--- title: "PA/02841/26: sanction change of use from garage approved in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02841-26/swieqi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Swieqi: To sanction change of use from garage approved in PA7147/98 and PA5611/02 to vegetable and convenience shop for… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0284126 # PA/02841/26: sanction change of use from garage approved in Swieqi No. 5, Garage, Triq is-Sidra, Swieqi To sanction change of use from garage approved in PA7147/98 and PA5611/02 to vegetable and convenience shop for local use (Class 4B) . Proposed partitioning of internal space and sanctioning of external fully retractable canvas canopy. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** No. 5, Garage, Triq is-Sidra, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Christian Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christian-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Lanfranco](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-lanfranco) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 12 January 2026 - **Validated:** 6 May 2026 - **Published:** 6 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 5 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 14 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02841/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02841&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around No. 5, Garage, Triq is-Sidra, Swieqi 223 other applications within 300 m: 136 granted, 5 refused, 24 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02877/24). On Triq is-Sidra: 21 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 58 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/05548/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05548-24/swieqi-sanction-minor-variations-to-existing-permit-pa1338-05): To sanction minor variations to existing permit PA1338/05, including adjustments to access stairs in front garden and general internal wall placements. Granted, validated 22 October 2024, 12 m away - [**PA/06920/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06920-23/swieqi-renewal-to-pa-08142-18-demolition-of-existing): Renewal to PA/08142/18 - Demolition of existing penthouse and construction of a fourth floor and receded fifth floor to create two duplex units. Granted, validated 8 March 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 16 m away - [**PA/02960/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02960-22/swieqi-propose-external-modification-on-facade-to-approved): To propose external modification on facade to approved permit PA6968/21. Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/03198/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-24/swieqi-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built-in): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built in circa 1980's due to absence of the original permit. Granted, validated 16 July 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/01901/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01901-21/swieqi-split-existing-two-bedroom-penthouse-into-two): To split existing two bedroom penthouse into two one bedroom penthouses, including minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/06128/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06128-26/swieqi-sanction-internal-height-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction internal height from the approved permit on site (PA9764/18) and variations from the official building alignment. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/00490/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00490-23/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-existing-apartment): Proposed internal alterations to existing apartment, and creation of external access to convert unit to maisonette. Proposal includes sanctioning of front… Granted, validated 30 March 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/07032/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07032-23/swieqi-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa-9764-18-and): To sanction minor changes from PA 9764/18 and proposed minor internal alterations Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/01757/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01757-21/swieqi-sanction-minor-variations-in-maisonette): To sanction minor variations in maisonette, to permit PA/6860/05 including placement of walls, openings and size of internal yard. Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/02610/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02610-21/swieqi-change-of-use-of-garage-into-class): Change of use of garage into Class 4A (Office), including formation of mechanically ventilated w.c and replacement of garage door with aluminium door. Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/01326/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01326-21/swieqi-internal-alterations-including-demolition-of-the-internal): Internal alterations including demolition of the internal walls and construction of new internal walls. Replacement of the apertures. Façade alterations and… Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/02167/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02167-21/swieqi-extension-at-third-floor-level): Proposed extension at third floor level Status being checked, 4 floors, 70 m away - [**PA/07948/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07948-25/swieqi-sanctioning-of-approved-pa6462-96-garage-at-basement): Sanctioning of approved PA6462/96 garage at basement level as existing. Granted, validated 19 January 2026, 71 m away - [**PA/00740/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00740-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-to): To sanction minor internal and external variations to the former original building (PAPB 2115/80) and to propose alterations to the former original building… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/00560/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00560-25/swieqi-construction-of-2-two-bedroom-apartments-and-1): Proposed construction of 2 two-bedroom apartments and 1 three bedroom apartment at third floor level, along with 2 additional two bedroom apartments at… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 4 floors, 75 m away ## More by Michael Lanfranco - [**PA/07258/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07258-26/zebbug-minor-internal-alterations-to-house-approved-in): Minor internal alterations to house approved in PA417/18, excavation of pool in back garden and landscaping works. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06784/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06784-26/rabat-change-of-use-of-garage-to-hair): Change of use of garage to hair salon (Class 4B) and change of use of front room to garage including opening of arched opening onto street. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/04409/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04409-26/marsaskala-changes-to-part-of-the-development-approved): Changes to part of the development approved in PA2919/20 including the demolition of a garage and tool room and the relocation of said volumes to consolidate… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04282/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04282-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-penthouse): Demolition of existing penthouse. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/02559/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02559-26/sliema-excavated-pool-in-lieu-of-above-ground): Proposed excavated pool in lieu of above ground pool approved in PA6120/23. Suspended, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/02230/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02230-26/mosta-sanctioning-class-4b-shop-as-built-from): Sanctioning Class 4B Shop as built from that approved in PB1062/82. Application also includes the sanctioning of change of use from Showroom to Pharmacy with… Granted, validated 8 April 2026 [All applications by Michael Lanfranco](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-lanfranco) ## More from Christian Farrugia - [**PA/01815/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01815-26/fgura-install-aluminium-door-to-existing-door-way): To install aluminium door to existing door way leading to the property. Granted, validated 13 April 2026 - [**PA/01185/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01185-26/siggiewi-2-stables): Proposed 2 stables, including ancillary facilities (fodder store, cesspit and sump), an underground irrigation reservoir with an overlying pump room,… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/07999/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07999-24/lija-change-of-use-from-garage): Change of use from garage (covered by PA/2150/99) to a public service garage. Granted, validated 27 November 2024 - [**PA/07284/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07284-24/ghajnsielem-propose-small-changes-to-the-facade-approved): To propose small changes to the facade approved in planning permission PA/03113/23. Granted, validated 11 February 2025 - [**PA/04640/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04640-24/paola-extension-to-receded-floor-approved-in-pa02253-21): Proposed extension to receded floor approved in PA02253/21. Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/03401/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03401-24/xaghra-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-terraced-house): To carry out internal alterations to terraced house approved in PA/00038/20. Granted, validated 12 June 2024 [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)