--- title: "PA/04445/25: sanction differences from approved permit PB/2784/83 and in San Gwann |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04445-25/san-gwann-sanction-differences-from-approved-permit-pb-2784-83-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in San Gwann: To sanction differences from approved permit PB/2784/83 and use of Class 5A (currently covered by trading… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0444525 # PA/04445/25: sanction differences from approved permit PB/2784/83 and in San Gwann Kafe Borg, Triq Tal-Balal and, Triq Agostino Matrenza, San Gwann To sanction differences from approved permit PB/2784/83 and use of Class 5A (currently covered by trading licence) and proposed internal alterations which include subdivision of area into storage, roastery area, office and Class 4B and proposed sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Kafe Borg, Triq Tal-Balal and, Triq Agostino Matrenza, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** Gaetano Borg - **Perit:** [Perit Kurt Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kurt-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 13 June 2025 - **Validated:** 2 July 2025 - **Published:** 1 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 31 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 5 August 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04445/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04445&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Kafe Borg, Triq Tal-Balal and, Triq Agostino Matrenza, San Gwann 114 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 1 refused, 13 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04768/25). On Triq Tal-Balal: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/00732/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00732-22/san-gwann-sanction-minor-changes-to-existing-second-floor): To sanction minor changes to existing second floor apartment as built, originally covered by PB 1950/80. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/01842/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01842-24/san-gwann-carry-out-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To carry out minor internal and external alterations to existing apartments block, to demolish washroom at recessed floor level and to re construct recessed… Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/01436/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01436-22/san-gwann-minor-internal-alterations-joining-existing-class-4b): Minor Internal alterations joining existing Class 4B retail [electronics store] & adjacent elevated ground level garages to form one Class 4B retail,… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/04972/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04972-26/san-gwann-sanction-minor-alterations-and-signage-in-a): To sanction minor alterations and signage in a Class 5B - Mechanic Workshop covered by trading licenses and previously approved PB/5252/81. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/01574/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01574-23/san-gwann-demolish-existing-dilapidated-slab-over-second-floor): To demolish existing dilapidated slab over second floor apartment and propose construction of the same including some minor internal alterations and… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 4 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/07033/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07033-23/san-gwann-sanction-minor-changes-to-plans-and-elevation): To sanction minor changes to plans and elevation approved in PA/4006/91, construct an additional floor and a receded floor on top of terraced house and create… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/02332/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02332-24/san-gwann-sanction-minor-variation-in-layout-from-approved): To sanction minor variation in layout from approved permit PA6170/16. Granted, validated 19 July 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/05715/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05715-25/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-approved-existing-private-car): Proposed change of use from approved/existing private car garage, approved by virtue of PB4614/84, into a Class 4B shop. Proposal also consists of… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 96 m away - [**PA/00689/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00689-22/san-gwann-construct-a-duplex-apartment-at-third-floor): To construct a duplex apartment at third floor and set-back floor and installation of pv panels at roof level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 96 m away - [**PA/06197/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06197-25/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-residential-garage-and-change-of): Sanctioning of residential garage and change of use from private car garage into Class 4A, including proposed facade sign and minor internal and external… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 98 m away - [**PA/05719/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05719-26/san-gwann-change-use-of-two-approved-class-4a): To change use of two approved Class 4A offices as per PA/1341/23 to residential units as per original layout permit PA/5659/08. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 100 m away - [**PA/03209/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03209-25/san-gwann-sanction-internal-alteration-and-changes-to-measurements): To sanction internal alteration and changes to measurements from as built by Housing Authority. Granted, validated 26 June 2025, 101 m away - [**PA/01524/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01524-25/san-gwann-sanction-the-garage-for-private-vehicles): To sanction the garage for private vehicles (approved in PB/01545/85) as built. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 103 m away - [**PA/01341/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01341-23/san-gwann-change-use-of-two-approved-class-2a): To change use of two approved Class 2A Clinics in PA 6954/18 into two Class 4A Offices and to fix outdoor a/c units Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 103 m away - [**PA/01468/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01468-22/san-gwann-sanction-minor-variations-in-pharmacy): To sanction minor variations in pharmacy (Class 4B) from PA02466/17 and PA2823/14, and block a connecting doorway to create a separate tenancy Status being checked, 103 m away ## More by Kurt Vella - [**PA/07529/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07529-26/zebbug-alteration-of-volleyball-court-and-adjoining-hardstand): Proposed alteration of volleyball court and adjoining hardstand into two padel courts. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07379/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07379-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-changes-to-existing-detached-bungalow): Sanctioning of changes to existing detached bungalow to include covered carport over driveway and underlying domestic store, basement level towards back… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05939/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05939-26/qormi-sanction-installation-of-two-storage-diesel-tanks): To sanction installation of two storage diesel tanks and a generator inclusive of it's own diesel tank. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05566/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05566-26/belt-valletta-renewal-of-pa-04130-17-proposed-alterations-to): Renewal of PA/04130/17 - "Proposed alterations to Class 4A at second floor mainly shifting of walls and creating a staircase leading to third floor,… Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/03431/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03431-26/hamrun-sanction-minor-layout-differences-and-proposed-internal): To sanction minor layout differences and proposed internal and external changes to accommodate a change of use from car showroom to two one bedroom units. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02094/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02094-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-layout-differences-from-pa-02502-13-and): To sanction minor layout differences from PA/02502/13 and proposed domestic store at roof level internal interconnection. Pending, validated 6 May 2026 [All applications by Kurt Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kurt-vella) [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)