--- title: "PA/04690/23: Change of use from Class 4B in Iklin | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04690-23/iklin-change-of-use-from-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Iklin: Change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (catering establishment without cooking) including changes to… Planning applications › Iklin › PA0469023 # PA/04690/23: Change of use from Class 4B in Iklin 109 ICC, Triq Geronimo Abos, Iklin Change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (catering establishment without cooking) including changes to signage and front door, alterations in front porch and installation of louvre encased a/c unit in front porch, as well as placing of tables and chairs within front porch. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 109 ICC, Triq Geronimo Abos, Iklin - **Locality:** [Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/iklin) - **Applicant:** [Darren Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/darren-xuereb) - **Perit:** [Perit David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 7 July 2023 - **Validated:** 2 August 2023 - **Published:** 11 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 10 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 28 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04690/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04690&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 109 ICC, Triq Geronimo Abos, Iklin 159 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 4 refused, 9 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06760/23). On Triq Geronimo Abos: 13 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Ramon Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ramon-gauci), [Mario Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-formosa), [Clive Borg Bonaci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/clive-borg-bonaci). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 77% (likely range 47–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/06368/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06368-25/iklin-change-of-use-from-existing-terrace-house): Change of use from existing terrace house to Class 4C and Class 2A, and the construction of two overlying Apartments. Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 2 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/04549/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04549-25/iklin-demolishing-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Proposed demolishing of existing terraced house and construction of residential block at Iklin consisting of ground floor garage, three overlying two-bed room… Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/06844/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06844-25/iklin-demolish-the-existing-property-and-construct-a): To demolish the existing property and construct a Class 4B outlet on the ground floor, three apartments, and a recessed apartment on the topmost floor. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/03122/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03122-22/iklin-sanction-the-property-as-built-from-what): To sanction the property as built from what was approved in PA4446/15, including internal changes. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/02375/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02375-26/iklin-correction-of-site-boundary): Correction of site boundary, including sanctioning of minor alterations from approved PA2315/97. Granted, validated 28 May 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/00062/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00062-22/iklin-extend-existing-building-by-three-floors-plus): To extend existing building by three floors plus a receding level, providing three three-bedroom apartments, and one two-bedroom penthouse. Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/00331/20** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00331-20/iklin-incorporate-an-area-for-class-4c-use): To incorporate an area for class 4c use (ancillary to established class 4b shop (selling of gifts and household objects). Application include sanctioning of… Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/06377/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06377-23/iklin-sanction-apartment-as-constructed-including-minor-internal): To sanction apartment as constructed including minor internal and external alterations variations from PA/02692/14. Granted, validated 28 November 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/06478/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06478-24/iklin-extension-of-ground-floor-level-as-approved): Extension of ground floor level as approved in PA/00062/22, proposed excavation to provide ancillary storage for residential units. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/04902/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04902-26/iklin-change-from-three): Proposed change from three (3) approved car parking spaces to two (2) separate garages, including the sanctioning of internal alterations carried out under… Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/07349/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07349-25/iklin-demolition-of-existing-roof-structure-and-part): Proposed demolition of existing roof structure and part demolition of first floor level (retaining facade and internal yard walls), and construction of 3… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**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, 79 m away - [**PA/01881/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01881-23/iklin-sanctioning-of-minor-as-built-variations-from-originally): Proposed sanctioning of minor as-built variations from originally approved permits (PAPB223/80). Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/04707/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04707-23/iklin-excavate-one-floor-below-street-level-for): To excavate one floor below street level for basement garages (and additional excavation to accommodate an underlying water reservoir), construct basement… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 3 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/06624/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06624-25/iklin-demolition-of-existing-2-storey-town-house): Demolition of existing 2 storey town house and garage. Excavation for and construction, semi basement and reservoir. Construction of maisonette at ground… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away ## More by David Ellul Mercer - [**PA/07091/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-rece): To sanction minor internal alterations to existing receded floor apartment from that approved in PA/08836/19. Pending - [**PA/05801/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-26/hamrun-sanction-stairwell-and-lift-hood-at-roof): To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03911/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03911-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-alterations-as-built-in-receded): To sanction minor alterations as built in receded floor and basement garage from that approved in PA/02266/09. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/03849/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03849-26/mosta-part-demolition): Part demolition, alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse including excavation of pool. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) ## More from Darren Xuereb - [**PA/02021/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02021-25/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (catering establishment without cooking). Refused, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01619/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01619-21/lija-sanction-the-raising-of-the-wall-at): To sanction the raising of the wall at rear of property. To raise the dividing walls at roof level. To sanction extension to washroom as existing. To raise… Status being checked [All planning applications in Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/iklin)