--- title: "PA/02827/25: change the use of a Class 4B in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02827-25/pieta-change-the-use-of-a-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Pieta: To change the use of a Class 4B shop into a pastizzeria, to fix a sign, a retractable awning and a security shutter,… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0282725 # PA/02827/25: change the use of a Class 4B in Pieta 38, Triq il-Mimosa c/w, Triq l-Isptar, Pieta To change the use of a Class 4B shop into a pastizzeria, to fix a sign, a retractable awning and a security shutter, to remove the outdoor a/c unit and to render both facades in light blue/grey colour. To sanction the fixing of a railings in the front garden area. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 38, Triq il-Mimosa c/w, Triq l-Isptar, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** Bjorn Farrugia - **Perit:** [Perit Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 17 March 2025 - **Validated:** 30 April 2025 - **Published:** 21 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 20 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 3 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02827/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02827&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 38, Triq il-Mimosa c/w, Triq l-Isptar, Pieta 188 other applications within 300 m: 112 granted, 4 refused, 28 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/05355/24). On Triq il-Mimosa: 4 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 38 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/07705/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07705-25/pieta-change-of-use-from-approved-residential-block): Change of use from approved residential block to proposed 3 star apart hotel. Application also includes minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/00393/20** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00393-20/pieta-demolition-of-existing-block-and-proposed-excavation): Proposed demolition of existing block and proposed excavation of two basements underground parking with 47 car spaces, apartment and 3 Class 4B shops at… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/05135/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05135-23/pieta-change-of-use-from-approved-garage-space): Change of use from approved garage space to public service garage space on semi-basement level. Withdrawn, validated 30 August 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/08437/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08437-24/hamrun-sanction-as-built-property-from-what-was): To sanction as built property from what was approved in PA/2765/97, including changes to the internal layout as well as site configuration of the property. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/00232/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00232-23/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of ground floor garage and six overlying residential units. Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/00071/20** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00071-20/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing washrooms and construction of 3 flats and 3 penthouses Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/05683/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05683-25/hamrun-minor-internal-alterations-within-an-approved-three): Proposed minor internal alterations within an approved three bedroom apartment. Proposal includes sanctioning of elements as built. Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/06503/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06503-25/hamrun-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-into): Change of use from existing garage into a Class 4B outlet including replacement of apertures and fixing of shop sign and shutter. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/04451/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04451-23/hamrun-change-of-use-from-class-4c-cafeteria): Change of use from Class 4C cafeteria to Class 4D outlet plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/04209/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04209-24/hamrun-sanction-existing-pre-68-second-floor-apartment): To sanction existing pre-68 second floor apartment. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/01925/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01925-26/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-buildings): Proposed demolition of existing buildings. Proposed excavation and construction of 11 basement garages, 1 car parking space, substation and 36 residential… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 2 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/03051/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03051-21/hamrun-demolish-and-reconstruct-dangerous-roof): To demolish and reconstruct dangerous roof. Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/08306/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08306-24/hamrun-demolition-of-the-existing-structure): Demolition of the existing structure, followed by the excavation of one floor, to accommodate a store for the shop located at the ground floor (use approved… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 78 m away - [**PA/07509/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07509-26/pieta-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built-and): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built and proposed internal alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 83 m away - [**PA/06718/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06718-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-office): To change of use from bakery to office space (Class 4A) and a pastizzeria and confectionery. Proposal includes installation of lift, construction of staircase… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 85 m away ## More by Philip Farrugia - [**PA/07234/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07234-26/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-05131-16-with-the-description-change): Renewal of PA/05131/16 with the description: Change of use from a store to a Class 4B with a large store. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06954/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06954-26/sliema-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/06835/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06835-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building. Excavation of 1 level of basement. Construction of basement. Construction of 3 apartments over 3 floors and 1 duplex… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06817/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06817-26/zurrieq-minor-interior-and-exterior-alterations): Minor interior and exterior alterations. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06391/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06391-26/xghajra-minor-interior-alterations): Minor interior alterations. Pending - [**PA/06067/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06067-26/floriana-sanctioning-changes-from-permit-approved-in-pa-04408-03): Sanctioning changes from permit approved in PA/04408/03 which includes reinstating a door and minor exterior alterations. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 [All applications by Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia) [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)