--- title: "PA/05776/23: Change of use of existing premises from in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05776-23/mgarr-change-of-use-of-existing-premises-from source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Mgarr: Change of use of existing premises from Category A dwellings Class 1 [as approved in PA1997/14] to Category B… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0577623 # PA/05776/23: Change of use of existing premises from in Mgarr The Firs, Maisonette 1, Block A, Triq Sir Harry Luke, Mgarr Change of use of existing premises from Category A dwellings Class 1 [as approved in PA1997/14] to Category B professional services Class 4A. [as supporting amenity to existing St Mary Pharmacy] no alterations to structural configuration of the building. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** The Firs, Maisonette 1, Block A, Triq Sir Harry Luke, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** [James Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/james-galea) - **Perit:** [Prof Joseph Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-falzon) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 28 March 2023 - **Validated:** 4 October 2023 - **Published:** 4 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 November 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05776/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05776&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around The Firs, Maisonette 1, Block A, Triq Sir Harry Luke, Mgarr 92 other applications within 300 m: 59 granted, 6 refused, 7 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03858/24). On Triq Sir Harry Luke: 31 other applications, 21 granted and 3 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Daniel Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-muscat), [M&V Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-and-v-architects), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia), [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/01982/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01982-23/mgarr-facade-maintenance-and-restoration-including-the-restoration): Facade maintenance and restoration including the restoration and or replacement of apertures. Granted, validated 18 May 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/07068/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07068-24/mgarr-construction-of-ground-floor-car-spaces): Proposed construction of ground floor car spaces, two overlying apartments at first and second floor level and proposed penthouse at receded floor level. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/07231/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07231-23/mgarr-change-of-use-of-existing-pre-1967-residence): Proposed change of use of existing pre-1967 residence to Class 4D premises. Proposal includes internal alterations at all levels, extension at second floor… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/04063/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04063-26/mgarr-sanctioning-of-shop-sign-and-minor-sanctioning): Proposed sanctioning of shop sign and minor sanctioning to existing basement and ground floor Class 5B from previous approved permit PA4064/00. Proposed… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/01619/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01619-26/mgarr-propose-extension-of-staircase-and-lift-on): To propose extension of staircase and lift on roof at fourth floor level. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/02333/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02333-24/mgarr-demolish-existing-garage): To demolish existing garage. Proposed construction of 2 garages at ground floor level and construction of 2 apartments and a duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/02676/22** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02676-22/mgarr-demolish-existing-street-level-garage-and-to): To demolish existing street level garage and to construct a maisonette. Withdrawn, 63 m away - [**PA/01327/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01327-26/mgarr-fix-4-retractable-awnings): To fix 4 retractable awnings Refused, validated 4 March 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/03057/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03057-24/mgarr-sanction-minor-difference-in-facade-opening-and): To sanction minor difference in facade opening and change of use from domestic store approved in PA5584/20 to a garage for private cars. Refused, validated 29 May 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/07486/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07486-25/mgarr-awning-over-tables-and-chairs-approved-in): Proposed awning over tables and chairs approved in DNO891/11. Refused, validated 26 November 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/03858/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03858-24/mgarr-1): 1. Demolition of existing store. 2. Construction of a single 4-storey residential dwelling. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 4 floors, 79 m away - [**PA/02973/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02973-23/mgarr-outdoor-catering-area-on-public-open-space): Proposed outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of tables and chairs. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/00512/22** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00512-22/mgarr-internal-alterations-and-division-of-residential-unit): Internal alterations and division of residential unit from commercial unit. Change from Class 4B to Class 4D. Formation of new shop front, and installation of… Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/03864/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03864-23/mgarr-sanctioning-of-existing-pre-1968-townhouse-as-built): Sanctioning of existing pre-1968 townhouse as built, covering variations from approved PB/947/73. Pending, validated 28 June 2023, 86 m away - [**PA/00792/22** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00792-22/mgarr-demolition-of-existing-maisonette-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing maisonette and construction of a ground floor maisonette, a street level 2-car garage and 2 apartments on first and second… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away ## More by Joseph Falzon - [**PA/05078/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05078-26/naxxar-construction-of-new-structures-at-lower-level): Construction of new structures at lower level [area 1400sq.m] and new structures at upper level [area circa 1200sq.m] for industrial use warehousing/obnoxious… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02394/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02394-26/mosta-extension-to-existing-dwelling-consisting-of-construction): Extension to existing dwelling consisting of construction at second floor level and room at roof level (no additional residential units). Granted, validated 22 May 2026 - [**PA/01762/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01762-26/ghajnsielem-minor-amendments-to-approved-hotel-development-class): Proposed minor amendments to approved hotel development Class 3B and proposed addition to existing restaurant as support facility to same hotel and screening… Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/00194/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00194-26/zebbug-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-premises-consisting): Proposed alterations and additions to existing premises consisting of the construction of extension at first floor level and second floor level - one… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04427/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04427-25/qormi-sanction-extension-of-existing-premises-at-ground): To sanction extension of existing premises at ground floor level [utilised for car parking]. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/02318/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02318-25/mellieha-renewal-of-pa3046-17-renewal-of-pa1189-11): Renewal of PA3046/17 - [Renewal of PA1189/11 - Construction of bungalow with basement]. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 1 floor [All applications by Joseph Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-falzon) ## More from James Galea - [**PA/00694/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00694-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to a domestic garage, sanctioning of larger bathroom at the back, other minor differences from approved permit and correction of… Refused, validated 22 February 2023 - [**PA/00249/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00249-23/rabat-alterations-and-additions-to-class-2a): Proposed alterations and additions to Class 2A (dental clinic) approved through permit PA7446/95. Proposed change in the use of some spaces and a minor… Granted, validated 1 February 2023 - [**PA/00943/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-21/mellieha-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-apartment): To sanction internal and external alterations to apartment. Status being checked [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)