--- title: "PA/04491/25: Change of use from residence to Class in Iklin | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04491-25/iklin-change-of-use-from-residence-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Iklin: Change of use from residence to Class 2C (childcare centre), and to carry out internal alterations. Perit Nadia… Planning applications › Iklin › PA0449125 # PA/04491/25: Change of use from residence to Class in Iklin 9, Shalom, Triq il-Wied, Iklin Change of use from residence to Class 2C (childcare centre), and to carry out internal alterations. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 9, Shalom, Triq il-Wied, Iklin - **Locality:** [Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/iklin) - **Applicant:** Marion Pina Houghton - **Perit:** [Perit Nadia Curmi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nadia-curmi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 9 April 2025 - **Validated:** 9 July 2025 - **Published:** 9 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 August 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 1 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04491/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04491&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 9, Shalom, Triq il-Wied, Iklin 102 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 5 refused, 6 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06687/24). On Triq il-Wied: 22 other applications, 12 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects), [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli), [Chris Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-grech), [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 75% (likely range 45–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/04912/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04912-25/iklin-sanction-villa-approved-in-pa9391-19-as-built): To sanction villa approved in PA9391/19 as built and to propose minor changes to approved dwelling. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/04007/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04007-23/iklin-renewal-of-pa-05560-17): Renewal of PA/05560/17; It is proposed to partly demolish existing building whilst retaining and restoring the remaining part which includes vernacular,… Under appeal, validated 27 July 2023, 69 m away - [**PA/03611/21** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03611-21/iklin-sanction-the-construction-of-racing-pigeon-lofts): To sanction the construction of racing pigeon lofts at roof level. Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/04655/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04655-22/iklin-this-proposal-seeks-to-demolish-the-existing): This proposal seeks to demolish the existing terraced house and rebuild a terraced house with a pergola at roof level. Granted, validated 19 September 2022, 78 m away - [**PA/05229/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05229-23/iklin-propose-a-change-of-use-from-residential): To propose a change of use from residential to Class 4A - beauty therapy. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/02734/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02734-23/iklin-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-class): To sanction the change of use from Class 4C establishment to Class 4D establishment. Proposal also includes the introduction of glass railing in terrace and… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 83 m away - [**PA/06593/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06593-25/iklin-change-of-use-from-public-service-garage): Proposed change of use from public service garage to Class 4C outlet and retention of sign as approved in PA/08010/18 including alterations. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 94 m away - [**PA/02519/21** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02519-21/iklin-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-pharmacy): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing pharmacy, change of use of Class 4 Shop to Class 2a Clinic, including internal connection of the two… Status being checked, 96 m away - [**PA/03583/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03583-22/iklin-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-garage-and): Alterations and extension to existing garage and maisonette covered by PB00506/88 and DN00161/11. Status being checked, 98 m away - [**PA/04690/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04690-23/iklin-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (catering establishment without cooking) including changes to signage and front door, alterations in front… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 99 m away - [**PA/01796/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01796-24/iklin-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-class-3a): To sanction minor Changes to approved Class 3A Boutique Hotel (PA/03563/17) mainly increasing rooms from 10 to 12 and extension to dining area ancillary to… Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 105 m away - [**PA/01050/21** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01050-21/iklin-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate reservoir and construct garage at ground floor, 3 apartments and a recessed unit Status being checked, 107 m away - [**PA/03563/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03563-26/iklin-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-due-to): Sanctioning of garage as built due to deviations from PB/3798/89. Granted, validated 14 July 2026, 112 m away - [**PA/01549/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01549-24/iklin-demolition-of-first-floor-and-second-floor): Proposed demolition of first floor and second floor level, and construction of first, second, third and receded floor level. Granted, validated 25 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 114 m away - [**PA/04631/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04631-23/iklin-propose-the-change-of-use-from-a): To propose the change of use from a garage to a shop (Class 4B), to remove existing ramp, construct new stairs and install aluminium door and fascia sign. Refused, validated 2 August 2023, 115 m away ## More by Nadia Curmi - [**PA/06565/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06565-26/iklin-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa8264-20): To sanction changes from approved permit PA8264/20. Pending - [**PA/06427/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06427-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-changes): To sanction minor changes (as built) from approved permit PA4731/21. Pending - [**PA/04407/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04407-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of a basement garage for private cars at basement, Class 2C childcare center at ground floor and four… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04387/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04387-26/marsaxlokk-demolish-existing-building-fronting-triq-tas-silg): To demolish existing building fronting Triq tas-Silg, and construction of a Class 3A (guest house), including part excavation for a store plus underlying… Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03793/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03793-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-additions): To sanction minor internal additions, addition of laundry and correction of internal dimensions from approved PA2297/18. Granted, validated 17 July 2026 - [**PA/01612/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01612-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4d): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4D comprising of tables, chairs and demountable covering umbrella. Granted, validated 11 March 2026 [All applications by Nadia Curmi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nadia-curmi) [All planning applications in Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/iklin)