--- title: "PA/07285/25: change of use from garage to Class in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07285-25/tarxien-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop, internal and external alterations and fixing of signage. Perit… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0728525 # PA/07285/25: change of use from garage to Class in Tarxien 4, Triq ir-Russett, Tarxien Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop, internal and external alterations and fixing of signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 4, Triq ir-Russett, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** Ms Janice Vella - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 4 October 2025 - **Validated:** 12 November 2025 - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 21 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07285/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07285&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 4, Triq ir-Russett, Tarxien 190 other applications within 300 m: 128 granted, 6 refused, 19 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/05637/24). On Triq ir-Russett: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/02774/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02774-24/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of street level residential garage and overlying three apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/00091/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00091-20/tarxien-sanctioning-of-premises-as-built): Sanctioning of premises as built (changes from PB/2332/84), minor internal alterations to single dwelling unit, raising of boundary wall at roof level using… Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/05377/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05377-24/tarxien-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-to-facade): Sanctioning of minor alterations to facade. Granted, validated 8 October 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/02377/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02377-23/tarxien-sanction-modifications-and-proposed-alterations-to-existing): To sanction modifications and proposed alterations to existing stairwell and formation of lift. Correction of site for approved permit PA/00268/93. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 53 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, 55 m away - [**PA/06921/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06921-25/tarxien-change-use-from-private-car-garage-to): To change use from private car garage to Class 4B shop. To install signage on facade. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/01952/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01952-25/tarxien-correction-of-site-to-approved-permit-pa-01452-16): Correction of site to approved permit PA/01452/16. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/03569/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03569-23/tarxien-alterations-to-ground-floor-class-4b-shop): Proposed alterations to ground floor Class 4B shop covered by PA1452/16. Demolition of existing roof slab and construction of overlying maisonette (first,… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 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/03589/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03589-24/tarxien-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-to-facade): Sanctioning of minor alterations to facade, from approved PA/7720/17. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 58 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, 58 m away - [**PA/07134/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07134-25/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation and construction of 1 level basement garages 12 apartments and 3 receded apartments including pools at roof level. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/03195/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03195-22/tarxien-renewal-of-pa01394-15-to-raise-facade): Renewal of PA01394/15 - To raise facade wall and to sanction alterations from permit PA1487/08, construction of store and pizza oven at roof level. Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/01296/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01296-25/tarxien-sanction-as-built-apartment): To sanction as-built apartment. Granted, validated 4 April 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/01183/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01183-23/tarxien-sanction-as-built-garage-in-lieu-of): To sanction as built garage in lieu of PB04884/89. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 62 m away ## More by Joseph Attard - [**PA/07754/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07754-26/tarxien-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-maisonette-approved): Proposed internal alterations and extension to maisonette approved in RG/03546/17. Pending - [**PA/07171/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07171-26/marsaskala-installation-of-retractable-awning-to-penthouse-approved): Proposed installation of retractable awning to penthouse approved in PA/06903/25. Pending - [**PA/07116/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07116-26/mellieha-sanction-class-4b-shop-offices-and-ancillary): To sanction Class 4B shop offices and ancillary facilities approved in PA/01461/10 and PA/0353/16 as built. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06754/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06754-26/mellieha-extension-to-existing-apartment-and-modification-to): Proposed extension to existing apartment and modification to facade. Pending - [**PA/06225/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06225-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and fixing of signage. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06162/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06162-26/birzebbuga-replacement-of-facade-timber-apertures-to-u-pvc): Proposed replacement of facade timber apertures to u-pvc ones and installation of awning at roof level. Suspended, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Joseph Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-attard) [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)