--- title: "PA/05394/25: Changes to existing property in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05394-25/mgarr-changes-to-existing-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Mgarr: Changes to existing property. Works include the conversion of basement level into one private garage, minor… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0539425 # PA/05394/25: Changes to existing property in Mgarr 152, Ghalenija, Triq Fisher, Mgarr Changes to existing property. Works include the conversion of basement level into one private garage, minor excavation for leveling, two units at ground floor, the construction of first and second floor with two units on each and a unit at third floor level. - **Status:** Pending (The report on this case has been finalised and a decision on the case still needs to be taken) - **Location:** 152, Ghalenija, Triq Fisher, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** [Michael Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-vella) - **Perit:** [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 5 May 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Published:** 27 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05394/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05394&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 152, Ghalenija, Triq Fisher, Mgarr 49 other applications within 300 m: 27 granted, 4 refused, 5 pending. 87% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05948/24). On Triq Fisher: 14 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia), [Andrew Agius Delicata](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-agius-delicata). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/01436/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01436-23/mgarr-renewal-of-pa-09176-17-to-sanction-minor): Renewal of PA/09176/17 – To sanction minor external and internal alterations including changes to internal shafts and proposed construction of 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 20 April 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/07666/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-24/mgarr-development-following-approved-outline-application-pa-4774-21): Proposed development following approved outline application PA/4774/21 - Proposed end of scheme development along existing blank party wall - proposal… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/01385/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01385-23/mgarr-renewal-of-pa-09164-17-to-sanction-minor): Renewal of PA/09164/17 - To sanction minor internal and external alterations including internal height of garage and changes to apertures and to convert… Granted, validated 20 April 2023, 3 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/07988/20** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07988-20/mgarr-sanction-change-of-use-to-shop-class): To sanction change of use to shop Class 4 (approved in PA/01130/00) to snack bar Class 4C, sanctioning includes also internal storage room and games room… Refused, validated 25 November 2020, 71 m away - [**PA/05090/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05090-24/mgarr-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): Change of use from Class 4C to Class 4B (pharmacy) with three consulting rooms and ancillary uses. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/02979/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02979-25/mgarr-construct-domestic-store-at-receded-level-as): To construct domestic store at receded level as an amenity to an existing apartment, including other additions and alterations at third floor level. Suspended, validated 14 May 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/05025/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05025-23/mgarr-the-construction-of-6-stables): Proposed the construction of 6 stables, fodder store, timber gate, manure clamp and paddock. Refused, validated 30 August 2023, 101 m away - [**PA/06265/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06265-26/mgarr-construction-of-receded-floor-to-extend-existing): Construction of receded floor to extend existing apartment into a duplex. Application includes pv panels at roof level. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/06611/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06611-25/mgarr-construction-of-receded-floor-to-create-separate): Construction of receded floor to create separate dwelling. Application includes extension of staircase to roof level. Withdrawn, validated 21 January 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/00060/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00060-24/mgarr-construction-of-pool-at-penthouse-level-of): Proposed construction of pool at penthouse level of approved permit PA/7835/20. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 107 m away - [**PA/05035/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05035-25/mgarr-sanction-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing): To sanction internal and external modifications to existing garages for private use - PB/07249/97. To excavate and construct underlying garage for private use… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 114 m away - [**PA/02101/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02101-21/mgarr-replace-existing-concrete-pavement-with-porphyry-and): To replace existing concrete pavement with porphyry and lava pavement and to install of Way of the Cross consisting of 14 tableaux set in a hardstone frame Status being checked, 125 m away - [**PA/04206/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04206-26/mgarr-construction-of-a-five-storey-residential-building-comprising): Proposed construction of a five-storey residential building comprising garages and five apartments above. Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 5 floors, 183 m away - [**PA/02431/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02431-21/mgarr-construction-of-a-residential-block-and-a): Construction of a residential block and a Class 4A use at ground floor level with a different layout from that approved in PA3177/14, subdivision of the… Status being checked, 184 m away - [**PA/03646/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03646-21/mgarr-sanction-installation-of-timber-canopy): To sanction installation of timber canopy. To sanction construction of reservoir, pump room and other ancillary rooms. To sanction variations in layout from… Status being checked, 186 m away ## More by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design - [**PA/07629/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-26/tarxien-change-of-use-to-approved-private-garage): Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07470/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07470-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use of pre-1968 garage to Class 4B outlet. Proposal includes also blocking of aperture, change of front door, formation of wc, installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07161/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-02251-16): Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07130/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-26/dingli-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-shop): Change of use of ground floor shop from Class 4B to Class 4C. Alterations to include the introduction of food preparation area, and sanctioning of alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07107/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07107-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-back-of-dwelling-whilst): Demolition of existing back of dwelling whilst retaining existing street facade and front room, to make way for new construction of dwelling of three-bedrooms… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07096/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07096-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Proposed sanctioning of the change of use of site to open storage for the parking of refuse collection vehicles. Sanctioning includes the existing boundary… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) ## More from Michael Vella - [**PA/03251/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03251-26/nadur-excavate-site-and-to-construct-a-terraced): To excavate site and to construct a terraced house with a basement garage and pool. Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07568/25** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07568-25/ghasri-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/05650/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05650-25/rabat-gozo-construct-a-residential-dwelling-on-existing-airspace): To construct a residential dwelling on existing airspace. To also sanction changes to layout from that approved in PB/06195/80. Pending, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/05475/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05475-25/qala-excavate-and-to-construct-2-stables): To excavate and to construct 2 stables, water reservoir and ancillary facilities. To also install a timber gate. Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/04704/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04704-25/xewkija-sanctioning-of-a-terraced-house-and-garage): Sanctioning of a terraced house and garage as built over site covered by PA/00261/22 including alterations. Pending, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/01514/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01514-25/sliema-internal-alterations-consisting-of-closing-up-of): Internal alterations consisting of closing up of door way and formation of new doorway. Granted, validated 12 March 2025 [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)