--- title: "PA/04219/24: change of use of existing Class 1 in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04219-24/swieqi-change-of-use-of-existing-class-1 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: Proposed change of use of existing Class 1 residential dwelling into a Class 4B shop. The proposal includes the… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0421924 # PA/04219/24: change of use of existing Class 1 in Swieqi 121, Cuschieri, Triq il-Qasam, Swieqi Proposed change of use of existing Class 1 residential dwelling into a Class 4B shop. The proposal includes the installation of a sign and minor internal and external alterations. The proposal includes the sanctioning as built of the property, in view that the original building permits could not be retrieved. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 121, Cuschieri, Triq il-Qasam, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Valentine Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/valentine-cuschieri) - **Perit:** [Perit Jason Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jason-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 18 April 2024 - **Validated:** 3 July 2024 - **Published:** 3 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 August 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 December 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04219/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04219&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 121, Cuschieri, Triq il-Qasam, Swieqi 146 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 4 refused, 22 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00057/25). On Triq il-Qasam: 38 other applications, 18 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Nicholas Psaila-Savona](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-psaila-savona), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 38 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/07585/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07585-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-existing-building-at-first-floor): Sanctioning of existing building at first floor and proposed minor alterations at first floor level, including the addition of a lift and common staircase… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/06889/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06889-23/swieqi-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop and placing of sign. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/02084/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02084-26/swieqi-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-common-area-stairs): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of common area stairs to include lift, proposed construction of two apartments at second floor, two receded apartments… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/02000/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02000-22/swieqi-change-of-use-at-ground-floor-level): Change of use at ground floor level of part of approved mini market (covered by RG01490/17) to cafeteria (Class 4C). Application also include minor internal… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/00503/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00503-25/swieqi-alterations-at-third-floor-level-covered-by): Proposed alterations at third floor level covered by permit PA5879/20 and proposed additional unit at receded floor level. Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/05251/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05251-24/swieqi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop, & proposed fixing of signage. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/05400/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05400-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-staircase-and-one-car-garage): Demolition of existing staircase and one-car garage at ground floor and of first floor level; reconstruction of common parts including construction of a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/02660/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02660-21/swieqi-formation-of-apartment-at-second-floor-level): Proposed formation of apartment at second floor level and construction of overlying apartments at third floor and at receded floor level. Proposal includes… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/00652/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00652-20/swieqi-partial-change-of-use-from-approved-pa10774-18): Partial change of use from approved PA10774/18 from residential (Class 1) and clinic (Class 2A) to financial, professional services including doctors, lawyers… Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/03684/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03684-23/swieqi-minor-alteration-to-existing-apartment-and-construction): Minor alteration to existing apartment and construction of residential unit at second floor, third floor and setback floor levels [addition of three… Granted, validated 4 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/04030/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-24/swieqi-propose-the-installation-of-travertine-cladding-on): To propose the installation of travertine cladding on the facade and minor internal alterations at first floor level. Also, to sanction the construction of… Granted, validated 21 August 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/00567/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00567-20/swieqi-construct-third-floor-apartment): To construct third floor apartment. Status being checked, 4 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/07098/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07098-25/swieqi-sanction-minor-alterations-to-the-approved-floor): To sanction minor alterations to the approved floor layout, as well as to carry out alterations to facilitate the change of use from approved office Class 4A… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/03375/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03375-23/swieqi-subdivision-of-duplex-first-and-second-floor): Subdivision of duplex first and second floor apartments into 2 two bedroom units. Granted, validated 17 July 2023, 74 m away - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away ## More by Jason Zammit - [**PA/07650/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07650-26/birzebbuga-sanction-the-reconstruction-of-rubble-front-boundary): To sanction the reconstruction of rubble front boundary wall, the installation of timber gate, animal shed and the deposition of agricultural soil in an… Pending - [**PA/07621/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07621-26/marsa-propose-construction-of-three-floors-overlying-existing): To propose construction of three floors overlying existing maisonette, including minor internal alterations and proposed extension to existing pool in… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07475/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07475-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-house-of-character-in): Proposed demolition of existing house of character in a dilapidated state and construction of a new dwelling on two floors, including the construction of a… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07360/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07360-26/qormi-proposed-the-division-of-approved-local-shop): To proposed the division of approved local shop approved by virtue of PA2600/00 into two separate Class 4B premise, including sanctioning of minor internal… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07211/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07211-26/marsaxlokk-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construction-a): To demolish existing terraced house and construction a block of street level garage, two overlying dwellings with overlying washroom at roof level. (2 units… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06978/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06978-26/marsaskala-divide-existing-basement-garage-approved-by-virtue): To divide existing basement garage approved by virtue of PA5746/03 into two separate private car garages, including division of existing backyard. Pending [All applications by Jason Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jason-zammit) ## More from Valentine Cuschieri - [**PA/04802/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04802-26/mqabba-propose-the-change-of-use-of-approved): To propose the change of use of approved Class 6A store (by virtue of PA 6095/25) into a Class 5A facility. . Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03716/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03716-24/swieqi-demolish-existing-terrace-house-and-construct-private): To demolish existing terrace house and construct private car garage at basement level, maisonette at ground floor, 3 overlying apartments and 1 apartment at… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)