--- title: "PA/04563/26: change of use from Garage to Class in Marsa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04563-26/marsa-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Marsa: Proposed change of use from Garage to Class 4B Shop. Proposed sanctioning of variations from approved permit… Planning applications › Marsa › PA0456326 # PA/04563/26: change of use from Garage to Class in Marsa 179, Triq is-Salib Tal-Marsa, Marsa Proposed change of use from Garage to Class 4B Shop. Proposed sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA/01956/18. Proposed sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 179, Triq is-Salib Tal-Marsa, Marsa - **Locality:** [Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa) - **Applicant:** [Jason Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jason-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 12 June 2026 - **Validated:** 1 July 2026 - **Published:** 1 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 30 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04563/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04563&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 179, Triq is-Salib Tal-Marsa, Marsa 49 other applications within 300 m: 29 granted, 0 refused, 9 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02836/24). On Triq is-Salib Tal-Marsa: 1 other application, 1 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 12 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/05069/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05069-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-consisting-in-the): Proposed sanctioning of internal alterations consisting in the installation of lightweight partitions and proposed change of use from Class 5A to Class 4A… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/05384/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05384-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-consisting-in-installation): Proposed sanctioning of internal alterations consisting in installation of lightweight partitions and change of use from Class 5A to Class 4A offices. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/01213/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01213-21/marsa-divide-a-building-block-covered-by-permit): To divide a building block covered by Permit PA11014/17 (To demolish existing Class 4B shop and Class 5A workshop, to construct a basement garage, Class 4B… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/02239/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02239-26/marsa-sanction-external-and-minor-internal-alterations-and): To sanction external and minor internal alterations and the fixing of sign on the facade. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/04367/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04367-25/marsa-sanctioning-of-part-change-of-use-from): Proposed sanctioning of part change of use from a Class 4B showroom to Take Away. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/03871/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03871-23/marsa-replace-the-existing-roof-of-the-ground): To replace the existing roof of the ground floor level, change of use part of ground floor level to parking area and construction of three additional floors… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 4 floors, 46 m away - [**PA/00270/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00270-23/marsa-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-an-existing): To sanction minor internal alterations to an existing Class 6A store. Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/00532/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00532-21/marsa-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of one level of parking underlying proposed Offices (Class 4A) Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/02836/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02836-24/marsa-demolish-existing-residential-unit-at-first-floor): To demolish existing residential unit at first floor and construct Class 4A offices at first, second, third, fourth, fifth and roof level. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 6 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/00800/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00800-25/marsa-construct-a-class-4b): To construct a Class 4B (shop) matching those adjacent to it. Pending, validated 12 February 2025, 86 m away - [**PA/01525/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01525-23/marsa-rehabilitation-of-area-into-an-external-carpark): Proposed rehabilitation of area into an external carpark, (part already approved in PA4599/10) construction of small security room and proposed boundary wall… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 86 m away - [**PA/06946/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06946-24/marsa-restoration-of-the-facade-and-internal-fabric): Restoration of the facade and internal fabric, rehabilitation of the existing building, internal alterations including modification of common staircase and… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 100 m away - [**PA/03424/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03424-25/marsa-change-of-use-from-snack-bar-to): Change of use from snack bar to residential unit and sanctioning of facade and internal layout from that approved in PA/874/04. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 106 m away - [**PA/00043/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00043-24/marsa-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4d): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4D on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and demountable covering umbrella. Withdrawn, validated 17 January 2024, 113 m away - [**PA/00935/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00935-26/marsa-demolition-of-the-existing-structure): Proposed demolition of the existing structure, followed by excavation and the construction of two basement garage levels, a Class 4B space at level 0, and… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 3 floors, 117 m away ## More by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras - [**PA/07670/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07670-26/attard-sanction-an-existing-lpg-tank-to-service): To sanction an existing LPG tank to service the approved Class 4D commercial premises, as approved under PA/08275/17. Pending - [**PA/07638/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07638-26/gzira-addition-of-third): Proposed addition of third, fourth floors and a receded fifth-floor level to accommodate residential units, alterations to the existing common parts to… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07581/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07581-26/mqabba-basement-level-to-the-approved-agriculture-store): Proposed basement level to the approved agriculture store in PA/07479/25. Pending - [**PA/07578/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-26/hamrun-sanction-the-existing-room-at-roof-level): To sanction the existing room at roof level as a laundry room to the existing pre-1967 property, and to carry out minor proposed alterations. Pending - [**PA/07549/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07549-26/mosta-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): To sanction internal and external alterations to the Class 4B shop approved under PA/04699/22. Proposed shop sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07306/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07306-26/siggiewi-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Proposed internal demolition of the existing building, retaining the existing facade and garage; construction of a dwelling over two floors, including a… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) ## More from Jason Galea - [**PA/04635/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04635-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Proposed change of use from garage for private parking to Class 4B shop. Proposed sign. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04530/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04530-26/msida-demolition-of-an-existing-dwelling-yet-retaining): Proposed demolition of an existing dwelling yet retaining part of the facade and construction of five apartments from ground to fourth floor. The proposal… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/03822/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03822-26/birkirkara-part-demolition-of-a-dwelling-yet-retaining): Proposed part demolition of a dwelling yet retaining the facade and entrance hall and the construction of a duplex apartment at ground and first floor and… Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/01415/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01415-26/belt-valletta-alterations-to-class-4d-premises-including-sanctioning): Alterations to Class 4D premises including sanctioning of variations from originally approved plans. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/03512/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03512-25/rabat-gozo-parklet-for-tables-and-chairs): Proposed parklet for tables and chairs. Refused, validated 4 June 2025 - [**PA/08168/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08168-24/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-commercial-building): Proposed demolition of existing commercial building, minor excavation and proposed construction of new Class 3B hotel, with 32 rooms and a pool at roof level. Granted, validated 4 December 2024 [All planning applications in Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa)