--- title: "PA/06473/26: Change of use from vehicle garage to in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06473-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-vehicle-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Change of use from vehicle garage to [Class 4B] shop. Perit Mark Frendo. Validated 23 September 2026. Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0647326 # PA/06473/26: Change of use from vehicle garage to in San Pawl il-Bahar 159, Garage No. 159, Triq il-Port Ruman, San Pawl il-Bahar Change of use from vehicle garage to [Class 4B] shop. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 159, Garage No. 159, Triq il-Port Ruman, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** Dean Caruana - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Frendo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-frendo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 22 July 2026 - **Validated:** 23 September 2026 - **Published:** 23 September 2026 - **Comments close:** 23 October 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06473/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06473&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 159, Garage No. 159, Triq il-Port Ruman, San Pawl il-Bahar 115 other applications within 300 m: 78 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/02964/23). On Triq il-Port Ruman: 12 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/01342/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01342-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-store-to-motor): Change of use from store to Motor Car Showroom. Withdrawn, validated 4 March 2026, 12 m away - [**PA/05152/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05152-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa-19): To sanction internal and external variations from PA/1914/13. Variations mainly include positioning of walls and apertures. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/02682/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02682-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-to-existing-penthouse-and-proposed-const): Proposed alterations to existing penthouse and proposed construction of additional apartment and penthouse to approved permit, PA/04423/06. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/04024/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04024-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-changes-to-internal-layout-approved-by): To propose changes to internal layout approved by RG/00926/22, also change of use from Class A (office) to Class 2A (medical clinic). Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/01115/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01115-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-as-built-internal-alterations-at-shops): To sanction as built internal alterations at shop’s groundfloor and basement levels and minor alterations tofaçade (amendments to approved permit PA/04423/06) Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/05034/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05034-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-washroom-and-construct-one-bedroom): To demolish existing washroom and construct one bedroom unit at fourth floor level and duplex unit at fifth and sixth floor level. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 6 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/01289/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01289-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-receded-unit-over-existing-receded-floor): To construct receded unit over existing receded floor with an open staircase connecting the new level to the roof. To also raise the stairwell block. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/05080/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05080-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-a-basement-garage-and-a): Sanctioning of a basement garage and a ground floor apartment as built over site covered by PA/00247/99. Granted, validated 13 October 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/01524/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01524-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-washroom-and-construct-one-bedroom): To demolish existing washroom and construct one bedroom unit at fourth floor level and duplex unit at fifth and sixth floor level. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 7 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/03829/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03829-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-04): Proposed sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA/04874/09 within Garden Apartments Block C flat 15, including proposed sanctioning of pool within… Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/00815/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00815-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-flats-and-garages-and-erect): To demolish existing flats and garages and erect 2 maisonettes, 2 Class 4B shops, 24 apartments, 4 penthouses and 17 garages. Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/06205/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06205-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-restoration-of-ex-military-structure-including-alter): Restoration of ex-military structure including alterations and change of use to band club multipurpose hall. Sanctioning of extensions. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/07527/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07527-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-drive-and-ramp-as-built-from): To sanction drive and ramp as built from the approved permit PA/05139/02. Granted, validated 19 December 2025, 68 m away - [**PA/08483/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08483-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 87 m away - [**PA/06685/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06685-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Granted, validated 18 November 2024, 89 m away ## More by Mark Frendo - [**PA/06334/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06334-26/sliema-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-second-floor): Proposed internal alterations and extension at second floor level comprising a lounge area, including installation of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05965/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05965-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Proposed change of use from a Class 4B shop to a 1 bedroom maisonette, and sanctioning of internal alterations. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05845/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05845-26/kalkara-raising-of-party-wall-at-roof-level): Raising of party wall at roof level as per civil code. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/04483/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04483-26/siggiewi-part-demolition-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Part demolition and alterations to existing dwelling. Construction of 1no. duplex unit at ground/first floors, 2no. apartments at second/third floors and 1no.… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04267/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04267-26/birkirkara-part-internal-demolition-of-internal-structures): Part internal demolition of internal structures, formation of 4no. 1-bedroom apartments within same built volume including extension at second and recessed… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04132/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04132-26/mosta-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations, extension at roof level and construction of pool in backyard. Application also includes facade redesign. Granted, validated 27 July 2026 [All applications by Mark Frendo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-frendo) [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)