--- title: "PA/06960/23: sanction change of use from residential units in Zebbug | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06960-23/zebbug-sanction-change-of-use-from-residential-units source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Zebbug: To sanction change of use from residential units to Class 2A - residential institution (d) clinic for professionals… Planning applications › Zebbug › PA0696023 # PA/06960/23: sanction change of use from residential units in Zebbug Willingness Hub, 10, Triq il-Qolla, Zebbug To sanction change of use from residential units to Class 2A - residential institution (d) clinic for professionals complementary to medicine at first and second-floor levels and proposed change of use from a residential unit to Class 4A offices at the third-floor (penthouse) level. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Willingness Hub, 10, Triq il-Qolla, Zebbug - **Locality:** [Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug) - **Applicant:** Matthew Bartolo - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 10 July 2023 - **Validated:** 22 November 2023 - **Published:** 28 February 2024 - **Comments close:** 5 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 23 October 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06960/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06960&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Willingness Hub, 10, Triq il-Qolla, Zebbug 98 other applications within 300 m: 68 granted, 1 refused, 10 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02838/23). On Triq il-Qolla: 8 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Periti active on this street: [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/05193/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05193-26/zebbug-subdivision-of-dwelling-into-two-maisonettes-which): Subdivision of dwelling into two maisonettes which includes minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 12 m away - [**PA/07352/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07352-25/zebbug-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-over-an): Minor internal and external alterations over an existing terraced house. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 12 m away - [**PA/07980/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07980-25/zebbug-convert-study-to-bedroom-in-first-floor): To convert study to bedroom in first floor maisonette. Granted, validated 12 January 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/00545/20** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00545-20/zebbug-construction-of-pool-in-backyard-and-aluminium): Construction of pool in backyard and aluminium fencing on third party wall. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/01634/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01634-24/zebbug-sanction-semi-basement-garage-as-built): To sanction semi basement garage as built. Withdrawn, 35 m away - [**PA/02097/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02097-21/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-apartment-and): Demolition of existing first floor apartment and re-construction of first floor and second as approved in PA/09717/19. Construction of third and receded floor… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/06468/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06468-23/zebbug-excavate-site-and-construct-a-basement-and): To excavate site and construct a basement and a pool. To construct an extension to an existing pre-1967 residential unit comprising kitchen, laundry room, at… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/01408/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01408-26/zebbug-sanction-of-maisonette-and-apartment-at-first): Proposed sanction of maisonette and apartment at first floor as built from that approved in PA3348/07 and proposed internal alterations including internal… Granted, validated 27 April 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/04637/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04637-23/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation and construction of basement garages, an overlying ground floor level maisonette, four apartments and four… Withdrawn, validated 2 August 2023, 2 floors, 67 m away - [**PA/06371/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06371-25/zebbug-demolish-existing-property-whilst-retaining-one-room): To demolish existing property whilst retaining one room at the back. To excavate site, including excavation over the existing reservoir, construction of… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 1 floor, 68 m away - [**PA/00210/20** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00210-20/zebbug-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-residential): Internal and external alterations to existing residential unit at first floor level, demolition of existing washroom, construction of additional apartments at… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 82 m away - [**PA/07006/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07006-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-signage-and-minor-variations-between): Sanctioning of signage and minor variations between approved (DN/996/16) and as built drawings, and proposed change of class from Class 1D - professional… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 89 m away - [**PA/08246/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08246-24/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of 9 basement garages, and 6 overlying maisonettes. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 1 floor, 93 m away - [**PA/04481/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04481-23/zebbug-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling approved in PA6982/19. Demolition of existing domestic store and stairwell at third floor… Granted, validated 2 October 2023, 98 m away - [**PA/07364/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07364-24/zebbug-sanction-canopy-and-storage-unit-at-roof): To sanction canopy and storage unit at roof level as previously approved by PA/400/15, including proposed screening of services at upper roof level. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 103 m away ## More by Karl Borg - [**PA/07536/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07536-26/msida-demolish-the-existing-property): To demolish the existing property, excavate to the required levels, and construct basement garages, a ground-floor maisonette, apartments on the first to… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06807/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06807-26/pembroke-variations-from-official-alignments-to-the-development): Variations from official alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PAPB/02901/87, DN/00047/06 and pending application PA/06519/24 Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06592/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06592-26/paola-proposed-development-consists-of-the-demolition-of): The proposed development consists of the demolition of existing rear-yard structures approved in RG/01221/22, excavation works to form the required site… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06191/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06191-26/qormi-sanction-a-garage-for-private-vehicles-and): To sanction a garage for private vehicles and a domestic store as built (no permits traced). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05673/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05673-26/sliema-sanction-alterations-to-a-duplex-penthouse-approved): To sanction alterations to a duplex penthouse approved in PA/02130/16. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05296/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05296-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation on site to form levels, and construction of basement garages with underlying reservoir, ground floor… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) [All planning applications in Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug)