--- title: "PA/04096/25: Propose change of use from first floor in Marsa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04096-25/marsa-propose-change-of-use-from-first-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Marsa: Propose change of use from first floor store approved in PA5619/23 to a residential unit. Perit Robert Grech.… Planning applications › Marsa › PA0409625 # PA/04096/25: Propose change of use from first floor in Marsa Rovina Stable, Sqaq il-Gerrejja, Marsa Propose change of use from first floor store approved in PA5619/23 to a residential unit. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Rovina Stable, Sqaq il-Gerrejja, Marsa - **Locality:** [Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa) - **Applicant:** [Mr Anthony Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/anthony-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 2 floors - **Received:** 16 May 2025 - **Validated:** 25 June 2025 - **Published:** 25 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04096/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04096&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Rovina Stable, Sqaq il-Gerrejja, Marsa 61 other applications within 300 m: 30 granted, 6 refused, 9 pending. 83% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02742/25). On Sqaq il-Gerrejja: 10 other applications, 4 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Paul Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-buhagiar), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, 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/05377/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05377-25/marsa-demolish-existing-dilapidated-stable): To demolish existing dilapidated stable, excavate and construct reservoir and erect one ground floor garage, Class 4B shop, three one-bedroom residential… Refused, validated 27 August 2025, 1 floor, 15 m away - [**PA/03351/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03351-21/marsa-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-pa-066): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA/06695/01 including change of use from garage to ancillary amenity to existing Class 4C outlet… Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/04196/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04196-26/marsa-change-of-use-from-ancillary-stores-to): Change of use from ancillary stores to jockey restrooms. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/05625/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05625-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-stables-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of stables as built. Pending, 41 m away - [**PA/03560/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03560-21/marsa-retention-of-existing-garage-at-ground-floor): Retention of existing garage at ground floor, demolition of first floor and internal stairs, and construction of 2- 1 bedroom units at 1st and 2nd level, and… Status being checked, 4 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/02867/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02867-21/marsa-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-property): Internal and external alterations to existing property and change of use from store and vet clinic (approved in PA2182/00) into a one bedroom unit Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/05673/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05673-23/marsa-sanction-modifications-from-approved-permit-pa8599-20): To sanction modifications from approved permit PA8599/20. Discrepancies consist of a lower building height, minor changes to facade design and a small terrace… Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/05270/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05270-26/marsa-sanction-minor-differences-as-built-from-pa05380-22): To sanction minor differences as built from PA05380/22 in garages and shop at ground floor and 3 x 3 bed apartments at first to third floor and penthouse at… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/06118/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06118-25/marsa-correction-of-survey): Correction of survey, sanctioning of internal layout and proposed change of use from stables (approved as a vet pharmacy as per PA/3777/04) to a public… Refused, validated 24 September 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/00481/20** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00481-20/marsa-sanction-modifications-at-first-floor-from-pb4641-82): To sanction modifications at first floor from PB4641/82 (internal layout and external appearance), and proposed partial demolition and internal / external… Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/00090/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00090-23/marsa-sanctioning-of-internal-apertures-to-stables-as): Sanctioning of internal apertures to stables as built over site covered by PA422/93. Granted, validated 13 April 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/05737/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05737-25/marsa-correction-of-site-of-pa5684-94-and-to): Correction of site of PA5684/94 and to sanction configuration of site and to sanction internal and external changes from approved permit PA5684/94 for a Class… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 2 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/00901/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00901-26/marsa-minor-alterations-to-ground-floor): Minor alterations to ground floor, construction of first, second and third floor to include two in number 2 bedroom duplex units. Pending, validated 8 April 2026, 3 floors, 77 m away - [**PA/03458/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03458-25/marsa-sanction-stable-as-built-from-approved-pa422-93): To sanction stable as built from approved PA422/93 including subdivision and minor external alterations to create ventilation windows. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/01455/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01455-22/marsa-demolition-of-a-ground-floor-store-and): Demolition of a ground floor store and overlying first floor apartment. Construction of a Class 4B shop including fixing of sign. Construction of 3 apartments… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away ## More by Robert Grech - [**PA/07722/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07722-26/ghaxaq-minor-extension-of-rooms-at-roof-level): Proposed minor extension of rooms at roof level for 2 adjacent dwellings approved in PA7205/24 (Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07656/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07656-26/qormi-additions-to-pa-7927-22): Proposed additions to PA 7927/22.'Proposed industrial development, Class 5B garages, at ground, first and receded floor. Proposed parking at basement level in… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07330/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07330-26/zabbar-renewal-of-pa8680-17-to-rehabilitate-existing-dwelling): Renewal of PA8680/17 -To rehabilitate existing dwelling with alteration and additions, to remove accretions, including excavation and demolishing works. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07290/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07290-26/zebbug-renewal-to-pa10673-17): Renewal to PA10673/17. Modifications to approved PA806/16 and to construct additional apartment at 3rd floor. Internal alterations include modifications to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07229/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07229-26/naxxar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor maisonette including pool, and an overlying maisonette. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07156/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07156-26/ghaxaq-excavation-and-the-construction-of-basement-garage): Proposed excavation and the construction of basement garage, ground floor maisonette, and three additional apartments at first to third floors, and setback… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) ## More from Anthony Schembri - [**PA/04327/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04327-26/nadur-perform-and-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling-and): To perform and sanction alterations to dwelling and construct bathroom at first floor level from that approved in PA6164/02. Granted, validated 10 August 2026 - [**PA/01806/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01806-26/msida-sanction-extension-at-first-floor-and-alterations): To sanction extension at first floor and alterations to facades with changes from approved PA/8680/21. Suspended, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/01672/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01672-26/marsa-fit-an-aluminum-balcony-with-style-similar): To fit an aluminum balcony with style similar to traditional timber ones. Refused, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/01247/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01247-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-remove-stairs-connecting-the-approved-class-3b): To remove stairs connecting the approved Class 3B, 3-star hotel and standalone Class 4D restaurant and, sanction minor alterations and signage from PA/3001/21… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/08339/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08339-25/siggiewi-sanction-variations-from-that-approved-in-pa-8560-20): To sanction variations from that approved in PA/8560/20 including the sanctioning of agricultural store under ramp. To sanction reconstruction of rubble wall… Pending, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/07254/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07254-25/marsaxlokk-excavation-of-site-to-construct-reservoir): Proposed excavation of site to construct reservoir, basement level, two garages at ground level, two overlying apartments and one penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 12 November 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa)