--- title: "PA/04834/26: Change of use from shop in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04834-26/mqabba-change-of-use-from-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Mqabba: Change of use from shop (Class 4B) to maisonette at ground floor level plus other internal and external additions… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0483426 # PA/04834/26: Change of use from shop in Mqabba 144, Triq Santa Katarina c/w, Triq il-Pal, Mqabba Change of use from shop (Class 4B) to maisonette at ground floor level plus other internal and external additions and alterations. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 144, Triq Santa Katarina c/w, Triq il-Pal, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** [John Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-cutajar) - **Perit:** [Perit Ian Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ian-cutajar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 5 June 2026 - **Validated:** 15 July 2026 - **Published:** 15 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 August 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04834/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04834&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 144, Triq Santa Katarina c/w, Triq il-Pal, Mqabba 92 other applications within 300 m: 55 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08019/25). On Triq Santa Katarina: 10 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Ronald Zammit Lucas](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ronald-zammit-lucas). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/07014/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07014-25/mqabba-alterations-and-extention-to-pre-1967-dwelling-including): Alterations and extention to pre-1967 dwelling including garage on Triq ix-Xriek. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/02174/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02174-26/mqabba-propose-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To propose change of use from garage to Class 4B hairdresser. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/03756/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03756-23/mqabba-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-six): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct six garages at ground floor level (Level 0), two three bedroom apartments in each storey in the overlying three… Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/02871/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02871-21/mqabba-sanction-alterations-additions-to-existing-pre-1967-structures): To sanction alterations/additions to existing pre-1967 structures. Alterations/additions to be sanctioned pertain to the formation of paved walkways and the… Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/05709/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05709-23/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Refused, validated 27 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/00685/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00685-21/mqabba-development-including-the-construction-of-a-five): Proposed development including the construction of a five storey residential block including a street level garage, three apartments and a penthouse at… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/02391/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02391-24/mqabba-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built (changes from PB1188/92) internal alterations, installation of pv on roof of washroom, extension of party walls and installation of… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/05410/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05410-26/mqabba-sanction-alterations-to-a-class-4b-shop): To sanction alterations to a Class 4B shop layout from that approved by virtue of PA/03745/96. Granted, validated 18 September 2026, 88 m away - [**PA/04812/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04812-24/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-differences-in-existing-class): To sanction minor internal differences in existing Class 4B shop from approved development permission PA185/11 including greater internal height, smaller… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 89 m away - [**PA/06649/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06649-25/mqabba-alterations-and-part-demolition-at-ground-floor): Proposed alterations and part demolition at ground floor and change of use to Class 4B shop. Proposed construction of stairwell and 2 apartments. Under appeal, validated 15 October 2025, 1 floor, 94 m away - [**PA/05671/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05671-23/mqabba-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 94 m away - [**PA/05985/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05985-24/mqabba-interconnect-two-approved-local-class-4b-shops): To interconnect two approved local Class 4B shops, resulting in one Class 4B shop with an ancillary store, plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 107 m away - [**PA/08019/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08019-25/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation and construction of 2 basements, ground floor 4 maisonettes, 11 apartments and 4 receded apartments including… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 116 m away - [**PA/01300/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01300-23/mqabba-change-of-use-of-class-4b-retail): Change of use of Class 4B retail as approved in PA09846/17 (not utilised) to a garage, including change from glass door and removal of fascia sign. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 116 m away ## More by Ian Cutajar - [**PA/07799/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07799-26/naxxar-construct-light-weight-animal-enclosures): To construct light weight animal enclosures, feed and fooder storage, hot walker to train horses and shifting of rubble wall to retain soil plus other… Pending - [**PA/06966/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06966-26/dingli-changes-to-the-approved-permit-pa-1523-26-to): Proposed changes to the approved permit PA/1523/26 to interconnect the third and receded floor levels, forming a single residential unit, together with… Pending - [**PA/06964/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06964-26/qrendi-demolish-existing-and-proposed-construction-of-sheep): To demolish existing and proposed construction of sheep farm plus other farm amenities, excavation and construction of basement, underground water reservoir… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06621/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06621-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-subdivision-of-penthouse-into-two-one-bedroomed-unit): Proposed subdivision of penthouse into two one-bedroomed units plus other additions and alterations. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06576/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06576-26/siggiewi-sanction-extension-to-franka-stone-quarry): To sanction extension to franka stone quarry (QS09A) for the extraction of globigerina limestone. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06448/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06448-26/belt-valletta-propose-the-change-of-use-from-existing): To propose the change of use from existing Class 4B outlet to pastizzeria, including internal and external additions and alterations. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Ian Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ian-cutajar) ## More from John Cutajar - [**PA/02072/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02072-26/hamrun-change-of-use-of-garage-to-class): Change of use of garage to Class 4B, including subdivision, and minor internal and external alterations and sign. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01510/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01510-25/paola-subdivision-of-a-pre-1967-property-into-a): Proposed subdivision of a pre-1967 property into a duplex maisonette at first and second floor level, and a Class 4A office at ground floor level. Proposal… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/05985/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05985-24/mqabba-interconnect-two-approved-local-class-4b-shops): To interconnect two approved local Class 4B shops, resulting in one Class 4B shop with an ancillary store, plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 11 September 2024 - [**PA/04625/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04625-24/sliema-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Proposed demolition of the existing building. Proposed construction of a Class 3A guesthouse and ancillary facilities including a restaurant, a cafeteria and… Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/02225/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02225-24/hamrun-internal-alterations-and-extension-from-what-was): Proposed internal alterations and extension from what was approved in PA/00492/23. The proposed includes, internal alterations at basement level, first floor… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 5 floors - [**PA/00410/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00410-24/qrendi-replace-existing-deteriorated-roof-consisting-of-stone): To replace existing deteriorated roof consisting of stone slabs (xorok) and timber beams with similar materials and reinstatement of existing dry random… Granted, validated 31 January 2024 [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)