gharghur › PA0234026 # PA/02340/26: change of use from approved workshop no in Gharghur Quarry No.10, Workshop 4, Basement -2, Off, Triq tal-Balal, Gharghur Proposed change of use from approved workshop no.4 (car store) to workshop no.4 (Class 5B - laundry) (no dry cleaning). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Quarry No.10, Workshop 4, Basement -2, Off, Triq tal-Balal, Gharghur - **Locality:** [Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur) - **Applicant:** [Arcobaleno Group Ltd Attn: Giuseppe Candiloro](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/arcobaleno-group-ltd) - **Perit:** [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 25 February 2026 - **Validated:** 22 April 2026 - **Published:** 22 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 22 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02340/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02340&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Quarry No.10, Workshop 4, Basement -2, Off, Triq tal-Balal, Gharghur 34 other applications within 300 m: 16 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02007/23). On Triq tal-Balal: 19 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer), [Michael Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-pace), [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 3 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/05364/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05364-26/gharghur-additions-to-development-as-approved-in-pa-00543-26): Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged. Granted, validated 5 August 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/04030/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-26/gharghur-change-of-use-of-public-car-garages): Proposed change of use of public car garages approved in PA/01270/25 to private car garages. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/00543/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00543-26/gharghur-proposal-includes-an-extension-at-roof-level): Proposal includes an extension at roof level over the approved permit PA/01270/25 and PA/02007/23 which includes 5 new penthouses at level three. Proposal… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/01270/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01270-25/gharghur-amendments-to-approved-pa-02007-23-to-create-a): Proposed amendments to approved PA/02007/23 to create a residential complex on three full floors with 43 units and 2 basements levels with 53 private car… Pending, validated 5 March 2025, 3 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/02007/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02007-23/gharghur-excavation-and-construction-of-17-new-terraced): Proposed excavation and construction of 17 new terraced houses that include a basement level with common ramp entrance and circulation, ground floor bedrooms,… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 3 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/03212/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03212-25/naxxar-construct-rubble-wall-adjacent-to-the-proposed): To construct rubble wall adjacent to the proposed access and installation of timber gates. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 68 m away - [**PA/02205/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02205-22/iklin-proposal-includes-the-reinstatement-of-a-highly): The proposal includes the reinstatement of a highly dilapidated room, additions and alterations to the existing agricultural stores including the sanctioning… Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/00158/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00158-25/gharghur-regenerate-a-vacant-plot-into-a-public): To regenerate a vacant plot into a public green space, incorporating new trees and shrubs, accessible pathways, seating areas, nature play equipment, obstacle… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/02918/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02918-25/gharghur-sanction-changes-in-a-terraced-house-from): To sanction changes in a terraced house from PAPB4054/84. Proposal includes some minor internal alterations and changing of facade materials. Granted, validated 10 June 2025, 129 m away - [**PA/04906/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04906-24/gharghur-pergola-with-retractable-canopy-at-first-floor): Proposed pergola with retractable canopy at first floor level terrace. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 139 m away - [**PA/01498/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01498-24/gharghur-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-terraced): To carry out internal alterations to existing terraced house and additions at level 3 and 4, including the demolition of existing roof structures, the… Withdrawn, validated 20 March 2024, 5 floors, 147 m away - [**PA/07390/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-24/naxxar-sanction-changes-to-facade-finishes-from-previous): To sanction changes to facade finishes from previous permit PA03488/15. Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 177 m away - [**PA/00504/20** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00504-20/gharghur-sanction-minor-differences-of-garage-as-built): To sanction minor differences of garage as built from permit PA 3415/19 and change of use from garage to Class 4B hairdresser and nail technician. Proposal… Status being checked, 196 m away - [**PA/00507/20** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00507-20/naxxar-it-is-proposed-to-partly-change-the): It is proposed to partly change the use of the existing garage for private cars to a public service garage Status being checked, 203 m away - [**PA/06468/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06468-25/gharghur-sanction-apartment-as-built-with-minor-variances): To sanction apartment as built with minor variances from PA3415/19. Granted, validated 28 October 2025, 205 m away ## More by MASStudio - [**PA/07770/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07770-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-differences-from-approved-pa-02840-92): Sanctioning of differences from approved PA/02840/92, in Garage No 5. Pending - [**PA/07724/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07724-26/balzan-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1967-domestic): Change of use of a pre-1967 domestic garage to a studio maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07658/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07658-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-approved-30-rooms): Proposed change of use from approved 30 rooms Class 3A guesthouse (PA/02543/25) to 39 rooms Class 3B 3-star hotel while keeping the same approved volume and… Pending - [**PA/06521/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06521-26/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-approved-pa-07822-06): Sanctioning of minor changes from approved PA/07822/06 of third floor level. And proposed extension of the existing apartment at third-floor level and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06435/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06435-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of ground floor maisonette, two overlying apartments at first and second floor, and a duplex unit at third… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06423/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06423-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-property-and-reconstruction-of): Proposed demolition of existing property and reconstruction of basement garages and residential units, amalgamated with the adjacent property already covered… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) ## More from Arcobaleno Group Ltd - [**PA/01805/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01805-21/san-gwann-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing): To carry out minor internal alterations to existing garage and change of use of part of it into a Class 4A office. Works to include fixing of sign. Status being checked [All planning applications in Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur)