--- title: "PA/04178/24: change use from office in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04178-24/hamrun-change-use-from-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Hamrun: To change use from office (Class 4A) to a one bedroom dwelling unit (Class 1) including sanctioning of variations… Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0417824 # PA/04178/24: change use from office in Hamrun 28, Triq it-Tramm, Hamrun To change use from office (Class 4A) to a one bedroom dwelling unit (Class 1) including sanctioning of variations from previous permit PA3840/15. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 28, Triq it-Tramm, Hamrun - **Locality:** [Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** Mario Darmanin - **Perit:** [Perit Lino Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lino-cachia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 30 May 2024 - **Validated:** 3 July 2024 - **Published:** 3 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 August 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 28 February 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04178/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04178&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 28, Triq it-Tramm, Hamrun 212 other applications within 300 m: 151 granted, 0 refused, 17 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/04836/24). On Triq it-Tramm: 3 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 43 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/04154/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04154-25/hamrun-change-use-from-office): To change use from office (Class 4A) to a one-bedroom dwelling unit (Class 1) including sanctioning of variations from previous permit PA3840/15 together with… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/04606/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04606-25/hamrun-sanctioning-of-the-extension-of-the-garage): Sanctioning of the extension of the garage at basement level within a pre-1967 structure. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/04964/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04964-25/hamrun-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-with-minor-changes): Sanctioning of existing garage with minor changes. Change of use from private garage to public service garage with already approved Transport Malta Certificate. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/06793/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-23/hamrun-alterations-to-pre-1967-building): Alterations to pre-1967 building, proposed change of use of residential property to Class 2C child care centre. Alterations to include the construction of… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/01552/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01552-24/hamrun-construction-of-27-residential-dwellings): Proposed construction of 27 residential dwellings, excavation and construction of 2 basement garages. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/06197/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06197-26/hamrun-renewal-of-pa-01212-15): Renewal of PA/01212/15 (addition of another flat and penthouse to existing building, including addition of lift and minor alterations to facade). Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/05659/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05659-24/hamrun-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-alterations-to): Sanctioning of internal and external alterations to garage and overlying maisonette including alterations over site covered by PA/04919/02. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/01264/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01264-25/hamrun-sanction-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-property): To sanction change of use of pre-1968 property from residential garage to public service garage Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/05883/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05883-24/hamrun-sanction-property-as-built-including-shifting-of): To sanction property as built including shifting of internal walls and doors as approved in PA/4919/02. Proposal also includes sanctioning of solar panels and… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/00893/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00893-25/hamrun-renewal-of-pa3845-17-alterations-and-extension): Renewal of PA3845/17 - Alterations and extension over approved ground floor apartments and change of use into a Class 4A office and a Class 4B shop including… Granted, validated 11 March 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/04805/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04805-24/hamrun-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of): Excavation of site and construction of; 7 basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops and a Class 4A office at the ground floor and 17 overlaying residential dwellings… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/02815/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02815-26/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation of reservoir and construction of two basement levels (one to be used for parking spaces and the other for 5… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/02237/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02237-21/hamrun-it-is-proposed-to-change-the-use): It is proposed to change the use from existing hardware store to a Class 4D restaurant. The proposal includes minor internal alterations and partitioning and… Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/01393/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01393-21/hamrun-construction-of-basement): Construction of basement, ground floor garage, three apartments and penthouse including jacuzzi at receded floor level with a different layout from that… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 82 m away - [**PA/04231/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04231-25/hamrun-demolish-disused-building-and-excavate-and-construct): To demolish disused building and excavate and construct water reservoir, 11basement garages, reconstruct existing Class 4B shop (with sign) and proposed… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 87 m away ## More by Lino Cachia - [**PA/07667/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07667-26/st-julians-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-variations-in-maisonette): Sanctioning of minor internal variations in maisonette as approved in PA3491/16 and proposed formation of doorway connecting same maisonette to the common… Pending - [**PA/07316/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07316-26/gudja-carry-out-alterations): To carry out alterations, partial demolition and excavation within existing single dwelling unit covered by RG458/19. The proposal is to include the… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06421/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06421-26/qrendi-restructuring-of-existing-town-dwelling-to-include): Restructuring of existing town dwelling to include partial demolition and alteration works and construction of additional floor and roof structure. Property… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05626/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05626-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-stores): Change of use from existing pre-1968 stores (Class 6A) to a one bedroom maisonette. Works to include internal alterations, extension, alterations to openings… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/04432/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04432-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-garage-as): Change of use from a garage as approved (RG 56/19) to a Public service garage including the sanctioning of garage door. Application also includes variations… Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04341/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04341-26/siggiewi-sanctioning-of-existing-property): Sanctioning of existing property (development permit could not be traced), demolition of second floor level, alterations at first floor level and proposed… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Lino Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lino-cachia) [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)