--- title: "PA/05869/24: change of use of part of existing in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05869-24/swieqi-change-of-use-of-part-of-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: Proposed change of use of part of existing laundry to barber shop (Class 4B), which includes internal alterations… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0586924 # PA/05869/24: change of use of part of existing in Swieqi Portughes Laundrette & 24/7 Dry Cleaning, Triq tal-Ibrag, Swieqi Proposed change of use of part of existing laundry to barber shop (Class 4B), which includes internal alterations and proposed additional signage along the facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Portughes Laundrette & 24/7 Dry Cleaning, Triq tal-Ibrag, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Antonio’s Barbershop Ltd Attn: Ian Attard Portughes](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/antonios-barbershop-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 10 July 2024 - **Validated:** 4 September 2024 - **Published:** 4 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 4 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 21 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 6 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05869/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05869&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Portughes Laundrette & 24/7 Dry Cleaning, Triq tal-Ibrag, Swieqi 72 other applications within 300 m: 49 granted, 0 refused, 8 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/02379/23). On Triq tal-Ibrag: 26 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Emmanuel k.a. Noel Debattista](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emmanuel-k-a-noel-debattista), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud), [Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 81% (likely range 51–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/00042/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00042-21/swieqi-demolish-of-an-existing-building-and-construction): To demolish of an existing building and construction of 2 semi-detached villas with pools at level 0 and level 2 Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/05095/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05095-23/swieqi-demolish-an-existing-building): To demolish an existing building, excavate and construct 2 semi-detached villas with pools at level 0 Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 1 floor, 72 m away - [**PA/01073/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01073-20/swieqi-renewal-of-pa-02287-14-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA/02287/14 - demolition of existing villa and construction of 2-storey villa with an underlying basement and swimming pool over part of overall site Status being checked, 2 floors, 117 m away - [**PA/01035/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01035-20/swieqi-renewal-of-pa-02297-14-construction-of-2-storey): Renewal of PA/02297/14 - construction of 2-storey villa with underlying basement and swimming pool. Status being checked, 2 floors, 125 m away - [**PA/03675/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03675-23/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-villa): Demolition of existing villa, excavation and construction of underlying basement and pools and construction of two semi-detached villas. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 2 floors, 142 m away - [**PA/08231/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08231-25/swieqi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-pa3675-23): Internal and external alterations to approved PA3675/23. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 143 m away - [**PA/02025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02025-26/swieqi-sanction-existing-structure-as-built-over-pa9440-19): To sanction existing structure as built over PA9440/19. To carry out alterations to existing elevated 1st floor maisonette and construct 1 apartment at 2nd… Under appeal, validated 25 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 144 m away - [**PA/07880/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07880-24/swieqi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-semi-detached): Internal and external alterations to existing semi-detached villa including sanctioning of solar water heater and PV panels at upper roof level. Granted, validated 4 April 2025, 152 m away - [**PA/03236/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03236-25/swieqi-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To propose change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B flower shop, minor internal/external alterations and installation of sign. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 159 m away - [**PA/06886/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06886-23/swieqi-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alteration): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal alteration, fixing of shutter box, and proposed sign of a Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 163 m away - [**PA/02064/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02064-26/swieqi-sanction-property-as-built-in-the-1980s): To sanction property as built in the 1980s with no permit traced except for the backyard and pool which were approved in DN/00786/04, and external alterations. Granted, validated 14 May 2026, 165 m away - [**PA/05486/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05486-24/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of foundations and reservoir, and construction of 5 floors, consisting of street level garage (1 car), one 2… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 166 m away - [**PA/02984/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02984-24/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation for one basement level and reservoir and construction of basement level parking and 11 overlying apartments… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 167 m away - [**PA/01288/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01288-25/swieqi-renew-pa-05675-16-to-construct-a-fully): To renew PA/05675/16 - To construct a fully detached villa. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 170 m away - [**PA/00931/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00931-21/swieqi-sanction-the-erection-of-four-courses-on): To sanction the erection of four courses on a part of the party wall to an effective height of 3.4 metres. Status being checked, 175 m away ## More by Joseph Bondin - [**PA/07614/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07614-26/st-julians-changes-in-layout-to-approved-class-3b): Proposed changes in layout to approved Class 3B hotel in PA/2151/23, changes include merging of property to existing hotel approved in PA/6725/20. Proposal… Pending - [**PA/07580/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07580-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-change-of): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse and change of use from Class 1 residential to construct Class 3A five-storey guesthouse comprising a total of 18… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07514/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07514-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-at-first-floor-level): Proposed change of use at first floor level from Class 4A offices to Class 2C educational institution for foreign students coming over to Malta for… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07400/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate 3 basement levels and construct 5 story apartment building with pools at ground floor and roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07349/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07349-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-correction-of-site-following-survey): Proposed alterations and correction of site following survey as built for levels which have been approved by planning applications PA/2035/20 and PA/4006/22.… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07300/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07300-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of 3 basement levels for parking and construction of six levels building including showroom Class 4B,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 6 floors [All applications by Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)