--- title: "PA/05490/25: sanction change of use from garage to in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05490-25/tarxien-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Tarxien: To sanction change of use from garage to studio apartment (Class 1A). Perit Alistair Avallone. Validated 27 August… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0549025 # PA/05490/25: sanction change of use from garage to in Tarxien 16, Triq Annetto Caruana, Tarxien To sanction change of use from garage to studio apartment (Class 1A). - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 16, Triq Annetto Caruana, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** Edwin Schembri - **Perit:** [Perit Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 4 July 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Published:** 27 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 17 March 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05490/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05490&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 16, Triq Annetto Caruana, Tarxien 167 other applications within 300 m: 112 granted, 2 refused, 17 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00473/24). On Triq Annetto Caruana: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Jesmond Mugliett](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jesmond-mugliett). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 41 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/07305/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07305-23/tarxien-apartment-at-third-floor): Proposed apartment at third floor, alterations on the façade, alterations at ground floor, changes to stairwell and including of lift shaft which goes up to… Granted, validated 16 April 2024, 4 floors, 46 m away - [**PA/02320/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02320-23/tarxien-sanctioning-of-garage-no-6): Sanctioning of garage No 6, Triq Annetto Caruana, Tarxien and garage 39, Triq Gananton Tanti, Tarxien and first floor maisonette at Neutron, Triq Annetto… Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/00473/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00473-24/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation of lift pit. Construction of three ground floor garages, four overlying apartments and common parts. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 5 floors, 59 m away - [**PA/02995/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02995-25/tarxien-alterations-to-approved-development-permit-pa-00473-24): Proposed alterations to approved development permit PA/00473/24, including changes to facade, shifting in internal layout for the proposed residential units,… Granted, validated 2 June 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/06345/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06345-23/tarxien-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, construction of roof structure and minor changes to facade. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 78 m away - [**PA/07945/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07945-25/tarxien-demolish-part-of-the-rear-structure-and): To demolish part of the rear structure and extend the first floor. To construct bedroom and sanitary room at second floor. restoration of facade and apertures. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 3 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/02908/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02908-21/tarxien-change-the-use-of-a-garage-and): To change the use of a garage and a small part of a residential unit into a Class 4B tattoo parlour, to fix a sign and to carry out internal and external… Status being checked, 86 m away - [**PA/01370/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01370-25/tarxien-sanction-town-house-due-to-minor-internal): To sanction town house due to minor internal differences from DN/362/08 at ground, first and roof level. To remove aluminium apertures at first floor level… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 2 floors, 101 m away - [**PA/07306/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07306-24/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 101 m away - [**PA/03646/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03646-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-staircase-in-common-parts): Demolition of existing staircase in common parts and washroom at roof level. Proposed construction of third floor level to construct duplex with underlying… Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 4 floors, 105 m away - [**PA/03377/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03377-25/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-roof-slab): Demolition of existing roof slab. Excavation of lift pit. Construction of 1 dwelling over 3 floors with a washroom on 4th floor. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 4 floors, 106 m away - [**PA/02756/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02756-24/tarxien-sanction-garage-as-built-due-to-the): To sanction garage as built due to the fact that the original permit could not be retrieved and to change of use of premises to Class IVB including internal… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 106 m away - [**PA/02076/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02076-24/tarxien-sanction-alterations-from-approved-drawings-in-pa-05091-08): To sanction alterations from approved drawings in PA/05091/08 and to change the use from a Class 4 to Class 4B (retail). To propose signage. Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 106 m away - [**PA/02757/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02757-21/tarxien-alterations-to-pre-1968-premises): Proposed alterations to pre-1968 premises. Proposal includes construction of intermediate level to accommodate a 2 bedroom dwelling Status being checked, 106 m away - [**PA/02304/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02304-22/tarxien-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Additions and alterations to existing dwelling. Status being checked, 115 m away ## More by Alistair Avallone - [**PA/07390/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-26/zabbar-proposal-of-a-greenhouse): Proposal of a greenhouse. Pending - [**PA/07051/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07051-26/marsaskala-sanction-extension-and-minor-alterations-to-pre-1967): To sanction extension and minor alterations to pre-1967 agricultural room from that approved in PA/02690/24, sanctioning of pool and surrounding paving with… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07031/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07031-26/tarxien-sanction-and-proposed-internal-alterations-to-existing): To sanction and proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D property from that approved in PA/00504/12. Pending - [**PA/06820/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06820-26/tarxien-external-alteration-to-as-approved-terraced-house): External alteration to as approved terraced house (PA/02744/21) proposing to construct of a washroom roof level. Pending - [**PA/06792/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06792-26/paola-sanctioning-of-a-control-room-from-approved): Sanctioning of a control room from approved permits PA/07694/22 and PA/00073/24, and proposed addition of 3 silos, an additional control/plant room to be… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06751/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06751-26/kalkara-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Installation of new lift and proposed construction of bedroom at rear and shifting of pv panels. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone) [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)