--- title: "PA/04115/25: Change of use from garage to Class in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04115-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Zabbar: Change of use from garage to Class 3C gymnasium. Proposal includes extension in back yard to provide storage space.… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0411525 # PA/04115/25: Change of use from garage to Class in Zabbar Garage 24, Triq Salvu Astarita, Zabbar Change of use from garage to Class 3C gymnasium. Proposal includes extension in back yard to provide storage space. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Garage 24, Triq Salvu Astarita, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Juan Gatt - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 25 April 2025 - **Validated:** 25 June 2025 - **Published:** 25 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 9 October 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04115/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04115&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Garage 24, Triq Salvu Astarita, Zabbar 109 other applications within 300 m: 69 granted, 3 refused, 8 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/08378/25). On Triq Salvu Astarita: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, 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/00022/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00022-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of underground reservoir and construction of underground reservoir, Class 4B shop, 2 garages, duplex… Pending, validated 14 January 2026, 26 m away - [**PA/04985/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04985-25/zabbar-installation-of-retractable-awning-on-receded-fa-ade): Proposed installation of retractable awning on receded façade at penthouse level. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/06315/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06315-23/zabbar-propose-minor-internal-alterations-addition-on-terrace): To propose minor internal alterations addition on terrace at first floor level and games room at second floor level. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/00991/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00991-23/zabbar-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-from-that-approved): Sanctioning of internal alterations from that approved in DN1793/14 including changes in wall layouts, skylight and changes in stairs from first floor to roof… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 34 m away - [**PA/01103/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01103-25/zabbar-alterations-to-property-which-include): Proposed alterations to property which include; formation of WC and installation of wrought iron security bars at ground floor level, placing of jacuzzi at… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 1 floor, 46 m away - [**PA/00590/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00590-26/zabbar-pool-at-roof-level): Proposed pool at roof level ( to include staircase ). Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/07912/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07912-24/zabbar-replace-silver-aluminum-apertures-and-railing-with): To replace silver aluminum apertures and railing with white pvc timber like apertures and white wrought iron railing. Granted, validated 9 January 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/08349/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08349-25/zabbar-alterations-to-dwelling-including-construction-of-domestic): Alterations to dwelling including construction of domestic store and bathroom at second floor level. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/01517/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01517-23/zabbar-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-the): To sanction internal and external alterations from the previous approved permit PA1876/07. Granted, validated 4 May 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/03648/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03648-22/zabbar-cleaning-and-restoration-of-facade-and-to): Cleaning and restoration of facade and to replace silver aluminium apertures with painted timber apertures. To replace wrought iron grille. Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/03511/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03511-25/zabbar-sanction-changes-and-site-configuration-of-first): To sanction changes and site configuration of first floor maisonette from the approved PB5436/84. Changes include changes in alignment of facade shifting of… Granted, validated 29 July 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/02867/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02867-26/zabbar-alterations-from-that-approved-in-pa-04158-25-including): Proposed alterations from that approved in PA/04158/25 including excavation and construction of garage at Basement Level. Proposal also includes a pool. Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/04158/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04158-25/zabbar-alterations-to-the-property-from-permit-pa-01953-16): Proposed alterations to the property from permit PA/01953/16. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/03048/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03048-21/zabbar-construction-of-single-unit-dwelling-over-existing): Proposed construction of single unit dwelling over existing street level garage, inc. alterations for access. Status being checked, 2 floors, 79 m away - [**PA/07468/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07468-26/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-following-pa-08914-21-including-addit): Alterations and additions following PA/08914/21 including addition of 2 rooms instead of terrace along central courtyard and construction of stairs, steel… Pending, 82 m away ## More by Robert Borg Hayman - [**PA/07708/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07708-26/qormi-roof-over-basement-driveway): To roof-over basement driveway. Pending - [**PA/07673/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07673-26/marsaskala-install-aluminum-louvers-on-facade-to-screen): To install aluminum louvers on facade to screen ac compressors. Pending - [**PA/07396/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07396-26/zejtun-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate to form basement garage interconnected with a car lift to a public services garage at ground floor, construct… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07265/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07265-26/qormi-sanction-extension-in-front-terrace-of-an): To sanction extension in front terrace of an existing penthouse built with PA/749/07 and sanctioned with PA/6022/17, and to construct a parapet wall to screen… Pending - [**PA/07244/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07244-26/qormi-renewal-of-pa-09636-17-to-install-pv): Renewal of PA/09636/17 - To install pv panels with required structure above existing garage and driveway. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06635/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06635-26/zurrieq-sanction-changes-carried-out-differently-from-what): To sanction changes carried out differently from what was approved with PA/04377/23 to pre-1967 Terraced house. Proposal included correction of height of… Pending [All applications by Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)