--- title: "PA/03226/26: change of use of ground floor unit in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03226-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-unit source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Zurrieq: Proposed change of use of ground floor unit from Class 4B to Class 1A 1-bedroom maisonette. Proposal includes minor… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0322626 # PA/03226/26: change of use of ground floor unit in Zurrieq 35, Triq Santu Formosa, Zurrieq Proposed change of use of ground floor unit from Class 4B to Class 1A 1-bedroom maisonette. Proposal includes minor changes at basement level to add a domestic store linked to garage. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 35, Triq Santu Formosa, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** [ALT holdings ltd Attn: Alex Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alt-holdings-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 12 February 2026 - **Validated:** 20 May 2026 - **Published:** 20 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 19 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03226/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03226&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 35, Triq Santu Formosa, Zurrieq 148 other applications within 300 m: 92 granted, 4 refused, 17 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03111/23). On Triq Santu Formosa: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 83% (likely range 53–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/03111/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03111-23/zurrieq-renewal-of-pa-10875-17-to-carry-minor-internal): Renewal of PA/10875/17: To carry minor internal and external alterations to existing ground floor garage and first floor maisonette including the installation… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 5 floors, 22 m away - [**PA/07382/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07382-26/zurrieq-sanctioning-site-configuration-of-garage-for-private): Sanctioning site configuration of garage for private use previously approved in BN/736/72. Pending, 22 m away - [**PA/05408/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05408-26/zurrieq-demolish-of-pre-1967-terraced-house-on-vjal): Demolish of pre-1967 terraced house on Vjal Il- Blue Grotto, a pre-1967 street level garage and an overlying maisonette on Triq Santu Formosa, excavation of… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/00785/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00785-22/zurrieq-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, construction of bathroom and changes to facade finishes. Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/04989/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04989-25/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Proposed change of use from a Class 4B shop to a Class 4D Catering establishment. Internal alterations and changes to shop sign Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/00434/20** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00434-20/zurrieq-sanction-the-shop-as-built): To sanction the shop as built, to change from Class 4 to Class 4B shop and to change the shop sign. Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/06576/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06576-25/zurrieq-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): Proposed alterations to existing terraced house, including demolition of rooms in backyard, excavation and construction of pool and construction of roof… Granted, validated 3 November 2025, 72 m away - [**PA/02850/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02850-21/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of basement garages, ground floor Class 4B and 4D, first to third-floor apartments, and PH at set-back floor… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 73 m away - [**PA/00504/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00504-26/zurrieq-sanction-alterations-in-plans-at-1st-floor): To sanction alterations in plans at 1st floor consisting of entrance door relocation, boxroom and bathroom and closing of door into a window in the kitchen… Granted, validated 13 February 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/02262/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02262-24/zurrieq-part-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Proposed part change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 3C rehabilitation fitness center including ancillary Class 4A office and consultation room. Minor… Refused, validated 17 April 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/05068/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05068-24/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-class-4d-outlet): Change of use from Class 4D outlet approved in PA/02850/21 to a take-away outlet and also sanctioning of doorways that were approved in PA/03534/97. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 79 m away - [**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, 80 m away - [**PA/03222/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03222-24/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of a street level garage with an overlying terraced house. Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 2 floors, 81 m away - [**PA/07598/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07598-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-first-floor-apartment-as-existing-and): To sanction the first-floor apartment as existing and the proposed internal alterations from approved PA/01109/98. Pending, 85 m away - [**PA/07781/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07781-26/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-the-common-area-layout-as): Sanctioning of the common area layout as approved under permits PA/1976/25 and PA/1109/98, the demolition of accretions at roof level, and the construction of… Pending, 89 m away ## More by George Farrugia - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07564/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07564-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-concrete-structure-to-support-dangerous): To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07418/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-drawings-as): Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) ## More from ALT holdings Ltd - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06910/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06910-26/pieta-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house-and-construct): To demolish the existing terraced house and construct a proposed seven-storey apartment block comprising thirteen 1-bedroom units, including a maisonette and… Pending, 6 floors - [**PA/00096/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00096-26/birkirkara-remove-the-common-area-from-the-proposal): To remove the common area from the proposal previously approved in PA/3185/23, and open access to the neighbouring property for a shared common area. Granted, validated 30 January 2026 - [**PA/07885/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07885-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, including the construction of a WC and roofing of backyard. Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/06316/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06316-25/naxxar-demolish-an-existing-terraced-house): To demolish an existing terraced house, excavate and construct basement garages and an overlying maisonette, three apartments, and a penthouse. To connect the… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01928/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01928-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation for one floor garage, construction of four maisonettes at ground floor, fifteen apartments on three floors and… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)