--- title: "PA/03020/26: propose change of use from a takeaway in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03020-26/san-gwann-propose-change-of-use-from-a-takeaway source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Gwann: To propose change of use from a takeaway food and drink establishment as approved in PA/05244/23 to a Class 4D… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0302026 # PA/03020/26: propose change of use from a takeaway in San Gwann Shop 5, Triq Tal-Balal, San Gwann To propose change of use from a takeaway food and drink establishment as approved in PA/05244/23 to a Class 4D restaurant including basement excavation and construction for the formation of a kitchen and proposed seating area at ground floor and roof level together with minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Shop 5, Triq Tal-Balal, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [Leighton Lee Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/leighton-lee-mifsud) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-chetcuti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 1 floor - **Received:** 24 March 2026 - **Validated:** 13 May 2026 - **Published:** 13 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 12 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 21 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03020/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03020&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Shop 5, Triq Tal-Balal, San Gwann 114 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 1 refused, 13 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04768/25). On Triq Tal-Balal: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/00732/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00732-22/san-gwann-sanction-minor-changes-to-existing-second-floor): To sanction minor changes to existing second floor apartment as built, originally covered by PB 1950/80. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/01842/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01842-24/san-gwann-carry-out-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To carry out minor internal and external alterations to existing apartments block, to demolish washroom at recessed floor level and to re construct recessed… Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/01436/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01436-22/san-gwann-minor-internal-alterations-joining-existing-class-4b): Minor Internal alterations joining existing Class 4B retail [electronics store] & adjacent elevated ground level garages to form one Class 4B retail,… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/04972/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04972-26/san-gwann-sanction-minor-alterations-and-signage-in-a): To sanction minor alterations and signage in a Class 5B - Mechanic Workshop covered by trading licenses and previously approved PB/5252/81. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/01574/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01574-23/san-gwann-demolish-existing-dilapidated-slab-over-second-floor): To demolish existing dilapidated slab over second floor apartment and propose construction of the same including some minor internal alterations and… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 4 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/07033/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07033-23/san-gwann-sanction-minor-changes-to-plans-and-elevation): To sanction minor changes to plans and elevation approved in PA/4006/91, construct an additional floor and a receded floor on top of terraced house and create… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/02332/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02332-24/san-gwann-sanction-minor-variation-in-layout-from-approved): To sanction minor variation in layout from approved permit PA6170/16. Granted, validated 19 July 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/05715/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05715-25/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-approved-existing-private-car): Proposed change of use from approved/existing private car garage, approved by virtue of PB4614/84, into a Class 4B shop. Proposal also consists of… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 96 m away - [**PA/00689/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00689-22/san-gwann-construct-a-duplex-apartment-at-third-floor): To construct a duplex apartment at third floor and set-back floor and installation of pv panels at roof level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 96 m away - [**PA/06197/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06197-25/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-residential-garage-and-change-of): Sanctioning of residential garage and change of use from private car garage into Class 4A, including proposed facade sign and minor internal and external… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 98 m away - [**PA/05719/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05719-26/san-gwann-change-use-of-two-approved-class-4a): To change use of two approved Class 4A offices as per PA/1341/23 to residential units as per original layout permit PA/5659/08. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 100 m away - [**PA/03209/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03209-25/san-gwann-sanction-internal-alteration-and-changes-to-measurements): To sanction internal alteration and changes to measurements from as built by Housing Authority. Granted, validated 26 June 2025, 101 m away - [**PA/01524/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01524-25/san-gwann-sanction-the-garage-for-private-vehicles): To sanction the garage for private vehicles (approved in PB/01545/85) as built. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 103 m away - [**PA/01341/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01341-23/san-gwann-change-use-of-two-approved-class-2a): To change use of two approved Class 2A Clinics in PA 6954/18 into two Class 4A Offices and to fix outdoor a/c units Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 103 m away - [**PA/01468/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01468-22/san-gwann-sanction-minor-variations-in-pharmacy): To sanction minor variations in pharmacy (Class 4B) from PA02466/17 and PA2823/14, and block a connecting doorway to create a separate tenancy Status being checked, 103 m away ## More by Christian Chetcuti - [**PA/06875/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06875-26/mgarr-propose-construction-of-apartments-at-first): To propose construction of apartments at first, second, third and setback floor levels in addition to that approved in PA/06441/25 including fixing of sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05310/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05310-26/mgarr-increase-volume-of-reservoir-approved-under-pa-01677-26): To increase volume of reservoir approved under PA/01677/26, to propose construction of pump room and carry out minor alterations to the agricultural store… Granted, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/05195/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05195-26/rabat-demolish-existing-townhouse-approved-under-rg-01719-24-and): To demolish existing townhouse approved under RG/01719/24 and propose construction of a two storey house with a washroom at roof level and reservoir underneath. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04616/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04616-26/mosta-carry-out-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To carry out minor internal and external alterations to approved Class 4B outlet under RG/01039/25. The proposed internal alterations include the construction… Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04321/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04321-26/mosta-construct-two-additional-floors-over-the-existing): To construct two additional floors over the existing pre-1967 dwelling while retaining the existing facade, and to subdivide the property into two duplex… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/03586/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03586-26/naxxar-sanction-variations-in-boatyard-layout-to-that): To sanction variations in boatyard layout to that approved in PA/01853/13 and to propose relocation of parking. Pending, validated 3 June 2026 [All applications by Christian Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-chetcuti) ## More from Leighton Lee Mifsud - [**PA/05244/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05244-23/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-class-4b-butcher): Change of use from Class 4B butcher to takeaway food and drink establishment, including minor internal alterations, restoration of existing shop signs. Granted, validated 6 September 2023 - [**PA/01616/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01616-21/qormi-propose-change-of-use-of-garage-as): To propose change of use of garage as approved in PA/01413/03 to Class 5B - auto and truck mechanic/sprayer garage and correction of site from that approved… Status being checked [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)