--- title: "PA/02648/24: sanction change of use from Class 4C in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02648-24/marsaskala-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4c source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Marsaskala: To sanction change of use from Class 4C bar to Class 4D snack bar. Application also includes sanctioning of… Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0264824 # PA/02648/24: sanction change of use from Class 4C in Marsaskala Lobster Pot Bar, Triq id-Dahla ta' San Tumas, Marsascala To sanction change of use from Class 4C bar to Class 4D snack bar. Application also includes sanctioning of additions to pre-1967 building and placing of tables and chairs. Proposal includes fixing of sign. - **Status:** Pending (The report on this case has been finalised and a decision on the case still needs to be taken) - **Location:** Lobster Pot Bar, Triq id-Dahla ta' San Tumas, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** [Justin Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/justin-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 22 November 2023 - **Validated:** 8 May 2024 - **Published:** 8 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 10 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02648/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02648&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Lobster Pot Bar, Triq id-Dahla ta' San Tumas, Marsascala 16 other applications within 300 m: 7 granted, 2 refused, 2 pending. 78% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 1 floors (PA/03892/23). On Triq id-Dahla ta' San Tumas: 5 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/03241/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03241-24/marsaskala-demolish-existing-pre-1967-agricultural-store-and-reconstru): To demolish existing pre-1967 agricultural store and reconstruction of agricultural store which are visible on the aerial photos of 1967 which are now… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 119 m away - [**PA/00603/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00603-21/marsaskala-restoration-works-on-the-facade): Restoration works on the facade Status being checked, 143 m away - [**PA/07025/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-23/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-approved-stables-into): To change of use from approved stables into a sheep farm including internal and external alterations and extension. Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 189 m away - [**PA/03051/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03051-23/marsaskala-dismantling-of-unstable-walls-and-ceilings-and): Dismantling of unstable walls and ceilings and reconstruction of dwelling to include an additional floor and construction of pool. Refused, validated 31 May 2023, 228 m away - [**PA/00456/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00456-24/marsaskala-remove-deteriorated-timber-beams-xorok-together-with-steel): To remove deteriorated timber beams/xorok together with steel & galvanized sheeting (ceiling of domestic store at roof level) and re-instatement using same… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 239 m away - [**PA/02345/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02345-25/marsaskala-sanction-changes-in-landscaping-layout-from-as): To sanction changes in landscaping layout from as approved permit PA/285/20 and to propose construction of farmhouse adjacent to the stables in site covered… Pending, validated 9 April 2025, 264 m away - [**PA/00285/20** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00285-20/marsaskala-reinstatement-of-site-boundary-walls): Reinstatement of site boundary walls, opening of new entrance gate (and closing of existing one), and construction of 4 stables and ancillary rooms. Status being checked, 264 m away - [**PA/01518/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01518-26/marsaskala-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed minor internal and external alterations, to a development permission PA6558/22, including the construction of a rubble wall, landscaping works… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 266 m away - [**PA/03892/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03892-23/marsaskala-proposal-construction-of-an-agricultural-store-with): Proposal construction of an agricultural store with underlying basement and reservoir. Proposal includes also the maintenance and repair of existing random… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 1 floor, 267 m away - [**PA/03669/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03669-23/marsaskala-renew-permit-pa7237-17-to-relocate-previously-approved): To renew permit PA7237/17 [To relocate previously approved reservoir, and proposed agriculture store and gate]. Withdrawn, validated 6 September 2023, 291 m away - [**PA/04959/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04959-26/marsaskala-propose-ramp-to-basement): To propose ramp to basement, rubble walls, sanctioning of trees and minor shifting of pool. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 295 m away - [**PA/00488/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00488-21/marsaskala-construct-underground-reservoir-and-pump-chamber): To construct underground reservoir and pump chamber. Status being checked, 296 m away - [**PA/00730/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00730-23/marsaskala-relocation-of-existing-stables-where-the-proposal): Relocation of existing stables where the proposal is to construct 4 stables including ancillary facilities consisting of tack and fodder storage area,… Refused, validated 22 February 2023, 360 m away - [**PA/04045/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04045-25/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-rubble-wall-and-reconstruction-of): Sanctioning of rubble wall and reconstruction of pre-1978 structures and proposed reservoir, including pump room Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 481 m away - [**PA/00721/20** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00721-20/marsaskala-demolish-existing-pre-94-agric-stores): To demolish existing pre 94 agric stores, pre 67 animal farm and pre 50’s dwelling and construct farmhouse. Status being checked, 538 m away ## More by Chris Cachia - [**PA/07531/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07531-26/sliema-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Pending - [**PA/07517/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07517-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-externa): Proposed installation of a single-sided solar powered external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07017/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07017-26/rabat-construction-of-an-agricultural-store-with-underlying): Proposed construction of an agricultural store with underlying basement and reservoir. Proposal includes also the construction of boundary wall and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06864/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06864-26/mgarr-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-external): Proposed installation of a single-sided solar powered external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06863/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06863-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-externa): Proposed installation of a single-sided solar powered external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06862/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06862-26/floriana-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-external): Proposed installation of a single-sided solar powered external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia) ## More from Justin Vella - [**PA/02244/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02244-25/rabat-gozo-carry-out-extensions-to-stables-approved-in): To carry out extensions to stables approved in PA/0002/22. Extensions include relocation of stable and construction of a tackle room and a hay store. In total… Granted, validated 9 April 2025 - [**PA/02232/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02232-22/birzebbuga-sanction-a-wooden-canopy-and-bbq-area): To sanction a wooden canopy and BBQ area on the roof of a site covered by PA02517/13. Status being checked - [**PA/00996/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00996-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-garage-at): Proposed internal alterations and extension of garage at basement level with corresponding raising of backyard and backyard wall (facade not affected). Status being checked - [**PA/00002/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00002-22/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-structure-and-to-construct-4): To demolish existing structure and to construct 4 stables and ancillary facilities. Granted, validated 12 January 2022 [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)