--- title: "PA/03001/26: Change of use of garage to a in Qrendi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03001-26/qrendi-change-of-use-of-garage-to-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qrendi: Change of use of garage to a Class 4B Greengrocer and a domestic store having interconnected access to the first… Planning applications › Qrendi › PA0300126 # PA/03001/26: Change of use of garage to a in Qrendi Emmycarm Garages, Triq il-Bizantini, Qrendi Change of use of garage to a Class 4B Greengrocer and a domestic store having interconnected access to the first floor level apartment. Garage door to be updated to a shopfront and include shop signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Emmycarm Garages, Triq il-Bizantini, Qrendi - **Locality:** [Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qrendi) - **Applicant:** [Mark Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mark-ellul) - **Perit:** [Mangion, Mangion & Partners](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mangion-mangion-and-partners) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 8 April 2026 - **Validated:** 6 May 2026 - **Published:** 6 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 5 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 16 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03001/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03001&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Emmycarm Garages, Triq il-Bizantini, Qrendi 82 other applications within 300 m: 49 granted, 0 refused, 13 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07108/23). On Triq il-Bizantini: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Periti active on this street: [David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-borg). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/01928/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01928-26/qrendi-construction-of-garages-at-basement-and-ground): Proposed construction of garages at basement and ground floor level and an overlying dwelling house at first floor level. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 1 floor, 13 m away - [**PA/04202/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04202-25/qrendi-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built. Sanctioning includes minor changes (very minimal shifting of walls and aperture type/location) to approved PB/00641/92. Granted, validated 1 August 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/06334/23** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06334-23/qrendi-excavate): To excavate (1) basement level, construct (9) basement garages, (2) ground floor maisonettes w. (2) hot tubs at backyard, (10) overlying apartments and (2)… Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/01306/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01306-25/qrendi-change-of-use-of-street-level-private): Change of use of street level 'private vehicle garage' to 'store'. Proposal also includes sanctioning of minor changes (very minimal shifting of walls and… Withdrawn, validated 5 March 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/02473/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02473-24/qrendi-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To propose minor internal and external alterations and construction of lap pool at roof level from approved permit PA/02133/23. Granted, validated 21 June 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/02133/23** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02133-23/qrendi-propose-an-extension-in-an-existing-garage): To propose an extension in an existing garage for private vehicles and construction of an addition four residential units. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 64 m away - [**PA/03271/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03271-24/qrendi-sanctioning-of-minor-variances-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of minor variances from approved permit PA/01578/10, and construction of three overlying residential units over existing apartment, proposed minor… Granted, validated 12 July 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/06421/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06421-26/qrendi-restructuring-of-existing-town-dwelling-to-include): Restructuring of existing town dwelling to include partial demolition and alteration works and construction of additional floor and roof structure. Property… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/00170/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00170-25/qrendi-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, apertures, and ancillary areas. Granted, validated 11 February 2025, 112 m away - [**PA/00382/21** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00382-21/qrendi-sanction-internal-alterations-and-an-internal-use): To sanction internal alterations and an internal use Status being checked, 113 m away - [**PA/08474/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08474-24/qrendi-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to pastizzeria, proposed shop sign and proposed alterations to existing commercial unit. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 119 m away - [**PA/02334/21** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02334-21/qrendi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, whilst retaining existing facade, and construction of 2 in no. 2-car garages, 1 in no. 1-car garage and 2 car spaces at… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 120 m away - [**PA/02800/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02800-25/qrendi-alterations-at-ground): Proposed alterations at ground, first and second floor level, including a service shaft and to dismantle and re-build existing external staircase at roof level. Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 126 m away - [**PA/02068/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02068-25/qrendi-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-staircase-to-include): Demolition and reconstruction of staircase to include lift shaft and to be extended to the proposed new levels, and construction of two apartments over the… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 3 floors, 130 m away - [**PA/01469/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01469-26/qrendi-renewal-of-pa4438-21-to-demolish-existing): Renewal of PA4438/21 - To demolish existing room and construct retail outlet (Class 4B) at ground floor, including excavation and construction of basement… Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 3 floors, 133 m away ## More by Mangion, Mangion & Partners - [**PA/04308/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04308-26/marsa-installation-of-reversible-tent-structure-for-class): Installation of reversible tent structure for: Class 6A warehouse related activities (holding area for warehouse), including Class 5B garage for the… Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04080/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04080-26/belt-valletta-sanction-roof-level-as-built): To sanction roof level as built (no permits could be traced). Installation of decking and reclined railing at roof level, and minor alteration works to… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03429/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03429-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-approved-pb2309-88): To sanction property as built from approved PB2309/88. Granted, validated 7 July 2026 - [**PA/02665/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02665-26/mosta-roof-covering-of-an-existing-permitted-above-ground): Roof covering of an existing permitted above-ground reservoir and installation of photovoltaic panels. Refused, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/01964/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01964-26/rabat-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa-01839-95): To sanction minor variations from PA/01839/95, including the removal of wall and replacement with beam, and shifting of walls following recent site survey. Granted, validated 25 May 2026 - [**PA/01449/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01449-26/sliema-construction-of-a-lift-shaft): Proposed construction of a lift shaft. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 [All applications by Mangion, Mangion & Partners](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mangion-mangion-and-partners) ## More from Mark Ellul - [**PA/06195/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06195-26/swieqi-sanction-maisonette-following-as-built-survey): To sanction maisonette following as-built survey, from the approved permit PA/01055/13. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/05134/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05134-24/zurrieq-sanctioning-to-existing-maisonette-originally-approved-in): Sanctioning to existing maisonette originally approved in PA/04685/01. Granted, validated 7 August 2024 [All planning applications in Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qrendi)