--- title: "PA/04481/26: Change of use from Class 4A office in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04481-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in San Gwann: Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B retail mini-market. Sanctioning of works from approved to as… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0448126 # PA/04481/26: Change of use from Class 4A office in San Gwann Garage at Cavandish, Block A, Triq Birkirkara, Triq il-Gallina, San Gwann Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B retail mini-market. Sanctioning of works from approved to as built, proposed minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Garage at Cavandish, Block A, Triq Birkirkara, Triq il-Gallina, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [Rodrick Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/rodrick-fenech) - **Perit:** [MODEL](https://propertylist.mt/perit/model) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 17 March 2026 - **Validated:** 1 July 2026 - **Published:** 1 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04481/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04481&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Garage at Cavandish, Block A, Triq Birkirkara, Triq il-Gallina, San Gwann 181 other applications within 300 m: 117 granted, 7 refused, 18 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06918/25). On Triq il-Gallina: 12 other applications, 11 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson), [Claire Carter](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-carter), [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 51 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/07510/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07510-23/san-gwann-works-include-construction-of-seven-basement-level): Proposed works include construction of seven basement level garages, two maisonettes at ground floor, and thirteen residential units in lieu of PA/11235/18. Granted, validated 20 February 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/02509/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02509-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation of lift pit. Construction of ground floor maisonette, five overlying apartments, and one apartment at receded… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/06482/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06482-24/san-gwann-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To sanction minor internal and external alterations, to proposed minor alterations and construction of washroom at roof level from permit approved by virtue… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/03423/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03423-21/san-gwann-installation-of-lift-within-existing-lift-shaft): Installation of lift within existing lift shaft, removal of existing washrooms, construction of three apartment floors and overlying washrooms Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/00790/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00790-21/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-shop): Proposed alterations to existing shop. Alterations consist of a proposed door a new sign on the facade and changes to the door and wall leading to the backyard Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/02984/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02984-22/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-changes-from-approved-permit-pb2924-78): Sanctioning of changes from approved permit PB2924/78. Sanctioning includes internal shifting of walls and minor facade changes. Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/02640/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02640-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-washroom-and-second-floor): Demolition of existing washroom and second floor level, internal alterations at ground floor common area and first floor to install lift and construction of 5… Granted, validated 9 June 2026, 2 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/03019/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03019-22/san-gwann-internal-alteration-to-existing-flat-and-construction): Proposed internal alteration to existing flat and construction of washroom at roof level. Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/06138/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06138-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-of-an-existing-ground): Proposed change of use of an existing ground floor commercial premises from Class 4B (retail) to Class 2A (dental clinic), together with minor internal… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 78 m away - [**PA/04758/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04758-26/san-gwann-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-semi-detached): Internal and external alterations to existing semi-detached villa to include sanctioning for variations to PA/05505/04. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/03333/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03333-25/san-gwann-sanction-and-propose-changes-to-existing-ground): To sanction and propose changes to existing ground, first and second floor levels .To demolish existing roof and construct 3 apartments (1 apartment at each… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/01922/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01922-26/san-gwann-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to approved ground floor garages (lowering of floor level/replacing of garage doors/widening of garage doors). Refused, validated 25 March 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/04697/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04697-25/san-gwann-demolition-of-the-existing-front-boundary-wall): Proposed demolition of the existing front boundary wall and gate, excavation works to construct an underground reservoir, and construction of ground floor… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away - [**PA/03234/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03234-25/san-gwann-sanction-changes-to-approved-pa-07617-22): To sanction changes to approved PA/07617/22, including minor internal and external alterations, reduction of 1 basement garage, and the construction of an… Granted, validated 12 June 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/07540/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-24/san-gwann-sanction-existing-garage-including-change-of-use): To sanction existing garage including change of use from private car garage to public service garage. Withdrawn, validated 6 November 2024, 92 m away ## More by MODEL - [**PA/07632/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07632-26/marsa-construction-of-new-first-floor-above-existing): Construction of new first floor above existing ground floor warehouse (Class 6A). Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07206/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07206-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-the-subdivision-of-the-ground): Sanctioning of the subdivision of the ground floor Class 4B shop, including the sanctioning of the widened aperture and the proposed change of use from Class… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06743/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06743-26/luqa-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-an-existing-residential): Proposed restoration and rehabilitation of an existing residential dwelling consisting of internal alterations, replacement of deteriorated concrete ceilings… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06528/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06528-26/dingli-demolition-of-a-residential-unit-approved-in): Demolition of a residential unit approved in PA/02960/20. To be replaced by the construction of a new residential unit, including partial excavation for pool… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06491/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06491-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining): Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06463/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06463-26/attard-renovation-of-an-existing-townhouse): Renovation of an existing townhouse. Including the removal of a garage ramp, the widening of a garage door at ground floor level, rebuilding/restoration of… Pending [All applications by MODEL](https://propertylist.mt/perit/model) ## More from Rodrick Fenech - [**PA/07632/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07632-26/marsa-construction-of-new-first-floor-above-existing): Construction of new first floor above existing ground floor warehouse (Class 6A). Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/06328/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06328-23/sliema-sanctioning-of-new-access-to-property-through): Sanctioning of new access to property through the formation of a new entrance at street level and staircase to first floor level; sanctioning of alterations… Refused, validated 22 November 2023 - [**PA/03176/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03176-23/swieqi-sanctioning-of-dismantling-of-rubble-walls-to): Sanctioning of dismantling of rubble walls to form access to site for construction of agricultural room approved through PA/07736/17; sanctioning of… Granted, validated 6 June 2023 - [**PA/01598/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01598-23/swieqi-renewal-of-pa-07736-17-proposed-agricultural-store-and): Renewal of PA/07736/17: Proposed agricultural store and underlying water reservoir. Granted, validated 5 May 2023 - [**PA/01559/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01559-23/mgarr-renewal-of-pa6041-16-proposed-excavation-and): Renewal of PA6041/16 - Proposed excavation and construction of 20 basement garages, 5 ground floor maisonettes, 6 apartments at first, second, third floor… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01026/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01026-22/san-gwann-rehabilitation-and-redevelopment-of-existing-disused-farm): Rehabilitation and redevelopment of existing disused farm into a Class 3A agri-tourism accommodation which includes 131 guest rooms and ancillary… Status being checked [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)