PA/02957/26: change of use from dwelling to Class in Fgura
429, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Fgura
Proposed change of use from dwelling to Class 2C childcare, including internal alterations and the demolition of existing rooms at ground floor and construction of new rooms at ground floor. The proposal seeks sanctioning of minor changes to the facade design and rooms at first floor which were never constructed.
- Status
- Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.)
- Location
- 429, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Fgura
- Locality
- Fgura
- Applicant
- Michelle Cortis
- Perit
- Perit Rene Cutajar
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Sanctioning
- Received
- 14 March 2026
- Validated
- 6 May 2026
- Published
- 6 May 2026
- Comments close
- 5 June 2026
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Refuse Permission
- Decision date
- 5 October 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 429, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Fgura
220 other applications within 300 m: 149 granted, 4 refused, 20 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05449/23).
On Triq Haz-Zabbar: 41 other applications, 26 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: Karl Ebejer, Edwin Mintoff, Karys Schembri, Reuben Borg, Charles Azzopardi.
Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 68 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/07611/25 Fgura: The proposal involves the removal of the existing monument and the construction of a new 15m monument on the same footprint.
- PA/06603/24 Fgura: Alterations to existing Class 5A pre-1968 workshop and change of use to a Class 1A three bedroom ground floor maisonette.
- PA/07262/23 Fgura: Demolition of existing unit on first floor. Construction of 5 apartments on 3 floors and 2 penthouses on the receded floor
- PA/01328/24 Fgura: Proposed change of use from a pre-67 structure, vacant premises, into a Class 4C - food and drink establishment (no cooking allowed). Application includes…
- PA/05449/23 Fgura: To demolish the existing structures, excavate and construct a basement for parking private vehicles and store, and five overlying levels containing a Class 4B…
- PA/03618/25 Fgura: Sanctioning of apartment as built from that approved in PA/00185/07.
- PA/03096/21 Fgura: Complete refurbishment of property including all building services. The works also include dismantling of any non-load bearing hollow concrete block walls.…
- PA/01829/24 Fgura: To join two Class 4B shops into one Class 4B shop. Proposal also includes removal of internal wall, change of facade materials and affixing of sign.
- PA/01145/23 Fgura: To sanction minor deviations from PA05958/17 and to construct washroom at roof level.
- PA/00515/22 Fgura: Internal and external alterations to the existing building at ground floor level, levels 1 and 2 in view of additional apartment per each floor and…
- PA/04030/25 Fgura: Excavation of basement level and construction of 2 (in no.) Class 4B shops, 3 (in no.) two bedroom flats, 3 (in no.) one-bedroom flats, and 1 (in no.)…
- PA/02495/25 Fgura: To demolish the existing maisonette, including alterations to permit PA/1714/22, and develop a new building. The new development will consist of private…
- PA/04832/24 Fgura: To demolish existing residential unit, excavate and construct 7 parking space garage at basement level -1, 1 class 4b outlet at ground and first floor levels,…
- PA/04331/23 Fgura: To sanction the existing garage as built and to change from a garage to an open plan ground floor studio maisonette.
- PA/01245/20 Fgura: To sanction change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and to sanction facade sign.
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