--- title: "PA/08642/24: propose change of use from existing pre-1967 in Marsa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08642-24/marsa-propose-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1967 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Marsa: To propose change of use from existing pre-1967 furniture shop to private garage including replacement of roof and… Planning applications › Marsa › PA0864224 # PA/08642/24: propose change of use from existing pre-1967 in Marsa 211, Triq Stiefnu Zerafa, Marsa To propose change of use from existing pre-1967 furniture shop to private garage including replacement of roof and propose roller shutter door. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 211, Triq Stiefnu Zerafa, Marsa - **Locality:** [Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa) - **Applicant:** Mark Pizzuto - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-caruana) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 11 September 2024 - **Validated:** 24 December 2024 - **Published:** 24 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 3 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 14 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 18 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08642/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08642&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 211, Triq Stiefnu Zerafa, Marsa 173 other applications within 300 m: 107 granted, 5 refused, 18 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01090/25). On Triq Stiefnu Zerafa: 29 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Gordon Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gordon-zammit), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/02929/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02929-23/marsa-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed alterations to existing townhouse Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/02919/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02919-23/marsa-replacement-of-existing-closed-balcony-and-apertures): Proposed replacement of existing closed balcony and apertures with a timber closed balcony and timber apertures following the approval of grant GS/00443/21. Granted, validated 26 September 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/01090/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01090-25/marsa-alterations-to-first-floor-and-construction-of): Proposed alterations to first floor and construction of three new floors consisting of an apartment and a duplex apartment. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 5 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/07823/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07823-24/marsa-change-of-louvered-screen-material-from-aluminium): Change of louvered screen material from aluminium to timber. Granted, validated 28 January 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/02845/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02845-23/marsa-replacement-of-existing-aluminum-closed-balcony-and): Proposed replacement of existing aluminum closed balcony and apertures with a timber closed balcony and timber apertures following the approval of grant… Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/03667/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03667-23/marsa-internal-alterations-to-existing-building): Internal alterations to existing building (removal of internal walls, replacing of roof slabs which are not in a structurally sound condition) and demolition… Pending, validated 21 June 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/01167/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01167-26/marsa-demolish-pre-67-dangerous-roof): To demolish pre-67 dangerous roof, internal reconfiguration of first floor, construction of additional floors at second floor and receded third floor. Granted, validated 26 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/05409/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05409-25/marsa-sanction-pv-panels-at-roof-level): To sanction pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/00936/20** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00936-20/marsa-minor-alterations-to-first-floor-of-existing): Minor alterations to first floor of existing maisonette, demolition of dangerous slab over first floor and reinstatement at a lower level and extensions at… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/05547/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05547-24/marsa-change-of-use-from-tuition-centre-approved): Proposed change of use from tuition centre approved by PA/04273/06 to Class 1A residential unit and sanctioning of wall layout following survey of property. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/03496/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03496-22/marsa-sanction-garage-and-drive-as-built-from): To sanction garage and drive as built from previous approved permit PB3934/86. Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/00899/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00899-22/marsa-installation-of-a-proposed-fence-along-boundary): The installation of a proposed fence along boundary wall of public garden. Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/06457/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06457-25/marsa-sanction-retention-of-original-door-position-on): To sanction retention of original door position on Triq il-Farfet as opposed to alterations on facade approved in PA/4501/18 and PA/2963/20. Minor internal… Granted, validated 28 October 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/02401/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02401-25/marsa-sanction-common-area-as-built-including-lift): To sanction common area as built including lift. Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/00217/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00217-25/marsa-sanction-variations-from-gd2042-98-which-consist-of): To sanction variations from GD2042/98 which consist of; the addition of a skylight, the extension of the bedroom and terrace at first floor level, and the… Granted, validated 25 February 2025, 66 m away ## More by Mark Caruana - [**PA/07144/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07144-26/qrendi-sanction-the-minor-alteration-involving-the-conversion): To sanction the minor alteration involving the conversion of the en-suite bathroom into a domestic store/wardrobe, from originally approved permit PA/08753/21. Pending - [**PA/06426/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06426-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-existing-canopy-in-backyard): Sanctioning of existing canopy in backyard. Pending - [**PA/06339/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06339-26/birkirkara-sanction-the-existing-ground-floor): To sanction the existing ground floor, two upper floors, and recessed floor, as the approved plans relating to previous permits could not be located. Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06040/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06040-26/gudja-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, retaining the basement floor level, and construction of a five-storey residential development comprising a… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05914/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05914-26/siggiewi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-from-approved): To sanction minor internal and external from approved permit PA/6937/22 including changes to site configuration, internal layouts and changes to facade. Pending - [**PA/05449/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05449-26/kirkop-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To propose minor internal and external alterations from approved RG/01446/24 including addition of lift, staircase, pantry and ensuite, changes to internal… Pending [All applications by Mark Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-caruana) [All planning applications in Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa)