--- title: "PA/04938/23: Change of use from Class 4B shop in Naxxar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04938-23/naxxar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Naxxar: Change of use from Class 4B shop to pastizzeria. Work includes proposed enlargement of existing window into a… Planning applications › Naxxar › PA0493823 # PA/04938/23: Change of use from Class 4B shop in Naxxar 39, Triq Margaret A. Murray c/w, Triq l-Imnara, Naxxar Change of use from Class 4B shop to pastizzeria. Work includes proposed enlargement of existing window into a doorway on elevation overlooking Triq Margaret A. Murray, proposed enlargement of existing opening in the low front garden wall, proposed anti-room to existing w.c, proposed food counter, and replacement of existing sign. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 39, Triq Margaret A. Murray c/w, Triq l-Imnara, Naxxar - **Locality:** [Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/naxxar) - **Applicant:** Shawn Risiott - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 31 May 2023 - **Validated:** 23 August 2023 - **Published:** 23 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 3 November 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04938/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04938&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 39, Triq Margaret A. Murray c/w, Triq l-Imnara, Naxxar 65 other applications within 300 m: 42 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04758/23). On Triq Margaret A. Murray: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/02489/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02489-23/naxxar-alterations-to-existing-facade-including): Proposed alterations to existing facade including (i) the replacement of existing balustrades to a glass handrail, and (ii) maintenance to existing fuq il-fil… Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/05529/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05529-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-and-proposed): Sanctioning of garage as built and proposed change of use to a Public Service Garage Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/00507/20** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00507-20/naxxar-it-is-proposed-to-partly-change-the): It is proposed to partly change the use of the existing garage for private cars to a public service garage Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/07390/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-24/naxxar-sanction-changes-to-facade-finishes-from-previous): To sanction changes to facade finishes from previous permit PA03488/15. Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 113 m away - [**PA/01751/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01751-26/naxxar-sanction-existing-generator-set-at-basement-level): To sanction existing generator set at basement level -2 including minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 120 m away - [**PA/00649/20** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00649-20/naxxar-construct-a-cesspit): To construct a cesspit Status being checked, 148 m away - [**PA/02107/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02107-26/naxxar-demolish-existing-property): To demolish existing property, excavate one floor and construct basement garages, maisonette, 6 apartments and penthouse. Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 151 m away - [**PA/02558/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02558-22/naxxar-sanctioning-minor-changes-from-pa03302-08): Sanctioning minor changes from PA03302/08, creation of openings in front facade railing, extension at the back of the property, creation of skylight and… Status being checked, 160 m away - [**PA/02809/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02809-23/naxxar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4B Butcher. Also including internal and external minor amendments and change of sign design. Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 183 m away - [**PA/03242/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03242-22/naxxar-sanction-the-joining-of-the-two-pre-68): To sanction the joining of the two pre-68 dwelling and structures (as visible in the pre-67 aerial photo), including alterations made thereafter. These… Status being checked, 186 m away - [**PA/02431/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02431-24/naxxar-demolish-existing-property-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing property and construct ground floor garage and 3 floor and receded floor of residential units. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 187 m away - [**PA/03212/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03212-25/naxxar-construct-rubble-wall-adjacent-to-the-proposed): To construct rubble wall adjacent to the proposed access and installation of timber gates. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 191 m away - [**PA/04758/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04758-23/naxxar-demolish-the-existing-terraced-houses): To demolish the existing terraced houses, excavate the entire site and erect new apartment block. Proposal to consist of ground floor maisonette, and 4… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 5 floors, 191 m away - [**PA/02878/21** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02878-21/naxxar-construction-of-a-residential-block-of-apartments): Proposed construction of a residential block of apartments which shall include a basement which is to be used as a private garage, an office at ground floor… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 193 m away - [**PA/04271/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04271-24/naxxar-sanction-flat-1): To sanction Flat 1, as built based on approved permits PA/02665/06. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 197 m away ## More by Matthew Gauci - [**PA/07240/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07240-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07238/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07238-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07145/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07145-26/mosta-propose-demolition-of-existing-building-with-retention): Propose demolition of existing building with retention of the facade and excavation of two levels to construct of garages at basement, 1 bedroom unit at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07002/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07002-26/birzebbuga-amendment-to-pa3173-24): Amendment to PA3173/24, to include additional property in the redevelopment of both sites including demolition of existing structures and construction of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06929/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06929-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-internal-variations-from-approved-per): Sanctioning of internal variations from approved permit PA/1653/17 (MA), including the reinstatement of the third bedroom in accordance with the layout… Pending - [**PA/06547/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06547-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-amendment-to-pa-6301-23-previously-approved-in-pa-13): Amendment to PA/6301/23 previously approved in PA/1311/18 including demolition of roof above 5th floor and extension of same floor, construction of 6th floor… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) [All planning applications in Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/naxxar)