--- title: "PA/07011/24: propose change of use from private garage in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07011-24/hamrun-propose-change-of-use-from-private-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Hamrun: To propose change of use from private garage pre-1968 to carwash Class 5A and propose kitchenette and fascia sign on… Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0701124 # PA/07011/24: propose change of use from private garage in Hamrun 72, Triq Joe Sciberras, Hamrun To propose change of use from private garage pre-1968 to carwash Class 5A and propose kitchenette and fascia sign on facade. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 72, Triq Joe Sciberras, Hamrun - **Locality:** [Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** Nick Vella - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-caruana) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 5 June 2024 - **Validated:** 16 October 2024 - **Published:** 16 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 15 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 7 August 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07011/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07011&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 72, Triq Joe Sciberras, Hamrun 164 other applications within 300 m: 96 granted, 4 refused, 24 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/00124/25). On Triq Joe Sciberras: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/07400/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-23/hamrun-demolish-existing-residence-and-warehouse): To demolish existing residence and warehouse. To construct three garages at ground floor, 3 apartments at each level from first to fifth floor (15 in total)… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/00989/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00989-21/hamrun-demolish-existing-residence-and-warehouse): To demolish existing residence and warehouse, excavate two levels and construct two levels of garages, two Class 4B shops at ground floor, 3 apartments at… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/01433/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01433-22/hamrun-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4a): Change of use from approved Class 4A (PA 1840/21) to Class 4D. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/00117/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00117-25/pieta-sanction-variations-in-layout-of-a-class): To sanction variations in layout of a Class 6A store from approved permit PB/03714/68. Granted, validated 27 February 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/01840/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01840-21/hamrun-construction-of-basement-garages): Construction of basement garages, games room and jacuzzi; a residential dwelling and commercial space (class 4A) at ground floor level and 8 residential… Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/07287/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07287-26/pieta-sanction-basement-and-ground-floor-plan-covered): To sanction basement and ground floor plan covered by PA/3621/00. Proposed conversion of garage into a one bedroom dwelling and formation of interconnection… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/04919/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04919-23/pieta-apply-for-a-class-4b-hairdresser-including): To apply for a Class 4B hairdresser including fascia sign in a pre-1967 building. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/03431/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03431-26/hamrun-sanction-minor-layout-differences-and-proposed-internal): To sanction minor layout differences and proposed internal and external changes to accommodate a change of use from car showroom to two one bedroom units. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/00744/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00744-21/hamrun-installation-of-internally-illuminated-fascia-signs): Proposed installation of internally illuminated fascia signs. Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/03976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-26/hamrun-sanction-stairwell-and-lift-hood-at-roof): To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/04308/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04308-24/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of 5 basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2 receded apartments. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/06046/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06046-23/hamrun-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-units): To carry out internal alterations to existing units, and to construct 2 additional units above the existing third floor. Refused, validated 18 October 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/05256/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05256-26/hamrun-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class IVC shop including construction of kitchen and corridor as shown on attached drawings including installation of sign. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/03569/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03569-24/hamrun-minor-alterations-to-internal-layout-and-fa-ade): Proposed minor alterations to internal layout and façade of approved commercial development Class 4A and 4B in PA04010/18. Proposed alterations include… Granted, validated 30 July 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/00648/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00648-23/hamrun-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-an): To carry out alterations and additions to an existing terraced house approved with RG290/22. Internal alterations consist of the removal of partitions to form… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 60 m away ## More by Mark Caruana - [**PA/07144/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07144-26/qrendi-sanction-the-minor-alteration-involving-the-conversion): To sanction the minor alteration involving the conversion of the en-suite bathroom into a domestic store/wardrobe, from originally approved permit PA/08753/21. Pending - [**PA/06426/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06426-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-existing-canopy-in-backyard): Sanctioning of existing canopy in backyard. Pending - [**PA/06339/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06339-26/birkirkara-sanction-the-existing-ground-floor): To sanction the existing ground floor, two upper floors, and recessed floor, as the approved plans relating to previous permits could not be located. Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06040/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06040-26/gudja-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, retaining the basement floor level, and construction of a five-storey residential development comprising a… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05914/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05914-26/siggiewi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-from-approved): To sanction minor internal and external from approved permit PA/6937/22 including changes to site configuration, internal layouts and changes to facade. Pending - [**PA/05449/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05449-26/kirkop-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To propose minor internal and external alterations from approved RG/01446/24 including addition of lift, staircase, pantry and ensuite, changes to internal… Pending [All applications by Mark Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-caruana) [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)