--- title: "PA/07988/20: sanction change of use to shop Class in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07988-20/mgarr-sanction-change-of-use-to-shop-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Mgarr: To sanction change of use to shop Class 4 (approved in PA/01130/00) to snack bar Class 4C, sanctioning includes also… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0798820 # PA/07988/20: sanction change of use to shop Class in Mgarr 100, The Hatch Sports Bar and Pub, Triq Fisher, Mgarr To sanction change of use to shop Class 4 (approved in PA/01130/00) to snack bar Class 4C, sanctioning includes also internal storage room and games room located at the back of site. Proposed new design to facade including proposed ramp conforming AADG 2011. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 100, The Hatch Sports Bar and Pub, Triq Fisher, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** [Mr Michael Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-gauci) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 31 July 2020 - **Validated:** 25 November 2020 - **Published:** 25 November 2020 - **Comments close:** 4 January 2021 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 26 October 2021 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07988/20) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07988&caseYear=20) ## Planning activity around 100, The Hatch Sports Bar and Pub, Triq Fisher, Mgarr 49 other applications within 300 m: 27 granted, 3 refused, 6 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05948/24). On Triq Fisher: 14 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia), [Andrew Agius Delicata](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-agius-delicata). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/01436/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01436-23/mgarr-renewal-of-pa-09176-17-to-sanction-minor): Renewal of PA/09176/17 – To sanction minor external and internal alterations including changes to internal shafts and proposed construction of 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 20 April 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/05394/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05394-25/mgarr-changes-to-existing-property): Changes to existing property. Works include the conversion of basement level into one private garage, minor excavation for leveling, two units at ground… Pending, validated 27 August 2025, 4 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/07666/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-24/mgarr-development-following-approved-outline-application-pa-4774-21): Proposed development following approved outline application PA/4774/21 - Proposed end of scheme development along existing blank party wall - proposal… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/01385/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01385-23/mgarr-renewal-of-pa-09164-17-to-sanction-minor): Renewal of PA/09164/17 - To sanction minor internal and external alterations including internal height of garage and changes to apertures and to convert… Granted, validated 20 April 2023, 3 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/05090/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05090-24/mgarr-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): Change of use from Class 4C to Class 4B (pharmacy) with three consulting rooms and ancillary uses. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/02979/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02979-25/mgarr-construct-domestic-store-at-receded-level-as): To construct domestic store at receded level as an amenity to an existing apartment, including other additions and alterations at third floor level. Suspended, validated 14 May 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/05025/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05025-23/mgarr-the-construction-of-6-stables): Proposed the construction of 6 stables, fodder store, timber gate, manure clamp and paddock. Refused, validated 30 August 2023, 101 m away - [**PA/06265/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06265-26/mgarr-construction-of-receded-floor-to-extend-existing): Construction of receded floor to extend existing apartment into a duplex. Application includes pv panels at roof level. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/06611/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06611-25/mgarr-construction-of-receded-floor-to-create-separate): Construction of receded floor to create separate dwelling. Application includes extension of staircase to roof level. Withdrawn, validated 21 January 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/00060/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00060-24/mgarr-construction-of-pool-at-penthouse-level-of): Proposed construction of pool at penthouse level of approved permit PA/7835/20. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 107 m away - [**PA/05035/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05035-25/mgarr-sanction-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing): To sanction internal and external modifications to existing garages for private use - PB/07249/97. To excavate and construct underlying garage for private use… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 114 m away - [**PA/02101/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02101-21/mgarr-replace-existing-concrete-pavement-with-porphyry-and): To replace existing concrete pavement with porphyry and lava pavement and to install of Way of the Cross consisting of 14 tableaux set in a hardstone frame Status being checked, 125 m away - [**PA/04206/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04206-26/mgarr-construction-of-a-five-storey-residential-building-comprising): Proposed construction of a five-storey residential building comprising garages and five apartments above. Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 5 floors, 183 m away - [**PA/02431/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02431-21/mgarr-construction-of-a-residential-block-and-a): Construction of a residential block and a Class 4A use at ground floor level with a different layout from that approved in PA3177/14, subdivision of the… Status being checked, 184 m away - [**PA/03646/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03646-21/mgarr-sanction-installation-of-timber-canopy): To sanction installation of timber canopy. To sanction construction of reservoir, pump room and other ancillary rooms. To sanction variations in layout from… Status being checked, 186 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from Michael Gauci - [**PA/00470/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00470-26/mgarr-sanction-internal-rubble-walls-used-for-retention): To sanction internal rubble walls used for retention of beaten earth material at ramp (partially extended) and soil, formation of a soil depression for… Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/05981/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05981-23/mgarr-construction-of-a-greenhouse-partly-covered-with): Construction of a greenhouse partly covered with PV Panels and the construction of underground reservoir with pump room. Reinstatement of site boundaries… Granted, validated 11 October 2023 - [**PA/01065/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01065-22/naxxar-sanction-extension-of-front-garden): To sanction extension of front garden. Status being checked [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)