--- title: "PA/06921/25: change use from private car garage to in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06921-25/tarxien-change-use-from-private-car-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: To change use from private car garage to Class 4B shop. To install signage on facade. Perit Patrick Refalo.… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0692125 # PA/06921/25: change use from private car garage to in Tarxien 5, Triq Dun Karm Sant, Tarxien To change use from private car garage to Class 4B shop. To install signage on facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 5, Triq Dun Karm Sant, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** [Christopher Aquilina](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christopher-aquilina) - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Signage - **Received:** 9 September 2025 - **Validated:** 29 October 2025 - **Published:** 29 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 28 January 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 12 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06921/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06921&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 5, Triq Dun Karm Sant, Tarxien 166 other applications within 300 m: 109 granted, 4 refused, 17 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02851/23). On Triq Dun Karm Sant: 12 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida), [Kerstien Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef). - [**PA/09582/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-09582-24/tarxien-alterations-to-existing-hotel-including-addition-of): Proposed alterations to existing hotel including addition of ten guest rooms at receded floor level Status being checked - [**PA/08559/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08559-22/tarxien-sanction-garage-as-built-and-proposed-change): To sanction garage as built and proposed change of use from garage to Class 4 hairdressing salon Status being checked - [**PA/06661/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06661-25/tarxien-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B and to sanction alterations to facade. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 2 m away - [**PA/02234/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02234-25/tarxien-sanctioning-of-residence-as-built-from-pa-00595-93): Sanctioning of residence as built from PA/00595/93. Granted, validated 23 May 2025, 17 m away - [**PA/02316/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02316-23/fgura-sanction-differences-from-approved-to-as-built): To sanction differences from approved to as built. Proposed removal of roof structure and addition of two floors and a recessed floor to an existing single… Refused, validated 5 July 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/04342/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04342-23/tarxien-sanction-dwelling-as-built-and-propose-internal): To sanction dwelling as built and propose internal and external alterations to existing dwelling and propose change of use from garage to office Class 4A and… Withdrawn, validated 19 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/05613/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05613-24/tarxien-sanction-as-built-property-having-minor-deviations-from): To sanction as-built property having minor deviations from what was approved in PA/02405/94; proposal includes variations from the official building alignments. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/06568/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06568-25/tarxien-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house-and-garage): To demolish the existing terraced house and garage, and propose the construction of a semi-basement, ground floor maisonette, three apartments, and a… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/00093/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00093-25/fgura-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate site and construction of 2 basement garages, 4 parking spaces, 2 maisonettes, 8 apartments and 2 penthouses. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/03969/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03969-24/fgura-sanctioning-of-wrought-iron-staircase-from-second): Sanctioning of wrought iron staircase from second floor roof to third floor roof and sanctioning of wrought iron railing at the third floor and proposed… Granted, validated 3 September 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/02463/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02463-23/fgura-sanction-minor-differences-to-approved-class-4b): To sanction minor differences to approved Class 4B premises as in PA2394/12, and re-propose installation of sign and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 83 m away - [**PA/02373/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02373-26/tarxien-sanction-domestic-garage-as-original-permit-file): To sanction domestic garage as original permit file was not traced. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/02554/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02554-24/fgura-extension-to-residence-approved-by-rg-00717-23): Proposed extension to residence approved by RG/00717/23. Proposal comprises of alterations at first and second floor levels, alterations to elevation, and new… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/05701/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05701-23/fgura-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-differences-in): Sanctioning of internal and external differences in a residential dwelling as built, from the approved permit PA1176/92. The project includes also the… Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 90 m away - [**PA/01568/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01568-24/tarxien-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B Shop to Class 4D (Snack Bar) and proposed signs. Proposed internal and external alterations. Refused, validated 20 March 2024, 96 m away ## More by Patrick Refalo - [**PA/07704/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07704-26/qormi-sanction-correction-of-survey-and-minor-internal): To sanction correction of survey and minor internal alterations from PA/01541/17 and PA/06267/19. To proposed changes to the front elevation. Pending - [**PA/07588/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-26/birkirkara-demolish-a-number-of-slabs-and-lower): To demolish a number of slabs and lower the yard area. To construct an additional floor over part of the roof and the kitchen. To excavate and construct a… Pending - [**PA/07507/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07507-26/mosta-carry-out-changes-in-residential-dwelling-including): To carry out changes in residential dwelling including modification of soft landscaping, introduction of bedroom and increase in boundary's wall. Pending - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending - [**PA/06901/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06901-26/nadur-renewal-of-pa-03734-18-to-demolish-existing-domestic): Renewal of PA/03734/18: To demolish existing domestic store, extend second floor and construct an overlying third floor washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06665/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-26/zabbar-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built (permits not found) except for rear shed covered by PA/06515/97. Pending [All applications by Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) ## More from Christopher Aquilina - [**PA/04724/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04724-26/san-gwann-sanction-existing-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-2854-17): To sanction existing variations from approved permit PA/2854/17 and propose changes Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/02002/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02002-21/gzira-demolish-existing-and-construct-two-garages-at): To demolish existing and construct two garages at level 0, apartments at level 1-5 plus overlying penthouse. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)