PA/02892/26: Adjoining of two properties in Gharghur
VC Service Station, Triq tal-Balal, Triq Santa Katerina, Gharghur
Adjoining of two properties; Excavation of part of site; change of use of part of existing building approved under PA/03221/24 at basement level from garage to Class 5B; Extension of existing Class 4B pharmacy to incorporate additional consultation rooms; Construction of supplementary vehicular parking facilities at levels -2 and -1; Relocation of ground floor car wash facilities previously approved under PA/06332/21.
- Status
- Pending (Awaiting Recommendation)
- Location
- VC Service Station, Triq tal-Balal, Triq Santa Katerina, Gharghur
- Locality
- Gharghur
- Applicant
- Keith Chetcuti
- Perit
- Perit Michael Pace
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Change of Use
- Received
- 26 February 2026
- Validated
- 6 May 2026
- Published
- 6 May 2026
- Comments close
- 5 June 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around VC Service Station, Triq tal-Balal, Triq Santa Katerina, Gharghur
34 other applications within 300 m: 17 granted, 2 refused, 6 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02007/23).
On Triq tal-Balal: 19 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: Stephen Xuereb Archer, Anthony Fenech Vella, Michael Pace, MASStudio.
Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/05364/26 Gharghur: Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged.
- PA/04030/26 Gharghur: Proposed change of use of public car garages approved in PA/01270/25 to private car garages.
- PA/00543/26 Gharghur: Proposal includes an extension at roof level over the approved permit PA/01270/25 and PA/02007/23 which includes 5 new penthouses at level three. Proposal…
- PA/01270/25 Gharghur: Proposed amendments to approved PA/02007/23 to create a residential complex on three full floors with 43 units and 2 basements levels with 53 private car…
- PA/02007/23 Gharghur: Proposed excavation and construction of 17 new terraced houses that include a basement level with common ramp entrance and circulation, ground floor bedrooms,…
- PA/03212/25 Naxxar: To construct rubble wall adjacent to the proposed access and installation of timber gates.
- PA/02205/22 Iklin: The proposal includes the reinstatement of a highly dilapidated room, additions and alterations to the existing agricultural stores including the sanctioning…
- PA/00158/25 Gharghur: To regenerate a vacant plot into a public green space, incorporating new trees and shrubs, accessible pathways, seating areas, nature play equipment, obstacle…
- PA/02918/25 Gharghur: To sanction changes in a terraced house from PAPB4054/84. Proposal includes some minor internal alterations and changing of facade materials.
- PA/04906/24 Gharghur: Proposed pergola with retractable canopy at first floor level terrace.
- PA/01498/24 Gharghur: To carry out internal alterations to existing terraced house and additions at level 3 and 4, including the demolition of existing roof structures, the…
- PA/07390/24 Naxxar: To sanction changes to facade finishes from previous permit PA03488/15.
- PA/00504/20 Gharghur: To sanction minor differences of garage as built from permit PA 3415/19 and change of use from garage to Class 4B hairdresser and nail technician. Proposal…
- PA/00507/20 Naxxar: It is proposed to partly change the use of the existing garage for private cars to a public service garage
- PA/06468/25 Gharghur: To sanction apartment as built with minor variances from PA3415/19.
More by Michael Pace
- PA/07501/26 St Julians: Sanctioning of railing and the extension of the living room onto the existing terrace, previously approved under permits PA 6448/02.
- PA/06256/26 Birkirkara: Proposed extension at roof level to the existing dwelling (previously converted in accordance with PA/10008/17), including pv panels, relocation of existing…
- PA/05772/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed 1m-high terrace wall (opramorta) at upper roof level to screen plant area and ensure safety and protection.
- PA/01459/26 Zejtun: To sanction minor variation from approved PA/967/07 and PA/3754/19 following an accurate survey of the property. To sanction variations to pool approved in…
- PA/01213/26 Gharghur: Construction of Class 5B building on two storeys with underlying basement.
- PA/00616/26 Sliema: Proposed recessed penthouse at roof level, providing a stepped transition design solution from the existing abutting blank party wall, internal and external…
All applications by Michael Pace
More from Keith Chetcuti
- PA/03055/26 Santa Venera: To propose alterations to approved duplex penthouse in PA6673/19.
- PA/01213/26 Gharghur: Construction of Class 5B building on two storeys with underlying basement.
- PA/00971/26 Santa Venera: To sanction garage as built from approved PA/07305/07 and propose opening of door.
- PA/00374/24 Zejtun: To propose extension of existing property and multiple internal and external alterations to the building fabric. The proposal also includes the excavation of…
- PA/02568/23 Birkirkara: To sanction existing second and third floors from approved permits PA6299/79 and PA955/07, to propose the installation of lift, minor internal and external…