--- title: "PA/04134/25: change use of the pre-1967 garage to in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04134-25/san-gwann-change-use-of-the-pre-1967-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in San Gwann: To change use of the pre-1967 garage to a Class 4A office. To affect external and internal alterations which… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0413425 # PA/04134/25: change use of the pre-1967 garage to in San Gwann No 1, Triq il-Ballut, San Gwann To change use of the pre-1967 garage to a Class 4A office. To affect external and internal alterations which include the alteration of the front door, and the opening of windows along the side of same property. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No 1, Triq il-Ballut, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [Ryan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ryan-schembri) - **Perit:** [Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Commercial) - **Received:** 3 June 2025 - **Validated:** 25 June 2025 - **Published:** 25 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04134/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04134&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No 1, Triq il-Ballut, San Gwann 95 other applications within 300 m: 62 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04768/25). On Triq il-Ballut: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/06277/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06277-24/san-gwann-alterations-and-construction-of-a-lift-shaft): Proposed alterations and construction of a lift shaft in the common parts. Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/07734/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07734-24/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-approved-penthouse): Sanctioning of approved penthouse (PA/3172/20). Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/04824/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04824-24/san-gwann-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-house-including-internal): Internal alterations to pre-1968 house including internal reconfiguration of rooms by opening up of walls and shifting of staircase to roof level. Proposal… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/06222/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06222-26/san-gwann-accessible-ramp-to-provide-access-to-the): Proposed accessible ramp to provide access to the common parts of the existing block. Pending, 35 m away - [**PA/00251/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00251-26/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of minor variations from approved permit PA/08134/06. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/04169/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04169-26/san-gwann-change-the-use-of-class-4a-office): To change the use of Class 4A office premises to Class 4B (retail) and to affix a sign to the facade. To sanction minor changes to the windows, as constructed. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/01222/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01222-25/san-gwann-sanction-changes-from-pa-08134-06-and-pa-07331-21): To sanction changes from PA/08134/06 and PA/07331/21. Proposal includes demolition of existing garage, excavation to the level of backyard and construction of… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/03207/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03207-24/san-gwann-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-class): To sanction the change of use from Class 1 [dwelling] approved through PA/4463/92 to Class 4A [office]. To sanction other minor internal differences from… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/05062/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05062-25/san-gwann-modification-of-window-to-door): Modification of window to door, removal of topsoil and uprooting of trees, and construction of parapet wall with direct access to street. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/04986/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04986-26/san-gwann-modification-of-window-to-door): Modification of window to door, removal of topsoil and uprooting of trees, and construction of parapet wall with direct access to street. Application includes… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/02982/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02982-25/san-gwann-correction-of-site-plan-of-dn-845-16): Correction of site plan of DN/845/16. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/05385/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05385-25/san-gwann-make-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To make minor internal and external alterations to an existing maisonette. Proposal includes the creation of an office Class 4A. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/01998/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01998-24/san-gwann-internal-and-external-changes): Proposed internal and external changes. Granted, validated 6 June 2024, 94 m away - [**PA/02897/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02897-25/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-terrace-house-as-built-from): Sanctioning of terrace house as built from approved permit PA/2441/21 and proposal of internal and extension at second floor. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 3 floors, 100 m away - [**PA/02441/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02441-21/san-gwann-sanction-extension-to-pre-1968-terraced-house): To sanction extension to pre-1968 terraced house Status being checked, 100 m away ## More by Aquilina and Sammut Alessi - [**PA/07594/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07594-26/san-gwann-renew-permit-pa-01307-21-consisting-of-the-following): To renew permit PA/01307/21 consisting of the following: To replace dangerous roofs over second floor level of residence, including washroom. To demolish rear… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07478/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07478-26/paola-affect-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): To affect internal and external alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of roofs, affecting an extension at the rear and opening of walls at… Pending - [**PA/07059/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07059-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-remaining-part-of): Proposed change of use from remaining part of garage to garage for public service garage. No changes to front elevation. One private car is being retained. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06919/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06919-26/birkirkara-affect-external-alterations-to-form-door-within): To affect external alterations to form door within front elevation to access the plot in question from Triq Salvu Psaila. Pending - [**PA/06728/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06728-26/birzebbuga-change-use-of-private-garage-to-class): To change use of private garage to Class 4D restaurant, and to sanction minor changes to garage as existing. Correction of site from that approved in… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06642/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06642-26/san-gwann-affect-external-alteration-to-facade-by-removing): To affect external alteration to facade by removing closed stone balcony and convert to open balcony. To remove stone balustrades and convert to plain stone… Granted, validated 16 October 2026 [All applications by Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi) ## More from Ryan Schembri - [**PA/07059/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07059-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-remaining-part-of): Proposed change of use from remaining part of garage to garage for public service garage. No changes to front elevation. One private car is being retained. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06213/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06213-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-include-public-service-garage-with-in-private): To include public service garage with in private car garage by accommodating two in number public service cars and retaining the remainder of the garage for… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/04169/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04169-26/san-gwann-change-the-use-of-class-4a-office): To change the use of Class 4A office premises to Class 4B (retail) and to affix a sign to the facade. To sanction minor changes to the windows, as constructed. Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/05974/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05974-25/zurrieq-internal-alteration-and-extensions-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed internal alteration and extensions to existing townhouse and proposed swimming pool and pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 17 September 2025 - [**PA/02631/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02631-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-part-of-garage): Proposed change of use from part of garage to garage and public service garage. No changes to front elevation. Granted, validated 8 May 2024 - [**PA/00863/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00863-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-existing): Change of use of existing, pre-1967, garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 21 February 2024 [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)