--- title: "PA/04030/26: change of use of public car garages in Gharghur | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-26/gharghur-change-of-use-of-public-car-garages source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gharghur: Proposed change of use of public car garages approved in PA/01270/25 to private car garages. Perit Stephen Xuereb… Planning applications › Gharghur › PA0403026 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur) - **Applicant:** [Ciantar Properties Ltd. Attn: Darren Ciantar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ciantar-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04030/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04030&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer), [Michael Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-pace), [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella), [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05364-26/gharghur-additions-to-development-as-approved-in-pa-00543-26): Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged. Granted, validated 5 August 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/00543/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00543-26/gharghur-proposal-includes-an-extension-at-roof-level): 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… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/01270/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01270-25/gharghur-amendments-to-approved-pa-02007-23-to-create-a): 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… Pending, validated 5 March 2025, 3 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/02007/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02007-23/gharghur-excavation-and-construction-of-17-new-terraced): Proposed excavation and construction of 17 new terraced houses that include a basement level with common ramp entrance and circulation, ground floor bedrooms,… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 3 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/03212/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03212-25/naxxar-construct-rubble-wall-adjacent-to-the-proposed): To construct rubble wall adjacent to the proposed access and installation of timber gates. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 68 m away - [**PA/02205/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02205-22/iklin-proposal-includes-the-reinstatement-of-a-highly): The proposal includes the reinstatement of a highly dilapidated room, additions and alterations to the existing agricultural stores including the sanctioning… Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/00158/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00158-25/gharghur-regenerate-a-vacant-plot-into-a-public): To regenerate a vacant plot into a public green space, incorporating new trees and shrubs, accessible pathways, seating areas, nature play equipment, obstacle… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/02918/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02918-25/gharghur-sanction-changes-in-a-terraced-house-from): To sanction changes in a terraced house from PAPB4054/84. Proposal includes some minor internal alterations and changing of facade materials. Granted, validated 10 June 2025, 129 m away - [**PA/04906/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04906-24/gharghur-pergola-with-retractable-canopy-at-first-floor): Proposed pergola with retractable canopy at first floor level terrace. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 139 m away - [**PA/01498/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01498-24/gharghur-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-terraced): To carry out internal alterations to existing terraced house and additions at level 3 and 4, including the demolition of existing roof structures, the… Withdrawn, validated 20 March 2024, 5 floors, 147 m away - [**PA/07390/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-24/naxxar-sanction-changes-to-facade-finishes-from-previous): To sanction changes to facade finishes from previous permit PA03488/15. Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 177 m away - [**PA/00504/20** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00504-20/gharghur-sanction-minor-differences-of-garage-as-built): 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… Status being checked, 196 m away - [**PA/00507/20** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00507-20/naxxar-it-is-proposed-to-partly-change-the): It is proposed to partly change the use of the existing garage for private cars to a public service garage Status being checked, 203 m away - [**PA/06468/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06468-25/gharghur-sanction-apartment-as-built-with-minor-variances): To sanction apartment as built with minor variances from PA3415/19. Granted, validated 28 October 2025, 205 m away - [**PA/00096/22** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00096-22/gharghur-erect-rubble-wall-in-place-of-the): To erect rubble wall in place of the stone block wall along the passage, construction of underground water reservoir. Status being checked, 205 m away ## More by Stephen Xuereb Archer - [**PA/07108/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07108-26/zebbug-changes-to-treatment-of-facade-from-that): Proposed changes to treatment of facade from that approved in PA/05921/25. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05364/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05364-26/gharghur-additions-to-development-as-approved-in-pa-00543-26): Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged. Granted, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05312/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05312-26/cospicua-bormla-demolition-of-existing-dilapidated-residence-and-const): Proposed demolition of existing dilapidated residence and construction of new structure with 3 units on 4 levels with new interconnecting staircase and lift. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04584/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04584-26/qormi-relocation-of-vernacular-structure-approved-for-relocation): Proposed relocation of vernacular structure approved for relocation as part of PA/06564/22 to form an extension to school facilities. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04435/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04435-26/santa-venera-extension-of-washroom): Proposed extension of washroom. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/02650/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02650-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-amendments-to-units-previously-approved-as-per): 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… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 [All applications by Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer) ## More from Ciantar Properties Ltd - [**PA/06827/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06827-26/mosta-demolition-of-the-existing-property): Demolition of the existing property, excavation of basement levels -3 and -2 for parking purposes and level -1 for Class 4A offices, together with the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05985/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05985-26/dingli-modifications-to-approved-washrooms-at-setback-floor): Proposed modifications to approved washrooms at setback floor level to residential units. Overall building height and approved facades to remain unchanged. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05420/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05420-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-structures): Proposed demolition of existing structures, excavation of site and construct of parking at basement -3, parking and ancillary to home for the elderly, at… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05364/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05364-26/gharghur-additions-to-development-as-approved-in-pa-00543-26): Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged. Granted, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03521/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03521-26/mosta-changes-to-the-development-approved-in-pa-07589-25): 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… Pending, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/02899/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02899-26/dingli-re-design-of-the-fa-ade-approved-in-pa1690-24): Proposed re-design of the façade approved in PA1690/24, to achieve a more regionally appropriate aesthetic through the introduction of limestone as the… Granted, validated 10 August 2026 [All planning applications in Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur)