--- title: "PA/03684/24: Change of use from garage to residential in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03684-24/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-garage-to-residential source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Marsaskala: Change of use from garage to residential unit. Perit Jonathan Grech. Validated 26 June 2024. Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0368424 # PA/03684/24: Change of use from garage to residential in Marsaskala 57, Triq l-Ahmar, Marsascala Change of use from garage to residential unit. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 57, Triq l-Ahmar, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** [Charles Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/charles-saliba) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 23 March 2024 - **Validated:** 26 June 2024 - **Published:** 26 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 31 July 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03684/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03684&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 57, Triq l-Ahmar, Marsascala 190 other applications within 300 m: 134 granted, 5 refused, 17 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03836/24). On Triq l-Ahmar: 8 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/03836/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03836-24/marsaskala-construct-an-additional-floor): To construct an additional floor (one dwelling unit) at 5th floor level including a pool at roof level and to propose an extension to the existing unit at 4th… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 6 floors, 21 m away - [**PA/05897/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05897-23/marsaskala-clearance-of-site): Clearance of site, excavation for the construction of a reservoir, lift pit, and semi basement for private vehicle garage, 5 units at ground to 4th floor, 1… Granted, validated 25 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/00185/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00185-26/marsaskala-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-fourth): To carry out internal alterations to existing fourth receded floor, to construct fifth floor and extension of lift shaft and to sanction changes from approved… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/08209/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08209-24/marsaskala-sanction-one-car-garage-from-that-approved): To sanction one car garage from that approved in PA/07223/06. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/00915/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00915-23/marsaskala-internal-alterations-to-all-floors): Proposed internal alterations to all floors, alterations to the facade, alterations to common parts to lower the lift to the first-floor level, and change of… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/05910/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05910-25/marsaskala-extension-of-existing-penthouse-to-form-two): Proposed extension of existing penthouse to form two 2-bedroom units and construction of a 3-bedroom penthouse above. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/06801/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06801-24/marsaskala-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built, from approved permit PA5809/98. Granted, validated 25 November 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/02315/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02315-25/marsaskala-sanction-variations-of-garage-no): To sanction variations of garage no.19 (previously approved as garage no.17) from PA5169/99. These variations include site configuration and dimensions. Granted, validated 5 May 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/03541/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03541-23/marsaskala-partial-change-in-use-of-property-from): Partial change in use of property from office (Class 4A) to garage, sanctioning of layout to remain as Class 4A, as per PA7293/17 and proposed internal minor… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/01374/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01374-22/marsaskala-carry-out-internal-alterations-mainly-removal-addition-of): To carry out internal alterations mainly removal/addition of walls, installation of retractable awning and installation of railing on facade. Application also… Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/05051/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05051-23/marsaskala-demolish-existing-washrooms): To Demolish Existing Washrooms, convert an existing apartment into a duplex unit with overlying store and re-construct a new washroom. Granted, validated 7 November 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/03293/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03293-23/marsaskala-renew-pa-8313-17-which-consists-of-the-extension): To renew PA/8313/17 which consists of the extension of existing part third floor level, construct fourth floor level and erect washroom over. Granted, validated 27 June 2023, 5 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/01642/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01642-21/marsaskala-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-two): To propose internal and external alterations to two existing dwellings including displacement of walls and changes in apertures, the additional construction… Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/05434/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05434-25/marsaskala-sanction-variations-including-pool-at-roof-level): To sanction variations including pool at roof level from that approved in PA/00155/22. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/05904/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05904-25/marsaskala-extension-of-existing-penthouse-to-form-a): Proposed extension of existing penthouse to form a 2-bedroom apartment and construction of a 2-bedroom penthouse above. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 66 m away ## More by Jonathan Grech - [**PA/07672/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07672-26/siggiewi-sanction-second-and-third-floor-level-apartments): To sanction second and third floor level apartments as built from that approved in PA/00608/01 including internal layout and elevation design. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07624/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07624-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-a-further-residential-unit): Proposed construction of a further residential unit (4th-6th floor level) with access from common parts already forming part of application PA/06958/25. Pending, 7 floors - [**PA/07284/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07284-26/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-property): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1967 property, including the construction of washroom at roof level. Pending - [**PA/06804/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06804-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-structures-present-on-site): Demolition of existing structures present on site, excavation of site including a water reservoir and proposed construction of 18 residential units with… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06701/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06701-26/gudja-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PB/1957/80 and proposed external and internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/06414/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06414-26/siggiewi-excavation-of-water-reservoir-and-proposed-timber): Excavation of water reservoir and proposed timber gate including the sanctioning of the entrance opening to the field. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech) ## More from Charles Saliba - [**PA/03722/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03722-25/hamrun-amendments-to-rear-terrace-of-third-floor): Amendments to rear terrace of third floor flat and sanctioning of building height as constructed to building as approved in PA/04302/19. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/07677/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07677-24/rabat-sanctioning-of-the-existing-property-as-per): Sanctioning of the existing property as per approved permits (PA/01026/00, GD/00474/99 and GD/02795/99). The application also includes the sanctioning of pv… Pending, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/05117/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05117-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-vacant-premises-from): Change of use of vacant premises from its last use of a haberdashery shop to Class 4B; including installation of new apertures behind existing security roller… Granted, validated 7 August 2024 [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)