--- title: "PA/05149/24: Change of use of a vacant premises in Marsa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05149-24/marsa-change-of-use-of-a-vacant-premises source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Marsa: Change of use of a vacant premises, previously approved as a Class 2C childcare centre, into a Class 4B shop, to… Planning applications › Marsa › PA0514924 # PA/05149/24: Change of use of a vacant premises in Marsa 5, Triq il-Qaddiefa, Marsa Change of use of a vacant premises, previously approved as a Class 2C childcare centre, into a Class 4B shop, to carry out external alterations and to fix a fascia sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 5, Triq il-Qaddiefa, Marsa - **Locality:** [Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa) - **Applicant:** [Emanuel Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/emanuel-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 19 June 2024 - **Validated:** 7 August 2024 - **Published:** 7 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 6 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05149/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05149&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 5, Triq il-Qaddiefa, Marsa 133 other applications within 300 m: 80 granted, 1 refused, 17 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01090/25). On Triq il-Qaddiefa: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, 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/01373/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01373-25/marsa-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment-and): Variations from the official building alignment and sanctioning of minor alterations to an existing ground floor garage. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 1 floor, 14 m away - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/07196/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07196-25/marsa-demolish-existing-one-storey-garage): To demolish existing one storey garage, construct street level garage accessible from Triq il-Qwabar, and overlying apartments. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 1 floor, 24 m away - [**PA/02954/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02954-25/marsa-sub-divide-dwelling-into-class-4b-shop-and): To sub-divide dwelling into Class 4B shop and 1 bedroom townhouse and carry out minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/01177/20** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01177-20/marsa-sanction-construction-of-domestic-store-and-drying): To sanction construction of domestic store and drying area in terrace and extension of same terrace due to change in site boundaries. Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/02016/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02016-24/marsa-affix-sign-on-facade): To affix sign on facade. Granted, validated 19 July 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/06804/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06804-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-structures-present-on-site): Demolition of existing structures present on site, excavation of site including a water reservoir and proposed construction of 18 residential units with… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor, 79 m away - [**PA/03706/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03706-25/marsa-sanctioning-of-property-due-to-changes-to): Proposed sanctioning of property due to changes to internal layout, changes to back rooms, formation of box room at roof level and minor changes on facade.… Granted, validated 17 July 2025, 83 m away - [**PA/03026/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03026-24/marsa-erection-of-a-light-weight-canopy-at): Erection of a light weight canopy at second floor of pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/00967/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00967-22/marsa-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to existing ground floor maisonette, including dismantling of rear rooms and reconstruction with a different… Status being checked, 86 m away - [**PA/00810/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00810-21/marsa-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1967-townhouse): Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1967 townhouse Status being checked, 87 m away - [**PA/08134/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08134-24/marsa-construction-of-two-flats-and-penthouse-over): Construction of two flats and penthouse over airspace of existing two storey building. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 97 m away - [**PA/05551/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05551-24/marsa-demolition-of-internal-walls-and-ceiling-of): Demolition of internal walls and ceiling of pre-1968 first floor maisonette and re-construction with an altered layout, including installation of lift. Granted, validated 8 October 2024, 97 m away - [**PA/03949/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03949-24/marsa-sanction-timber-like-finish-aluminium-aperture-on): To sanction 'timber like finish' aluminium aperture on existing facade. Granted, validated 22 October 2024, 99 m away - [**PA/01369/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01369-24/marsa-sanction-as-built-variations-from-pb-833-77): To sanction as-built variations from PB/833/77, including site correction following site survey. Granted, validated 7 May 2024, 101 m away ## More by John Attard - [**PA/07765/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07765-26/xaghra-construction-of-lightweight-partitions-to-form-a): Construction of lightweight partitions to form a bedroom, adjustment of ensuite dimensions and creation of a lobby entrance with lightweight partitions. Pending - [**PA/07117/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07117-26/hamrun-change-use-of-class-4b-unit-and): To change use of Class 4B unit and garage into an apartment, including minor internal alterations and changes of apertures of the block. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06750/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06750-26/santa-lucija-construction-of-lift-shaft): Construction of lift shaft, extension of rooms at second floor, construction of part of third floor and sanctioning minor variations from PA1857/03. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06318/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06318-26/rabat-change-of-use-of-domestic-store-to): Change of use of domestic store to Class 4B and to sanction closing off of aperture to third party property. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06220/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06220-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-a-first-floor-maisonette-as): Sanctioning of a first floor maisonette as built, minor alterations to its layout, construction of 2 apartments on the second and third floor, and an… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06074/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06074-26/marsaskala-changes-in-apertures): Changes in apertures, alterations of rooms, construction of roof top pool, extension of shaft to roof level, installation of lift and sanctioning the… Granted, validated 20 October 2026 [All applications by John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard) ## More from Emanuel Azzopardi - [**PA/05244/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05244-25/xewkija-sanction-flat-02-and-flat-03-as): To sanction Flat 02 and Flat 03 as built in lieu to PA/55/06. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/07091/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-23/zebbug-sanctioning-of-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-different): Proposed sanctioning of existing ground floor maisonette different from that approved in PB899/78. Proposed internal alterations as well as proposed opening… Granted, validated 29 November 2023 [All planning applications in Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa)