--- title: "PA/03343/24: propose change of use from duplex Class in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03343-24/tarxien-propose-change-of-use-from-duplex-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: To propose change of use from duplex Class 4B shop to a residential unit and from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop,… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0334324 # PA/03343/24: propose change of use from duplex Class in Tarxien 272, Triq San Tumas c/w, Triq Dun Karm Sant, Tarxien To propose change of use from duplex Class 4B shop to a residential unit and from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop, propose roofing of internal courtyard, minor internal and external alterations and propose changes to facade materials and proposed the re-opening of pre-1967 window at ground floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 272, Triq San Tumas c/w, Triq Dun Karm Sant, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** [Kenneth Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kenneth-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 12 February 2024 - **Validated:** 12 June 2024 - **Published:** 23 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 23 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 16 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03343/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03343&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 272, Triq San Tumas c/w, Triq Dun Karm Sant, Tarxien 159 other applications within 300 m: 115 granted, 5 refused, 15 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01583/25). On Triq San Tumas: 17 other applications, 12 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Etienne Magri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/etienne-magri), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard), [Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/07648/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-23/tarxien-minor-alterations-to-existing-building): Minor alterations to existing building, reconfiguration of stairwell to include lift, demolition of washrooms and proposed construction of overlying apartment… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/07159/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07159-24/tarxien-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B ironmonger to Class 4D restaurant, proposed internal and external alterations and affixing of sign. Refused, validated 23 October 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/05566/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05566-25/tarxien-sanctioning-of-a-penthouse-from-that-approved): Sanctioning of a penthouse from that approved in PA/05118/08. Proposed screening of PV panels. Granted, validated 12 September 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/05778/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05778-24/tarxien-subdivision-of-garage-as-approved-in-pa-05129-05): Subdivision of garage as approved in PA/05129/05 and interconnection of underlying basement (store) to adjacent basement as approved in PA/07497/05.… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/06577/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06577-23/fgura-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa4203-01-namely-shifting): To sanction differences from approved PA4203/01 namely shifting of internal walls, changes on facade, changes in levels and roofing of part of roof level. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/04477/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04477-26/tarxien-sanction-garages-as-built-from-development-permission): To sanction garages as built from development permission PA00199/97 and to propose to increase the Internal height of the overlying domestic storage in garage… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/05622/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05622-23/tarxien-sanction-first-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction first floor maisonette as built. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/00234/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00234-23/tarxien-sanction-the-construction-of-a-balcony-on): To sanction the construction of a balcony on the back elevation. Pending, validated 24 April 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/07233/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07233-26/fgura-sanction-the-property-as-built-following-a): To sanction the property as built following a site survey, from the approved PB/04512/81, together with proposed internal alterations to subdivide the… Pending, 44 m away - [**PA/04734/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04734-26/tarxien-conversion-of-second-floor-maisonette-into-an-apartment): Proposed conversion of second-floor maisonette into an apartment, construction of additional third-floor dwelling and penthouse, including lift installation. Granted, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/06912/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06912-26/tarxien-minor-internal-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-4734-26): Proposed minor internal changes from approved permit PA/4734/26. Pending, 45 m away - [**PA/02734/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02734-21/tarxien-part-demolition-of-outbuildings-to-existing-house): Part demolition of outbuildings to existing house and change of use from residential (Class 1) to 2 shops (Class 4B). The construction of a garage and office… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/06315/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06315-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of): Sanctioning of; site configuration and facade changes from PA/01274/12. Proposed change of use from Class 4 shop (as approved per PA/01274/12) to Class 4B… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/02365/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02365-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-offices-approved-in): Proposed change of use from offices approved in PA/01606/08 to 2 residential units and change of part of garage to residential unit and sanctioning of minor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/03484/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03484-25/tarxien-demolition-of-the-existing-property): Proposed demolition of the existing property, excavation of the site, and construction of 5 garages and 2 parking spaces at basement level, and 6 garages at… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 70 m away ## More by Jonathan Schembri - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) ## More from Kenneth Caruana - [**PA/03660/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03660-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-approved-office-and): Proposed change of use from approved office and apartments (Class 1A) in PA/03698/18 to guesthouse (Class 3A), including internal alterations and minor… Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/04941/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04941-24/balzan-split-duplex-penthouse-into-two-separate-units): To split duplex penthouse into two separate units. Application also includes minor changes from approved permit PA/0182/17. Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/04611/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04611-24/zurrieq-propose-replacement-of-front-gate-to-a): To propose replacement of front gate to a solid loosely spaced timber gate. Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/01802/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01802-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-a): Change of use from garage to a Class 4B shop including shop sign. Granted, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/02734/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02734-21/tarxien-part-demolition-of-outbuildings-to-existing-house): Part demolition of outbuildings to existing house and change of use from residential (Class 1) to 2 shops (Class 4B). The construction of a garage and office… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)