--- title: "PA/07225/26: sanction the change of use of existing in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07225-26/san-gwann-sanction-the-change-of-use-of-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in San Gwann: To sanction the change of use of existing premises for security purposes - Class 4A and Class 5A - including two… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0722526 # PA/07225/26: sanction the change of use of existing in San Gwann 9, Security Service Malta Ltd, Triq in-Narcis, San Gwann To sanction the change of use of existing premises for security purposes - Class 4A and Class 5A - including two floors plus roof level, consisting of a ground floor level incorporating offices, control room and seminar room and a basement garage level for the parking of security vans that opens onto Vjal ir-Rihan, which also includes control room, counting room and vault. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 9, Security Service Malta Ltd, Triq in-Narcis, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [Security Service Malta Ltd. Attn: Bernard Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/security-service-malta-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit John J. Papagiorcopulo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-j-papagiorcopulo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 1 floor - **Received:** 1 July 2026 - **Validated:** 21 October 2026 - **Published:** 21 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 20 November 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07225/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07225&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 9, Security Service Malta Ltd, Triq in-Narcis, San Gwann 114 other applications within 300 m: 81 granted, 3 refused, 10 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02861/25). On Triq in-Narcis: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/04370/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04370-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-two-staircases): Demolition of two staircases, construction of a replacement staircase and lift; construction of three overlying floors and a receded floor; change of use of… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/05458/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05458-26/san-gwann-sanction-minor-variation-from-pa955-94-and-proposed): To sanction minor variation from PA955/94 and proposed minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 28 September 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/01327/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01327-22/san-gwann-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-class): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing Class 4 shop to house Class 4B pharmacy with ancillary consultancy rooms. Proposal includes façade… Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/01100/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01100-21/san-gwann-demolish-existing-terraced-house-with-underlying-garage): To demolish existing terraced house with underlying garage and excavation and erection of type 3 basement garages and a Class 4B shop with an overlying… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/00199/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00199-24/san-gwann-construction-of-underground-parking-complex-comprising-of): Proposed construction of underground parking complex comprising of 3 underground floors, and reservoir and plant room beneath. Proposal includes also… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/04654/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04654-23/san-gwann-propose-an-additional-dwelling-unit-at-second): To propose an additional dwelling unit at second floor level including a washroom at roof level, over an existing first floor maisonette, approved in… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 3 floors, 61 m away - [**PA/02152/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02152-24/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-existing-recessed-floor-level): Sanctioning of existing recessed floor level. Proposed extension on same level, including construction of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/06533/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06533-25/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 4A office and minor alterations to layout. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 68 m away - [**PA/00285/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00285-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of a reservoir, and construction of 3 garages and 4 apartments. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/02393/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02393-24/san-gwann-extension-at-existing-roof-level): Proposed extension at existing roof level, including internal alterations and arranging of pv panels layout. Granted, validated 13 June 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/06777/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06777-24/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-existing-class-4b): Change of use from existing Class 4B retail to Class 4B nail technician. Proposal includes sanctioning of internal partitions and external sign. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 87 m away - [**PA/01665/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01665-26/san-gwann-sanction-as-built-lock-up-garage-from-the): To sanction as built lock-up garage from the approved layout in PA1546/14. Granted, validated 13 April 2026, 89 m away - [**PA/03437/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03437-26/san-gwann-sanction-maisonette-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction maisonette as built from that approved in PA/03493/96 mainly shifting of partition walls and façade design. Granted, validated 19 June 2026, 93 m away - [**PA/02934/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02934-25/san-gwann-leveling-site-to-form-temporary-parking-area): Leveling site to form temporary parking area and access ramp for 8 months from commencement notice. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 98 m away - [**PA/01138/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01138-25/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-with-respect-to): Sanctioning of minor changes with respect to approved permit PA6126/17. Changes comprise small changes in dimensions and levels, different access routes… Granted, validated 27 March 2025, 100 m away ## More by John J. Papagiorcopulo - [**PA/04235/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04235-26/san-gwann-supply-and-installation-of-a-domestic-lift): Supply and installation of a domestic lift as per plans and enlargement of existing garage footprint area at basement level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/00369/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00369-25/tarxien-sanction-minor-changes-to-first-and-second): To sanction minor changes to first and second floor level plans with respect to PA/04276/18. Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/07825/24** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07825-24/pembroke-front-garden-wall-on-splay-has-been): Front garden wall on splay has been reconstructed along front garden survey points as per the official building alignment, altering Garage door width from… Granted, validated 20 November 2024 - [**PA/03316/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03316-24/sliema-sanction-plan-as-built-relative-to-pa-03498-08): To sanction plan as built relative to PA/03498/08 and change of room name as proposed - bedroom, which in PA/03498/08 was noted as study. Refused, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/01917/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01917-24/naxxar-structural-internal-alterations-as-per-plans): Structural internal alterations as per plans, including construction of swimming pool and ancillary facilities, construction of access staircase from basement… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/00423/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00423-24/qormi-excavation-and-the-construction-of-an-underground): Excavation and the construction of an underground sub-station and the reinstatement of the public garden. Granted, validated 31 January 2024 [All applications by John J. Papagiorcopulo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-j-papagiorcopulo) [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)