--- title: "PA/03409/25: change of use from Class 4B to in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03409-25/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Zurrieq: Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 3C personal training studio, internal alterations, sanctioning of… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0340925 # PA/03409/25: change of use from Class 4B to in Zurrieq 24, Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 3C personal training studio, internal alterations, sanctioning of changes from approved PB2312/87, and installation of small sign on facade. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 24, Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** Carl Cutajar - **Perit:** [Perit Daniel Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-darmanin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 9 May 2025 - **Validated:** 28 May 2025 - **Published:** 28 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 27 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 1 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 9 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03409/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03409&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 24, Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq 122 other applications within 300 m: 73 granted, 4 refused, 15 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03111/23). On Vjal il-Blue Grotto: 16 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/07406/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07406-24/zurrieq-sanction-the-configuration-of-premises-as-carried): To sanction the configuration of premises as carried out, the change of use from a Class 4B showroom into a Class 4B minimarket and the fixing of a sign Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/00754/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00754-21/zurrieq-sanction-the-installation-of-a-kitchen-hood-extraction): To sanction the installation of a kitchen-hood extraction fan and narrowing of existing window from PA/10583/17. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/01481/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01481-25/zurrieq-construction-of-street-level-garage-with-overlying): Proposed construction of street level garage with overlying residential units including receded floor. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 53 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, 56 m away - [**PA/00155/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00155-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-installation-of-pv-panels-and): To sanction the installation of PV Panels and to propose stone colour pvc screening to PV Panels at roof level of Class 4D (with cooking) premises as approved… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 62 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, 69 m away - [**PA/00388/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00388-23/zurrieq-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-a-street): To demolish existing building and construct a street level garage, three apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/07419/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07419-24/zurrieq-construction-of-two-additional-apartments-at-second): Proposed construction of two additional apartments at second, third and receded floor levels and proposed pool at roof level over approved PA11089/18.… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/00834/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00834-22/zurrieq-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-per): Sanctioning building as built not as per approved sanctioning include addition of basement level and some minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/00916/20** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00916-20/zurrieq-construction-of-a-garage): Construction of a garage, two residential units, & two washrooms at roof level Status being checked, 80 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, 90 m away - [**PA/02418/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02418-25/zurrieq-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floor-and): To demolish existing first and second floor and construction of two apartments and a duplex. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/03026/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03026-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-boundary-wall): Demolition of existing boundary wall, proposed excavation of two stories, proposed construction of underground community training/day centre indoor pool… Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 91 m away - [**PA/06125/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06125-24/zurrieq-construction-of-dwelling-on-setback-floor-instead): Proposed construction of dwelling on setback floor instead of washroom. Granted, validated 10 October 2024, 93 m away - [**PA/07407/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-23/zurrieq-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved permit PB/01857/89 including displacement of walls and apertures, position of internal yards and… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 4 floors, 93 m away ## More by Daniel Darmanin - [**PA/07551/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07551-26/kirkop-alterations-to-dwelling-including-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed alterations to dwelling including minor internal alterations, demolition at roof level, and construction of new staircase and washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07436/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07436-26/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-take-away-to): Proposed change of use from take away to Class 4C snack bar, including internal alterations to remove non-load bearing partition wall. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07335/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07335-26/zebbug-minor-alterations-to-facade-including-the-replacement): Proposed minor alterations to facade including the replacement of apertures and the raising of the facade parapet wall by a course. Pending - [**PA/06837/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06837-26/mosta-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, building of 1m parapet wall on roof, creation of garage opening on facade, and removal of front garden wall. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06709/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06709-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-boundary-wall-and-re-construction-in): Proposed demolition of boundary wall and re-construction in line with new alignment as per PC75/17. Pending - [**PA/05743/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05743-26/zurrieq-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, including the opening of walls, and removal of structures in the back yard. Granted, validated 18 September 2026 [All applications by Daniel Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-darmanin) [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)