PA/04497/26: propose interconnection and part change of use in Zabbar
Un-named and Un-numbered Units, Triq il-Kunvent c/w, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar
To propose interconnection and part change of use to hand car wash and car detailing (uses not within a use Class).
- Status
- Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.)
- Location
- Un-named and Un-numbered Units, Triq il-Kunvent c/w, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar
- Locality
- Zabbar
- Applicant
- Raymond Mercieca
- Perit
- Perit Colin Zammit
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Change of Use
- Received
- 12 May 2026
- Validated
- 1 July 2026
- Published
- 1 July 2026
- Comments close
- 31 July 2026
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Refuse Permission
- Decision date
- 8 October 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Un-named and Un-numbered Units, Triq il-Kunvent c/w, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar
252 other applications within 300 m: 165 granted, 4 refused, 25 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25).
On Triq il-Kunvent: 20 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Randolph Nicholas Bartoli, Joseph Saliba, Falzon & Cutajar, JG Periti.
Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/04905/25 Zabbar: Proposed sanctioning of two apartments from previously approved single residence in permit PA/1175/15 and changes to internal layout at all levels including…
- PA/04144/24 Zabbar: To demolish existing public lavatory and to construct a Class 3C multi-purpose hall built on three levels.
- PA/01010/24 Zabbar: To demolish existing dwelling and construct a Class 4B retail shop at ground floor level and 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse.
- PA/07590/24 Zabbar: Sanctioning of minor alterations and change of Class use from Class 1 to Class 4A
- PA/08612/24 Zabbar: To propose internal and external alterations in lieu PA/5776/21, to propose change of use into a shop Class 4B, signage and additional apartments at second…
- PA/01139/25 Zabbar: To demolish existing building and excavate 1 level to construct parking spaces at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments and…
- PA/00809/23 Zabbar: Proposed construction of ground floor garages, with three overlying apartments and a penthouse at recessed floor level.
- PA/00999/21 Zabbar: Proposed alterations to existing bocci club including construction of lightweight canopy plus other internal and external alterations.
- PA/03642/23 Zabbar: Change of use from a garage to a Class 4C shop include signage.
- PA/01910/22 Zabbar: Proposed extension at first floor level to existing bocci club.
- PA/00330/22 Zabbar: Remodelling of townhouse including redevelopment of rooms at back of property due to heavily deteriorated roof slabs and cracked walls, internal alterations,…
- PA/01511/24 Zabbar: Internal and external modifications in backyard, to excavate and develop swimming pool and jacuzzi at ground floor level and addition of pump room.
- PA/01108/22 Zabbar: Demolition of parts of dilapidated house including shop at corner, retaining facade, alterations to existing ground floor facade, construction of two storey…
- PA/01331/21 Zabbar: Sanctioning of minor variations to development as approved in PA 2794/05, and change of use from Class 4B shop and ancillary store as approved in the same…
- PA/03889/26 Zabbar: Shifting of living quarters from ground floor to first floor, including other internal additions and alterations.
More by Colin Zammit
- PA/07603/26 St Julians: To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage.
- PA/07584/26 Sliema: To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level.
- PA/07550/26 Marsa: Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8…
- PA/07504/26 St Julians: To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment.
- PA/07469/26 Mgarr: To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third…
- PA/07463/26 Mosta: To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a…
All applications by Colin Zammit
More from Raymond Mercieca
- PA/07139/25 Xghajra: Demolition and construction of garage, 4 apartments and 2 penthouses. This application includes the enlargement of 2 existing apartments.
- PA/05773/25 Hamrun: To sanction change of use from garage to Class 4B shop including sign.
- PA/00919/25 Zabbar: To sanction the change of use from an approved garage (PA1836/98) to Class 4B shop including the interconnection of the garage with an approved shop…
- PA/05404/24 Xghajra: To construct 1 maisonette, 4 apartments and 2 penthouses. This application includes the enlargement of 2 existing apartments and sanctioning to changes from…
- PA/00854/24 Zabbar: To sanction alterations to a Class 4B grocer, to sanction variations at ground and first floor levels plus the creation of an apartment at second floor level…
- PA/03581/22 Senglea (Isla): To demolish washroom at roof level and retain internal staircase. Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floor, addition of stairs to second floor…