--- title: "PA/05097/26: Change of use from existing garage to in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05097-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: Change of use from existing garage to Class 5A Car Valeting (carwash by hand and detailing). Proposal to include… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0509726 # PA/05097/26: Change of use from existing garage to in Zabbar Garage No. 05, BPK Styling, Misrah San Nikola, Zabbar Change of use from existing garage to Class 5A Car Valeting (carwash by hand and detailing). Proposal to include fixing of sign and relocation of retractable awning. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** Garage No. 05, BPK Styling, Misrah San Nikola, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Neville Cassar - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 19 June 2026 - **Validated:** 22 July 2026 - **Published:** 22 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 7 September 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05097/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05097&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Garage No. 05, BPK Styling, Misrah San Nikola, Zabbar 137 other applications within 300 m: 88 granted, 2 refused, 11 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04812/25). On Misrah San Nikola: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/02842/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02842-26/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-pb1486-88-due-to): To sanction differences from approved PB1486/88 due to change in layout. Proposed demolition of parts of first floor level to form common stairwell/lift and… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 15 m away - [**PA/04193/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling approved in RG1604/19. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 22 m away - [**PA/04005/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04005-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structure): To demolish existing dilapidated structure, to excavate oversite and to construct basement garages and 19 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 1 floor, 42 m away - [**PA/02105/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02105-22/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-pa5849-02-and-to-carry): To sanction differences from PA5849/02 and to carry out internal alterations, demolition of rooms at back of property to enlarge backyard, construction of… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/03113/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03113-25/zabbar-excavation-of-two-existing-vacant-plots-and): Proposed excavation of two existing vacant plots and construction of basement garages and overlying 2 maisonettes, 13 apartments and 2 penthouses. The… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/04331/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04331-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-facade-due-to-materials-change): Proposed sanctioning of facade due to materials change, sanctioning of third floor level due to changes in layout and use as residence from approved permit… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/02113/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02113-21/zabbar-change-of-garage-into-public-service-garage): Proposed change of garage into public service garage and to screen roller shutter case Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/00933/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00933-20/zabbar-1): 1. Proposed change of use to public service garage and sanctioning of wc in backyard and widening of garage door. Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/01668/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01668-24/zabbar-extension-at-third-and-receded-floor-level): Proposed extension at third and receded floor level, internal alterations and installation of pv panels. Granted, validated 6 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/01581/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01581-23/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-plans-and-elevations): To sanction differences from approved plans and elevations in PB/3460/87. Correction of site following site survey. Alterations within existing dwelling to… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/01733/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01733-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to approved PA854/19 and splitting of penthouse into 2 separate penthouses Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/06480/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06480-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-penthouse-as-built-and-staircase): Sanctioning of penthouse as built and staircase in the back terrace to roof level. Proposed construction of parapet wall (1m). Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/06128/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06128-23/zabbar-demolition-of-the-front-room-at-second): Proposed demolition of the front room at second floor, minor internal alterations and construction of additional rooms at second & third floors. Granted, validated 21 November 2023, 4 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/02582/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02582-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-extension-of-at-second-floor): Proposed sanctioning of extension of at second floor level for the domestic store and alterations to facade from PB4808/80. Granted, validated 26 June 2026, 87 m away - [**PA/00398/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00398-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-an-approved-garage): To sanction alterations to an approved garage. Granted, validated 17 February 2026, 87 m away ## More by Mark Camilleri - [**PA/07824/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07824-26/marsaskala-carry-out-alterations-to-approved): To carry out alterations to approved (PA 230/23) basement garage level due to retaining the 0.75m from the party wall, converting of approved ground floor… Pending - [**PA/07556/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07556-26/zejtun-sanction-residential-dwelling-from-approved-pb3973-79-and): To sanction residential dwelling from approved PB3973/79 and to propose internal structural alterations and extension at setback floor level.The application… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07516/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07516-26/luqa-partial-change-of-use-to-y-plate-garage): Partial change of use to Y-plate garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07394/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07394-26/zejtun-demolish-existing-disused-farm): To demolish existing disused farm (Class 7) and excavate and build underground reservoir and parking spaces, overlying old people's home and ancillary… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07392/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07392-26/kalkara-correction-of-site-from-as-approved-by): Correction of site from as approved by PA3787/06 and placing of solar panels and cement board screening to existing townhouse (over existing washroom). Pending - [**PA/07268/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07268-26/rabat-sanction-the-existing-rubble-wall-and-franka): To sanction the existing rubble wall and franka wall exceeding 1.2 metres in height, and to propose the construction of a sheep farm with ancillary… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)