--- title: "PA/04892/24: change use from private car garage to in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04892-24/san-gwann-change-use-from-private-car-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Gwann: To change use from private car garage to Class 4B shop and to demolish partial slab to construct stairs and lift… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0489224 # PA/04892/24: change use from private car garage to in San Gwann Johnny Garage, Vjal ir-Rihan, San Gwann To change use from private car garage to Class 4B shop and to demolish partial slab to construct stairs and lift interconnecting with existing first floor store. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Johnny Garage, Vjal ir-Rihan, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [Patrick Gracey](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/patrick-gracey) - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Received:** 21 March 2024 - **Validated:** 24 July 2024 - **Published:** 24 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 12 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04892/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04892&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Johnny Garage, Vjal ir-Rihan, San Gwann 177 other applications within 300 m: 123 granted, 4 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06918/25). On Vjal ir-Rihan: 9 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 29 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/01138/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01138-25/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-with-respect-to): Sanctioning of minor changes with respect to approved permit PA6126/17. Changes comprise small changes in dimensions and levels, different access routes… Granted, validated 27 March 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/02235/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02235-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B Shop (retail) (approved in PA/6244/08) to Class 4C Coffee Shop, including internal alterations and additions, and the… Pending, validated 8 April 2026, 26 m away - [**PA/00881/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00881-21/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-office-to-cafeteria): Change of use from office to cafeteria (Class 4C) and internal alterations to accommodate W.C’s, blocking of doorway, including installation of fascia sign. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/00256/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00256-22/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-office-to-a): Change of use from office to a food takeaway (cooking allowed) incl. internal alterations and fixing of sign. Status being checked, 32 m away - [**PA/02043/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02043-21/san-gwann-sanction-extension-to-washroom-and-minor-alterations): To sanction extension to washroom and minor alterations Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/06843/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06843-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4a): Change of use from approved Class 4A (PA 2226/19) to Class 4B. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/08242/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08242-24/san-gwann-renewal-of-pa1714-18-changes-to-pa-01424-10): Renewal of PA1714/18 - Changes to PA/01424/10 - Proposed 5 floors and receded floor - 1 level basement parking, 2 Class 4B shops at ground floor and 8… Granted, validated 16 January 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/07622/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-24/san-gwann-renewal-of-permit-pa-1424-10-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of permit PA/1424/10: Demolition of existing residences and construction of residential units, garage and 8 Class 4B shops. Granted, validated 19 December 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/02963/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02963-23/san-gwann-a-class-4b): A Class 4B (butcher) over ground and first floor, previously approved as Class 4B commercial. Minor interior alterations with a different layout than that… Pending, validated 24 May 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01678/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01678-24/san-gwann-affect-additions-and-alterations-to-roof-at): To affect additions and alterations to roof at third floor level, and construct four apartments and overlying penthouse at fourth, fifth and sixth floor… Granted, validated 21 May 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/04248/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04248-26/san-gwann-internal-and-external-alterations-including-additions-to): Proposed internal and external alterations including additions to development approved in PA01424/10 which consisted of demolition of existing residences and… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/01408/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01408-22/san-gwann-replacement-of-existing-signage-with-new-signage): Replacement of existing signage with new signage. Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/02934/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02934-25/san-gwann-leveling-site-to-form-temporary-parking-area): Leveling site to form temporary parking area and access ramp for 8 months from commencement notice. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/02231/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02231-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-of-existing-private-garage): Change of use of existing private garage into Class 2C childcare, including a two-car private residential garage. Proposal includes internal alterations to… Withdrawn, validated 15 April 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/00279/20** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00279-20/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-garages-to-class): Proposed change of use from garages to Class 4A office including minor internal alteration and installation of sign. Status being checked, 64 m away ## More by Patrick Refalo - [**PA/07704/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07704-26/qormi-sanction-correction-of-survey-and-minor-internal): To sanction correction of survey and minor internal alterations from PA/01541/17 and PA/06267/19. To proposed changes to the front elevation. Pending - [**PA/07588/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-26/birkirkara-demolish-a-number-of-slabs-and-lower): To demolish a number of slabs and lower the yard area. To construct an additional floor over part of the roof and the kitchen. To excavate and construct a… Pending - [**PA/07507/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07507-26/mosta-carry-out-changes-in-residential-dwelling-including): To carry out changes in residential dwelling including modification of soft landscaping, introduction of bedroom and increase in boundary's wall. Pending - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending - [**PA/06901/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06901-26/nadur-renewal-of-pa-03734-18-to-demolish-existing-domestic): Renewal of PA/03734/18: To demolish existing domestic store, extend second floor and construct an overlying third floor washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06665/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-26/zabbar-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built (permits not found) except for rear shed covered by PA/06515/97. Pending [All applications by Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) ## More from Patrick Gracey - [**PA/05013/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05013-26/swieqi-sanction-as-built-ground-floor-private-car): To sanction as built ground floor private car garages from PB/01159/90. Granted, validated 31 August 2026 - [**PA/03280/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03280-24/st-julians-partial-change-of-use-from-5-private): Partial change of use from 5 Private car spaces to 5 Public Service parking spaces Refused, validated 5 June 2024 - [**PA/02755/22** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02755-22/st-julians-construct-a-private-car-garage): To construct a private car garage. Status being checked [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)