--- title: "PA/04070/26: Change of use of approved public service in Iklin | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04070-26/iklin-change-of-use-of-approved-public-service source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Iklin: Change of use of approved public service garage to Class 5A car valeting service. The proposal includes for the… Planning applications › Iklin › PA0407026 # PA/04070/26: Change of use of approved public service in Iklin 88, 94, Triq Censu Busuttil, Iklin 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 4A office which is to be used solely as part and in conjunction with the operation of the Class 5A car valeting service. Proposal also includes for the installation of a sign. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 88, 94, Triq Censu Busuttil, Iklin - **Locality:** [Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/iklin) - **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 - **Received:** 3 March 2026 - **Validated:** 17 June 2026 - **Published:** 17 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 14 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04070/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04070&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 88, 94, Triq Censu Busuttil, Iklin 138 other applications within 300 m: 92 granted, 3 refused, 7 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06760/23). On Triq Censu Busuttil: 13 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 82% (likely range 52–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/02243/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02243-26/iklin-sanction-reservoir-at-basement-3-and-other): To sanction reservoir at basement -3 and other alterations at all basement levels. To propose the change of use of a duplex apartment to 1 Class 4B shop and a… Refused, validated 8 April 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/02123/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02123-25/iklin-sanction-relocation-of-services-at-roof-level): To sanction relocation of services at roof level from that approved in PA2858/18, and minor differences in internal heights. Granted, validated 29 April 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/06760/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06760-23/iklin-demolition-of-2-existing-terraced-houses): Demolition of 2 existing terraced houses, excavation of 2 basement levels and construction of 2 basement floors and 5 overlying floors including common… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/06268/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06268-25/iklin-sanctioning-variations-from-pa-05818-00): Sanctioning variations from PA/05818/00. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/03799/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03799-24/iklin-sanction-ground-floor-site-configuration-from-that): To sanction ground floor site configuration from that approved in PB/03912/80. Internal alterations to existing ground floor garage and proposed change of use… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/05463/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05463-23/iklin-demolition-of-existing-roof-structures-and-maisonette): Demolition of existing roof structures and maisonette at first floor level. Construction of 1 maisonette, 5 apartments and 1 penthouse at receded level.… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/01344/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01344-23/iklin-sanctioning-of-maisonette-as-built): Sanctioning of maisonette as built (previously approved by PB6188/81). Withdrawn, validated 19 July 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/00848/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00848-25/iklin-amendments-to-pa-3278-24): Amendments to PA/3278/24; Demolition of existing building, excavation and construction for 7 basement garages and 10 residential units including passenger… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/05731/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05731-23/iklin-alteration-to-change-existing-door-into-a): Proposed alteration to change existing door into a window and an existing window into a door. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/03278/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03278-24/iklin-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling-following-accurate-survey): Sanctioning of existing dwelling following accurate survey and correction of site plan (PB/01727/79).Proposed alterations at ground floor and first floor… Granted, validated 29 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/04102/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04102-24/iklin-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house, excavate and construct 5 basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and a receded penthouse. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/07848/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07848-25/iklin-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-including-excavation-for): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling including excavation for basement and reservoir. Proposed construction of basement garage for private vehicles and… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/01309/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01309-22/iklin-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, including removal of closed balcony to an open balcony on front facade and alterations to… Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/00725/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00725-25/iklin-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate basement for private garages, and construct 1 maisonette at ground floor level and 1 garage, 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/03418/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03418-22/iklin-carry-out-alterations-at-ground-floor): To carry out alterations at ground floor, excavate part basement, link and extend garage and construct additional residences at second, third and penthouse… Granted, validated 27 July 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 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/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 - [**PA/04292/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04292-23/fgura-demolishing-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolishing of existing first floor maisonette and washroom level and construction of 4 apartments spread over 4 storeys (inc. recessed floor level). Proposal… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/iklin)