--- title: "PA/05446/23: Change of use of Class 1 ground in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05446-23/swieqi-change-of-use-of-class-1-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: Change of use of Class 1 ground floor maisonette to Class 2C childcare centre, including proposed internal… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0544623 # PA/05446/23: Change of use of Class 1 ground in Swieqi 42/44, Triq il-Qasam, Swieqi Change of use of Class 1 ground floor maisonette to Class 2C childcare centre, including proposed internal alterations and changes to the facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 42/44, Triq il-Qasam, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Charmaine Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/charmaine-mangion) - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 25 April 2023 - **Validated:** 13 September 2023 - **Published:** 13 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 13 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 September 2024 - **Permit expires:** 25 September 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05446/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05446&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 42/44, Triq il-Qasam, Swieqi 146 other applications within 300 m: 78 granted, 4 refused, 22 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00057/25). On Triq il-Qasam: 38 other applications, 17 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Nicholas Psaila-Savona](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-psaila-savona), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 75% (likely range 45–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/07585/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07585-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-existing-building-at-first-floor): Sanctioning of existing building at first floor and proposed minor alterations at first floor level, including the addition of a lift and common staircase… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/06889/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06889-23/swieqi-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop and placing of sign. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/02084/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02084-26/swieqi-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-common-area-stairs): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of common area stairs to include lift, proposed construction of two apartments at second floor, two receded apartments… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/02000/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02000-22/swieqi-change-of-use-at-ground-floor-level): Change of use at ground floor level of part of approved mini market (covered by RG01490/17) to cafeteria (Class 4C). Application also include minor internal… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/00503/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00503-25/swieqi-alterations-at-third-floor-level-covered-by): Proposed alterations at third floor level covered by permit PA5879/20 and proposed additional unit at receded floor level. Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/05251/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05251-24/swieqi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop, & proposed fixing of signage. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/05400/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05400-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-staircase-and-one-car-garage): Demolition of existing staircase and one-car garage at ground floor and of first floor level; reconstruction of common parts including construction of a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/02660/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02660-21/swieqi-formation-of-apartment-at-second-floor-level): Proposed formation of apartment at second floor level and construction of overlying apartments at third floor and at receded floor level. Proposal includes… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/00652/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00652-20/swieqi-partial-change-of-use-from-approved-pa10774-18): Partial change of use from approved PA10774/18 from residential (Class 1) and clinic (Class 2A) to financial, professional services including doctors, lawyers… Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/03684/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03684-23/swieqi-minor-alteration-to-existing-apartment-and-construction): Minor alteration to existing apartment and construction of residential unit at second floor, third floor and setback floor levels [addition of three… Granted, validated 4 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/04030/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-24/swieqi-propose-the-installation-of-travertine-cladding-on): To propose the installation of travertine cladding on the facade and minor internal alterations at first floor level. Also, to sanction the construction of… Granted, validated 21 August 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/00567/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00567-20/swieqi-construct-third-floor-apartment): To construct third floor apartment. Status being checked, 4 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/07098/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07098-25/swieqi-sanction-minor-alterations-to-the-approved-floor): To sanction minor alterations to the approved floor layout, as well as to carry out alterations to facilitate the change of use from approved office Class 4A… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/04219/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04219-24/swieqi-change-of-use-of-existing-class-1): Proposed change of use of existing Class 1 residential dwelling into a Class 4B shop. The proposal includes the installation of a sign and minor internal and… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/03375/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03375-23/swieqi-subdivision-of-duplex-first-and-second-floor): Subdivision of duplex first and second floor apartments into 2 two bedroom units. Granted, validated 17 July 2023, 74 m away ## More by George Farrugia - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07564/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07564-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-concrete-structure-to-support-dangerous): To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07418/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-drawings-as): Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) ## More from Charmaine Mangion - [**PA/07209/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07209-26/qormi-sanction-utility-room-and-a-pergola-at): To sanction utility room and a pergola at roof level of a pre-1967 building. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/00751/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-23/qormi-internal-alterations-and-joining-of-two-class): Proposed internal alterations and joining of two Class 2C childcare facilities approved in PA4507/16 and PA2107/16 and PA3530/13. Withdrawn, validated 22 February 2023 [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)