--- title: "PA/03231/26: Change of use from garage to car in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03231-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Gzira: Change of use from garage to car wash/car diagnostics (Class 5B). Perit Franco Montesin. Validated 20 May 2026. Planning applications › Gzira › PA0323126 # PA/03231/26: Change of use from garage to car in Gzira Garage 8, Silvan Court, Triq Edgar Bernard c/w, Triq Giacint Tua, Gzira Change of use from garage to car wash/car diagnostics (Class 5B). - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Garage 8, Silvan Court, Triq Edgar Bernard c/w, Triq Giacint Tua, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Michael Anthony Caruana - **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:** 16 March 2026 - **Validated:** 20 May 2026 - **Published:** 20 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 19 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 15 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03231/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03231&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Garage 8, Silvan Court, Triq Edgar Bernard c/w, Triq Giacint Tua, Gzira 136 other applications within 300 m: 86 granted, 7 refused, 10 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/01392/25). On Triq Edgar Bernard: 18 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar), [Christopher Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-tabone), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 73% (likely range 43–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/06055/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06055-23/gzira-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-penthouse): To carry out alterations and extensions to penthouse approved in PA1097/11, to subdivide residential unit at fourth floor level into 2 units and to construct… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 21 m away - [**PA/02521/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02521-21/gzira-alterations-to-shaft-at-penthouse-level): Alterations to shaft at penthouse level. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/02902/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02902-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-retail-shop): Change of use from Retail Shop (Class 4B) to Take Away Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/00262/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00262-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-first-floor-apartment-and): Internal alterations to first floor apartment and sanctioning from PAPB/4813/86, due to new survey. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/01587/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01587-23/gzira-renewal-of-pa08554-17-proposed-extension-of): Proposed renewal of PA08554/17 - Proposed extension of 4th floor apartment and construction of receded 5th floor. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/01997/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01997-22/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B barbershop and proposed wc. Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/00454/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00454-20/gzira-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-that): To sanction internal and external alterations from that approved with permit DN 318/08 Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/01698/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01698-26/gzira-demountable-structure-over-front-terrace-area-for): Proposed demountable structure over front terrace area for the old people’s home, as approved under previous PAs 1938/20 and 7711/23. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/07711/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07711-23/gzira-alterations-and-3-additional-rooms-to-retirement): Proposed alterations and 3 additional rooms to retirement home Class 2A approved by PA1938/20. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/00763/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00763-24/gzira-sanction-as-built-with-variations-from-plans): To sanction as built with variations from plans approved in the original permit PB4794/85 and to change the use of the existing ground floor garage for… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/01441/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01441-25/gzira-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa3078-98): To sanction internal and external variations from PA3078/98. Variations mainly includes positioning of walls and apertures following new survey. Withdrawn, 63 m away - [**PA/06972/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06972-24/gzira-sanction-variations-of-apartment-no): To sanction variations of apartment no. 8 from that approved in PA3723/04. Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/02073/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02073-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B, including minor modifications to shop front and integrated sign, including sanctioning of AC unit. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/04356/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04356-25/gzira-excavation-and-construction-of-an-additional-basement): Proposed excavation and construction of an additional basement garage (private car parking) to development approved in PA6416/22, to be accessed from… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/01979/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01979-25/gzira-sanction-minor-internal-variations-and-correction-of): To sanction minor internal variations and correction of site configuration following survey (previously approved by PB/2364/87). Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 70 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/03185/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03185-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a hostel (Class 3A) comprising basement hostel facilities and breakfast area, ground floor… Suspended, validated 27 May 2026, 8 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Franco Montesin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/franco-montesin) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)