--- title: "PA/00008/26: change the use of a private garage in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00008-26/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-a-private-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Birkirkara: To change the use of a private garage into a Class 4B convenience shop, to carry out internal and external… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0000826 # PA/00008/26: change the use of a private garage in Birkirkara 91, St. Joseph, Triq Emanuel Benjamin Vella, Birkirkara To change the use of a private garage into a Class 4B convenience shop, to carry out internal and external alterations, to infill the back part of the site and to fix a sign. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 91, St. Joseph, Triq Emanuel Benjamin Vella, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Stephanie Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/stephanie-cassar) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-cassar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Signage - **Received:** 3 October 2025 - **Validated:** 14 January 2026 - **Published:** 20 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 May 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/00008/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00008&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 91, St. Joseph, Triq Emanuel Benjamin Vella, Birkirkara 213 other applications within 300 m: 126 granted, 10 refused, 28 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01465/26). On Triq Emanuel Benjamin Vella: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused. - [**PA/07358/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-23/birkirkara-alterations-to-approved-garage-including-to-demolish): Alterations to approved garage including to demolish dangerous concrete roof slab above store, removal of existing perspex roof in back-yard, demolition of… Granted, validated 26 January 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/01171/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01171-21/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-3): To demolish existing terraced house and construct 3 garages, 4 apartments and penthouse. Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/07183/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07183-25/birkirkara-sanction-residence-as-built): To sanction residence as built (in view of no permits traced), including the installation of chimney. Application also consists in alterations to facade… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/00897/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00897-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-apartment-as-built-in-view): To sanction existing apartment as built in view of no existing permits. Granted, validated 6 March 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/00465/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00465-23/birkirkara-sanction-semi-basement-garage-as-built-including-internal): To sanction semi-basement garage as built including internal variations not shown or wrongly shown in DN00219/16, mainly consisting of internal pilasters and… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 48 m away - [**PA/01146/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01146-26/birkirkara-sanction-street-level-garage): To sanction street level garage. The proposal includes variations from the official building alignments. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/04518/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04518-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-including-change): Alterations to existing terraced house including change in materials on facade, internal alterations, extension at second floor level and garage at basement… Granted, validated 24 October 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/01800/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01800-21/birkirkara-sanction-existing-apartment-flat-no): To sanction existing apartment flat No. 1 as-built owing to missing permit records at PA including sanctioning of internal yard size. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/03356/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03356-23/birkirkara-sanction-terraced-house-as-built-and-proposed): To sanction terraced house as built and proposed alterations at first floor. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/04502/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04502-24/birkirkara-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-p): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA/5322/95 and proposed alterations to facade plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/02543/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02543-24/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-approved-permit): To sanction apartment as built from approved permit PB/293/78. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/03169/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03169-25/birkirkara-construction-of-a-public-convenience-store-and): Proposed construction of a public convenience store and a watchman / security room as an extension to the existing public convenience facilities. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/02580/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02580-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-train-wagon-shelter-at-gnien): Sanctioning of Train Wagon Shelter at Gnien l-iStazzjon, Birkirkara. Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/01576/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01576-22/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of Use from Garage to Class 4B and proposed installation of an illuminated sign, and minor changes to the façade including landscaping. Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/03198/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-garages-to): Change of use from existing garages to Class 4B including minor internal alteration and changes to existing facade, including the introduction of a sign.… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 79 m away ## More by Robert Cassar - [**PA/07444/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07444-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-07320-17-internal-alterations-including): Renewal of permit PA/07320/17: Internal alterations including installation of a lift and fire-place, addition of services (including pv panels) at roof level… Pending - [**PA/07393/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07393-26/msida-renewal-of-approved-permit-pa-04575-21-site): Renewal of approved permit PA/04575/21 - Site excavation for construction of basement level and rain water reservoir below, construction of a ground floor… Pending, 6 floors - [**PA/07042/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07042-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Pending - [**PA/04529/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04529-26/balzan-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-pre-1967-townhouse): Alterations and additions to existing pre-1967 townhouse, including restoration of facade and installation of pv panels. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/02208/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02208-26/sliema-construction-of-4-new-floors): Construction of 4 new floors (3+1 receded) resulting in 3 new apartments plus 1 new penthouse above existing apartment block, including minor internal… Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02097/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02097-26/ghaxaq-sanction-apartment): To sanction apartment (covered by approved permit PA/00890/06) as built due to incorrect survey. Granted, validated 5 May 2026 [All applications by Robert Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-cassar) ## More from Stephanie Cassar - [**PA/06553/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06553-25/zebbug-gozo-sanction-changes-from-permit-pa-07737-05): To sanction changes from permit PA/07737/05, for receded apartment as built. Sanctioning is required primarily due to minor variations as a result of… Granted, validated 9 November 2025 - [**PA/05880/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05880-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B premises [retail and/or wellness (beauty/hair) salon], including fixing of signage and minor internal and external… Refused, validated 4 September 2024 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)