--- title: "PA/05985/24: interconnect two approved local Class 4B shops in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05985-24/mqabba-interconnect-two-approved-local-class-4b-shops source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mqabba: To interconnect two approved local Class 4B shops, resulting in one Class 4B shop with an ancillary store, plus… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0598524 # PA/05985/24: interconnect two approved local Class 4B shops in Mqabba 144, Triq Santa Katarina c/w, Triq il-Pal, Mqabba To interconnect two approved local Class 4B shops, resulting in one Class 4B shop with an ancillary store, plus other additions and alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 144, Triq Santa Katarina c/w, Triq il-Pal, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** [John Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-cutajar) - **Perit:** [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Commercial) - **Received:** 19 July 2024 - **Validated:** 11 September 2024 - **Published:** 11 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 11 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05985/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05985&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 144, Triq Santa Katarina c/w, Triq il-Pal, Mqabba 92 other applications within 300 m: 54 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08019/25). On Triq Santa Katarina: 10 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Ronald Zammit Lucas](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ronald-zammit-lucas). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/07014/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07014-25/mqabba-alterations-and-extention-to-pre-1967-dwelling-including): Alterations and extention to pre-1967 dwelling including garage on Triq ix-Xriek. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/02174/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02174-26/mqabba-propose-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To propose change of use from garage to Class 4B hairdresser. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/03756/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03756-23/mqabba-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-six): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct six garages at ground floor level (Level 0), two three bedroom apartments in each storey in the overlying three… Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/02871/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02871-21/mqabba-sanction-alterations-additions-to-existing-pre-1967-structures): To sanction alterations/additions to existing pre-1967 structures. Alterations/additions to be sanctioned pertain to the formation of paved walkways and the… Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/05709/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05709-23/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Refused, validated 27 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/00685/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00685-21/mqabba-development-including-the-construction-of-a-five): Proposed development including the construction of a five storey residential block including a street level garage, three apartments and a penthouse at… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/02391/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02391-24/mqabba-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built (changes from PB1188/92) internal alterations, installation of pv on roof of washroom, extension of party walls and installation of… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/05410/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05410-26/mqabba-sanction-alterations-to-a-class-4b-shop): To sanction alterations to a Class 4B shop layout from that approved by virtue of PA/03745/96. Granted, validated 18 September 2026, 88 m away - [**PA/04812/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04812-24/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-differences-in-existing-class): To sanction minor internal differences in existing Class 4B shop from approved development permission PA185/11 including greater internal height, smaller… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 89 m away - [**PA/06649/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06649-25/mqabba-alterations-and-part-demolition-at-ground-floor): Proposed alterations and part demolition at ground floor and change of use to Class 4B shop. Proposed construction of stairwell and 2 apartments. Under appeal, validated 15 October 2025, 1 floor, 94 m away - [**PA/05671/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05671-23/mqabba-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 94 m away - [**PA/04834/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04834-26/mqabba-change-of-use-from-shop): Change of use from shop (Class 4B) to maisonette at ground floor level plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 106 m away - [**PA/08019/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08019-25/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation and construction of 2 basements, ground floor 4 maisonettes, 11 apartments and 4 receded apartments including… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 116 m away - [**PA/01300/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01300-23/mqabba-change-of-use-of-class-4b-retail): Change of use of Class 4B retail as approved in PA09846/17 (not utilised) to a garage, including change from glass door and removal of fascia sign. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 116 m away ## More by Falzon & Cutajar - [**PA/02901/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-25/qrendi-change-of-use-from-store-ancillary-with): Change of use from store ancillary with operating poultry farm to hatchery, excavation and construction of reservoir and store in lieu of store being proposed… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01969/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-25/iklin-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-fuel): To demolish existing residential unit and construct fuel service station, relocating an existing fuel station, including a take away (drive through) facility… Pending, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01773/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01773-25/qormi-excavate-and-construct-garage-at-basement-level): To excavate and construct garage at basement level, public service garage at ground floor, apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels plus overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01231/25** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-25/gudja-construct-stairs-at-ground-and-first-floors): To construct stairs at ground and first floors, internal alterations at first floor, restoration to facade including alterations, construction of pool at roof… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/01122/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01122-25/sliema-additions-and-alterations-to-a-class-3b): Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 16 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01077/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-25/naxxar-construction-of-sheep-farm): Proposed construction of sheep farm, installation of gate and construction of dry random rubble wall. Proposal includes the excavation and construction of… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All applications by Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) ## More from John Cutajar - [**PA/04834/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04834-26/mqabba-change-of-use-from-shop): Change of use from shop (Class 4B) to maisonette at ground floor level plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/02072/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02072-26/hamrun-change-of-use-of-garage-to-class): Change of use of garage to Class 4B, including subdivision, and minor internal and external alterations and sign. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01510/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01510-25/paola-subdivision-of-a-pre-1967-property-into-a): Proposed subdivision of a pre-1967 property into a duplex maisonette at first and second floor level, and a Class 4A office at ground floor level. Proposal… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/04625/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04625-24/sliema-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Proposed demolition of the existing building. Proposed construction of a Class 3A guesthouse and ancillary facilities including a restaurant, a cafeteria and… Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/02225/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02225-24/hamrun-internal-alterations-and-extension-from-what-was): Proposed internal alterations and extension from what was approved in PA/00492/23. The proposed includes, internal alterations at basement level, first floor… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 5 floors - [**PA/00410/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00410-24/qrendi-replace-existing-deteriorated-roof-consisting-of-stone): To replace existing deteriorated roof consisting of stone slabs (xorok) and timber beams with similar materials and reinstatement of existing dry random… Granted, validated 31 January 2024 [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)