--- title: "PA/07159/24: change of use from approved Class 4B in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07159-24/tarxien-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Tarxien: Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B ironmonger to Class 4D restaurant, proposed internal and external… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0715924 # PA/07159/24: change of use from approved Class 4B in Tarxien 298, Triq San Tumas, Tarxien Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B ironmonger to Class 4D restaurant, proposed internal and external alterations and affixing of sign. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 298, Triq San Tumas, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** Omar Ferriggi - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 20 September 2024 - **Validated:** 23 October 2024 - **Published:** 23 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 22 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 8 April 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07159/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07159&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 298, Triq San Tumas, Tarxien 159 other applications within 300 m: 116 granted, 4 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01583/25). On Triq San Tumas: 17 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Etienne Magri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/etienne-magri), [Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/07648/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-23/tarxien-minor-alterations-to-existing-building): Minor alterations to existing building, reconfiguration of stairwell to include lift, demolition of washrooms and proposed construction of overlying apartment… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/05566/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05566-25/tarxien-sanctioning-of-a-penthouse-from-that-approved): Sanctioning of a penthouse from that approved in PA/05118/08. Proposed screening of PV panels. Granted, validated 12 September 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/05778/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05778-24/tarxien-subdivision-of-garage-as-approved-in-pa-05129-05): Subdivision of garage as approved in PA/05129/05 and interconnection of underlying basement (store) to adjacent basement as approved in PA/07497/05.… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/06577/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06577-23/fgura-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa4203-01-namely-shifting): To sanction differences from approved PA4203/01 namely shifting of internal walls, changes on facade, changes in levels and roofing of part of roof level. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/04477/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04477-26/tarxien-sanction-garages-as-built-from-development-permission): To sanction garages as built from development permission PA00199/97 and to propose to increase the Internal height of the overlying domestic storage in garage… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/05622/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05622-23/tarxien-sanction-first-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction first floor maisonette as built. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/00234/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00234-23/tarxien-sanction-the-construction-of-a-balcony-on): To sanction the construction of a balcony on the back elevation. Pending, validated 24 April 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/07233/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07233-26/fgura-sanction-the-property-as-built-following-a): To sanction the property as built following a site survey, from the approved PB/04512/81, together with proposed internal alterations to subdivide the… Pending, 44 m away - [**PA/04734/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04734-26/tarxien-conversion-of-second-floor-maisonette-into-an-apartment): Proposed conversion of second-floor maisonette into an apartment, construction of additional third-floor dwelling and penthouse, including lift installation. Granted, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/06912/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06912-26/tarxien-minor-internal-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-4734-26): Proposed minor internal changes from approved permit PA/4734/26. Pending, 45 m away - [**PA/03343/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03343-24/tarxien-propose-change-of-use-from-duplex-class): To propose change of use from duplex Class 4B shop to a residential unit and from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop, propose roofing of internal courtyard,… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/02734/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02734-21/tarxien-part-demolition-of-outbuildings-to-existing-house): Part demolition of outbuildings to existing house and change of use from residential (Class 1) to 2 shops (Class 4B). The construction of a garage and office… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/06315/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06315-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of): Sanctioning of; site configuration and facade changes from PA/01274/12. Proposed change of use from Class 4 shop (as approved per PA/01274/12) to Class 4B… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/02365/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02365-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-offices-approved-in): Proposed change of use from offices approved in PA/01606/08 to 2 residential units and change of part of garage to residential unit and sanctioning of minor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/03484/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03484-25/tarxien-demolition-of-the-existing-property): Proposed demolition of the existing property, excavation of the site, and construction of 5 garages and 2 parking spaces at basement level, and 6 garages at… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 70 m away ## More by Joseph Saliba - [**PA/07831/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-26/iklin-renewal-of-pa-001159-22): Renewal of PA/001159/22 (To extend backyard party wall to 3.4m and install a louvered structure and change railing of ground floor terrace.) Pending - [**PA/07757/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-26/senglea-isla-interal-alterations-from-approved-pa-05964-19-and-pa-0290): Proposed interal alterations from approved PA/05964/19 & PA/02903/20. Including change of use from dentist (class 4A) to restaurant (Class 4D). Proposed… Pending - [**PA/07630/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-26/dingli-demolish-the-existing-building-approved-under-rg-00268-22): To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, and recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07137/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-26/xghajra-alterations-of-approved-pa-01175-25-and-pa-05354-25-to): Proposed alterations of approved PA/01175/25 and PA/05354/25 to merge two plots together and retaining existing reservoir as approved in PA/05354/25. Pending - [**PA/07080/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-26/zejtun-sanction-modifications-done-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction modifications done to pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06900/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06900-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-boundary-parapet-wall): To sanction the construction of a boundary/parapet wall for a pre-1968 structure. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)