--- title: "PA/05889/23: Change of use from mechanical workshop to in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05889-23/tarxien-change-of-use-from-mechanical-workshop-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: Change of use from mechanical workshop to Class 4B shop (ironmongery and paint shop) and other internal and… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0588923 # PA/05889/23: Change of use from mechanical workshop to in Tarxien 213, Triq San Anard, Tarxien Change of use from mechanical workshop to Class 4B shop (ironmongery and paint shop) and other internal and external alterations from that approved in PA/06680/19 including fascia sign above entrance door. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 213, Triq San Anard, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** Mathew Cutajar - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 26 June 2023 - **Validated:** 11 October 2023 - **Published:** 11 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 10 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 31 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05889/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05889&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 213, Triq San Anard, Tarxien 86 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 4 refused, 3 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00884/23). On Triq San Anard: 9 other applications, 4 granted and 3 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 76% (likely range 46–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/01717/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01717-24/tarxien-change-of-use-class-4b-to-pastizzerija): Proposed change of use Class 4B to Pastizzerija (no chimney). Refused, validated 20 March 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/01696/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01696-26/tarxien-change-of-use-class-4b-to-pastizzerija): Proposed change of use Class 4B to pastizzerija (no chimney). Refused, validated 18 March 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/07177/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07177-23/tarxien-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-discrepancies-from): To sanction minor internal and external discrepancies from approved PA/1464/96. Withdrawn, validated 29 November 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/01722/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01722-23/tarxien-sanction-class-4b-shop-as-built): To sanction Class 4B shop as built. Proposed external modifications and proposed shop sign. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/06518/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06518-23/tarxien-renew-approved-permit-pa-09623-18-consisting-of-the): To renew approved permit PA/09623/18 consisting of the sanctioning of minor internal alterations, extension at second floor level, and change of apertures to… Granted, validated 9 February 2024, 3 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/05574/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05574-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-a): Change of use of part of a residential garage into a public service garage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/00047/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00047-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of-property-as-built): Sanctioning of property as built (no permits found). Proposed alterations at ground floor level to include a common lift. Demolition of first floor maisonette… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/01055/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01055-24/tarxien-demolish-house-and-construct-basement-garages): To demolish house and construct basement garages, overlying 8 apartments and 2 receded units at penthouse level. Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/00094/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00094-26/tarxien-extension-of-structure-at-roof-level-to): Extension of structure at roof level to create a separate one bedroom apartment. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 78 m away - [**PA/06121/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06121-24/tarxien-change-of-use-from-hairdresser): Change of use from Hairdresser (as approved in PA/06336/98) to Health Shop, retaining the same Class 4B. Sanctioning of intermediate storage level and… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 93 m away - [**PA/00687/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00687-21/tarxien-sanction-variations-in-the-form-of-position): To sanction variations in the form of position of external and internal walls from previously approved PAPB1911/89 at part ground floor and first floor.… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 98 m away - [**PA/02826/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02826-26/tarxien-sanction-internal-changes-from-approved-pa5924-03-to): To sanction internal changes from approved PA5924/03 to an existing third floor apartment. Sanctioning includes changing in color of apertures and railing. Granted, validated 28 May 2026, 109 m away - [**PA/06340/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06340-25/fgura-sanction-configuration-and-location-of-garage-no): To sanction configuration and location of garage no.30 within existing basement garage complex from that approved in PA1795/98. Granted, validated 24 October 2025, 114 m away - [**PA/06007/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06007-25/tarxien-changes-to-elevation-materials-approved-in-pa-05999-24): Proposed changes to elevation materials approved in PA/05999/24. Granted, validated 14 October 2025, 119 m away - [**PA/05999/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05999-24/tarxien-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-roof-level): Proposed internal alterations and extension at roof level from that approved in PA/02195/23 Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 119 m away ## More by Jonathan Grech - [**PA/07672/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07672-26/siggiewi-sanction-second-and-third-floor-level-apartments): To sanction second and third floor level apartments as built from that approved in PA/00608/01 including internal layout and elevation design. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07624/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07624-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-a-further-residential-unit): Proposed construction of a further residential unit (4th-6th floor level) with access from common parts already forming part of application PA/06958/25. Pending, 7 floors - [**PA/07284/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07284-26/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-property): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1967 property, including the construction of washroom at roof level. Pending - [**PA/06804/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06804-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-structures-present-on-site): Demolition of existing structures present on site, excavation of site including a water reservoir and proposed construction of 18 residential units with… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06701/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06701-26/gudja-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PB/1957/80 and proposed external and internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/06414/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06414-26/siggiewi-excavation-of-water-reservoir-and-proposed-timber): Excavation of water reservoir and proposed timber gate including the sanctioning of the entrance opening to the field. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech) [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)