--- title: "PA/05156/24: sanction as built and change of use in Fgura | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05156-24/fgura-sanction-as-built-and-change-of-use source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Fgura: To sanction as built and change of use from domestic dwelling to Class 4B - tattoo parlour. The proposal includes… Planning applications › Fgura › PA0515624 # PA/05156/24: sanction as built and change of use in Fgura 263, Arcadia, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Fgura To sanction as built and change of use from domestic dwelling to Class 4B - tattoo parlour. The proposal includes alterations to facade, installation of signage and minor alterations to the internal layout. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 263, Arcadia, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Fgura - **Locality:** [Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura) - **Applicant:** Kersten Mercieca - **Perit:** [Perit Rene Fava](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rene-fava) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 23 March 2024 - **Validated:** 7 August 2024 - **Published:** 7 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05156/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05156&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 263, Arcadia, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Fgura 220 other applications within 300 m: 148 granted, 5 refused, 20 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05449/23). On Triq Haz-Zabbar: 41 other applications, 25 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Karl Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-ebejer), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Karys Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karys-schembri), [Reuben Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-borg), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 68 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/07611/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-25/fgura-proposal-involves-the-removal-of-the-existing): The proposal involves the removal of the existing monument and the construction of a new 15m monument on the same footprint. Withdrawn, validated 10 December 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/06603/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06603-24/fgura-alterations-to-existing-class-5a-pre-1968-workshop): Alterations to existing Class 5A pre-1968 workshop and change of use to a Class 1A three bedroom ground floor maisonette. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/07262/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07262-23/fgura-demolition-of-existing-unit-on-first-floor): Demolition of existing unit on first floor. Construction of 5 apartments on 3 floors and 2 penthouses on the receded floor Granted, validated 11 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/02957/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02957-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-dwelling-to-class): Proposed change of use from dwelling to Class 2C childcare, including internal alterations and the demolition of existing rooms at ground floor and… Refused, validated 6 May 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/01328/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01328-24/fgura-change-of-use-from-a-pre-67-structure): Proposed change of use from a pre-67 structure, vacant premises, into a Class 4C - food and drink establishment (no cooking allowed). Application includes… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/05449/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05449-23/fgura-demolish-the-existing-structures): To demolish the existing structures, excavate and construct a basement for parking private vehicles and store, and five overlying levels containing a Class 4B… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/03618/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03618-25/fgura-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of apartment as built from that approved in PA/00185/07. Granted, validated 1 August 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/03096/21** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03096-21/fgura-complete-refurbishment-of-property-including-all-building): Complete refurbishment of property including all building services. The works also include dismantling of any non-load bearing hollow concrete block walls.… Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/01829/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01829-24/fgura-join-two-class-4b-shops-into-one): To join two Class 4B shops into one Class 4B shop. Proposal also includes removal of internal wall, change of facade materials and affixing of sign. Granted, validated 28 May 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/01145/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01145-23/fgura-sanction-minor-deviations-from-pa05958-17-and-to): To sanction minor deviations from PA05958/17 and to construct washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 18 April 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/00515/22** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00515-22/fgura-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-existing): Internal and external alterations to the existing building at ground floor level, levels 1 and 2 in view of additional apartment per each floor and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/04030/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-25/fgura-excavation-of-basement-level-and-construction-of): Excavation of basement level and construction of 2 (in no.) Class 4B shops, 3 (in no.) two bedroom flats, 3 (in no.) one-bedroom flats, and 1 (in no.)… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/02495/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02495-25/fgura-demolish-the-existing-maisonette): To demolish the existing maisonette, including alterations to permit PA/1714/22, and develop a new building. The new development will consist of private… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/04832/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04832-24/fgura-demolish-existing-residential-unit): To demolish existing residential unit, excavate and construct 7 parking space garage at basement level -1, 1 class 4b outlet at ground and first floor levels,… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/04331/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04331-23/fgura-sanction-the-existing-garage-as-built-and): To sanction the existing garage as built and to change from a garage to an open plan ground floor studio maisonette. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 1 floor, 82 m away ## More by Rene Fava - [**PA/05832/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05832-26/pieta-sanction-minor-alterations-to-the-approved-dwelling): To sanction minor alterations to the approved dwelling, deviating from permit PA4428/20 and the proposal of the extension of an existing terrace, the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04729/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04729-26/qormi-sanction-minor-alterations-to-dwelling-departing-from): To sanction minor alterations to dwelling departing from PA3400/08, addition of an ensuite bathroom and change of a bathroom to a bedroom. Proposal includes… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04446/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04446-26/fgura-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling): To sanction alterations to dwelling, interior alterations, addition of railing on facade and screening of services on proposed study. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/04197/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04197-26/birzebbuga-construct-a-three-bedroom-unit-at-third): To construct a three bedroom unit at third floor level and 2 washrooms at roof level. The proposal includes also the extension of the existing stairwell. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/02544/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02544-26/qormi-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, sanctioning of washroom and addition of railing at roof level and balcony which gives onto the street and change of use of street… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/02354/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-fa-ade): Minor alterations to façade, replacement of deteriorated stairwell at the backyard and building of a small store at the back of the basement. Granted, validated 7 May 2026 [All applications by Rene Fava](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rene-fava) [All planning applications in Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura)