--- title: "PA/05319/24: change use from garage to Class 4B in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05319-24/zabbar-change-use-from-garage-to-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To change use from garage to Class 4B shop. To change garage door and install advertisement sign. Perit Joe Barbara.… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0531924 # PA/05319/24: change use from garage to Class 4B in Zabbar 260, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar To change use from garage to Class 4B shop. To change garage door and install advertisement sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 260, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Mario Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Signage - **Received:** 6 May 2024 - **Validated:** 7 August 2024 - **Published:** 7 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 28 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05319/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05319&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 260, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar 174 other applications within 300 m: 108 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq ix-Xghajra: 27 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin). - [**PA/05457/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05457-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-residential-unit): To demolish existing residential unit. To construct a ground floor level maisonette and garage, and overlying eight residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 9 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/05097/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05097-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): 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… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 49 m away - [**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, 50 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, 51 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, 53 m away - [**PA/02443/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02443-21/zabbar-sanction-extension-of-two-rooms-at-the): To sanction extension of two rooms at the back of the property, reconfiguration of internal staircase and an extension of roof structure. Proposed internal… Status being checked, 58 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, 59 m away - [**PA/00407/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00407-26/zabbar-clearing-of-site): Proposed clearing of site. Proposed excavation of reservoir. Proposed construction of; garages at basement level, a 2-bedroom maisonette at elevated ground… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/08100/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08100-25/zabbar-excavate-and-construct-a-private-basement-one): To excavate and construct a private basement one car garage to an existing dwelling and to sanction as built staircase from basement level to ground floor. Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 65 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, 65 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, 72 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, 74 m away - [**PA/01898/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01898-25/zabbar-replace-roof-between-basement-and-ground-floor): To replace roof between basement and ground floor. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/00491/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00491-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of Existing Property & Construction of Semi Basement Garages & Parking Spaces, 6 Apartments, 2 Penthouses & Lift in Common Parts. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/03445/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03445-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-post-rg-permit): Sanctioning of minor changes post RG permit and PA/08063/17, proposed minor internal alterations, proposed creation of garage at ground floor level and… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 89 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) ## More from Mario Micallef - [**PA/06767/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06767-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement garage and construction of ground floor maisonette, apartment on each level at first… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01973/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01973-26/luqa-dismantle-and-reconstruct-dwelling-incorporating-architectural-fe): To dismantle and reconstruct dwelling incorporating architectural features in the existing drawings. Proposal includes also excavation to necessary levels,… Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05833/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05833-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-in-apartment-from-that-approved): To sanction variations in apartment from that approved in PA/02693/02. Granted, validated 30 September 2025 - [**PA/05246/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05246-25/rabat-alterations-to-the-existing-stairwell-area-to): Alterations to the existing stairwell area to include a lift from the basement level to the receded floor level, to demolish existing rooms at the third floor… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08407/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08407-24/mellieha-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floor level to approved permit PA/06959/22 and proposed construction of additional unit at second floor level. Granted, validated 6 February 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/06562/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06562-24/zebbug-gozo-deposit-of-soil): Deposit of soil. Granted, validated 25 September 2024 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)