--- title: "PA/03114/23: Change of use from garage to office in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03114-23/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-garage-to-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in San Gwann: Change of use from garage to office (Class 4A) including minor alterations. Perit Franco Montesin. Validated 31… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0311423 # PA/03114/23: Change of use from garage to office in San Gwann 17, St. Mary Garage, Triq San Pawl, San Gwann Change of use from garage to office (Class 4A) including minor alterations. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 17, St. Mary Garage, Triq San Pawl, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [Paul Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-ellul) - **Perit:** [Perit Franco Montesin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/franco-montesin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 22 February 2023 - **Validated:** 31 May 2023 - **Published:** 31 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 30 June 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03114/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03114&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 17, St. Mary Garage, Triq San Pawl, San Gwann 213 other applications within 300 m: 145 granted, 7 refused, 23 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06918/25). On Triq San Pawl: 3 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/07737/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07737-24/san-gwann-sanction-minor-variances-from-approved-permit-pa-4084-89): To sanction minor variances from approved permit PA/4084/89, reconfiguration of the internal stairwell to incorporate lift and proposed construction of… Granted, validated 17 February 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/04624/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04624-23/san-gwann-renewal-permit-of-pa7596-18-to-convert): To renewal permit of PA7596/18 - To convert existing penthouse into two apartments and to construct overlying two penthouses and to sanction balcony railings… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 26 m away - [**PA/02267/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02267-25/san-gwann-alterations-and-additions-to-already-approved-permit): Proposed alterations and additions to already approved permit PA/06378/22. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/02875/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02875-24/san-gwann-installation-of-a-generator-at-roof-level): Installation of a generator at roof level with screening and introduce a 1m parapet. To sanction the back office aperture location and an open steel staircase… Granted, validated 21 June 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/06300/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06300-24/san-gwann-sanction-differences-from-the-approved-permit-pa1510-17): To sanction differences from the approved permit PA1510/17. Changes include minor shifting of walls. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/05787/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05787-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-garage): Demolition of existing garage, first and second floor level apartment, and construction of ground floor garage for private car parking (car spaces), and… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/01307/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01307-21/san-gwann-replace-dangerous-roofs-over-second-floor-level): To replace dangerous roofs over second floor level of residence, including washroom. To demolish rear part of bathroom at first, second floor level and… Status being checked, 3 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/07594/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07594-26/san-gwann-renew-permit-pa-01307-21-consisting-of-the-following): To renew permit PA/01307/21 consisting of the following: To replace dangerous roofs over second floor level of residence, including washroom. To demolish rear… Pending, 3 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/05361/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05361-23/san-gwann-renewal-of-pa2528-15-to-sanction-the): Renewal of PA2528/15 - To sanction the amalgamation of main door/garage door on the facade, minor internal alterations and the change of use of part of garage… Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/03343/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03343-22/san-gwann-wall-mounting-of-external-ac-units-cover-as): Proposed wall-mounting of external ac units cover as screening over window of Class 4B shop approved in PA02073/21 and alterations to facade at ground floor… Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/05233/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-25/san-gwann-sanction-domestic-garage-as-built-from-approved): To sanction domestic garage as built from approved permit PB/01540/79. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/04781/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04781-25/san-gwann-stairwell-extension-to-access-roof): Proposed stairwell extension to access roof. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/02073/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02073-21/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation and construction of 3 basement garages and store, Class 4B shop at maisonette at the ground floor level,… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/00812/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00812-26/san-gwann-sanction-variations-from-approved-permits-pa-06828-23-and): To sanction variations from approved permits PA/06828/23 and PA/04781/25. Variations include the removal of a rear balcony, removal of the staircase leading… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/06597/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06597-25/san-gwann-demolish-existing-second-floor-apartment): To demolish existing second floor apartment, alterations in common area and construction of 4 apartments at 2nd floor to fifth floor and receded penthouse. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away ## More by Franco Montesin - [**PA/07559/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07559-26/dingli-sanction-variation-in-floor-to-ceiling-height): To sanction variation in floor to ceiling height approved in PA00826/17 due to introduction of soffit and aperture between kitchen and living rooms. Pending - [**PA/05282/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05282-26/iklin-effect-alterations-and-additions-resulting-in-the): To effect alterations and additions resulting in the development of two semi-detached villas from the existing fully detached villa. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03600/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03600-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of hostel, Class 3A, with street level accessible basement for parking/deliveries, ground floor… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03595/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03595-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-including-turning-part-of-garage): Internal alterations including turning part of garage into bedroom, division of main bedroom into two and provision of access to roof of unbuilt part over… Granted, validated 14 July 2026 - [**PA/03455/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03455-26/qormi-alterations-to-facade-of-pre-1967-garage-and): Proposed alterations to facade of pre-1967 garage and to construct shower room in back yard and horizontal subdivision of garage (to create storage space)… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03231/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03231-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car wash/car diagnostics (Class 5B). Refused, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Franco Montesin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/franco-montesin) ## More from Paul Ellul - [**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 - [**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 - [**PA/08646/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08646-24/qrendi-construct-racing-pigeon-loft-as-shown-on): To construct racing pigeon loft as shown on attached drawings. Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/07137/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-24/qrendi-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-from): Change of use of ground floor from class 4B outlet to class 4C cafeteria outlet. Change of use of basement Level to class 5A (craft brewery). Proposal also… Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/05680/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05680-23/mosta-sanction-as-built-maisonette-from-previously-approved): Request to sanction as built maisonette from previously approved permit PB4756/80. Withdrawn - [**PA/02311/23** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02311-23/qrendi-construct-underground-reservoir-and-timber-gate-and): To construct underground reservoir and timber gate and to maintain rubble walls. Granted, validated 26 April 2023 [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)