PA/04030/26: change of use of public car garages in Gharghur
Xwieki Heights, Triq tal-Balal c/w Triq in-Naxxar c/w, Triq Giovanni Gafa', Gharghur
Proposed change of use of public car garages approved in PA/01270/25 to private car garages.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- Xwieki Heights, Triq tal-Balal c/w Triq in-Naxxar c/w, Triq Giovanni Gafa', Gharghur
- Locality
- Gharghur
- Applicant
- Ciantar Properties Ltd. Attn: Darren Ciantar
- Perit
- Perit Stephen Xuereb Archer
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Change of Use
- Received
- 14 May 2026
- Validated
- 17 June 2026
- Published
- 17 June 2026
- Comments close
- 17 July 2026
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 29 October 2026
- Permit expires
- 4 November 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Xwieki Heights, Triq tal-Balal c/w Triq in-Naxxar c/w, Triq Giovanni Gafa', Gharghur
34 other applications within 300 m: 16 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02007/23).
On Triq tal-Balal: 19 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: Stephen Xuereb Archer, Michael Pace, Anthony Fenech Vella, MASStudio.
Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/05364/26 Gharghur: Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged.
- PA/00543/26 Gharghur: Proposal includes an extension at roof level over the approved permit PA/01270/25 and PA/02007/23 which includes 5 new penthouses at level three. Proposal…
- PA/01270/25 Gharghur: Proposed amendments to approved PA/02007/23 to create a residential complex on three full floors with 43 units and 2 basements levels with 53 private car…
- PA/02007/23 Gharghur: Proposed excavation and construction of 17 new terraced houses that include a basement level with common ramp entrance and circulation, ground floor bedrooms,…
- PA/03212/25 Naxxar: To construct rubble wall adjacent to the proposed access and installation of timber gates.
- PA/02205/22 Iklin: The proposal includes the reinstatement of a highly dilapidated room, additions and alterations to the existing agricultural stores including the sanctioning…
- PA/00158/25 Gharghur: To regenerate a vacant plot into a public green space, incorporating new trees and shrubs, accessible pathways, seating areas, nature play equipment, obstacle…
- PA/02918/25 Gharghur: To sanction changes in a terraced house from PAPB4054/84. Proposal includes some minor internal alterations and changing of facade materials.
- PA/04906/24 Gharghur: Proposed pergola with retractable canopy at first floor level terrace.
- PA/01498/24 Gharghur: To carry out internal alterations to existing terraced house and additions at level 3 and 4, including the demolition of existing roof structures, the…
- PA/07390/24 Naxxar: To sanction changes to facade finishes from previous permit PA03488/15.
- PA/00504/20 Gharghur: To sanction minor differences of garage as built from permit PA 3415/19 and change of use from garage to Class 4B hairdresser and nail technician. Proposal…
- PA/00507/20 Naxxar: It is proposed to partly change the use of the existing garage for private cars to a public service garage
- PA/06468/25 Gharghur: To sanction apartment as built with minor variances from PA3415/19.
- PA/00096/22 Gharghur: To erect rubble wall in place of the stone block wall along the passage, construction of underground water reservoir.
More by Stephen Xuereb Archer
- PA/07108/26 Zebbug: Proposed changes to treatment of facade from that approved in PA/05921/25.
- PA/05364/26 Gharghur: Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged.
- PA/05312/26 Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed demolition of existing dilapidated residence and construction of new structure with 3 units on 4 levels with new interconnecting staircase and lift.
- PA/04584/26 Qormi: Proposed relocation of vernacular structure approved for relocation as part of PA/06564/22 to form an extension to school facilities.
- PA/04435/26 Santa Venera: Proposed extension of washroom.
- PA/02650/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed amendments to units previously approved as per PA/02764/19. Amendments include the reduction in building volume that will make the top duplex unit…
All applications by Stephen Xuereb Archer
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- PA/05985/26 Dingli: Proposed modifications to approved washrooms at setback floor level to residential units. Overall building height and approved facades to remain unchanged.
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- PA/05364/26 Gharghur: Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged.
- PA/03521/26 Mosta: Proposed changes to the development approved in PA/07589/25, comprising the addition of a further basement level -3 for private car garages, the change of use…
- PA/02899/26 Dingli: Proposed re-design of the façade approved in PA1690/24, to achieve a more regionally appropriate aesthetic through the introduction of limestone as the…