--- title: "PA/03914/23: Change of use from first floor apartment in Fgura | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03914-23/fgura-change-of-use-from-first-floor-apartment source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Fgura: Change of use from first floor apartment to a Store which is to be interconnected with the underlying Class 4B shop.… Planning applications › Fgura › PA0391423 # PA/03914/23: Change of use from first floor apartment in Fgura 296, Triq Haz-Zabbar &, Sqaq Rjallu, Fgura Change of use from first floor apartment to a Store which is to be interconnected with the underlying Class 4B shop. The proposal also seeks to subdivide the overlying 2 apartments at 2nd & 3rd floor to become 4 apartments. Internal and external alterations are proposed including at 4th floor and also include the installation of a new sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 296, Triq Haz-Zabbar &, Sqaq Rjallu, Fgura - **Locality:** [Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura) - **Applicant:** [AST Ltd. Attn: Albert Sant](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ast-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 21 April 2023 - **Validated:** 28 June 2023 - **Published:** 28 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 October 2023 - **Permit expires:** 8 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03914/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03914&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 296, Triq Haz-Zabbar &, Sqaq Rjallu, Fgura 220 other applications within 300 m: 148 granted, 5 refused, 20 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05449/23). On Triq Haz-Zabbar: 41 other applications, 25 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Karl Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-ebejer), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Karys Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karys-schembri), [Reuben Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-borg), [Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/07611/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-25/fgura-proposal-involves-the-removal-of-the-existing): The proposal involves the removal of the existing monument and the construction of a new 15m monument on the same footprint. Withdrawn, validated 10 December 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/06603/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06603-24/fgura-alterations-to-existing-class-5a-pre-1968-workshop): Alterations to existing Class 5A pre-1968 workshop and change of use to a Class 1A three bedroom ground floor maisonette. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/07262/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07262-23/fgura-demolition-of-existing-unit-on-first-floor): Demolition of existing unit on first floor. Construction of 5 apartments on 3 floors and 2 penthouses on the receded floor Granted, validated 11 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/02957/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02957-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-dwelling-to-class): Proposed change of use from dwelling to Class 2C childcare, including internal alterations and the demolition of existing rooms at ground floor and… Refused, validated 6 May 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/01328/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01328-24/fgura-change-of-use-from-a-pre-67-structure): Proposed change of use from a pre-67 structure, vacant premises, into a Class 4C - food and drink establishment (no cooking allowed). Application includes… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/05449/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05449-23/fgura-demolish-the-existing-structures): To demolish the existing structures, excavate and construct a basement for parking private vehicles and store, and five overlying levels containing a Class 4B… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/03618/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03618-25/fgura-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of apartment as built from that approved in PA/00185/07. Granted, validated 1 August 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/03096/21** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03096-21/fgura-complete-refurbishment-of-property-including-all-building): Complete refurbishment of property including all building services. The works also include dismantling of any non-load bearing hollow concrete block walls.… Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/01829/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01829-24/fgura-join-two-class-4b-shops-into-one): To join two Class 4B shops into one Class 4B shop. Proposal also includes removal of internal wall, change of facade materials and affixing of sign. Granted, validated 28 May 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/01145/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01145-23/fgura-sanction-minor-deviations-from-pa05958-17-and-to): To sanction minor deviations from PA05958/17 and to construct washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 18 April 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/00515/22** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00515-22/fgura-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-existing): Internal and external alterations to the existing building at ground floor level, levels 1 and 2 in view of additional apartment per each floor and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/04030/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-25/fgura-excavation-of-basement-level-and-construction-of): Excavation of basement level and construction of 2 (in no.) Class 4B shops, 3 (in no.) two bedroom flats, 3 (in no.) one-bedroom flats, and 1 (in no.)… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/02495/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02495-25/fgura-demolish-the-existing-maisonette): To demolish the existing maisonette, including alterations to permit PA/1714/22, and develop a new building. The new development will consist of private… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/04832/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04832-24/fgura-demolish-existing-residential-unit): To demolish existing residential unit, excavate and construct 7 parking space garage at basement level -1, 1 class 4b outlet at ground and first floor levels,… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/04331/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04331-23/fgura-sanction-the-existing-garage-as-built-and): To sanction the existing garage as built and to change from a garage to an open plan ground floor studio maisonette. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 1 floor, 82 m away ## More by Charles Azzopardi - [**PA/07767/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07767-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed internal and external changes to approved permit PA/728/24, consisting of the revision of the site extents to reflect the measured survey and the… Pending - [**PA/07679/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07679-26/st-julians-replacement-of-a-gold-aluminium-closed-balcony): The replacement of a gold aluminium closed balcony to a glass railing, matching the majority of the other facade treatment within the same block. Application… Pending - [**PA/07666/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-26/gzira-proposal-involves-the-demolition-of-the-approved): The proposal involves the demolition of the approved [PA/2680/07] maisonette and construct a block of five apartments, comprising three 2- bedroom units at… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-26/gzira-propose-minor-alterations-to-facade-of-approved): To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07263/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07263-26/tarxien-extend-room-at-second-floor-to-facade): To extend room at second floor to facade. Pending - [**PA/07205/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-26/birkirkara-installation-of-a-new-toilet-facility): Installation of a new toilet facility, installation of a toilet door and repainting of the main entrance garage door. Pending [All applications by Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) ## More from AST Ltd - [**PA/07767/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07767-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed internal and external changes to approved permit PA/728/24, consisting of the revision of the site extents to reflect the measured survey and the… Pending - [**PA/04070/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04070-26/iklin-change-of-use-of-approved-public-service): Change of use of approved public service garage to Class 5A car valeting service. The proposal includes for the change of use of a storage area into a Class… Refused, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/04008/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04008-26/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-build-which-differs-from): To sanction garage as build which differs from approved PA/2297/18. Granted, validated 27 July 2026 - [**PA/00840/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00840-25/iklin-this-application-seeks-to-sanction-deviations-from): This application seeks to sanction deviations from PA/4383/85, including the removal of a garage to accommodate a new living room. The proposal involves… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/08311/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08311-24/iklin-sanction-garages-as-built-with-minor-internal): To sanction garages as built with minor internal and external variations from PB/130/88. Proposal also includes for the change of use for part of one of the… Granted, validated 11 December 2024 - [**PA/00728/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00728-24/birkirkara-construction-of-a-4-floors-and-a): Construction of a 4 floors and a recessed level of which 3 one bedroom apartments at ground, first, and second floor level, and a 3 bedroom duplex at third… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura)