--- title: "PA/07709/25: change of use from Class 4A office in Gharb | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07709-25/gharb-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gharb: Proposed change of use from Class 4A office and lounge to a dining area open to the general public, as an ancillary… Planning applications › Gharb › PA0770925 # PA/07709/25: change of use from Class 4A office in Gharb 31, Il-Gardjola, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb Proposed change of use from Class 4A office and lounge to a dining area open to the general public, as an ancillary facility to the approved Class 3A boutique accommodation (RG 901/19), and change of use of existing garage to an independent Class 4D restaurant. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and the erection of lightweight internal partitions. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 31, Il-Gardjola, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb - **Locality:** [Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb) - **Applicant:** [Moses Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/moses-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 10 October 2025 - **Validated:** 26 November 2025 - **Published:** 26 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 5 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 27 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07709/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07709&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 31, Il-Gardjola, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb 67 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07670/24). On Triq il-Knisja: 22 other applications, 14 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/05661/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05661-26/gharb-replace-deteriorated-stone-balcony-with-a-new): To replace deteriorated stone balcony with a new stone balcony of identical design. Stone corbels also to be replaced. Granted, validated 1 October 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/04146/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04146-23/gharb-renewal-of-pa-3482-18-to-demolish): Renewal of PA 3482/18 - To demolish back part of building, and reconstruct back part and add pool to change in use from house to Class 3B 2 star hotel. Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/01073/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01073-24/gharb-restore-church-parvis-including-reinstatement-of-two): To restore church parvis including reinstatement of two statues. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02717/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02717-22/gharb-sanction-differences-mainly-consisting-in-slight-differences): To sanction differences mainly consisting in slight differences in room dimensions and to construct additions at second floor level to increase accommodation… Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/03239/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03239-24/gharb-demolish-back-part-of-building-and-reconstruct): To demolish back part of building and reconstruct back part including excavation for basement and pool to change in use from house to Class 3A boutique… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/00782/20** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00782-20/gharb-demolish-existing-building-and-proposed-re-construction-of): To demolish existing building and proposed re-construction of dwelling with garage for private cars. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/00848/20** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00848-20/gharb-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-second-floor): Internal alterations and additions to second floor level approved in PA/00756/19. Status being checked, 74 m away - [**PA/00028/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00028-24/gharb-additions-at-roof-level-to-dwelling-house): Proposed additions at roof level to dwelling house. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/05037/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05037-26/gharb-rehabilitate-existing-pre-1967-townhouse-through-internal-and): To rehabilitate existing pre-1967 townhouse through internal and external alterations, including demolition of non-original rear additions to reinstate back… Granted, validated 29 September 2026, 3 floors, 84 m away - [**PA/02193/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02193-25/gharb-renew-permit-pa-05471-19-to-restore-facade): To renew permit PA/05471/19 - To restore facade (Irrestawra Darek scheme), to carry out alterations at front and back and to construct roof structure. Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/04244/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04244-23/gharb-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of terraced house and construction of townhouse with basement and a pool at the upper level. Excavation required for basement levels. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 2 floors, 90 m away - [**PA/06264/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06264-26/gharb-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-previously-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations from previously approved in GD 3355/99. Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 100 m away - [**PA/02704/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02704-22/gharb-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To carry out internal and external alterations and to construct internal additions and additions at roof level, including sanctioning of small differences in… Status being checked, 100 m away - [**PA/00015/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00015-24/gharb-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-and): To sanction minor internal and external variations and proposed change of apertures from timber to timber like pvc. Pending, validated 17 January 2024, 103 m away - [**PA/01033/21** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01033-21/gharb-change-of-use-from-football-club-class): Change of use from football club Class 4C to Class 4D, and sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations Status being checked, 104 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 Moses Caruana - [**PA/04686/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04686-26/gzira-alterations-to-pa-1519-16-consisting-of-shifting-and): Proposed alterations to PA/1519/16 consisting of shifting and erecting light weight partitions to subdivide existing penthouse into two residential units and… Granted, validated 24 September 2026 - [**PA/04430/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04430-26/gharb-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also construct 3 pools. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/00247/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00247-25/gharb-sanction-changes-to-maisonette-from-pa-3965-18-and): To sanction changes to maisonette from PA/3965/18 and sanctioning of sub-division of same maisonette into one studio flat and one apartment and proposed minor… Granted, validated 22 January 2025 [All planning applications in Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb)