--- title: "PA/00006/22: change of use from garage for private in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00006-22/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed change of use from garage for private vehicles to car showroom including carrying out external… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0000622 # PA/00006/22: change of use from garage for private in Birzebbuga 50, Triq il-Kitarristi, Birzebbuga Proposed change of use from garage for private vehicles to car showroom including carrying out external alterations and to sanction as built. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 50, Triq il-Kitarristi, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Frederick Vella - **Perit:** [Perit Ivan Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-pace) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 3 November 2021 - **Validated:** 12 January 2022 - **Published:** 12 January 2022 - **Comments close:** 11 February 2022 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 3 May 2022 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00006/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00006&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around 50, Triq il-Kitarristi, Birzebbuga 91 other applications within 300 m: 60 granted, 1 refused, 8 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01891/25). On Triq il-Kitarristi: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/03212/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03212-21/birzebbuga-installation-of-a-1m-projected-canopy): Proposed installation of a 1m projected canopy, and sanctioning of sign and billboard on elevation Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/00725/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00725-20/birzebbuga-create-extension-of-roof-structure-to-house): To create extension of roof structure to house more PV panels Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/02343/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02343-21/birzebbuga-sanction-change-of-use-of-front-part): To sanction change of use of front part of garage to Class 4B shop; proposed change of use of back part of garage into storage and construction of partition;… Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/01883/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01883-24/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a 1 bedroom residential unit. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/03711/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03711-23/birzebbuga-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-p): To sanction differences from approved development permission PB1204/85, proposed demolition of existing washroom at third floor level and construction of… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 28 m away - [**PA/00039/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00039-26/birzebbuga-sanction-maisonette-as-is-since-no-permits): Application to sanction maisonette as is since no permits were traced. Application also includes variations fromthe official building alignments. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/00475/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00475-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of apartment as built from that approved in PA/3258/93. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/06061/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06061-23/birzebbuga-alterations-to-approved-maisonette-as-built): Proposed alterations to approved maisonette as built. Granted, validated 9 November 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/01169/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01169-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): Sanctioning of ground floor maisonette as built and proposed alterations. Withdrawn, 36 m away - [**PA/01968/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01968-21/birzebbuga-construction-of-block-consisting-of-a-ground): Proposed construction of block consisting of a ground floor garage with two overlying duplex units, including construction of pool at setback floor level Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 40 m away - [**PA/06170/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06170-26/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/02090/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02090-25/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/04644/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04644-23/birzebbuga-sanction-maisonette-as-built): To sanction maisonette as built. PA permit could not be traced. Granted, validated 5 October 2023, 48 m away - [**PA/00041/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00041-20/birzebbuga-make-minor-internal-alterations-at-approved-second): To make minor internal alterations at approved second floor (PA/11354/18), and construct one apartment at third floor and a penthouse at recessed floor level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/04188/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04188-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-1649-15): To sanction minor changes to approved PA/1649/15, proposed minor alterations to existing layouts and proposed extension at roof level. Proposal includes three… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away ## More by Ivan Pace - [**PA/02383/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02383-26/zebbug-demolition-and-exact-reconstruction-of-a-pre-1967): Demolition and exact reconstruction of a pre-1967 tool shed; excavation and construction of a basement within the same footprint; construction of an… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04434/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04434-25/qormi-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private vehicles to shop Class 4B. Proposal includes new shopfront and sanctioning of a window aperture overlooking the backyard. Granted, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/04431/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04431-25/rabat-sanction-as-built-common-parts): To sanction as built common parts, in particular the elimination of the lift shaft. Moreover proposal also includes sanctioning of the creation of a box room… Granted, validated 25 August 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/00488/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00488-25/mosta-change-of-use-from-retail): Change of use from retail (Class 4B) to residential (Class 1). Proposal include minor internal alterations consisting of dividing walls in gypsum partition. Granted, validated 4 March 2025 - [**PA/07578/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-24/mosta-structural-alterations-to-existing-fully-detached-villa): Proposed structural alterations to existing fully detached villa. Proposal includes replacement of external apertures. Granted, validated 10 December 2024 - [**PA/07294/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07294-24/paola-installation-of-sign-on-facade-of-approved): Installation of sign on facade of approved childcare centre. Granted, validated 23 October 2024 [All applications by Ivan Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-pace) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)