--- title: "PA/02433/23: Change of use from Class 4A office in Ta' Xbiex | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02433-23/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Ta' Xbiex: Change of use from Class 4A office in approved layout PA/10054/18 to Class 4D restaurant including internal… Planning applications › Ta' Xbiex › PA0243323 # PA/02433/23: Change of use from Class 4A office in Ta' Xbiex Garages 1, 2, 3, Triq ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, Ta' Xbiex Change of use from Class 4A office in approved layout PA/10054/18 to Class 4D restaurant including internal alterations and proposed signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Garages 1, 2, 3, Triq ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, Ta' Xbiex - **Locality:** [Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex) - **Applicant:** [Mr Michael Bonello](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-bonello) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 18 January 2023 - **Validated:** 3 May 2023 - **Published:** 3 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 2 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 July 2023 - **Permit expires:** 19 July 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02433/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02433&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Garages 1, 2, 3, Triq ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, Ta' Xbiex 175 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 3 refused, 23 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02367/25). On Triq ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex: 23 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Sean Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sean-buttigieg), [MADE Studio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/made-studio). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/04907/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04907-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-discrepancies-from): To sanction minor internal and external discrepancies from approved PA4095/15. Application also includes creation of internal partition. Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/02177/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02177-21/ta-xbiex-dismantle-dangerous-balcony-parapet-walls-and-replace): Dismantle dangerous balcony parapet walls and replace them with glass railing. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/01294/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01294-21/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-class-4): Change of use from Class 4 (retail) to a Take Away establishment, including some minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/00311/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00311-25/ta-xbiex-replacement-of-apertures-and-railing-on-facade): Proposed replacement of apertures and railing on facade and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/06800/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06800-24/ta-xbiex-sanction-existing-variations-to-current-retail-outlet): To sanction existing variations to current retail outlet, and change of use from approved office to Class 4D snackbar, including minor internal layout… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/07222/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07222-25/ta-xbiex-convert-garage-into-a-class-4b-shop): To convert garage into a Class 4B shop, including minor internal alterations to accommodate a wc, and the installation of a new sign and ac unit. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/01489/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01489-26/msida-conversion-of-a-class-4b-office-to): Proposed conversion of a Class 4B office to a private garage connecting it directly to common areas. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/05527/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05527-26/ta-xbiex-minor-alterations-from-pa-05902-18-including-the-addition): Minor alterations from PA/05902/18 including the addition of a pvc structure at the back of the property. Granted, validated 24 September 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/02498/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02498-24/ta-xbiex-sanction-departures-from-pb-3126-85-to-garage-for): To sanction departures from PB/3126/85 to garage for private car parking which includes changes to the site configuration, internal layout, levels and to the… Granted, validated 6 June 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/04516/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04516-26/msida-demolish-existing-two-dwellings): To demolish existing two dwellings, excavate and construct basement consisting of 7 domestic garages, construct 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 8 apartments at… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/01000/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01000-22/ta-xbiex-sanction-area-for-gas-cylinders-and-opening): To sanction area for gas cylinders and opening of window in elevation, installation of planters and shop sign to elevations and placing tables and chairs. Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/00393/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00393-26/ta-xbiex-alteration-works-on-facade-consisting-of-the): Alteration works on facade consisting of the widening of doors onto the balcony and replacement of parapet wall with aluminium railing and metal windows to… Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 79 m away - [**PA/06247/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06247-24/msida-sanctioning-of-a-garage-from-approved-in): Sanctioning of a garage from approved in PA/06503/18 and PA/01385/14. Application includes alterations on façade. Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/03246/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03246-23/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-variations-on-facade): To sanction minor variations on facade, proposed addition of parking spaces at basements, addition of new terraces at level 4 including the extension of a… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/02446/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02446-22/msida-extension-to-existing-second-floor-level): Extension to existing second floor level, construction of overlying floor level, minor internal alteration and the addition of solar panels on the roof level… Status being checked, 4 floors, 97 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06752/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06752-26/st-julians-facade-changes-to): Proposed facade changes to, materials, railings, and apertures. Pending [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from Michael Bonello - [**PA/02789/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02789-26/zebbug-installation-of-pv-panels-at-roof-level): Installation of pv panels at roof level to farmhouse approved in PA8243/21. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/00306/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00306-26/ta-xbiex-change-in-layout-and-design-to-approved): Change in layout and design to approved PA/01377/10 and renewed by PA/04678/15, whereby the new proposal includes excavation of two levels of basement… Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/06064/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06064-25/gzira-sanction-minor-alterations-and-site-configuration-to): To sanction minor alterations and site configuration to penthouse as built from approved PA/06744/16. Refused, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/03910/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-25/sliema-sanction-as-built-penthouse-from-the-pa-4523-05): To sanction as built penthouse from the PA/4523/05. Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/02931/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02931-25/msida-eliminate-basement-level-including-substation): To eliminate basement level including substation (approved in PA4719/21) due to GIR reports which found an existing old quarry beneath the site. Proposal… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/02625/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02625-25/gzira-extend-corner-development-as-approved-in-pa-02736-23): To extend corner development as approved in PA/02736/23 and PA/05068/23 to include underlying basement with 6 additional parking spaces instead of 1-car… Granted, validated 23 April 2025 [All planning applications in Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex)