--- title: "PA/03542/26: sanction re use of pre-1968 and pre-1978 in Mosta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03542-26/mosta-sanction-re-use-of-pre-1968-and-pre-1978 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Mosta: To sanction re use of pre-1968 and pre-1978 rooms into a Class 4B vegetable shop and garages for tools and… Planning applications › Mosta › PA0354226 # PA/03542/26: sanction re use of pre-1968 and pre-1978 in Mosta 1968 Rooms, Triq il-Bidnija, Mosta To sanction re use of pre-1968 and pre-1978 rooms into a Class 4B vegetable shop and garages for tools and machinery and to sanction lightweight fixed canopy for weather protection and removable trucks, ancillary to shop. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 1968 Rooms, Triq il-Bidnija, Mosta - **Locality:** [Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta) - **Applicant:** [Jesmond Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jesmond-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 26 February 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/03542/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03542&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 1968 Rooms, Triq il-Bidnija, Mosta 13 other applications within 300 m: 7 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending. 88% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 1 floors (PA/06370/24). On Triq il-Bidnija: 12 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/03180/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03180-25/mosta-sanction-deposit-of-fertile-soil-to-increase): To sanction deposit of fertile soil to increase field fertility following soil natural erosion and also sanction demolition of intermediate damaged rubble wall. Pending, validated 21 May 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/04054/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04054-25/mosta-outline-application-to-propose-demolition-of): Outline application - To propose demolition of existing dwelling covered by PA/06678/94 and PAB/02779/86 and subdivide into two separate dwellings, retaining… Withdrawn, validated 25 June 2025, 297 m away - [**PA/03943/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03943-24/mosta-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling approved in PA4003/09, proposed excavation and construction of basement garage and… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 851 m away - [**PA/00947/20** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00947-20/mosta-introduction-of-basement-garage-and-back-shaft): Introduction of basement garage and back shaft Status being checked, 887 m away - [**PA/06370/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06370-24/mosta-dwelling-with-garage): Proposed dwelling with garage, pool and soft landscaping with an improved layout from what approved in lieu of unutilized permit PA/06777/20. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 1 floor, 896 m away - [**PA/01390/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01390-22/mosta-dwelling-with-garage): Proposed dwelling with garage, pool and soft landscaping with an improved layout from what approved in lieu of PA947/20. Status being checked, 903 m away - [**PA/00300/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00300-22/mosta-sanction-existing-bungalow-as-built): To sanction existing bungalow as built. Deviations from approved permit to be sanctioned include; a reduction in size of the approved pool, the removal of the… Status being checked, 1292 m away - [**PA/05927/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05927-25/mosta-reconfiguration-of-approved-residential-dwelling): Reconfiguration of approved residential dwelling (PA/6592/23) Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 1293 m away - [**PA/06592/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06592-23/mosta-construction-of-a-residence): Construction of a residence. Refused, validated 15 November 2023, 1293 m away - [**PA/02633/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02633-26/mosta-sanction-internal-alterations): To sanction internal alterations; the construction of a loggia and balcony above while retaining approximately the same footprint, and to sanction the… Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 1451 m away - [**PA/03933/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03933-24/mosta-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-04497-20): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/04497/20. The changes consists of four kennels. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 1479 m away - [**PA/06722/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06722-23/mosta-restoration-of-part-facade-and-reconstruction-of): Restoration of part facade and reconstruction of remaining collapsed pre-1967 agricultural room (including roof) and to sanction pre-1994 roofed over… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 1541 m away - [**PA/00923/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00923-25/mosta-open-an-access-in-existing-rubble-wall): To open an access in existing rubble wall and form a beaten earth passageway as per court ruling, works to include the fixing of a gate. Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 1542 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 Jesmond Vella - [**PA/02893/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02893-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Change of use from private garage to Class 4B shop. Proposed new sign. Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**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 - [**PA/07747/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07747-24/mosta-sanction-shape-and-location-of-an-approved): To sanction shape and location of an approved agricultural reservoir, planting of existing trees, upper 1.2m of front masonry boundary wall and installation… Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/02719/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02719-21/msida-sanctioning-of-change-from-garage-to-form): Proposed sanctioning of change from garage to form extension to existing Class 4B shop approved in PA/1137/03, including proposed minor internal and external… Status being checked [All planning applications in Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta)