--- title: "PA/05079/24: propose change of use from Class 4A in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05079-24/san-gwann-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in San Gwann: To propose change of use from Class 4A to public service garage. Perit Jonathan Schembri. Validated 31 July 2024. Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0507924 # PA/05079/24: propose change of use from Class 4A in San Gwann Garage at Cavandish, Block A, Triq Birkirkara, Triq il-Gallina, San Gwann To propose change of use from Class 4A to public service garage. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Garage at Cavandish, Block A, Triq Birkirkara, Triq il-Gallina, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [WT Global Ltd Attn: Walid A.Ammar Ouhida](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/wt-global-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 3 May 2024 - **Validated:** 31 July 2024 - **Published:** 31 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 23 October 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05079/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05079&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Garage at Cavandish, Block A, Triq Birkirkara, Triq il-Gallina, San Gwann 178 other applications within 300 m: 114 granted, 6 refused, 19 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06918/25). On Triq Birkirkara: 15 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone), [Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/07510/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07510-23/san-gwann-works-include-construction-of-seven-basement-level): Proposed works include construction of seven basement level garages, two maisonettes at ground floor, and thirteen residential units in lieu of PA/11235/18. Granted, validated 20 February 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/02509/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02509-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation of lift pit. Construction of ground floor maisonette, five overlying apartments, and one apartment at receded… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/06482/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06482-24/san-gwann-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To sanction minor internal and external alterations, to proposed minor alterations and construction of washroom at roof level from permit approved by virtue… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/03423/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03423-21/san-gwann-installation-of-lift-within-existing-lift-shaft): Installation of lift within existing lift shaft, removal of existing washrooms, construction of three apartment floors and overlying washrooms Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/00790/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00790-21/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-shop): Proposed alterations to existing shop. Alterations consist of a proposed door a new sign on the facade and changes to the door and wall leading to the backyard Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/02984/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02984-22/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-changes-from-approved-permit-pb2924-78): Sanctioning of changes from approved permit PB2924/78. Sanctioning includes internal shifting of walls and minor facade changes. Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/02640/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02640-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-washroom-and-second-floor): Demolition of existing washroom and second floor level, internal alterations at ground floor common area and first floor to install lift and construction of 5… Granted, validated 9 June 2026, 2 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/03019/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03019-22/san-gwann-internal-alteration-to-existing-flat-and-construction): Proposed internal alteration to existing flat and construction of washroom at roof level. Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/06138/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06138-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-of-an-existing-ground): Proposed change of use of an existing ground floor commercial premises from Class 4B (retail) to Class 2A (dental clinic), together with minor internal… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 78 m away - [**PA/04758/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04758-26/san-gwann-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-semi-detached): Internal and external alterations to existing semi-detached villa to include sanctioning for variations to PA/05505/04. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/03333/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03333-25/san-gwann-sanction-and-propose-changes-to-existing-ground): To sanction and propose changes to existing ground, first and second floor levels .To demolish existing roof and construct 3 apartments (1 apartment at each… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/01922/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01922-26/san-gwann-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to approved ground floor garages (lowering of floor level/replacing of garage doors/widening of garage doors). Refused, validated 25 March 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/04697/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04697-25/san-gwann-demolition-of-the-existing-front-boundary-wall): Proposed demolition of the existing front boundary wall and gate, excavation works to construct an underground reservoir, and construction of ground floor… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away - [**PA/03234/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03234-25/san-gwann-sanction-changes-to-approved-pa-07617-22): To sanction changes to approved PA/07617/22, including minor internal and external alterations, reduction of 1 basement garage, and the construction of an… Granted, validated 12 June 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/07540/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-24/san-gwann-sanction-existing-garage-including-change-of-use): To sanction existing garage including change of use from private car garage to public service garage. Withdrawn, validated 6 November 2024, 92 m away ## More by Jonathan Schembri - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) ## More from WT Global Ltd - [**PA/00356/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00356-26/santa-venera-temporary-change-of-use-for-a-period): Temporary change of use for a period of one year from class 6a General Warehousing to a public service garage at part basement level (level - 4). Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/05108/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05108-24/luqa-sanction-internal-alterations): To sanction internal alterations, car lift at roof level, and propose the parking of vehicles at roof level and the change of use from industrial garage to… Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/03378/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03378-24/paola-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-and-the): To sanction internal and external alterations and the installation of car lift. Also to propose the change of use from Class 6A warehouse to public service… Granted, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/03175/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03175-24/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-approved-class-5a): Change of use from approved Class 5A to public service garage. Granted, validated 5 June 2024 - [**PA/03108/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03108-24/luqa-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from Class 5B workshop at ground floor and Class 4A offices at first floor to public service garage. Granted, validated 29 May 2024 - [**PA/02769/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02769-24/santa-venera-public-service-garage-at-roof-level): Proposed public service garage at roof level. No construction works involved. Granted, validated 15 May 2024 [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)