--- title: "PA/06005/23: Change of use from garage in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06005-23/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in San Gwann: Change of use from garage (private use) to Class 4B retail shop. Proposal includes alterations to facade and… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0600523 # PA/06005/23: Change of use from garage in San Gwann 12, Manuel Garage, Triq is-Santwarju, San Gwann Change of use from garage (private use) to Class 4B retail shop. Proposal includes alterations to facade and proposed installation of external sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 12, Manuel Garage, Triq is-Santwarju, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [Manuel Cini](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/manuel-cini) - **Perit:** [Perit Gareth Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gareth-dimech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 29 May 2023 - **Validated:** 18 October 2023 - **Published:** 18 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 17 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 14 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06005/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06005&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 12, Manuel Garage, Triq is-Santwarju, San Gwann 75 other applications within 300 m: 42 granted, 0 refused, 10 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03281/25). On Triq is-Santwarju: 10 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/05903/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05903-25/san-gwann-sanction-existing-penthouse-as-built-from-approved): To sanction existing penthouse as built from approved permit PA6405/16. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/00213/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00213-25/san-gwann-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa1173-19): Proposed alterations to approved permit PA1173/19. Proposed two garages at ground floor level. Proposed residential unit at second floor level and proposed… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/00174/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00174-21/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-receded-third-floor-apartment): Alterations to existing receded third floor apartment to accommodate a splash pool and sanctioning of internal and external alterations from previously… Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/00463/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00463-22/san-gwann-extension-of-washroom-at-roof-level-and): Extension of washroom at roof level and minor internal alterations Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/02578/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02578-22/san-gwann-sanction-1650l-lpg-tank-and-overlying-canopy): To sanction 1650L LPG tank and overlying canopy, plus proposed construction of low walls around same buried LPG tank. Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/03281/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03281-25/san-gwann-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-0213-25): Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/0213/25. Proposed changes to stair core. Proposed residential unit at third and fourth floor level. Granted, validated 30 June 2025, 5 floors, 63 m away - [**PA/00119/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00119-21/san-gwann-sanction-variations-to-permit-pb1620-82-including-variations): To sanction variations to permit PB1620/82 including variations in existing floor levels and overall height of property due to road being formed following… Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/02609/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02609-22/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-semi-detached-villa-and-construction): Demolition of existing semi-detached villa and construction of new semi-detached villa. Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/00925/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00925-26/san-gwann-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-permit): To sanction minor internal alterations from approved permit PA5123/21. Variations from the official building alignment. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/01221/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01221-21/san-gwann-sanction-change-of-use-from-approved-garage): To sanction change of use from approved garage to domestic store, including minor internal alterations from that approved in PA4855/17. Status being checked, 74 m away - [**PA/07178/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07178-25/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-localized-excavation): Proposed demolition of existing structures and localized excavation to construct a pedestrianized scheme including storm water easement in line with PC/33/24.… Suspended, validated 5 November 2025, 4 floors, 86 m away - [**PA/05372/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05372-23/san-gwann-sanction-minor-variations-site-configuration-from-that): To sanction minor variations site configuration from that approved in PA8647/21 and to carry out internal and external alterations, change of use from Class… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 89 m away - [**PA/00849/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00849-21/san-gwann-internal-alterations-and-addition-of-one-window): Internal alterations and addition of one window, all at basement level. Conversion of part basement to domestic storage. Status being checked, 110 m away - [**PA/06652/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06652-23/san-gwann-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, including uprooting of trees, excavation of site and construction of underground reservoirs, basement and intermediate levels… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 113 m away - [**PA/00576/20** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00576-20/san-gwann-sanction-garages-layout-at-basement-and-ground): To sanction garages layout at basement and ground levels, minor changes at first and third floor levels. To correct existing survey from that approved in… Status being checked, 3 floors, 114 m away ## More by Gareth Dimech - [**PA/07069/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07069-26/san-gwann-construction-of-a-lightweight-roof-structure-at): Proposed construction of a lightweight roof structure at second floor level. Pending - [**PA/06018/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06018-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of ground floor maisonette, 5 overlying apartments and an additional apartment receded floor level.… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05392/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05392-26/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-approved-duplex-unit-at-fifth): Alterations to approved duplex unit at fifth and receded floor level covered by PA/07449/23. Alterations include internal and external changes to approved… Granted, validated 28 September 2026 - [**PA/05130/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05130-26/mosta-excavation-and-construction-of-pool): Excavation and construction of pool, boundary wall and tool shed in backyard. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/03626/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03626-26/fgura-alterations-to-existing-residence-to-change-current): Alterations to existing residence to change current maisonette into 1 duplex apartment at Level (00&01), and three additional apartments at Levels (02,03,04).… Granted, validated 15 July 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/02151/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02151-26/zejtun-sanction-facade-alterations-from-approved-pa-07520-21-at): To sanction facade alterations from approved PA/07520/21 at third floor level Withdrawn, validated 1 April 2026 [All applications by Gareth Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gareth-dimech) ## More from Manuel Cini - [**PA/00902/25** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00902-25/nadur-propose-subdivision-from-two-into-three-houses): To propose subdivision from two into three houses at basement, ground first and receded floor level in lieu of PA/07039/22. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01256/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01256-23/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-garage): Change of use from garage (private use) to Class 4A office. Withdrawn, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/01233/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01233-23/zebbug-gozo-extend-penthouses-approved-in-pa-01865-05-and-pa-00981-09): To extend penthouses approved in PA/01865/05 and PA/00981/09 and to construct 3 penthouses on airspace. Granted, validated 17 May 2023 [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)