--- title: "PA/03642/23: Change of use from a garage to in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03642-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Change of use from a garage to a Class 4C shop include signage. Perit Adrian Falzon. Validated 21 June 2023. Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0364223 # PA/03642/23: Change of use from a garage to in Zabbar Garage No. 128, Triq id-Dukkar, Zabbar Change of use from a garage to a Class 4C shop include signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Garage No. 128, Triq id-Dukkar, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Mr Darren Buhagiar - **Perit:** [Perit Adrian Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-falzon) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 30 March 2023 - **Validated:** 21 June 2023 - **Published:** 21 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 20 September 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03642/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03642&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Garage No. 128, Triq id-Dukkar, Zabbar 171 other applications within 300 m: 113 granted, 1 refused, 14 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01266/24). On Triq id-Dukkar: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/00022/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00022-20/zabbar-proposal-to-include-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposal to include demolition of existing dwelling including the retention of the existing façade abutting on Triq il-Biccieni. Granted, validated 15 January 2020, 21 m away - [**PA/01043/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01043-21/zabbar-increase-in-height-of-internal-yard-wall): Proposed increase in height of internal yard wall at back of property. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/06341/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06341-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-and-extension-to): Proposed internal and external alterations and extension to existing approved terraced house, proposal includes alterations at ground floor level to form a… Pending, validated 5 January 2024, 3 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/04459/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04459-24/zabbar-renewal-to-pa-01010-20-to-carry-out): Renewal to PA/01010/20 - To carry out internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 dwelling which include the replacement of an existing staircase, the… Granted, validated 29 August 2024, 2 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/01010/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01010-20/zabbar-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-an-existing): To carry out internal alterations to an existing pre 1967 dwelling which include the replacement of an existing staircase, the opening of an internal door and… Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/02542/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02542-25/zabbar-sanction-garage-as-built-over-pb843-64-from): To sanction garage as built over PB843/64 from which plans were not found, and to demolish and reconstruct ramp. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/03066/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03066-23/zabbar-sanction-of-the-house-as-built): Proposed sanction of the house as built. Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/00565/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00565-24/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-including-sanctioning-regarding-stai): Proposed minor internal alterations including sanctioning regarding staircase and increase the height of common wall. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/01167/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01167-20/zabbar-sanction-alterations-as-built-from-those-approved): To sanction alterations as built from those approved in PA 7547/16. Sanctioning consists of; internal alterations at ground, first and roof level; external… Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/03972/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03972-23/zabbar-sanction-additions-in-an-existing-pre-1968-dwelling): To sanction additions in an existing pre-1968 dwelling, to restore facade and to propose replacement of apertures, from aluminium to timber. Granted, validated 24 October 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/03403/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03403-26/zabbar-sanction-a-garage-for-private-vehicles-as): To sanction a garage for private vehicles as built and part change of use to Class 5A (car valeting and detailing outlet), including proposed internal and… Refused, validated 27 May 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/00558/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00558-21/zabbar-spiral-staircase-and-platform): Proposed spiral staircase and platform. Construction of washroom Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/04642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04642-26/zabbar-sanction-as-built-over-pa7059-16-and-change): To sanction as built over PA7059/16 and change approved facade timber apertures to timber like aluminum apertures. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 69 m away - [**PA/06415/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06415-25/zabbar-installation-of-pool-at-roof-level-and): Proposed installation of pool at roof level and increase parapet wall height along facade by 1crs. Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/02858/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02858-25/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-as-to-create): Proposed internal and external alterations as to create a road level garage for the parking of one in number private vehicle. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 71 m away ## More by Adrian Falzon - [**PA/07034/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07034-26/marsaskala-renew-approved-pa-5482-18): To renew approved PA/5482/18. Dismantling of washrooms at third floor level, proposed additional 2 residential units at third and fourth floor levels, and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06602/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06602-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-underground-parking-at-levels-3): To sanction underground parking at levels -3, -2 and -1, commercial area (Class 4B) at level 0 and residential apartments above from approved PA/1149/18. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06363/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06363-26/birzebbuga-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling-consisting): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling consisting of the following; To excavation a domestic store at basement level, to dismantle part of ground… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05428/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05428-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Internal alterations at ground and first floor levels to existing town house and the construction of a receded floor level. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05346/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05346-26/zabbar-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-including-the): Alterations at ground floor level including the introduction of a garage and additions to first floor level and construction of a receded second floor. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05019/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05019-26/marsaskala-re-construct-store-as-approved-in-papb5003-88): To re construct store as approved in PAPB5003/88 and PA3296/23 including the reconstruction of all external retaining parapet walls and external concrete… Granted, validated 22 July 2026 [All applications by Adrian Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-falzon) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)