--- title: "PA/06966/23: Change of use of garage to a in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06966-23/zurrieq-change-of-use-of-garage-to-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zurrieq: Change of use of garage to a grocer/convenience store (Class 4B), including construction of internal partitioning… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0696623 # PA/06966/23: Change of use of garage to a in Zurrieq 39, Triq Donato Del Piano, Zurrieq Change of use of garage to a grocer/convenience store (Class 4B), including construction of internal partitioning and installation of shop sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 39, Triq Donato Del Piano, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** [Paul Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-gauci) - **Perit:** [Perit John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 2 May 2023 - **Validated:** 22 November 2023 - **Published:** 22 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 April 2024 - **Permit expires:** 30 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06966/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06966&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 39, Triq Donato Del Piano, Zurrieq 133 other applications within 300 m: 79 granted, 1 refused, 20 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02538/25). On Triq Donato Del Piano: 4 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Ronald Zammit Lucas](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ronald-zammit-lucas). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/02141/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02141-25/zurrieq-sanction-the-excavation-of-a-store-ancillary): To sanction the excavation of a store ancillary to the shop, further excavation and construction of a masonry wall. Granted, validated 29 April 2025, 7 m away - [**PA/00519/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00519-21/zurrieq-embellishment-to-existing-outdoor-area-by-the): Proposed embellishment to existing outdoor area by the introduction of landscaping and jacuzzi. - No changes to elevation Status being checked, 10 m away - [**PA/00106/20** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00106-20/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop, installation of sign & internal alterations. Status being checked, 14 m away - [**PA/07735/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07735-24/zurrieq-internal-alteration-to-layout-of-maisonette-from): Internal alteration to layout of maisonette from that approved in PA/1663/22 mainly alteration to the entrance area of the property. Granted, validated 14 January 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/01663/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01663-22/zurrieq-internal-alteration-to-layout-of-maisonette-from): Internal alteration to layout of maisonette from that approved in PA01781/18 mainly the removal of internal partition walls, change to the use of rooms and… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/03095/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03095-25/zurrieq-sanction-approved-garages-as-built-and-proposed): To sanction approved garages as built and proposed Class 4B shops instead of existing garages with proposed shop signs. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/00043/20** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00043-20/zurrieq-erect-two-additional-apartments-at-second-and): To erect two additional apartments at second and third floor level over existing terraced house together with washrooms and two jacuzzies as a receded floor… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/03985/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03985-26/zurrieq-excavation-of-a-vacant-site-and-construction): Proposed excavation of a vacant site and construction of reservoirs, two basement garage floors (25 lockup garages) and five overlying residential floors (27… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 5 floors, 86 m away - [**PA/01631/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01631-26/zurrieq-alterations-and-extension-at-rear-from-approved): Alterations and extension at rear from approved permit PA/3420/04. Granted, validated 27 March 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/04177/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04177-24/zurrieq-sanction-alterations-to-a-terraced-house-including): To sanction alterations to a terraced house including the shifting of walls from that approved by virtue of PA/00277/94. Granted, validated 26 July 2024, 101 m away - [**PA/07447/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07447-24/zurrieq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling including change ceiling levels, demolition of room ceilings and construction of… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 3 floors, 109 m away - [**PA/00148/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-23/zurrieq-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 110 m away - [**PA/01736/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01736-22/zurrieq-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): Proposed alterations to existing terraced house. Alterations include shifting of the facade at elevated ground floor level and first-floor level to building… Status being checked, 111 m away - [**PA/04427/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04427-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-roof-structure): Proposed demolition of existing roof structure, and alterations to existing street level garage and first floor maisonette, and construction of common parts… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 113 m away - [**PA/07253/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07253-25/zurrieq-sanction-as-built-variations-from-the-approved-permit): Application to sanction as-built variations from the approved permit PB2024/72, involving amendments to the internal layout, site boundary configuration, and… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 124 m away ## More by John Attard - [**PA/07765/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07765-26/xaghra-construction-of-lightweight-partitions-to-form-a): Construction of lightweight partitions to form a bedroom, adjustment of ensuite dimensions and creation of a lobby entrance with lightweight partitions. Pending - [**PA/07117/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07117-26/hamrun-change-use-of-class-4b-unit-and): To change use of Class 4B unit and garage into an apartment, including minor internal alterations and changes of apertures of the block. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06750/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06750-26/santa-lucija-construction-of-lift-shaft): Construction of lift shaft, extension of rooms at second floor, construction of part of third floor and sanctioning minor variations from PA1857/03. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06318/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06318-26/rabat-change-of-use-of-domestic-store-to): Change of use of domestic store to Class 4B and to sanction closing off of aperture to third party property. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06220/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06220-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-a-first-floor-maisonette-as): Sanctioning of a first floor maisonette as built, minor alterations to its layout, construction of 2 apartments on the second and third floor, and an… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06074/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06074-26/marsaskala-changes-in-apertures): Changes in apertures, alterations of rooms, construction of roof top pool, extension of shaft to roof level, installation of lift and sanctioning the… Granted, validated 20 October 2026 [All applications by John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard) ## More from Paul Gauci - [**PA/07234/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07234-26/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-05131-16-with-the-description-change): Renewal of PA/05131/16 with the description: Change of use from a store to a Class 4B with a large store. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/03320/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03320-26/msida-pv-panels-at-roof-level-of-class): Proposed pv panels at roof level of Class 4A office block approved by PA/0636/23. Granted, validated 19 June 2026 - [**PA/04953/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04953-25/zurrieq-extension-to-existing-pre-1968-house-of-character): Extension to existing pre-1968 house of character at first and second floor and internal alterations at ground floor level. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/04736/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04736-24/lija-extension-to-existing-class-4b-commercial-premises): Proposed extension to existing Class 4B commercial premises, by means of excavation and construction of two levels of basement parking, two levels of Class 4B… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03538/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03538-24/mosta-formalise-car-space-in-existing-basement-driveway): To formalise car space in existing basement driveway. Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/02977/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02977-24/naxxar-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-and-reconstruct): It is proposed to demolish and reconstruct part existing rubble boundary walls, formation of access gate, and demolition of pre-1968 dilapidated rooms,… Granted, validated 22 May 2024 [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)