--- title: "PA/05260/26: Change of use from garage to Class in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05260-26/xaghra-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xaghra: Change of use from garage to Class 4C cafeteria; proposed alterations and fixing of sign. Perit Vella + Grech… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0526026 # PA/05260/26: Change of use from garage to Class in Xaghra Ariellah, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra Change of use from garage to Class 4C cafeteria; proposed alterations and fixing of sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ariellah, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** [Frank Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/frank-camilleri) - **Perit:** [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 8 May 2026 - **Validated:** 29 July 2026 - **Published:** 29 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 14 September 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 14 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05260/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05260&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Ariellah, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra 58 other applications within 300 m: 35 granted, 3 refused, 5 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/03303/25). On Triq il-Knisja: 33 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/07565/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07565-26/xaghra-propose-a-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): To propose a washroom at receded-floor level, in lieu of PA/04051/20. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/07359/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07359-23/xaghra-sanction-apartment-as-built-for-minor-variations-from): To sanction apartment as-built for minor variations from PAPB/1735/88. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 108 m away - [**PA/05145/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05145-26/xaghra-construct-an-annex-to-existing-class-3a): To construct an annex to existing Class 3A tourist including excavation of site for basement facilities. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 118 m away - [**PA/03303/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03303-25/xaghra-apartment-at-second-floor-level-and-a): Proposed apartment at second floor level and a washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 31 July 2025, 3 floors, 123 m away - [**PA/06162/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06162-25/xaghra-sanction-differences-from-previous-approved-permit-pa-09858-17): To sanction differences from previous approved permit PA/09858/17 mainly consisting of smaller front terrace, glazed railing and screened services at roof… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 128 m away - [**PA/00213/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00213-24/xaghra-sanction-apartment-as-built-for-minor-variations-from): To sanction apartment as-built for minor variations from PAPB/1735/88. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 130 m away - [**PA/07856/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07856-24/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-a-terraced-house): To excavate and to construct a terraced house on 2 floors. To also construct a pool. Refused, validated 20 November 2024, 2 floors, 137 m away - [**PA/01581/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01581-22/xaghra-demolish-existing-rooms-and-construct-basement-garage): To demolish existing rooms and construct basement garage with overlying 2 story house and apartment including swimming pool at back. Status being checked, 2 floors, 150 m away - [**PA/00757/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00757-26/xaghra-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of 3 basement garages, underground reservoir and 4 residential units. Refused, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor, 162 m away - [**PA/01064/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01064-22/xaghra-additions-to-approved-permit-pa7106-21-which-include): Additions to approved permit PA7106/21 which include construction of three swimming pools and extensions at ground, first, second and receded floors. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 172 m away - [**PA/01041/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01041-22/xaghra-change-of-use-from-residential-garage-to): Change of use from residential garage to public service garage for mini-buses, taxis and car-hire. Status being checked, 182 m away - [**PA/07646/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-23/xaghra-change-the-use-of-a-room-on): To change the use of a room on the first floor as a gym instead of a bedroom, the use of an internal yard into an internal garden, the installation of… Granted, validated 5 February 2024, 198 m away - [**PA/02771/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02771-25/xaghra-excavate-site-and-proposed-dwelling-house-with): To excavate site and proposed dwelling house with garage for private cars at basement level. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 201 m away - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending, 207 m away - [**PA/08040/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08040-24/xaghra-demolish-existing-pre-1967-structures): To demolish existing pre-1967 structures, to excavate and to construct a terraced house. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 1 floor, 217 m away ## More by Vella + Grech Periti - [**PA/07745/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07745-26/fontana-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, garage at basement level; maisonette at ground floor; two flats at first and second floors and receded flat at setback floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07737/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07737-26/xaghra-washroom-and-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed washroom and domestic store at roof level to development approved in PA5486/25. Pending - [**PA/07689/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07689-26/ghajnsielem-add-class-6a-at-ground-floor-level): To add Class 6A at ground floor level only, to existing development approved in PA4237/25. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07684/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-26/zebbug-gozo-changes-to-existing-facade-at-ground): Changes to existing facade at ground, first and second floor levels; internal alterations in common area and additional floors at third, fourth, fifth and… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07676/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07676-26/zebbug-gozo-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-house-consisting-of): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling house consisting of construction of second floor and washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07661/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07661-26/ghajnsielem-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling, consisting of erection of room at first floor and external stairs. Pending, 2 floors [All applications by Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) ## More from Frank Camilleri - [**PA/03485/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03485-24/xaghra-partial-demolition-of-the-existing-pre-1967-structure): Proposed partial demolition of the existing pre-1967 structure and proposed additions and alteration which includes a swimming pool. Granted, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/06968/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06968-23/hamrun-sanction-change-of-use-of-part-of): To sanction change of use of part of dwelling to recording studio with ancillary facilities, and roofing over of service shaft. Proposed minor internal and… Pending, validated 29 November 2023 - [**PA/01863/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01863-23/mellieha-sanction-change-of-use-from-store-approved): To sanction change of use from store approved in PB2692/79 to Class 4D outlet, the fixing of a chimney, air conditioners, gas cylinders installation and… Granted, validated 5 April 2023 - [**PA/03031/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03031-22/hamrun-replacement-of-garages-roofing-slab-and-construction): Proposed replacement of garage's roofing slab and construction of extension to existing dwelling. To sanction construction of garage. Status being checked - [**PA/02733/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02733-21/mellieha-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B shop to Class 4D commercial outlet, alterations to same and fixing of signage. Status being checked [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)