--- title: "PA/04989/25: change of use from a Class 4B in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04989-25/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zurrieq: Proposed change of use from a Class 4B shop to a Class 4D Catering establishment. Internal alterations and changes… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0498925 # PA/04989/25: change of use from a Class 4B in Zurrieq 29, Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq Proposed change of use from a Class 4B shop to a Class 4D Catering establishment. Internal alterations and changes to shop sign - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 29, Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** [Carmelo Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmelo-cassar) - **Perit:** [Perit Adrian Davison](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-davison) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 9 May 2025 - **Validated:** 30 July 2025 - **Published:** 12 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 12 December 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 11 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04989/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04989&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 29, Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq 122 other applications within 300 m: 75 granted, 5 refused, 15 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03111/23). On Vjal il-Blue Grotto: 16 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 81% (likely range 51–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/07406/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07406-24/zurrieq-sanction-the-configuration-of-premises-as-carried): To sanction the configuration of premises as carried out, the change of use from a Class 4B showroom into a Class 4B minimarket and the fixing of a sign Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/00754/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00754-21/zurrieq-sanction-the-installation-of-a-kitchen-hood-extraction): To sanction the installation of a kitchen-hood extraction fan and narrowing of existing window from PA/10583/17. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/01481/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01481-25/zurrieq-construction-of-street-level-garage-with-overlying): Proposed construction of street level garage with overlying residential units including receded floor. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/05134/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05134-24/zurrieq-sanctioning-to-existing-maisonette-originally-approved-in): Sanctioning to existing maisonette originally approved in PA/04685/01. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/00155/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00155-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-installation-of-pv-panels-and): To sanction the installation of PV Panels and to propose stone colour pvc screening to PV Panels at roof level of Class 4D (with cooking) premises as approved… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/03409/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03409-25/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 3C personal training studio, internal alterations, sanctioning of changes from approved PB2312/87, and… Refused, validated 28 May 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/03222/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03222-24/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of a street level garage with an overlying terraced house. Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/00388/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00388-23/zurrieq-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-a-street): To demolish existing building and construct a street level garage, three apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/07419/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07419-24/zurrieq-construction-of-two-additional-apartments-at-second): Proposed construction of two additional apartments at second, third and receded floor levels and proposed pool at roof level over approved PA11089/18.… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/00834/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00834-22/zurrieq-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-per): Sanctioning building as built not as per approved sanctioning include addition of basement level and some minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/00916/20** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00916-20/zurrieq-construction-of-a-garage): Construction of a garage, two residential units, & two washrooms at roof level Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/06576/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06576-25/zurrieq-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): Proposed alterations to existing terraced house, including demolition of rooms in backyard, excavation and construction of pool and construction of roof… Granted, validated 3 November 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/02418/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02418-25/zurrieq-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floor-and): To demolish existing first and second floor and construction of two apartments and a duplex. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/03026/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03026-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-boundary-wall): Demolition of existing boundary wall, proposed excavation of two stories, proposed construction of underground community training/day centre indoor pool… Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 91 m away - [**PA/06125/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06125-24/zurrieq-construction-of-dwelling-on-setback-floor-instead): Proposed construction of dwelling on setback floor instead of washroom. Granted, validated 10 October 2024, 93 m away ## More by Adrian Davison - [**PA/07839/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07839-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-differences-of-garages-at-basement-levels): To sanction differences of garages at basement levels -1 and -2 , numbering and internal height of sixth floor, from approved development permission… Pending - [**PA/07809/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07809-26/marsa-joining-of-properties-and-internal-alterations-to): Proposed joining of properties and internal alterations to property approved in RG/722/22. Moreover, additional construction on the already existing low… Pending - [**PA/06495/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06495-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-premises-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing premises and construction of two ground floor maisonettes, six overlying apartments and two receded floor units. Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06413/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06413-26/hamrun-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-roof-slab-over): Demolition and reconstruction of roof slab over Class 5A carpentry/woodworking workshop, proposed internal additions and alterations at ground and first floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06366/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06366-26/rabat-part-demolition-at-second-and-third-floor): Proposed part demolition at second and third floor level and construction at first, second and third floor level. Pending - [**PA/06337/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06337-26/attard-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of basement and underground reservoir, and proposed construction of underground reservoir, basement,… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Adrian Davison](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-davison) ## More from Carmelo Cassar - [**PA/05432/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05432-26/kalkara-minor-internal-and-external-changes-to-two-storey): Minor internal and external changes to two-storey house with setback floor. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04995/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04995-25/zabbar-sanction-residential-unit-as-built): To sanction residential unit as built. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/07590/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-and-change-of): Sanctioning of minor alterations and change of Class use from Class 1 to Class 4A Granted, validated 6 November 2024 - [**PA/03342/23** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03342-23/kalkara-demolition-of-existing-two-storey-dwelling): Demolition of existing two-storey dwelling, excavation of one basement level, and construction of new two-storey dwelling and setback floor. Material from the… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02422/21** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02422-21/qrendi-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of minor changes from approved permit PA/992/05 including minor changes in the configuration of the walls and balcony on back facade, internal… Status being checked - [**PA/01698/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01698-21/zurrieq-convert-existing-unused-property-to-take-away): To convert existing unused property to take away, cooking is allowed, to carry out external alterations and to fix a sign. Status being checked [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)