--- title: "PA/00066/24: Change of use of existing garage to in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00066-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use of existing garage to Class 4B shop, including minor alterations and proposal of signage. Perit… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0006624 # PA/00066/24: Change of use of existing garage to in Birkirkara 3, Triq il-Melitella, Birkirkara Change of use of existing garage to Class 4B shop, including minor alterations and proposal of signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 3, Triq il-Melitella, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Godwin Farrugia - **Perit:** [Perit Anne Polidano](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anne-polidano) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 27 October 2023 - **Validated:** 17 January 2024 - **Published:** 17 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 April 2024 - **Permit expires:** 30 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00066/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00066&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 3, Triq il-Melitella, Birkirkara 234 other applications within 300 m: 150 granted, 3 refused, 27 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06292/25). On Triq il-Melitella: 2 other applications, 0 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [JBA Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jba-periti). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/05541/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05541-23/birkirkara-sanction-changes-in-internal-and-external-layout): To sanction changes in internal and external layout as well as internal uses of Class 4D establishment from approved permit PA/4016/93. Withdrawn, validated 20 September 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/05641/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05641-26/birkirkara-restoration): Restoration, alterations and extension to existing pre-1967 dwelling, including the introduction of pv panels. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/02222/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02222-22/birkirkara-extension-to-party-wall-at-roof-level): Proposed extension to party wall at roof level and sanctioning of a solar water heater being relocated to a lower roof level. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/00293/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00293-26/birkirkara-replacement-and-extension-of-reinforced-concrete-slab): Replacement and extension of reinforced concrete slab. Application also includes minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/07800/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07800-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa-00291-18): To sanction minor variations from PA/00291/18, including discrepancies in room dimensions, the omission of a glass skylight over the courtyard and changes to… Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/02050/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02050-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-residential-unit): Proposed change of use from residential unit (Class 1) to a local office (Class 4A) and minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/07795/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07795-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of new facilities within the existing public garden consisting of public convenience, sports… Pending, 56 m away - [**PA/02031/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02031-21/birkirkara-development-of-a-residential-unit-at-first): Proposed development of a residential unit at first and second floors, over existing garage at ground floor level. Status being checked, 3 floors, 63 m away - [**PA/02034/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02034-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garage for private vehicles, 3 overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/04098/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04098-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-structure): Proposed demolition of existing structure, construction of 4 apartments, receded penthouse and basement level. Whilst retaining imposed front yard and… Withdrawn, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/05535/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05535-25/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (no permits traced). Proposed change in room uses and alterations to layout. Granted, validated 16 September 2025, 82 m away - [**PA/03744/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03744-24/birkirkara-reconstruction-of-facade-and-slab-within-a): Reconstruction of facade and slab within a dangerous structure, removal of intermediary supporting structure, and restoration of facade. Granted, validated 5 September 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/06888/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06888-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-vacant-room-previously): Change of use from vacant room [previously butcher shop] to a domestic store. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/04259/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04259-24/birkirkara-construction-of-domestic-storage-at-roof-level): Construction of domestic storage at roof level and sanctioning of alterations approved by building permit PA9594/17 and subsequent minor amendments. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 85 m away - [**PA/00455/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00455-25/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, alterations and extension to existing dwelling. To include excavation/construction of proposed pool at ground floor, construction and… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 88 m away ## More by Anne Polidano - [**PA/07815/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07815-26/hamrun-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-ground): Internal and external alterations to the ground floor maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07555/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07555-26/san-gwann-extension-of-an-existing-building): Extension of an existing building, comprising the construction of two two-bedroom apartment units within the current airspace, along with the extension and… Pending - [**PA/07233/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07233-26/fgura-sanction-the-property-as-built-following-a): To sanction the property as built following a site survey, from the approved PB/04512/81, together with proposed internal alterations to subdivide the… Pending - [**PA/07118/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07118-26/marsaxlokk-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-second-floor): Internal alterations to the existing second floor apartment, including the construction of an extension over the existing terrace, the construction of a… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06942/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06942-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, excavation and construction of a basement level and reservoir to accommodate basement garages, two ground floor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06934/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06934-26/luqa-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and-construction): Demolition of the existing building and construction of three residential units overlying a Class 4B shop, including the installation of associated signage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Anne Polidano](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anne-polidano) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)