--- title: "PA/04484/23: Change of use from existing Class 4A in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04484-23/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-existing-class-4a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in San Gwann: Change of use from existing Class 4A offices to a Class 2C training centre. Includes internal modifications to… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0448423 # PA/04484/23: Change of use from existing Class 4A in San Gwann JPR Building, Level 1, Triq taz-Zwejt, San Gwann Change of use from existing Class 4A offices to a Class 2C training centre. Includes internal modifications to layout. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** JPR Building, Level 1, Triq taz-Zwejt, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** Charlotte Sant Portanier - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew J Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-j-mercieca) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 20 April 2023 - **Validated:** 26 July 2023 - **Published:** 26 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 11 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 15 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04484/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04484&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around JPR Building, Level 1, Triq taz-Zwejt, San Gwann 14 other applications within 300 m: 10 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04057/24). On Triq taz-Zwejt: 6 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/04688/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04688-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-plinth): Demolition of existing plinth, generators, and above-ground fuel tank for installation of new generators including new concrete plinth, electrical room,… Withdrawn, 37 m away - [**PA/06616/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06616-25/san-gwann-roofing-over-of-internal-courtyard-to-form): Proposed roofing over of internal courtyard to form additional Class 6A storage area within existing mixed-use development covered by PA/03100/10. Granted, validated 19 January 2026, 121 m away - [**PA/04684/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04684-24/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-offices-at-first-floor-and): Sanctioning of Offices at first floor and change of use of part of the Office (Class 4A) to Training Center (Class 2C - Education). Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 128 m away - [**PA/01533/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01533-25/san-gwann-internal-modifications-to-existing-class-4a-offices): Proposed internal modifications to existing Class 4A offices, includes part change of use from Class 4A to Class 2C training centre. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 154 m away - [**PA/04173/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04173-23/san-gwann-extension-to-common-stairs-landing-at-intermediate): Extension to common stairs landing at intermediate floor level within existing commercial (Class 4A, 4B and 4C) development. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 165 m away - [**PA/01889/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01889-26/san-gwann-sanction-placing-of-a-mobile-kiosk): To sanction placing of a mobile kiosk. Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 230 m away - [**PA/05111/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05111-23/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-and-construction-of): Internal and external alterations and construction of Terraced House as per approved Permit PB/3218/83 and sanctioning of existing garage. Refused, validated 30 August 2023, 2 floors, 253 m away - [**PA/04057/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04057-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-class-4b-showroom): Proposed demolition of existing Class 4B showroom, proposed construction of garage, Class 4B showroom at basement level, construction of Class 4B showroom at… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 263 m away - [**PA/02753/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02753-23/san-gwann-placement-of-reverse-vending-machine): Placement of reverse vending machine (RVM) for container recycling including alterations to existing pedestrian pavement. Granted, validated 15 June 2023, 273 m away - [**PA/03929/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03929-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa2474-15-amendments-to-approved): Renewal of PA2474/15 - Amendments to approved layout in PA2601/12 including internal alterations, and development of part of backyard. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 278 m away - [**PA/00495/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00495-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-roof-structure): Proposed demolition of roof structure, wall in garage, staircases and other internal partitions. Conversion of maisonette into 2 duplex units up to the height… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 287 m away - [**PA/02400/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02400-21/birkirkara-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level): To sanction domestic store at roof level Status being checked, 298 m away - [**PA/01458/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01458-23/san-gwann-convert-existing-terraced-house-into-a-block): Convert existing terraced house into a block of apartments, construction to site curtilage to be used as vertical circulation, construction of new receded… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 351 m away - [**PA/00704/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00704-25/san-gwann-internal-changes-to-existing-property-layout-and): Proposed internal changes to existing property layout and reconstruction of existing front garden boundary wall. Proposed replacement of external apertures. Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 616 m away ## More by Matthew J Mercieca - [**PA/05917/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05917-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-existing-class-1): Change of use from existing Class 1 residential unit to a Class 3A guest house. Includes, excavation and construction of two basement levels at the back of… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03660/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03660-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-approved-office-and): Proposed change of use from approved office and apartments (Class 1A) in PA/03698/18 to guesthouse (Class 3A), including internal alterations and minor… Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03451/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03451-26/birkirkara-sanction-of-garage-from-papb65-77): Sanction of garage from PAPB65/77. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03123/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03123-26/swieqi-sanction-subdivision-of-duplex-penthouse-into-two): To sanction subdivision of duplex penthouse into two separate apartments, including internal alterations and height variations. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03014/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03014-26/zebbug-it-is-proposed-to-sub-divide-existing-pre-1967): It is proposed to sub-divide existing pre-1967 dwelling into two Class 1 residential units. Includes internal external alterations, addition of roof… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02339/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02339-26/sliema-sanction-change-of-use-from-approved-hydrotherapy): To sanction change of use from approved hydrotherapy (Class 3C) to hair salon (Class 4B) at front part of level 3 (incl. sanctioning of minor internal… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 [All applications by Matthew J Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-j-mercieca) [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)