--- title: "PA/03647/23: Change of use from study room to in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03647-23/ghaxaq-change-of-use-from-study-room-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: Change of use from study room to bedroom within two separate units at penthouse level, including sanctioning of… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0364723 # PA/03647/23: Change of use from study room to in Ghaxaq Apts 7 & 8, Block F, Site at, Dawret Hal Ghaxaq, Ghaxaq Change of use from study room to bedroom within two separate units at penthouse level, including sanctioning of internal and external alterations as built from previously approved PA3931/17. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Apts 7 & 8, Block F, Site at, Dawret Hal Ghaxaq, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [FS Developments Ltd Attn: Itiana Abela](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/fs-developments-ltd) - **Perit:** [JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 14 April 2023 - **Validated:** 21 June 2023 - **Published:** 21 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 31 October 2023 - **Permit expires:** 15 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03647/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03647&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Apts 7 & 8, Block F, Site at, Dawret Hal Ghaxaq, Ghaxaq 79 other applications within 300 m: 47 granted, 3 refused, 5 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05017/25). On Dawret Hal Ghaxaq: 31 other applications, 16 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Audrey Ann Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/audrey-ann-attard), [James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri), [Katia Agius](https://propertylist.mt/perit/katia-agius), [Pierre Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-farrugia). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/01769/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01769-21/ghaxaq-sanction-correction-of-site-configuration-following-new): Application to sanction correction of site configuration following new survey and differences to PB/1259/72. Differences includes re-positioning of walls,… Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/03137/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03137-21/ghaxaq-demolish-first-and-second-floor-apartment): To demolish first and second floor apartment. Construction of four apartments over four floors Status being checked, 4 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/02461/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02461-21/ghaxaq-alterations-and-extension-to-dwelling-covered-by): Alterations and extension to dwelling covered by RG/02060/19 including construction of bedroom, bathroom and washroom at first floor level. Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/01696/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01696-21/ghaxaq-sanction-dwelling-approved-by-pb-3157-67): To sanction dwelling approved by PB/3157/67, including shifting of doors, walls, windows and tools room at the back of site Status being checked, 87 m away - [**PA/02198/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-25/ghaxaq-sanction-alterations-to-approved-pa-5908-21-mainly-re-positioni): Application to sanction alterations to approved PA/5908/21 mainly re-positioning of internal walls, doors and windows and introduction of penthouse.… Granted, validated 23 May 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/07735/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07735-25/zejtun-sanctioning-other-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-4815-92): Sanctioning other changes from approved permit PA/4815/92. Proposed apramorta covering the services at roof level. Granted, validated 15 January 2026, 99 m away - [**PA/01323/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01323-23/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-5): To demolish existing residential unit and construct 5 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 6 overlying apartments at first, second… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 106 m away - [**PA/06246/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06246-25/ghaxaq-sanction-travertine-look-cladding-on-an-existing): To sanction travertine look cladding on an existing residential building covered by PA/6685/23. Refused, validated 19 November 2025, 113 m away - [**PA/06685/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06685-23/ghaxaq-propose-vertical-extension-of-the-existing-property): To propose vertical extension of the existing property comprehensive of an additional floor and a receded floor, together with multiple internal and external… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 114 m away - [**PA/08431/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08431-24/ghaxaq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-change-position): Proposed internal and external alterations to change position of garage and formation of an additional bedroom. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 124 m away - [**PA/04180/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04180-23/zejtun-propose-internal-and-external-modifications-including-re-config): To propose internal and external modifications including re-configuration of staircase, demolition of part of walls and roof slab at ground floor and first… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 125 m away - [**PA/03166/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03166-25/zejtun-alterations-to-stairwell-and-inclusion-of-lift): Proposed alterations to stairwell and inclusion of lift, and alterations to approved first floor residential unit as approved in PA1639/17. Demolition of roof… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 129 m away - [**PA/02898/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02898-22/ghaxaq-changes-to-approved-permit-pa03579-10-to-turn): Proposed changes to approved permit PA03579/10 to turn project into a commercial development composed of 4 floors and one receded floor which will include a… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 134 m away - [**PA/07406/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07406-25/zejtun-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-and-change): Sanctioning of property as built and change of use of one shop selling firearms to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 138 m away - [**PA/07233/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07233-25/ghaxaq-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground): Proposed minor internal and external alterations at ground and first floor levels, including partial demolition and construction works, as well as the… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 141 m away ## More by JLZ+MBF Architects - [**PA/06594/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06594-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-bathroom-within-a-pre-1967-property): Sanctioning of bathroom within a pre-1967 property. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/05979/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05979-26/sliema-extension): Extension, alterations and restoration works to town house. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05758/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05758-26/mgarr-alterations-to-roof-configuration): Alterations to roof configuration, including relocation of services and sanctioning of canopies. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05320/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05320-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-restoration-and-rebuilding-of-rubble-walls): Restoration and rebuilding of rubble walls, including installation of two timber gates. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03048/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03048-26/qormi-demolition-of-derelict-structure): Demolition of derelict structure, excavation and erection of two basement levels and erection of 2 above levels above ground for Class 5B general industry. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01937/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01937-26/st-julians-demolish-washrooms-and-construct-two-new-overlying): To demolish washrooms and construct two new overlying dwellings. Granted, validated 15 May 2026 [All applications by JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) ## More from FS Developments Ltd - [**PA/04958/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04958-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate and construct 2 levels of basement garages, 3 maisonettes at ground floor level, 20 apartments from first till fifth… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02425/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02425-25/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-residential-blocks-as-built-from): Sanctioning of residential blocks as built from previously approved PA/3931/17, in addition to minor internal and external alterations & changes to facade Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/07746/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07746-24/ghaxaq-sanction-penthouse-as-built-from-previously-approved): To sanction penthouse as built from previously approved PA/3931/17 Granted, validated 16 January 2025 - [**PA/00098/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00098-23/msida-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa09522-18-inclusive-of): Proposed alterations to approved permit PA09522/18 inclusive of; internal and external alterations, extension of additional floor, installation of PV panels… Granted, validated 25 January 2023 [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)