--- title: "PA/03139/23: Change of use from a carpenter’s workshop in Marsa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03139-23/marsa-change-of-use-from-a-carpenters-workshop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Marsa: Change of use from a carpenter’s workshop (Class 5A) into a Class 4B shop including lowering of floor level and… Planning applications › Marsa › PA0313923 # PA/03139/23: Change of use from a carpenter’s workshop in Marsa 52, Triq il-Marsa, Marsa Change of use from a carpenter’s workshop (Class 5A) into a Class 4B shop including lowering of floor level and internal and external alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 52, Triq il-Marsa, Marsa - **Locality:** [Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa) - **Applicant:** Carmel Formosa - **Perit:** [Perit Hector Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/hector-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 17 May 2023 - **Validated:** 31 May 2023 - **Published:** 31 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 30 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 3 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03139/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03139&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 52, Triq il-Marsa, Marsa 142 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 4 refused, 22 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02836/24). On Triq il-Marsa: 23 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Robert Sarsero](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-sarsero), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, 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/01533/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01533-22/marsa-re-establish-use-of-gaming-parlour-according-to): To re-establish use of gaming parlour according to PA/775/11, fixing of a sign including an A.C. enclosure unit, and minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 14 m away - [**PA/00173/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00173-22/marsa-internal-alterations-to-existing-property-including-removal): Internal alterations to existing property including removal of walls, demolition of existing back structures and addition of second floor at roof level.… Status being checked, 3 floors, 27 m away - [**PA/04185/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04185-24/marsa-convert-existing-dwelling-into-an-apartment-block): To convert existing dwelling into an apartment block comprising of 4 units. Works to include alterations at existing levels and demolition of existing rooms… Pending, validated 3 July 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/03975/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03975-24/marsa-alterations-at-all-levels-including-sanctioning-of): Alterations at all levels including sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA8298/21, subdivision of building into three apartments, conversion of… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/00248/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00248-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-house): Demolition of existing house. Excavation of basement garage. Construction of ground floor garages, three apartments and a duplex unit at third and receded… Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/00814/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00814-25/marsa-internal-alteration-to-existing-maisonette-including-front): Proposed internal alteration to existing maisonette including front window. Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 82 m away - [**PA/02980/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02980-21/marsa-add-butcher-to-existing-class-4b): To add butcher to existing Class 4B, to sanction internal alterations, to narrow sign and to fix an additional shopfront along the door jamb. Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/03582/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03582-22/marsa-demolish-washroom): To demolish washroom, to replace roof over garage, carry out internal and external alterations and construction extension on first floor and overlying washroom. Status being checked, 2 floors, 84 m away - [**PA/05132/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05132-26/marsa-internal-and-external-alterations-including-change-of): Proposed internal and external alterations including change of use of a retail outlet into a residential unit at the ground floor and an extension at the… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 88 m away - [**PA/08259/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08259-24/marsa-extension-at-second-floor-to-pre-1967-maisonette): Proposed extension at second floor to pre-1967 maisonette. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/06867/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06867-26/marsa-demolish-existing-structures-and-erect-basement-garages): To demolish existing structures and erect basement garages, 5 in no ground floor Class 5A garages, 1 in no ground floor Class 4B shop and overlying Class 1… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 2 floors, 93 m away - [**PA/03447/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03447-25/marsa-internal-alterations-and-demolition-of-ceiling-of): Internal alterations and demolition of ceiling of first floor maisonette, construction of a staircase, lift, two additional floors and a receded floor to form… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 93 m away - [**PA/03543/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03543-24/marsa-sanction-differences-from-pa-3350-17-within-layouts-of): To sanction differences from PA/3350/17 within layouts of maisonette as existing. Under appeal, validated 20 August 2024, 94 m away - [**PA/03344/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03344-24/marsa-propose-free-standing-billboard-along-schemed-road): To propose free standing billboard along schemed road. Withdrawn, validated 12 June 2024, 94 m away - [**PA/06569/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06569-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-balcony-of-pre-1968-property): Sanctioning of balcony of pre-1968 property. Pending, 97 m away ## More by Hector Zammit - [**PA/07415/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07415-26/fgura-renewal-of-pa3902-22-renewal-of-pa3256-15): Renewal of PA3902/22 - Renewal of PA3256/15 - Renewal to PA3583/08 (To demolish existing building in a dilapidated state but retain lime-kilns and construct… Pending - [**PA/07336/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07336-26/zebbug-remove-existing-aviaries-from-roof-level): To remove existing aviaries from roof level, to sanction pre-1978 agricultural stores, pump room and sheep barn and proposed alterations to the pump room. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06843/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06843-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4a): Change of use from approved Class 4A (PA 2226/19) to Class 4B. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06771/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06771-26/zabbar-sanction-the-differences-as-built-over-pb2467-81): To sanction the differences as built over PB2467/81. Proposal include removal of existing facade balustrades and replace in franka stone and construct front… Pending - [**PA/06761/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06761-26/mosta-extend-the-existing-washroom-at-roof-level): To extend the existing washroom at roof level. Pending - [**PA/06695/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06695-26/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-construct-a): To carry out internal alterations and construct a one bedroom at first floor level. Pending [All applications by Hector Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/hector-zammit) [All planning applications in Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa)