--- title: "PA/02957/26: change of use from dwelling to Class in Fgura | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02957-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-dwelling-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Fgura: Proposed change of use from dwelling to Class 2C childcare, including internal alterations and the demolition of… Planning applications › Fgura › PA0295726 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura) - **Applicant:** Michelle Cortis - **Perit:** [Perit Rene Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02957/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02957&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-ebejer), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Karys Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karys-schembri), [Reuben Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-borg), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-25/fgura-proposal-involves-the-removal-of-the-existing): The proposal involves the removal of the existing monument and the construction of a new 15m monument on the same footprint. Withdrawn, validated 10 December 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/06603/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06603-24/fgura-alterations-to-existing-class-5a-pre-1968-workshop): Alterations to existing Class 5A pre-1968 workshop and change of use to a Class 1A three bedroom ground floor maisonette. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/07262/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07262-23/fgura-demolition-of-existing-unit-on-first-floor): Demolition of existing unit on first floor. Construction of 5 apartments on 3 floors and 2 penthouses on the receded floor Granted, validated 11 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/01328/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01328-24/fgura-change-of-use-from-a-pre-67-structure): Proposed change of use from a pre-67 structure, vacant premises, into a Class 4C - food and drink establishment (no cooking allowed). Application includes… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/05449/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05449-23/fgura-demolish-the-existing-structures): To demolish the existing structures, excavate and construct a basement for parking private vehicles and store, and five overlying levels containing a Class 4B… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/03618/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03618-25/fgura-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of apartment as built from that approved in PA/00185/07. Granted, validated 1 August 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/03096/21** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03096-21/fgura-complete-refurbishment-of-property-including-all-building): Complete refurbishment of property including all building services. The works also include dismantling of any non-load bearing hollow concrete block walls.… Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/01829/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01829-24/fgura-join-two-class-4b-shops-into-one): 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. Granted, validated 28 May 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/01145/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01145-23/fgura-sanction-minor-deviations-from-pa05958-17-and-to): To sanction minor deviations from PA05958/17 and to construct washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 18 April 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/00515/22** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00515-22/fgura-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-existing): 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… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/04030/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-25/fgura-excavation-of-basement-level-and-construction-of): 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.)… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/02495/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02495-25/fgura-demolish-the-existing-maisonette): To demolish the existing maisonette, including alterations to permit PA/1714/22, and develop a new building. The new development will consist of private… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/04832/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04832-24/fgura-demolish-existing-residential-unit): 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,… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/04331/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04331-23/fgura-sanction-the-existing-garage-as-built-and): To sanction the existing garage as built and to change from a garage to an open plan ground floor studio maisonette. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 1 floor, 82 m away - [**PA/01245/20** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01245-20/fgura-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To sanction change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and to sanction facade sign. Status being checked, 82 m away ## More by Rene Cutajar - [**PA/02701/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02701-26/dingli-replacement-of-an-old-diesel-storage-tank): Proposed replacement of an old diesel storage tank with a new smaller diesel tank in accordance with current legislation. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/00493/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00493-26/dingli-upgrading-of-field): Proposed upgrading of field, excavation and construction of underground reservoir and tool room, together with the fixing of a timber clad gate Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/00691/25** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00691-25/dingli-maintenance-of-existing-rubble-wall-and-proposed): Proposed maintenance of existing rubble wall and proposed new opening with timber clad gate. Granted, validated 5 February 2025 - [**PA/00177/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00177-25/rabat-alterations-and-additions-pre-1967-dwelling-consisting-of): Alterations and additions pre-1967 dwelling consisting of alterations of walls, replacement of ceiling and construction of washroom at roof level and… Pending, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/07594/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07594-24/rabat-sanction-minor-changes-in-layout-to-dwelling): To sanction minor changes in layout to dwelling approved by PB/01615/81 and PB/03078/81. Granted, validated 14 January 2025 - [**PA/06566/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06566-24/attard-upgrading-of-dwelling-approved-by-pb2639-76): Proposed upgrading of dwelling approved by PB2639/76. Proposed minor internal alterations, shifting of garage, installation of new gate on the facade and… Granted, validated 23 October 2024 [All applications by Rene Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rene-cutajar) [All planning applications in Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura)