--- title: "PA/04199/25: Change of use of two garages into in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04199-25/ghaxaq-change-of-use-of-two-garages-into source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Ghaxaq: Change of use of two garages into Class 5B workshops - panel beating and spray painting. Perit Mannie Galea.… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0419925 # PA/04199/25: Change of use of two garages into in Ghaxaq Garages 1 and 2 St.Anthony, Triq Ghar Dalam, Ghaxaq Change of use of two garages into Class 5B workshops - panel beating and spray painting. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Garages 1 and 2 St.Anthony, Triq Ghar Dalam, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** Grezzju Cassar - **Perit:** [Perit Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 26 May 2025 - **Validated:** 25 June 2025 - **Published:** 25 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 12 December 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04199/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04199&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Garages 1 and 2 St.Anthony, Triq Ghar Dalam, Ghaxaq 45 other applications within 300 m: 30 granted, 4 refused, 2 pending. 88% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03166/25). On Triq Ghar Dalam: 5 other applications, 1 granted and 3 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 3 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/02599/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02599-23/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-pre-67-residential-building-and-construct): To demolish existing pre-67 residential building and construct commercial Class 4B premises, overlying storage area and underlying basement level. Proposed… Refused, validated 10 May 2023, 2 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/05732/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05732-24/ghaxaq-sanction-garage-not-built-as-per-approved): To sanction garage not built as per approved plan PAPB/2719/72, and proposed demolition of existing dilapidated roofing and re-construction, proposed… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 127 m away - [**PA/00348/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00348-23/ghaxaq-propose-a-new-office): To propose a new office (Class 4A) which interconnect with existing approved offices PA7707/19. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 144 m away - [**PA/01094/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01094-22/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-cesspits-and-screening-of-services): Sanctioning of cesspits and screening of services as built over site covered by PA/06263/19. Status being checked, 171 m away - [**PA/07735/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07735-25/zejtun-sanctioning-other-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-4815-92): Sanctioning other changes from approved permit PA/4815/92. Proposed apramorta covering the services at roof level. Granted, validated 15 January 2026, 185 m away - [**PA/03166/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03166-25/zejtun-alterations-to-stairwell-and-inclusion-of-lift): Proposed alterations to stairwell and inclusion of lift, and alterations to approved first floor residential unit as approved in PA1639/17. Demolition of roof… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 198 m away - [**PA/01769/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01769-21/ghaxaq-sanction-correction-of-site-configuration-following-new): Application to sanction correction of site configuration following new survey and differences to PB/1259/72. Differences includes re-positioning of walls,… Status being checked, 207 m away - [**PA/04726/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04726-23/zejtun-change-of-use-from-garage-to-installation): Proposed change of use from garage to installation of an ATM including signage. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 209 m away - [**PA/07406/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07406-25/zejtun-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-and-change): Sanctioning of property as built and change of use of one shop selling firearms to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 210 m away - [**PA/03137/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03137-21/ghaxaq-demolish-first-and-second-floor-apartment): To demolish first and second floor apartment. Construction of four apartments over four floors Status being checked, 4 floors, 219 m away - [**PA/06346/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06346-26/zejtun-installation-of-an-external-illuminated): Proposed installation of an external illuminated, single sided billboard Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 229 m away - [**PA/04180/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04180-23/zejtun-propose-internal-and-external-modifications-including-re-config): To propose internal and external modifications including re-configuration of staircase, demolition of part of walls and roof slab at ground floor and first… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 230 m away - [**PA/07255/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07255-23/zejtun-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-to): To sanction minor internal and external changes to apartment and common area as approved in permit PA5463/07 [Proposed erection of semi-basement… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 231 m away - [**PA/02461/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02461-21/ghaxaq-alterations-and-extension-to-dwelling-covered-by): Alterations and extension to dwelling covered by RG/02060/19 including construction of bedroom, bathroom and washroom at first floor level. Status being checked, 233 m away - [**PA/00533/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00533-25/zejtun-partial-change-of-use-of-existing-garage): Partial change of use of existing garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 235 m away ## More by Mannie Galea - [**PA/07794/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07794-26/naxxar-excavate-and-construct-a-domestic-store-at): To excavate and construct a domestic store at basement level over site covered by PA/07034/23. Pending - [**PA/07662/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07662-26/marsa-alterations-to-a-past-class-4b-shop): Alterations to a past Class 4B shop. Change of use to a Class 4B convenience shop including fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c’s Pending - [**PA/07522/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07522-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-to-a-class): Sanctioning of internal alterations to a Class 4A office for use of a Class 4B (EMS) - electrical muscle stimulation studio. Pending - [**PA/07488/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07488-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-an-agricultural-store): Sanctioning of an agricultural store. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07454/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07454-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-garage-into): Change of use of a garage into a Class 4B salon including alterations, fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07356/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07356-26/birkirkara-renewal-to-pa-04630-18-formation-of-a): Renewal to PA/04630/18 - Formation of a shower room and fixing of an internal partition at first floor level. Demolition pf existing third floor penthouse;… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea) [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)