--- title: "PA/05408/23: change use of pre-1968 building in Santa Venera | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05408-23/santa-venera-change-use-of-pre-1968-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Santa Venera: To change use of pre-1968 building (last known use garage for parking of heavy vehicles) into a showroom for… Planning applications › Santa Venera › PA0540823 # PA/05408/23: change use of pre-1968 building in Santa Venera 332, Triq il-Kanun, Santa Venera To change use of pre-1968 building (last known use garage for parking of heavy vehicles) into a showroom for sale and display of motor vehicles. Internal alterations, alterations on facade and installation of sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 332, Triq il-Kanun, Santa Venera - **Locality:** [Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/santa-venera) - **Applicant:** [Paul Pace](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-pace) - **Perit:** [Perit Lino Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lino-cachia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Signage - **Received:** 16 June 2023 - **Validated:** 13 September 2023 - **Published:** 13 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 13 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 18 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05408/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05408&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 332, Triq il-Kanun, Santa Venera 105 other applications within 300 m: 67 granted, 2 refused, 16 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02504/26). On Triq il-Kanun: 34 other applications, 25 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [Chris Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-grech), [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef). - [**PA/04962/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04962-24/santa-venera-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. No previous permit found. Withdrawn, validated 20 November 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/05507/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05507-26/santa-venera-minor-alterations-to-existing-boundary-wall-and): Minor alterations to existing boundary wall and internal changes to side garden; and including variations from the official building alignments. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/00981/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00981-24/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-service-and-tyre): Proposed change of use from service and tyre garage as per PA/03773/16, to Class 4B (convenience shop). Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/00953/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00953-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-commercial-premises): Proposed demolition of existing commercial premises (covered by PA/01088/25, PA/742/17, PA/345/12 and PA/6694/04) and overlying first floor maisonette,… Suspended, validated 18 February 2026, 1 floor, 67 m away - [**PA/01447/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01447-24/santa-venera-demolish-2-houses-and-class-4d-and): To demolish 2 houses and Class 4D and to construct basement garages, overlying Class 4D restaurant, 2 Class 4B shops, 8 apartments and 2 receded units at… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/01088/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01088-25/santa-venera-renew-pa742-17): To renew PA742/17 (Renewal of PA345/12, to amend PA6694/04 - excavation and construction of basement store and change of use from a showroom to automotive and… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/05665/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05665-25/santa-venera-construct-a-new-staff-room-at-second): To construct a new staff room at second floor and to sanction minor changes at first floor of school (Class 2C). Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 3 floors, 82 m away - [**PA/06459/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06459-24/santa-venera-sanctioning-from-approved-pa-3773-16-due-to-new): Sanctioning from approved PA/3773/16 due to new survey and proposal to extend car wash bays by 4. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/06688/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06688-23/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-existing-terrace-house): Sanctioning of existing terrace house (original permit could not be located), including also minor internal and external alterations consisting also of the… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/00357/22** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00357-22/santa-venera-extension-of-garage-at-ground-floor-level): Extension of garage at ground floor level up to the building alignment, including the addition of a bathroom, and alterations on facade at first floor level. Status being checked, 83 m away - [**PA/02534/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02534-26/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-tyre-service-shop): Proposed change of use from tyre service shop approved in PA/3773/16 to Class 4C shop. Suspended, validated 22 April 2026, 84 m away - [**PA/02018/22** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02018-22/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-proposed): Demolition of existing terraced house and proposed construction of block of apartments including 5 private garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground… Status being checked, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/01999/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01999-26/santa-venera-sanction-extension-at-rear-of-garage-in): To sanction extension at rear of garage in lieu of permit PA/7071/07 as existing, and to affect alterations to garage door and change same door as well as… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/02933/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02933-25/santa-venera-alteration-to-dn-00213-24-regarding-the-kitchen-ventilati): Alteration to DN/00213/24 regarding the kitchen ventilation system - proposing an unvented ventilation system over a chimney system as specified in the new… Granted, validated 23 May 2025, 87 m away - [**PA/05580/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05580-26/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-the-approved-class): Proposed change of use from the approved Class 4B (PA03989/22) to Class 4A. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 98 m away ## More by Lino Cachia - [**PA/07667/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07667-26/st-julians-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-variations-in-maisonette): Sanctioning of minor internal variations in maisonette as approved in PA3491/16 and proposed formation of doorway connecting same maisonette to the common… Pending - [**PA/07316/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07316-26/gudja-carry-out-alterations): To carry out alterations, partial demolition and excavation within existing single dwelling unit covered by RG458/19. The proposal is to include the… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06421/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06421-26/qrendi-restructuring-of-existing-town-dwelling-to-include): Restructuring of existing town dwelling to include partial demolition and alteration works and construction of additional floor and roof structure. Property… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05626/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05626-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-stores): Change of use from existing pre-1968 stores (Class 6A) to a one bedroom maisonette. Works to include internal alterations, extension, alterations to openings… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/04432/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04432-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-garage-as): Change of use from a garage as approved (RG 56/19) to a Public service garage including the sanctioning of garage door. Application also includes variations… Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04341/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04341-26/siggiewi-sanctioning-of-existing-property): Sanctioning of existing property (development permit could not be traced), demolition of second floor level, alterations at first floor level and proposed… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Lino Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lino-cachia) ## More from Paul Pace - [**PA/07694/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07694-25/lija-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct two semi-detached villas with pools. Pending, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/03935/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03935-24/siggiewi-sanction-internal-alterations-including-connection-to-private): To sanction internal alterations including connection to private car garage. Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/01364/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01364-23/mosta-change-of-use-from-class-4c-cafeteria): Change of use from Class 4C cafeteria to Class 4B barber shop. Granted, validated 8 March 2023 [All planning applications in Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/santa-venera)