--- title: "PA/05314/23: change of use from garage to Class in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05314-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed change of use from garage to Class 2C Extracurricular Art Tuition Centre for children, removal of… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0531423 # PA/05314/23: change of use from garage to Class in Zabbar Garage 109, Triq Santa Duminka (also facing), Triq Castaldi, Zabbar Proposed change of use from garage to Class 2C Extracurricular Art Tuition Centre for children, removal of non-loadbearing partition, internal alterations with lightweight partitions and fixing of signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Garage 109, Triq Santa Duminka (also facing), Triq Castaldi, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Bernice Buttigieg - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 7 June 2023 - **Validated:** 6 September 2023 - **Published:** 6 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 3 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05314/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05314&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Garage 109, Triq Santa Duminka (also facing), Triq Castaldi, Zabbar 18 other applications on the same street: 12 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04321/24). On Triq Santa Duminka: 18 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli). 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/04057/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04057-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-flat-layout-from-that): Sanctioning of existing flat layout from that approved in permit PA/01772/95. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/02558/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02558-25/zabbar-proposal-includes-a): Proposal includes a. restoration and re-use of the existing pre-1967 building, b. demolition of disused building, c. excavation of a basement level for… Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/01670/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01670-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-retail-class-4): Proposed change of use from retail Class 4 to garage, and to sanction minor changes. Granted, validated 18 March 2025 - [**PA/07734/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07734-23/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-existing-duplex-penthouse): Internal alterations to existing duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 8 October 2024 - [**PA/05558/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05558-24/zabbar-propose-extension-of-low-wall-at-roof): To propose extension of low wall at roof level. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/04321/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04321-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-to-proposed): To demolish existing terraced house and to proposed construction of a block of apartments, including three street level garages, six apartments at first,… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02210/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02210-24/zabbar-replacement-of-deteriorated-timber-balcony-with-new): Replacement of deteriorated timber balcony with new timber balcony under Irrestawra Darek 2023 Restoration Grant Scheme GS/00236/23. Granted, validated 24 May 2024 - [**PA/02628/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02628-24/zabbar-partial-lowering-of-ground-level): Partial lowering of ground level, replacement of existing beams, raising of boundary wall and bedroom at roof level and changing of apertures, railings and… Granted, validated 8 May 2024 - [**PA/01445/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01445-24/zabbar-sanction-slight-changes-in-size-of-garage): To sanction slight changes in size of garage and opening from approved PB/5136/80. Proposed change of use from garage for private vehicles to Class 4B shop… Granted, validated 13 March 2024 - [**PA/07405/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07405-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate and construct a townhouse with pool and reservoir. Granted, validated 12 December 2023 - [**PA/02613/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02613-23/zabbar-extension-to-single-dwelling-unit-on-second): Extension to single dwelling unit on second floor (25sq.m.) and construction of 1.5m parapet wall on roof to screen services and installation of timber door… Granted, validated 1 June 2023 - [**PA/01081/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01081-23/zabbar-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa7113-07): To sanction internal and external variations from PA7113/07. Sanctioning also includes variations at roof level. Granted, validated 4 April 2023 - [**PA/00605/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00605-21/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-maisonette): Demolition of existing maisonette, excavation and construction of semi-basement garages, construction of maisonettes, apartments and penthouses, from ground… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01325/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01325-21/zabbar-additions-and-alterations-to-maisonette-at-ground): Additions and alterations to maisonette at ground floor following RG2632/19. Alterations mainly include: replacement of some RSJ beams and slabs, shifting of… Status being checked - [**PA/03214/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03214-21/zabbar-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved): Minor internal and external alterations to approved layout in PA2802/16 (Alterations and extension to existing residence.) Applications includes shifting of… Status being checked ## More by Stephen Psaila - [**PA/07784/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07784-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-deviations-from-pa-00486-15): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal deviations from PA/00486/15, proposed change of use from class 4c shop to class 4d restaurant and installation of cold… Pending - [**PA/07592/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07592-26/naxxar-change-of-use-from-class-6a-warehouse): Proposed change of use from Class 6A warehouse to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07338/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C snack-bar, sanctioning of minor variations from PA/1901/02. Proposal includes the installation of… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07326/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07326-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-vacant-property): Proposed change of use of vacant property (formerly carpenter) into Class 4B shop (ironmonger and household). Proposal includes the addition of an internal… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07289/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07289-26/fgura-correction-of-site-plan-to-pa-05858-05-and): Correction of site plan to PA/05858/05 and sanctioning of deviations from PA/05858/05, namely relocation of bathroom and addition of washroom. Proposed also… Pending - [**PA/06559/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06559-26/attard-sanctioning-of-minor-deviations-from-pb-1065-84): Proposed sanctioning of minor deviations from PB/1065/84, sanctioning of construction of swimming pool and water reservoir, proposed internal alterations,… Pending [All applications by Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)