--- title: "PA/07399/24: Change of use from Class 4A office in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07399-24/swieqi-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Swieqi: Change of use from Class 4A office, (approved in PA3130/15) to Class 4B shop. Perit Manuel Darmanin. Validated 30… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0739924 # PA/07399/24: Change of use from Class 4A office in Swieqi D17, Office No.2, Triq it-Tiben, Swieqi Change of use from Class 4A office, (approved in PA3130/15) to Class 4B shop. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** D17, Office No.2, Triq it-Tiben, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** Gianni Aquilina - **Perit:** [Perit Manuel Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/manuel-darmanin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 2 August 2024 - **Validated:** 30 October 2024 - **Published:** 13 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 December 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 26 February 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07399/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07399&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around D17, Office No.2, Triq it-Tiben, Swieqi 136 other applications within 300 m: 83 granted, 6 refused, 12 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00057/25). On Triq it-Tiben: 17 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Daniel Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-grima), [Jonathan Avellino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-avellino), [David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 78% (likely range 48–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/04288/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04288-23/swieqi-sanctioning-of-changes-in-lieu-of-pa-08245-21): Sanctioning of changes in lieu of PA/08245/21 for the excavation of a second basement level under a portion of the site for the construction of a games room… Refused, validated 8 November 2023, 26 m away - [**PA/07166/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07166-26/swieqi-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house-approved-and): To demolish the existing terraced house approved and constructed under permit PB/3310/75; excavate and construct a domestic reservoir and an underlying garage… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 36 m away - [**PA/08042/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08042-24/swieqi-demolition-of-the-existing-fence): Demolition of the existing fence, reconstruction of the boundary wall on Triq Sant' Andrija with an extension, and installation of a new fence. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/04869/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04869-25/swieqi-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, construct 3 garages at basement level and 5 apartments overlying each other. The proposal include also reservoir and pool… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 1 floor, 47 m away - [**PA/04713/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04713-26/swieqi-pool-on-roof-and-general-landscaping-and): Proposed pool on roof and general landscaping and alterations to penthouse level. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/01199/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01199-24/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-including-slight): Demolition of existing terraced house including slight excavation towards back of plot to extend the existing basement and construction of a residential block… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/01831/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01831-23/swieqi-alterations-to-existing-pre-2015-unit-including-additional): Proposed alterations to existing pre-2015 unit including additional overlying two units, one of which a duplex unit located at third and recessed floor level.… Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/00157/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00157-24/swieqi-sanctioning-of-alteration-to-permit-number-pa-01831-23): Sanctioning of alteration to permit number PA/01831/23. The following includes change in wall configuration, opening types, use of rooms and alteration to… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/00262/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00262-20/swieqi-extension-of-roof-structures-and-sanctioning-of): Extension of roof structures and sanctioning of minor deviations from approved permit. Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/08691/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08691-24/swieqi-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, proposed internal alterations and introduction of one car garage. Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/04631/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04631-26/swieqi-convert-existing-2-penthouses-into-2-apartments): To convert existing 2 penthouses into 2 apartments and construct an additional receded penthouse including additions and alterations. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/02555/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02555-24/swieqi-villa-on-2-floors-and-washroom-above): Villa on 2 floors and washroom above ground and 2 floors including garage below ground. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 2 floors, 79 m away - [**PA/01580/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01580-24/swieqi-propose-demolishing-of-an-existing-structure): To propose demolishing of an existing structure, excavating the site, and constructing a semi-basement to accommodate private vehicle garages, with an… Under appeal, validated 20 March 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/01874/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01874-21/swieqi-2-villas-on-2-floors-above-street): Proposed 2 villas on 2 floors above street level and one below to a maximum height of 7.9m making use of policy P28 Table 5 exemption b Status being checked, 2 floors, 80 m away - [**PA/03419/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03419-21/swieqi-demolish-existing-terraced-dwelling-and-construct-four): Demolish existing terraced dwelling and construct four parking spaces and one lock up garage at basement level, four overlying apartments and a penthouse Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 83 m away ## More by Manuel Darmanin - [**PA/07420/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07420-26/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation of water reservoir and lift pit, construction of basement garages, maisonette and three apartments, with swimming… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06545/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06545-26/hamrun-change-of-use-of-part-from-a): Change of use of part from a store in a Class 4B to a vet consultation room and proposed extension of store. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06250/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06250-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-panel-beater-to): To change of use from panel beater to public service garage (Taxi Y plate garage) including of. sanctioning as built from PA6396/03 of internal layout.… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05305/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05305-26/attard-minor-alterations-to-existing-bathroom): Minor alterations to existing bathroom, demolition of existing store, and proposed excavation and construction of pump room and swimming pool. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03089/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03089-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-villa): Demolition of existing villa, further excavation to existing and proposal of two semi-detached villas, each including swimming pool. Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/00903/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00903-26/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-from-pb4682-83-and-minor): Sanction as built from PB4682/83 and minor facade alteration. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 [All applications by Manuel Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/manuel-darmanin) [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)