--- title: "PA/08442/24: sanctioning of change of use from approved in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08442-24/mqabba-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-from-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Mqabba: Proposed sanctioning of change of use from approved shop in PA599/11 to 1 bedroom maisonette, and proposed screening… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0844224 # PA/08442/24: sanctioning of change of use from approved in Mqabba Shop 1A, Blk A, South Views, Triq George Martin c/w, Triq Mons. Alfons Caruana, Mqabba Proposed sanctioning of change of use from approved shop in PA599/11 to 1 bedroom maisonette, and proposed screening of a/c, apertures, and gypsum walls. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Shop 1A, Blk A, South Views, Triq George Martin c/w, Triq Mons. Alfons Caruana, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** Mr Royston Muscat - **Perit:** [Perit Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 21 September 2024 - **Validated:** 18 December 2024 - **Published:** 18 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 24 June 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08442/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08442&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Shop 1A, Blk A, South Views, Triq George Martin c/w, Triq Mons. Alfons Caruana, Mqabba 50 other applications within 300 m: 31 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00241/23). On Triq George Martin: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/04184/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04184-25/mqabba-installation-of-chimney): Proposed installation of chimney. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/05740/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05740-24/mqabba-construct-a-penthouse-over-an-existing-residential): To construct a penthouse over an existing residential block. Proposal includes the demolition of the existing washroom, and internal alteration to the… Granted, validated 29 October 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/04317/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04317-23/mqabba-excavation-of-plot-for-basement-garages): Proposed excavation of plot for basement garages (42 garages), proposed construction of 43 residential units from ground floor upwards including penthouses.… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 34 m away - [**PA/04545/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04545-26/mqabba-carry-out-demolition-and-excavation-in-a): To carry out demolition and excavation in a private car garage at street level, to form a basement for 3 private car garages and an overlying Class 1A dwelling. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor, 37 m away - [**PA/01631/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01631-24/mqabba-sanction-existing-garage-from-approved-permit-pa4439-18): To sanction existing garage from approved permit PA4439/18. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/03180/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03180-21/mqabba-sanction-layouts-as-built): To sanction layouts as built, (internal and external changes) to Flat 1, garage, front elevation and common areas including shifting in internal wall… Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/02783/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02783-23/mqabba-sanction-minor-inaccuracies-from-approved-permit-pa-09717-17): To sanction minor inaccuracies from approved permit PA/09717/17. Granted, validated 13 June 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/07073/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-25/mqabba-sanction-alterations-at-all-levels-which-includes): To sanction alterations at all levels which includes shifting of stairwell to roof, garage ramp gradient and variations from official building and front… Withdrawn, validated 29 October 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/01205/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01205-23/mqabba-extension-and-alteration-to-previous-permit-pa9495-18): Extension and alteration to previous permit PA9495/18; proposal includes alterations and extension at first floor level, and construction of a washroom at… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/00045/20** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00045-20/mqabba-extension-at-second-floor-level-and-proposed): Extension at second floor level and proposed construction of lift and the sanctioning of minor alterations to wall positions from that approved in PB 637/92. Status being checked, 3 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/03862/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03862-23/mqabba-renewal-of-pa-00271-18): Renewal of PA/00271/18 - (Renewal of PA/01391/12 - Construction of semi-basement garage on undeveloped land.) Granted, validated 3 August 2023, 1 floor, 74 m away - [**PA/07185/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07185-23/mqabba-change-of-use-of-front-room-from): Change of use of front room from sitting room to garage including opening of garage door on the main elevation and minor changes to front garden wall. Granted, validated 27 February 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/00890/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00890-22/mqabba-change-of-use-from-approved-garage-to): Proposed change of use from approved garage to Class 4B retail outlet, minor internal alterations, and signage. Status being checked, 109 m away - [**PA/04542/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04542-25/mqabba-excavation-of-a-vacant-plot-to-construct): The excavation of a vacant plot to construct basement garages, five overlying residential units, and a pool at roof level. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 111 m away - [**PA/03256/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03256-21/mqabba-sanction-changes-to-pa-03759-18-including-conversion-from): To sanction changes to PA/03759/18 including conversion from reservoir to soak away and inclusion of ventilation/ access opening. The proposal shall also… Status being checked, 116 m away ## More by Ludovico Micallef - [**PA/07489/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07489-26/attard-renewal-of-pa-08212-18): Renewal of PA/08212/18 (Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of a building comprising of basement garages and five overlying… Pending - [**PA/07071/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07071-26/zurrieq-restoration-and-replacement-of-wooden-apertures): Proposed restoration and replacement of wooden apertures. Pending - [**PA/06962/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06962-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-railing-from): To sanction minor internal alterations and railing from PA/05347/20. Pending - [**PA/06949/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06949-26/marsaskala-variations-from-the-official-building-alignments-in): Variations from the official building alignments in line with Circular 1/24. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06197/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06197-26/hamrun-renewal-of-pa-01212-15): Renewal of PA/01212/15 (addition of another flat and penthouse to existing building, including addition of lift and minor alterations to facade). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06120/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06120-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of apartment block with 1 maisonette, 3 apartments, 1 penthouse and underlying basement… Granted, validated 16 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef) [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)