--- title: "PA/07080/23: change use from office in Ghajnsielem | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-23/ghajnsielem-change-use-from-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghajnsielem: To change use from office (Class 4A) approved in PA/03270/16 to a take away and a grocer (Class 4B). To carry… Planning applications › Ghajnsielem › PA0708023 # PA/07080/23: change use from office in Ghajnsielem Harbour Stop, Triq ix-Xatt, Ghajnsielem To change use from office (Class 4A) approved in PA/03270/16 to a take away and a grocer (Class 4B). To carry out other alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Harbour Stop, Triq ix-Xatt, Ghajnsielem - **Locality:** [Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghajnsielem) - **Applicant:** [Mario Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Commercial) - **Received:** 6 July 2023 - **Validated:** 29 November 2023 - **Published:** 3 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 27 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07080/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07080&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Harbour Stop, Triq ix-Xatt, Ghajnsielem 36 other applications within 300 m: 25 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03913/23). On Triq ix-Xatt: 12 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Keith Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/keith-schembri), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/08675/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08675-24/ghajnsielem-tables-and-chairs-in-front-of-existing): Proposed tables and chairs in front of existing Class 4D restaurant. Proposal includes demountable shading umbrellas and shifting of un/loading bay. Withdrawn, validated 15 January 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/02464/21** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02464-21/ghajnsielem-internal-alteration-to-disused-property): Proposed internal alteration to disused property (including repairs) and change of use from supermarket to Class 4A - offices and Class 6A - stores. Proposal… Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/05594/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05594-24/ghajnsielem-convert-an-old-pre-1968-property-into-a): To convert an old pre-1968 property into a Class 3A guesthouse and convert an approved Class 4C bar into a Class 4D unit (ancillary to the proposed… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/02116/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02116-24/ghajnsielem-sanction-minor-changes-in-the-layout-of): To sanction minor changes in the layout of washrooms approved in planning permission PA/00471/07, to convert the washrooms into two, one-bedroom units. Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02410/21** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02410-21/ghajnsielem-alterations-to-aperture-in-facade-of-class): Proposed alterations to aperture in facade of Class 4D restaurant. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/03547/22** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03547-22/ghajnsielem-sanction-painting-of-facade-in-stone-colour): To sanction painting of facade in stone colour; minor elements in facade and fixing of sign. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/03852/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03852-23/ghajnsielem-outdoor-catering-area-on-public-open-space): Proposed outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and demountable covering umbrella. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/03099/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03099-26/ghajnsielem-carry-out-additions-and-alterations-at-second): To carry out additions and alterations at second and receded floor levels approved in PA2519/09 and sub-division of two duplex apartments into two apartments… Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 69 m away - [**PA/06815/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06815-25/ghajnsielem-enlarge-garage-door-approved-in-pa-08840-19): To enlarge garage door approved in PA/08840/19. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/00537/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00537-24/ghajnsielem-construct-roof-structures-on-dwellings-approved-in): To construct roof structures on dwellings approved in PA/06037/20 and PA/06510/17. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/02914/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02914-24/ghajnsielem-embellishment-of-area-surrounding-chapel-which-works): Embellishment of area surrounding chapel which works shall include new tiling works and railings. Granted, validated 16 December 2024, 94 m away - [**PA/02109/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02109-23/ghajnsielem-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-boathouses): To carry out alterations and additions to boathouses and apartments approved in PA/06510/17. Alterations include changes to layout, facade and extension at… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 96 m away - [**PA/01211/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01211-23/ghajnsielem-renew-pa-06510-17): To renew PA/06510/17 - (To construct dwellings on existing boathouses and to carry out minor alterations and sanctioning on the existing boathouses) Granted, validated 24 March 2023, 96 m away - [**PA/02267/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02267-26/ghajnsielem-demolition-of-the-existing-structure): Demolition of the existing structure, reconstruction of the service station and parking spaces at ground floor level, and extension of the Class 4A office… Pending, validated 8 April 2026, 1 floor, 105 m away - [**PA/04870/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04870-25/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-commercial-class): To demolish existing building and construct commercial Class 4B at ground floor and affixing of sign, two 2-bedroom apartments at first and second floor and a… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 113 m away ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Mario Vella - [**PA/04729/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04729-26/qormi-sanction-minor-alterations-to-dwelling-departing-from): To sanction minor alterations to dwelling departing from PA3400/08, addition of an ensuite bathroom and change of a bathroom to a bedroom. Proposal includes… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/03386/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03386-26/mosta-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-plans-and): To sanction minor changes to approved plans and elevations from those approved in PA6945/16. Granted, validated 30 July 2026 - [**PA/07150/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07150-25/mosta-sanction-garage-as-existing): To sanction garage as existing, proposed 2 public service parking spaces and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/06210/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06210-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-departures-from-pa-8624-17-to-fourth-and): To sanction departures from PA/8624/17 to fourth and setback floor apartments which includes changes to the site configuration, internal layout, room uses,… Granted, validated 30 October 2025 - [**PA/05224/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05224-25/rabat-alterations-and-extension-to-residence-approved-by): Proposed alterations and extension to residence approved by PA0653/22. Application also includes the excavation and construction of pool. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/07008/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07008-24/naxxar-sanction-variations-from-that-approved-in-pa): To sanction variations from that approved in PA 235/21 including ancillary office space at ground floor and domestic store at mezzanine level within an… Granted, validated 16 October 2024 [All planning applications in Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghajnsielem)