--- title: "PA/08095/25: change of use from private garage approved in Xghajra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08095-25/xghajra-change-of-use-from-private-garage-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Xghajra: Proposed change of use from private garage approved in PA/01933/03 Class 4B shop (beauty salon). Property is… Planning applications › Xghajra › PA0809525 # PA/08095/25: change of use from private garage approved in Xghajra Garage 2, Triq Lapsi, Xghajra Proposed change of use from private garage approved in PA/01933/03 Class 4B shop (beauty salon). Property is constructed with a variation from the official building alignment. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Garage 2, Triq Lapsi, Xghajra - **Locality:** [Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra) - **Applicant:** Anthea Andrews - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph-Paul Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-paul-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 2 October 2025 - **Validated:** 24 December 2025 - **Published:** 24 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 2 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 5 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08095/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08095&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Garage 2, Triq Lapsi, Xghajra 85 other applications within 300 m: 55 granted, 3 refused, 12 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03446/25). On Triq Lapsi: 3 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. - [**PA/05653/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05653-24/xghajra-demolish-stairs): To demolish stairs, external balconies and to construct four overlying units, hot tubs, pv panels and a passenger lift. Granted, validated 24 October 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/03423/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03423-25/xghajra-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-internal-height): To sanction minor internal alterations and internal height from that approved permit by virtue PA/4492/17. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/00551/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00551-25/xghajra-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-08364-17): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/08364/17. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/01178/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01178-24/xghajra-propose-extension-to-existing-one-bedroom-apartment-at): To propose extension to existing one-bedroom apartment at second floor level to become a two-bedroom unit, construction of a one-bedroom unit at third floor… Granted, validated 7 May 2024, 4 floors, 37 m away - [**PA/00264/20** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00264-20/xghajra-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-residences-at): Alterations and extension to existing residences at Level 3 and construction of three overlying residences at Level 4. Proposal includes minor sanctioning of… Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/07730/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07730-25/xghajra-sanitary-facility-to-garage-approved-in-pa-07442-16): Proposed sanitary facility to garage approved in PA/07442/16. Granted, validated 22 January 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/02764/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02764-25/xghajra-carry-out-alterations-and-extension-to-an): To carry out alterations and extension to an existing dwelling. Changes consist of removal of internal partitions and replacement of roof. Extension consists… Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/01345/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01345-25/xghajra-demolition-of-the-existing-back-part-of): Proposed demolition of the existing back part of the property and reconstruction with an extension for an open kitchen and living area. The proposal includes… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/05792/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05792-23/xghajra-alterations-to-townhouse-built-according-to-pa8906-17): Proposed alterations to townhouse built according to PA8906/17. Alterations comprise minor internal modifications and also changes to elevation. Granted, validated 31 October 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/02046/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02046-25/xghajra-convert-penthouse-and-apartment-at-third-floor): To convert penthouse and apartment at third floor approved by PA7031/18 and renewed by PA3083/23 into two penthouses and two apartments respectively, plus… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 4 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/03083/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03083-23/xghajra-renew-pa7031-18-to-construct-basement-garages): To renew PA7031/18: ” To construct basement garages accessible from adjacent block, maisonettes at ground floor, apartments at first, second and third floor… Granted, validated 22 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/04052/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04052-23/xghajra-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades, roof, apertures. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 61 m away - [**PA/01156/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01156-26/xghajra-demolish-and-reconstruct-roof): To demolish and reconstruct roof. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/00730/22** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00730-22/xghajra-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B convenience store, including sanctioning as built and signage. Status being checked, 82 m away - [**PA/05901/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05901-24/xghajra-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-05342-16-to): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/05342/16 to dwelling as built. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 85 m away ## More by Joseph-Paul Farrugia - [**PA/07744/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07744-26/siggiewi-sanctioning-and-proposed-alterations-of-townhouses-to): Sanctioning and proposed alterations of townhouses to approved PA/08973/20. Pending - [**PA/07252/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07252-26/santa-venera-construct-apartment-and-receded-penthouse-over-existing): To construct apartment and receded penthouse over existing airspace. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05497/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05497-26/luqa-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, to excavate basement for private garages and reservoir, and to construct 2 overlying maisonettes, 6 apartments and penthouse at… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05138/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05138-26/naxxar-internal-alterations-to-office-class-4a-and): Internal alterations to office Class 4A and minor alterations throughout apartment block from approved PA/08224/25. Granted, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04762/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04762-26/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-the-construction-of-a-rubble): Sanctioning of the construction of a rubble wall, soil deposition and pruning of trees. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, sump and pump room,… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04056/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04056-26/ghaxaq-construction-of-water-reservoir-in-agricultural-field): Construction of water reservoir in agricultural field. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 [All applications by Joseph-Paul Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-paul-farrugia) [All planning applications in Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra)