--- title: "PA/03219/24: Change of use from workshop to public in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03219-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-workshop-to-public source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Change of use from workshop to public service garage. Work to include change of location of wc and opening of door.… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0321924 # PA/03219/24: Change of use from workshop to public in Zabbar 65, Ta' Maggi Industrial Park, Triq San Leonardu, Zabbar Change of use from workshop to public service garage. Work to include change of location of wc and opening of door. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 65, Ta' Maggi Industrial Park, Triq San Leonardu, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Robert Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/robert-fenech) - **Perit:** [Perit Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 5 February 2024 - **Validated:** 5 June 2024 - **Published:** 5 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 5 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03219/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03219&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 65, Ta' Maggi Industrial Park, Triq San Leonardu, Zabbar 44 other applications within 300 m: 24 granted, 3 refused, 5 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/07435/24). On Triq San Leonardu: 32 other applications, 17 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Adriana Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adriana-zammit), [Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella), [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/05883/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05883-25/xghajra-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of il-Hofra Reservoir, including the construction and installation of an inverter area and inverters. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/01739/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01739-26/xghajra-sanction-the-existing-farmhouse-from-that-approved): To sanction the existing farmhouse from that approved in PA3997/18. Sanctioning includes slight shifting in position, layout reconfiguration, addition of a… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/03488/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03488-23/xghajra-sanction-existing-farmhouse-as-built-from-that): To sanction existing farmhouse as built from that approved in PA3997/18. Sanctioning includes slight shifting in position, and different elevations but… Refused, validated 6 September 2023, 103 m away - [**PA/02000/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02000-24/xghajra-sanction-pre-1994-agricultural-stores): To sanction pre-1994 agricultural stores, proposed relocation of same structures including excavation and construction of underground reservoir and… Refused, validated 3 April 2024, 188 m away - [**PA/02347/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02347-21/zabbar-sanction-w): To sanction w.c at the back of the property Status being checked, 217 m away - [**PA/06344/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06344-26/zabbar-sanction-an-existing-one-storey-ground-floor-garage): To sanction an existing one-storey ground floor garage and construct first and second floor flats and third and fourth level flats. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 4 floors, 225 m away - [**PA/00360/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00360-24/xghajra-sanctioning-to-existing-dwelling-and-registered-pool): Sanctioning to existing dwelling and registered pool from approved PA/351/94. Proposal also includes sanctioning of adjoining surroundings as part of garden… Pending, validated 31 January 2024, 225 m away - [**PA/00291/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00291-24/zabbar-sanction-apartment-as-build-from-that-as): To sanction apartment as build from that as approved in PA3918/04. Granted, validated 5 March 2024, 234 m away - [**PA/05204/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05204-25/zabbar-change-of-use-of-unutilised-rooms-to): Proposed change of use of unutilised rooms to two Class 5C – industrial workshops. Proposal includes sanctioning of site layout and facade. Furthermore,… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 235 m away - [**PA/02241/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02241-21/zabbar-increase-of-internal-height-of-the-garage): Proposed increase of internal height of the garage, construction of small store and stairwell at roof level. Status being checked, 259 m away - [**PA/05037/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05037-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-increase-of-internal-height-of): Proposed sanctioning of increase of internal height of garage, and minor internal alterations and alterations to facade. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 261 m away - [**PA/00194/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00194-22/zabbar-excavation-and-construction-of-21-private-car): Excavation and construction of 21 private car garages, 16 apartments and 2 penthouses. Status being checked, 262 m away - [**PA/03464/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03464-24/zabbar-use-of-semi-basement-garage-as-approved-in): Use of semi-basement garage as approved in PA1487/98 for the parking of public service vehicles and to sanction variations from approved permit PA1487/98… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 265 m away - [**PA/06501/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06501-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-un-used-space-to): Change of use from un-used space to public service garage and proposed change of use from approved public service garage (covered by PA 3219/24) to Class 5B… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 273 m away - [**PA/07435/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07435-24/zabbar-alteration-to-existing-maisonette-and-garage): Alteration to existing maisonette and garage, installation of lift and construction of apartments above at second, third and receded floor for a total of 4… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 277 m away ## More by Kyle Vella - [**PA/07487/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07487-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-class-3a): Change of use from approved Class 3A (guesthouse and offices) into Class 1 (residential - 3 residential units). Work to include installation of lift,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07068/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07068-26/zejtun-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, including the conversion of sitting room to a garage at ground floor level and construction of extension at the back of the property. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06777/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06777-26/qormi-addition-of-class-5c-to-approved-class): Addition of Class 5C to approved Class 6A store (covered by PA1127/26). Works include internal alterations. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06768/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06768-26/zabbar-convert-approved-washrooms-to-apartment-and-erect): To convert approved washrooms to apartment and erect washrooms at receded level. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06587/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06587-26/santa-lucija-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-back-of): Internal alterations and extension at back of property for a multi sensory room. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06574/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06574-26/pieta-replace-collapsed-and-dilapidated-roofs-and-construct): To replace collapsed and dilapidated roofs and construct new residential units at second, third and fourth floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors [All applications by Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella) ## More from Robert Fenech - [**PA/06501/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06501-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-un-used-space-to): Change of use from un-used space to public service garage and proposed change of use from approved public service garage (covered by PA 3219/24) to Class 5B… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05898/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05898-26/marsaskala-construct-underground-water-reservoir): To construct underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/02131/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02131-26/naxxar-sanction-aluminium-enclosure-at-penthouse-level-as): To sanction aluminium enclosure at penthouse level as approved in PA/8294/17. Refused, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01781/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01781-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-part-of-un-used): Change of use from part of un-used roof to public service garage (parking only of light passenger transport services - LPTS). Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/04664/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04664-25/zejtun-change-of-use-from-garage-to-public): Change of use from garage to public service garage. Work to include minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)