--- title: "PA/07897/25: Change of use from a garage to in Dingli | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07897-25/dingli-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Dingli: Change of use from a garage to a living room, as already approved in PA/1673/17, while still providing on-site… Planning applications › Dingli › PA0789725 # PA/07897/25: Change of use from a garage to in Dingli Site at, 48, Triq il-M.U.S.E.U.M., Dingli Change of use from a garage to a living room, as already approved in PA/1673/17, while still providing on-site parking, and minor internal and external alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at, 48, Triq il-M.U.S.E.U.M., Dingli - **Locality:** [Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/dingli) - **Applicant:** [Alex Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alex-cassar) - **Perit:** [Perit Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 9 October 2025 - **Validated:** 3 December 2025 - **Published:** 3 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 12 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 March 2026 - **Permit expires:** 22 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07897/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07897&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Site at, 48, Triq il-M.U.S.E.U.M., Dingli 111 other applications within 300 m: 63 granted, 2 refused, 13 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00848/26). On Triq il-M.U.S.E.U.M.: 3 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 86% (likely range 56–100%, low reliability, from 4 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/00848/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00848-26/dingli-excavation-of-existing-soil-and-reservoir): Excavation of existing soil and reservoir, construction of underground reservoir, 3 garages, 3 apartments and washrooms at roof level. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 17 m away - [**PA/06906/24** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06906-24/dingli-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation and construction of basement garages, ground floor maisonette, 3 apartments (first, second and third) and 1… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/02094/25** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02094-25/dingli-demolition-of-dilapidated-rooms): Demolition of dilapidated rooms, construction of terraced house with interconnecting garage. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/00229/23** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00229-23/dingli-construction-of-splash-pool-at-roof-level): Construction of splash pool at roof level over block of apartments covered by PA3273/20, including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 27 February 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/00219/23** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00219-23/dingli-widening-of-opening-in-an-existing-pre-68): Widening of opening in an existing pre-68 agricultural store. Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/01437/24** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01437-24/dingli-clearance-of-site): Clearance of site, localised excavation for construction of reservoirs and lift pits, construction of 3 terraced residential units at ground, first, second… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 3 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/01225/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01225-26/dingli-sanction-replacement-of-dangerous-roof-and-minor): To sanction replacement of dangerous roof and minor changes to elevation as built. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/07782/24** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07782-24/dingli-excavation-of-existing-plot): Excavation of existing plot, and construction of private garages, and 8 dwellings from ground till receded floor level. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/05231/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05231-26/dingli-change-of-use-from-ground-floor-garage): Change of use from ground floor garage to Class 4B shop and sanctioning of existing basement store. Granted, validated 29 July 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/01001/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01001-26/dingli-sanction-alterations-from-permit-pa-04867-93-and-to): To sanction alterations from permit PA/04867/93 and to propose an extension to the existing washroom. Granted, validated 10 March 2026, 68 m away - [**PA/00374/21** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00374-21/dingli-replacement-of-expropriated-rooms-by-infrastructure-malta): Replacement of expropriated rooms by Infrastructure Malta including replacement of dilapidated dangerous roof and amendments to facade in existing room Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/01904/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01904-26/dingli-demolition-of-existing-building-and-excavation): Demolition of existing building and excavation. Construction of 2 basement level garages, ground floor garage, 2 maisonettes, 8 apartments and 2 receded… Pending, validated 25 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/06115/23** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06115-23/dingli-renewal-of-pa1673-17-to-construct-a): Renewal of PA1673/17 - To construct a terraced house. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/00305/22** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00305-22/dingli-excavate-and-construct-a-residential-dwelling-with): To excavate and construct a residential dwelling with a different layout including a pool from that approved in permission PA01673/17. Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/00594/20** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00594-20/dingli-minor-amendments-to-approved-permit-pa-2711-19-and): Minor amendments to approved permit PA/2711/19 and DS/00249/19. Proposal to include sanctioning of internal alterations to walls in ground and first floor and… Status being checked, 78 m away ## More by Mauro Debono - [**PA/07465/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07465-26/pembroke-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-semi-basement): To demolish existing terraced house and construct semi-basement garages and overlying four apartments and penthouse with pool. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07141/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07141-26/gzira-demolish-an-existing-maisonette): To demolish an existing maisonette, a Class 4B premises and a block of apartments from second floor upwards along Triq Ir-Rebha, and first floor offices along… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06760/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06760-26/st-julians-renewal-of-pa-8180-18-to-sanction-internal): Renewal of PA/8180/18 - To sanction internal height as built, proposed part demolition to roof, extension at existing receded floor level and proposed… Pending - [**PA/06599/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06599-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-up-to): Internal alterations to ground floor up to third floor level to introduce lift. Demolition of third floor rooms and construction of duplex penthouse at third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05839/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05839-26/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-at-third-floor): Proposed demolition of existing washrooms at third floor level and to construct a duplex unit at third floor and receded floor level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05680/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05680-26/mellieha-sanction-the-property-as-built): To sanction the property as built, with reference to the previously approved permit PA/02409/02. Pending [All applications by Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono) ## More from Alex Cassar - [**PA/06504/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06504-26/xaghra-sanction-the-addition-of-an-intermediate-room): To sanction the addition of an intermediate room over ramp and minor alterations in plans and elevation from the permission PA/01577/15. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/01363/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01363-25/paola-renewal-to-pa-09532-19): Renewal to PA/09532/19. Internal and external demolition of existing carpentry, upholstery, and furniture and garage and construction of Class 4B and fixing… Granted, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/00797/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00797-21/msida-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop including to sanction alterations to facade. Status being checked [All planning applications in Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/dingli)