--- title: "PA/06788/23: Sanctioning of the change of use of in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06788-23/zabbar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Sanctioning of the change of use of garage to Class 4B shop (hairdresser) and sanctioning of internal alterations.… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0678823 # PA/06788/23: Sanctioning of the change of use of in Zabbar 124, Triq il-Kunvent, Zabbar Sanctioning of the change of use of garage to Class 4B shop (hairdresser) and sanctioning of internal alterations. The proposal includes the proposed installation of a sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 124, Triq il-Kunvent, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Joseph Gialanze - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-sciberras) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 29 August 2023 - **Validated:** 15 November 2023 - **Published:** 15 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 15 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 15 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06788/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06788&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 124, Triq il-Kunvent, Zabbar 252 other applications within 300 m: 163 granted, 5 refused, 25 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq il-Kunvent: 20 other applications, 11 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 61 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/04905/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04905-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-two-apartments-from-previously-approved): Proposed sanctioning of two apartments from previously approved single residence in permit PA/1175/15 and changes to internal layout at all levels including… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/04144/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04144-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-public-lavatory-and-to-construct): To demolish existing public lavatory and to construct a Class 3C multi-purpose hall built on three levels. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors, 46 m away - [**PA/01010/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01010-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-a-class): To demolish existing dwelling and construct a Class 4B retail shop at ground floor level and 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/07590/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-and-change-of): Sanctioning of minor alterations and change of Class use from Class 1 to Class 4A Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/08612/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08612-24/zabbar-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-in-lieu): To propose internal and external alterations in lieu PA/5776/21, to propose change of use into a shop Class 4B, signage and additional apartments at second… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/01139/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01139-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building-and-excavate-1-level): To demolish existing building and excavate 1 level to construct parking spaces at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments and… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/00809/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00809-23/zabbar-construction-of-ground-floor-garages): Proposed construction of ground floor garages, with three overlying apartments and a penthouse at recessed floor level. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/00999/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00999-21/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-bocci-club-including-construction): Proposed alterations to existing bocci club including construction of lightweight canopy plus other internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/03642/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03642-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a Class 4C shop include signage. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/01910/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01910-22/zabbar-extension-at-first-floor-level-to-existing): Proposed extension at first floor level to existing bocci club. Status being checked, 2 floors, 62 m away - [**PA/00330/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00330-22/zabbar-remodelling-of-townhouse-including-redevelopment-of-rooms): Remodelling of townhouse including redevelopment of rooms at back of property due to heavily deteriorated roof slabs and cracked walls, internal alterations,… Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/01511/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01511-24/zabbar-internal-and-external-modifications-in-backyard): Internal and external modifications in backyard, to excavate and develop swimming pool and jacuzzi at ground floor level and addition of pump room. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/01108/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01108-22/zabbar-demolition-of-parts-of-dilapidated-house-including): Demolition of parts of dilapidated house including shop at corner, retaining facade, alterations to existing ground floor facade, construction of two storey… Status being checked, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/01331/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01331-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-to-development-as): Sanctioning of minor variations to development as approved in PA 2794/05, and change of use from Class 4B shop and ancillary store as approved in the same… Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/03889/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03889-26/zabbar-shifting-of-living-quarters-from-ground-floor): Shifting of living quarters from ground floor to first floor, including other internal additions and alterations. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 73 m away ## More by Matthew Sciberras - [**PA/06312/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06312-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-to-propose-a): To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B 4 star hotel of 78 units (as an extension to the already approved 4 star hotel in PA/01720/18) that… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 12 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06147/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06147-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-to-propose-a): To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B hotel with 73 rooms in total from first till tenth floor. The proposed development includes 14 floors… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 10 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02643/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02643-26/rabat-propose-underground-reservoir-and-to-sanction-existing): To propose underground reservoir and to sanction existing pump room. Suspended, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/00391/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00391-26/zebbug-propose-demolition-of-roof-structures-and-construction): To propose demolition of roof structures and construction of penthouse at second floor level. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/08328/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08328-25/cospicua-bormla-sanction-changes-in-layout-of-garage-approved): To sanction changes in layout of garage approved in PA/5894/04. Granted, validated 24 January 2026 - [**PA/07443/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07443-25/ghaxaq-amendment-to-pa-4483-23-garage-door-to): Amendment to PA/4483/23 - garage door to be replaced from galvanized steel to aluminium with a solid timber finish. Granted, validated 24 February 2026 [All applications by Matthew Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-sciberras) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)