--- title: "PA/06572/23: change use of a tools room approved in Gharb | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06572-23/gharb-change-use-of-a-tools-room-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Gharb: To change use of a tools room approved in PA/01171/20 to a residential dwelling. Perit Alexander Bigeni. Validated 8… Planning applications › Gharb › PA0657223 # PA/06572/23: change use of a tools room approved in Gharb Licafrant, Sqaq fi, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb To change use of a tools room approved in PA/01171/20 to a residential dwelling. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Licafrant, Sqaq fi, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb - **Locality:** [Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb) - **Applicant:** [Francis Magri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/francis-magri) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 18 September 2023 - **Validated:** 8 November 2023 - **Published:** 8 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 11 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 20 May 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06572/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06572&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Licafrant, Sqaq fi, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb 22 other applications on the same street: 15 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05875/24). On Triq il-Knisja: 22 other applications, 15 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo), [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/07253/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07253-26/gharb-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-pa6486-25-and): To sanction minor internal alterations from PA6486/25 and proposed changes to materials and colour of apertures and railing at the back. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/00566/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00566-26/gharb-sanction-minor-changes-to-pre-1964-building-approved): To sanction minor changes to pre-1964 building approved in BN126/62. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01727/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01727-26/gharb-sanction-variations-from-pa8748-21-which-include-the): To sanction variations from PA8748/21 which include the site configuration, shifting of internal walls and elements in facade. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/01192/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01192-26/gharb-sanction-differences-in-layout-and-in-elevation): To sanction differences in layout and in elevation from development permission PA3911/21 including receded roof structure extent and relocation of approved… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/07407/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-25/gharb-excavation-works-to-construct-water-reservoir): Excavation works to construct water reservoir, construct two ground-floor garages with overlying two houses with pool. Granted, validated 20 December 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/07099/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07099-25/gharb-change-to-the-facade-railing-to-a): Proposed change to the facade railing to a glass railing at penthouse level. Granted, validated 9 December 2025 - [**PA/07709/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07709-25/gharb-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office and lounge to a dining area open to the general public, as an ancillary facility to the approved Class 3A boutique… Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/06486/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06486-25/gharb-sanction-site-configuration): To sanction site configuration; proposed swimming pool at roof level and proposed extension at receded floor level. Granted, validated 8 October 2025 - [**PA/06182/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06182-25/gharb-sanction-variations-at-all-levels-from-pa-02967-07): To sanction variations at all levels from PA/02967/07 due to site configuration following correction of survey, including the addition of pv panels. Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/08138/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08138-24/gharb-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations to existing dwelling, excavation of plant room and sanctioning of rooms built at basement level. Shifting of skylights and changes to the… Granted, validated 4 December 2024 - [**PA/05875/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05875-24/gharb-sanction-variances-from-pa-04434-21): To sanction variances from PA/04434/21 (basement reserved for private garages and car spaces with overlying 4 maisonettes, and 19 apartments spread over 5… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03239/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03239-24/gharb-demolish-back-part-of-building-and-reconstruct): To demolish back part of building and reconstruct back part including excavation for basement and pool to change in use from house to Class 3A boutique… Granted, validated 29 May 2024 - [**PA/04244/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04244-23/gharb-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of terraced house and construction of townhouse with basement and a pool at the upper level. Excavation required for basement levels. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 2 floors - [**PA/02084/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02084-23/gharb-carry-out-internal-and-external-additions-to): To carry out internal and external additions to an existing pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 12 April 2023 - [**PA/00956/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00956-23/gharb-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-from): To sanction minor internal and external variations from approved permit PA/03965/16. To carry out restoration works on facade. Granted, validated 22 February 2023 ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Francis Magri - [**PA/08077/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08077-24/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alternations-to-the-existing-dwelling): Minor internal alternations to the existing dwelling: the opening of a new small window for ventilation, and removal of the bottom three courses to create a… Granted, validated 31 January 2025 - [**PA/01171/20** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01171-20/gharb-sanction-addition-of-a-utility-room): To sanction addition of a utility room, construct a small storage for services and shifting of tools store approved in PA6233/17. Status being checked [All planning applications in Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb)