--- title: "PA/03428/26: proposed development involves a change of use in Fgura | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03428-26/fgura-proposed-development-involves-a-change-of-use source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Fgura: The proposed development involves a change of use from Class 4D on the first floor and Class 4B on the second floor… Planning applications › Fgura › PA0342826 # PA/03428/26: proposed development involves a change of use in Fgura 43, West Guest House, Triq Hompesch c/w, Triq il-Karmelitani, Fgura The proposed development involves a change of use from Class 4D on the first floor and Class 4B on the second floor to a Class 1 shared living space on the first and second floors, with a washroom, laundry, and domestic store on the third/roof level. The proposal also includes internal alterations, the creation of two separate apartments each with three bedrooms - and modifications to the facade. The application further includes separate direct access from street level, which has already been approved, as well as the sanctioning of alterations carried out on the third/roof level. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 43, West Guest House, Triq Hompesch c/w, Triq il-Karmelitani, Fgura - **Locality:** [Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura) - **Applicant:** Murtaza Ghaffar - **Perit:** [Perit Claude Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 14 March 2026 - **Validated:** 3 June 2026 - **Published:** 3 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 3 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03428/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03428&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 43, West Guest House, Triq Hompesch c/w, Triq il-Karmelitani, Fgura 195 other applications within 300 m: 120 granted, 7 refused, 16 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00211/23). On Triq Hompesch: 40 other applications, 28 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri), [Charlo Briguglio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlo-briguglio), [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [David Paul Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-paul-grima). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, medium reliability, from 57 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/07338/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C snack-bar, sanctioning of minor variations from PA/1901/02. Proposal includes the installation of… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/02034/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02034-23/fgura-minor-fa-ade-alterations-at-basement-and-ground): Proposed minor façade alterations at basement and ground floor level to existing office block. Granted, validated 16 May 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/07176/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07176-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop (C) as approved in PA/07378/23 to Class 4C. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/07187/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07187-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop (D) as approved in PA/07378/23 to Class 4C. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/04162/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04162-24/fgura-sanction-minor-internal-discrepancies-from-approved-permit): To sanction minor internal discrepancies from approved permit PAPB/3930/79. Proposed additions and alterations to existing 1st floor maisonette and… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/07251/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07251-25/fgura-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-the-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations from the approved permit PA/7216/94, including the correction of the site covered by the said permit, to propose a… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/02050/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02050-26/fgura-carry-out-changes-to-pa4091-23): To carry out changes to PA4091/23, demolition of adjacent dwelling and propose construction of 8 parking spaces at basement -2, 4 parking spaces, 1 motorcycle… Pending, validated 25 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/04091/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04091-23/fgura-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, to excavate the site and to construct a store at basement level -1 and interconnected Class 4B showroom at ground and first… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 68 m away - [**PA/00197/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00197-23/fgura-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-pb-2536-75): To sanction minor differences from approved PB/2536/75, demolition of roof structure, carrying out internal and external alterations to existing structure,… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 68 m away - [**PA/04243/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04243-24/fgura-sanction-minor-alterations-from-papb694-91-including-changes): To sanction minor alterations from PAPB694/91 including changes to facade. Granted, validated 7 October 2024, 77 m away - [**PA/00670/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00670-26/fgura-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-approved-penthouse): To carry out internal alterations to approved penthouse (PA/03970/25) as shown in conventional colours. Granted, validated 9 March 2026, 78 m away - [**PA/07883/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07883-24/fgura-carry-out-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor): To carry out internal alterations at ground floor level and 1st floor level, by removing internal yard from ground floor level and widen shop entrance. To… Granted, validated 21 January 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/06389/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06389-25/fgura-change-of-use-of-garage-to-class): Change of use of garage to Class 4B for car-accessories requirements, variations from the official building alignments, and proposed staircase connecting the… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/03970/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03970-25/fgura-setback-the-ground-floor-facade-from-the): To setback the ground floor facade from the building alignment and to construct a conservatory at the receded floor level (of the adjoining building)… Granted, validated 17 July 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/04300/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04300-24/fgura-sanction-elevated-ground-floor-garage-and-basement): To sanction elevated ground floor garage and basement level storage as built. Granted, validated 29 August 2024, 85 m away ## More by Claude Borg - [**PA/07782/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07782-26/lija-sanctioning-of-the-front-garden-as-built): Sanctioning of the front garden as built, following the works approved under PA 6295/05 Pending - [**PA/07677/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07677-26/fgura-internal-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): Proposed internal alterations to existing terraced house, formation of garage through conversion of existing bedroom, replacement of façade apertures and… Pending - [**PA/07479/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07479-26/siggiewi-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06420/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06420-26/naxxar-proposal-consists-of-the-reconstruction-of-a): The proposal consists of the reconstruction of a structurally unsafe rear building within a pre-1967 townhouse, incorporating modifications to ensure… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06260/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06260-26/cospicua-bormla-proposed-works-to-the-pre-1968-townhouse-include): The proposed works to the pre-1968 townhouse include the reconstruction of existing ceilings on a like-for-like basis and internal alterations, including the… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05986/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05986-26/zebbug-connect-an-existing-washroom-to-an-underlying): To connect an existing washroom to an underlying apartment. Proposed property will include an internally linked staircase and includes the roof. Raising of… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 [All applications by Claude Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-borg) [All planning applications in Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura)