--- title: "PA/02490/25: Change of use from garages and stores in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02490-25/lija-change-of-use-from-garages-and-stores source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: Change of use from garages and stores approved in PA/8012/20 to Class 5B automotive repair shop. Perit Chris Grech.… Planning applications › Lija › PA0249025 # PA/02490/25: Change of use from garages and stores in Lija Cassar Fuel Ltd., Triq il-Mosta, Lija Change of use from garages and stores approved in PA/8012/20 to Class 5B automotive repair shop. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Cassar Fuel Ltd., Triq il-Mosta, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** [Cassar Fuel Ltd. Attn: Mark Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/cassar-fuel-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Chris Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 26 February 2025 - **Validated:** 16 April 2025 - **Published:** 14 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 13 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 10 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02490/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02490&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Cassar Fuel Ltd., Triq il-Mosta, Lija 39 other applications within 300 m: 27 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/04736/24). On Triq il-Mosta: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Matthew J Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-j-mercieca). - [**PA/05120/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05120-25/lija-extension-of-the-existing-office-space): Extension of the existing office space, classified as Class 4A, to provide additional workspace and improve overall functionality. Suspended, validated 6 August 2025, 87 m away - [**PA/05426/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05426-24/lija-it-is-proposed-to-dismantle-the-existing): It is proposed to dismantle the existing wall/gate, construct a new ramp, and develop a public service garage at basement level with overlying ancillary… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 103 m away - [**PA/02701/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02701-21/lija-sanctioning-of-differences-from-pa5093-95-and-proposed): Sanctioning of differences from PA5093/95 and proposed internal changes. Status being checked, 135 m away - [**PA/00086/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00086-26/lija-retain-the-original-opening-in-the-propertys): To retain the original opening in the property's perimeter rubble wall (alterations to PA8091/21). Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 162 m away - [**PA/06266/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06266-26/lija-sanctioning-of-pre-1968-townhouse-following-updated-survey): Sanctioning of pre-1968 townhouse following updated survey, including sanctioning of photovoltaic (pv) panels, and sanctioning of variations from approved… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 185 m away - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 185 m away - [**PA/05738/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05738-25/lija-sanctioning-of-maisonette-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of maisonette as built from that approved in PA5727/03 including minor changes to layout and installation of chimney flue. Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 190 m away - [**PA/07782/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07782-26/lija-sanctioning-of-the-front-garden-as-built): Sanctioning of the front garden as built, following the works approved under PA 6295/05 Pending, 192 m away - [**PA/03150/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03150-26/lija-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-externally): Proposed installation of a Single-Sided Solar Powered Externally Illuminated Billboard – static billboard with external lighting (no LED display). Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 198 m away - [**PA/04622/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04622-24/lija-sanction-internal-minor-variations-in-basement-garage): To sanction internal minor variations in basement garage. Granted, validated 3 September 2024, 199 m away - [**PA/06604/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06604-24/lija-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-as): To sanction property as built from that as approved permit PA/3208/94, including proposed change in apertures Granted, validated 23 January 2025, 219 m away - [**PA/04671/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04671-23/lija-alteration-and-additions-at-ground-and-first): Proposed alteration and additions at ground and first floor level including minor demolition works to existing farmhouse and adjacent agricultural store in… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 219 m away - [**PA/04736/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04736-24/lija-extension-to-existing-class-4b-commercial-premises): Proposed extension to existing Class 4B commercial premises, by means of excavation and construction of two levels of basement parking, two levels of Class 4B… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 223 m away - [**PA/00411/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00411-22/lija-sanction-changes-from-papb2863-82-including-correction-of): To sanction changes from PAPB2863/82 including correction of site, construction of washroom at second floor, construction of parapet wall at roof level and… Status being checked, 224 m away - [**PA/02730/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02730-25/lija-excavation-and-construction-of-underground-agricultural-store): Proposed excavation and construction of underground agricultural store and reservoir, with overlying store room and pump room. Proposed fixing of gate. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 235 m away ## More by Chris Grech - [**PA/07386/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07386-26/mosta-extension-to-pavement): Proposed extension to pavement. Proposal also includes the placing of tables and chairs in front of approved Class 4C shop (PA/6607/24). Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06797/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06797-26/birkirkara-interconnecting-property-approved-by-pa-818-25-to-adjacent): Proposed interconnecting property approved by PA/818/25 to adjacent pre-1967 building to form one residential unit. Application also includes internal and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06303/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06303-26/zejtun-changes-to-layout-and-extension-to-approved): Changes to layout and extension to approved Class 6A (stores) and Class 5B (workshops) in PA493/21 including additional floor at first floor by keeping the… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05830/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05830-26/munxar-demolition-of-rooms-in-backyard): Demolition of rooms in backyard, excavation of pool, pump room and balance tank and the construction of a pool and bathroom in the backyard. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/04366/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04366-26/vittoriosa-birgu-installation-of-balconies-at-third-floor-level): Proposed installation of balconies at third floor level and fouth floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04023/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04023-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-third-floor-apartment-from): To sanction changes to third floor apartment from PA/1355/13. Proposed extension and alterations at third floor level and construction of new receded level to… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Chris Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-grech) ## More from Cassar Fuel Ltd - [**PA/06459/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06459-24/santa-venera-sanctioning-from-approved-pa-3773-16-due-to-new): Sanctioning from approved PA/3773/16 due to new survey and proposal to extend car wash bays by 4. Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/00981/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00981-24/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-service-and-tyre): Proposed change of use from service and tyre garage as per PA/03773/16, to Class 4B (convenience shop). Granted, validated 21 February 2024 [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)