--- title: "PA/06388/24: change of use from private garage to in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06388-24/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zurrieq: Proposed change of use from private garage to Class 4A Office. Application also includes internal alterations and… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0638824 # PA/06388/24: change of use from private garage to in Zurrieq 12, Triq De Mello, Zurrieq Proposed change of use from private garage to Class 4A Office. Application also includes internal alterations and fixing of signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 12, Triq De Mello, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** [John Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-vella) - **Perit:** [MADE Studio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/made-studio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 17 May 2024 - **Validated:** 25 September 2024 - **Published:** 25 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 25 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 December 2024 - **Permit expires:** 18 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06388/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06388&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 12, Triq De Mello, Zurrieq 89 other applications within 300 m: 57 granted, 3 refused, 12 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02644/25). On Triq De Mello: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, 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/00575/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00575-23/zurrieq-renewal-for-application-pa-8922-17): Renewal for application PA/8922/17 (change of use from three ground floor garages to a residential unit, internal amendments and external apertures conversion… Granted, validated 11 April 2023, 11 m away - [**PA/04072/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04072-24/zurrieq-construction-of-apartment-at-roof-level-including): Proposed construction of apartment at roof level including the addition of a receded floor. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 13 m away - [**PA/06001/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06001-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-apartment-situated-at-first): Demolition of existing apartment situated at first floor, demolition of common stairwell and construction of common parts with lift, first to third floor… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/00595/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00595-22/zurrieq-subdivision-of-approved-maisonette-at-ground-floor): Proposed subdivision of approved maisonette at ground floor level in PA6534/18 into a separate maisonette and an apartment including internal alterations. Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/02219/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02219-24/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-internal-changes-of-a-garage): Sanctioning of internal changes of a garage different from those approved in PAPB137/77. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/07787/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07787-23/zurrieq-construction-of-an-additional-floor-over-an): Proposed construction of an additional floor over an existing block of apartments approved by permit PA595/22. Refused, validated 10 January 2024, 5 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/02516/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02516-21/zurrieq-construct-an-additional-and-receded-floor-over): To construct an additional and receded floor over existing property. Proposal also includes minor alterations to existing building and facade and excavation… Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/03292/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03292-26/zurrieq-restoration-of-existing-facade): Restoration of existing facade, internal alterations to existing ground pre-1968 ground floor remissa, change of use from unused room to studio unit and… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 2 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/03261/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03261-22/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-residential-to-class): Proposed change of use from residential to Class 2C child care center. Proposal also includes minor internal and external alterations which include… Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/01260/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01260-24/zurrieq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-terraced-house): Proposed internal and external alterations to terraced house including additional courses to common parapet wall at second floor level and addition of back… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 77 m away - [**PA/06479/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06479-25/zurrieq-internal-and-external-modifications-to-previously-subdivided): Internal and external modifications to previously subdivided dwelling (approved by PA/8515/21), including retention, alterations and restoration of facade and… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 82 m away - [**PA/06027/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06027-26/zurrieq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-plot-c): Internal and external alterations to Plot C as approved by PA/8515/21 including re-design of stairs layout, introduction of lift and service shaft, change… Granted, validated 27 September 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/06000/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06000-24/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of semi-basement, maisonette, 3 apartments and penthouse at receded floor including pool at roof level. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away - [**PA/06003/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06003-25/zurrieq-retention-of-existing-facade-and-front-rooms): Proposed retention of existing facade and front rooms, demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of terraced house. Application includes an… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 88 m away - [**PA/04658/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04658-26/zurrieq-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-02945-25): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/02945/25, changes include shifting of levels and changes in configuration at ground floor level. Granted, validated 8 July 2026, 92 m away ## More by MADE Studio - [**PA/04102/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04102-26/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-boat-houses): Proposed change of use of existing garage-boat houses to Class 4D restaurant, including internal and external alterations and fixing of signage. Application… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/02728/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02728-26/gharghur-alterations-to-residence-as-per-approved-pa-05263-23): Proposed alterations to residence as per approved PA/05263/23. Application includes extension of the outdoor area and alterations to include a gym and a garage. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/00417/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00417-26/zurrieq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-property): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing property, including building extension to accomodate one additional floor. Application includes change… Refused, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/03775/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03775-25/zejtun-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-residential): Proposed internal and external alterations to a residential unit, including the installation of a terrace pool and a change in the material of external… Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/00655/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00655-25/ta-xbiex-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-and-extension): To sanction internal and external alterations and extension to Class 4D restaurant. Application includes sanctioning of change of use from garage to Class 4D… Granted, validated 5 February 2025 - [**PA/07288/24** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07288-24/kalkara-change-and-upgrade-of-external-apertures): Proposed change and upgrade of external apertures. Granted, validated 19 December 2024 [All applications by MADE Studio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/made-studio) ## More from John Vella - [**PA/05470/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05470-26/qormi-internal-alterations-including-demolition-of-dilapidated-closed): Internal alterations including demolition of dilapidated closed balcony to be converted into a window. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/04624/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04624-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-discrepancies-from-pb-06960-98-and-alteration): Proposed sanctioning of discrepancies from PB/06960/98 and alteration works to existing garage. Alterations include part demolition and extension. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/03690/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03690-26/birkirkara-sanction-roof-with-retractable-skylight-in-shaft): To sanction roof with retractable skylight in shaft. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03435/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03435-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-2-duplex-apartments-over-3): Construction of 2 duplex apartments over 3 floors and 1 receded floor with a different layout than that approved in PA/09743/17. Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02923/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02923-26/xewkija-add-an-apartment-at-2nd-floor-and): To add an apartment at 2nd floor and access/ domestic store at roof level Granted, validated 30 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01095/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01095-26/birkirkara-sanction-departures-from-pa-1252-20-which-includes-the): To sanction departures from PA/1252/20 which includes the roofing of a shaft and installation of a lift. Proposed amendments to the jacuzzi at setback floor… Granted, validated 13 April 2026 [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)