--- title: "PA/00088/23: Change of use from garage into residential in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00088-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-into-residential source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use from garage into residential. Works to include the construction of additional floor and… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0008823 # PA/00088/23: Change of use from garage into residential in Birkirkara 38, Triq Laqxija, Birkirkara Change of use from garage into residential. Works to include the construction of additional floor and alterations and sanctioning of site configuration from that approved in PA 790/94. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 38, Triq Laqxija, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Mr Clive Cauchi - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 21 October 2022 - **Validated:** 18 January 2023 - **Published:** 18 January 2023 - **Comments close:** 17 February 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 March 2023 - **Permit expires:** 12 April 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00088/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00088&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 38, Triq Laqxija, Birkirkara 206 other applications within 300 m: 142 granted, 4 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06438/25). On Triq Laqxija: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Malcolm Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 58 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/00494/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00494-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-pa6621-21-and-small-variations): To sanction variations from PA6621/21 and small variations in layout and site extents, following a more accurate total station survey. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 14 m away - [**PA/04424/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04424-23/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-pre-1867): Internal and external alterations to a pre-1867 dwelling including internal and external restoration works. Construction of an extension at first floor level.… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 2 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/02620/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02620-21/birkirkara-sanction-the-demolition-of-two-rooms-and): To sanction the demolition of two rooms and staircase in open yard, dangerous room overlooking back yard including the demolition of reinforced concrete… Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/01487/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01487-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-extension-to-townhouse): Proposed alterations and extension to townhouse. Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/01133/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01133-24/birkirkara-remove-concrete-accretions-and-aviaries-built-in): To remove concrete accretions and aviaries built in lightweight materials, replace a damaged roof at second floor level, open up the internal courtyard to… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/07368/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07368-25/birkirkara-construct-parapet-wall-at-roof-level): To construct parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 74 m away - [**PA/00174/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00174-25/birkirkara-restore-the-belfry-of-the-chapel-for): To restore the belfry of the Chapel for Our Lady of Victories. Granted, validated 27 March 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/04398/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04398-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-changes-between-as-built-and-approved): Sanctioning of changes between as-built and approved layouts in PA/02457/22, including building alignment (as set-out by PA). Granted, validated 26 September 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/05737/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05737-23/birkirkara-propose-restoration-of-existing-remissa): To propose restoration of existing remissa, demolition of recently built residential property, excavation of basement, construction of ground and first floor,… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 83 m away - [**PA/02457/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02457-22/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-property-and-adjacent-approved): Proposed demolition of existing property and adjacent approved shop as per PA05517/04 and construction of 1 No. garage and Class 4B shop at ground floor level… Status being checked, 83 m away - [**PA/05772/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05772-23/birkirkara-interconnection-of-existing-property-covered-by-pa-6954-20): Proposed interconnection of existing property covered by PA/6954/20 to adjacent pre-1967 property. Works to include demolition of existing pre-1967 internal… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 90 m away - [**PA/02324/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02324-25/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1967 dwelling, including additions at second floor level and introduction of lift. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 92 m away - [**PA/01388/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01388-21/birkirkara-construction-of-5-garages): Construction of 5 garages, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 receded apartment Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 93 m away - [**PA/04302/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04302-24/birkirkara-remove-existing-domestic-store-and-relocate-as): To remove existing domestic store and relocate as shown on attached drawings. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 94 m away - [**PA/04406/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04406-24/birkirkara-extension-of-a-townhouse-including-minor-internal): Extension of a townhouse including minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 98 m away ## More by Mark Camilleri - [**PA/07824/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07824-26/marsaskala-carry-out-alterations-to-approved): To carry out alterations to approved (PA 230/23) basement garage level due to retaining the 0.75m from the party wall, converting of approved ground floor… Pending - [**PA/07556/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07556-26/zejtun-sanction-residential-dwelling-from-approved-pb3973-79-and): To sanction residential dwelling from approved PB3973/79 and to propose internal structural alterations and extension at setback floor level.The application… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07516/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07516-26/luqa-partial-change-of-use-to-y-plate-garage): Partial change of use to Y-plate garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07394/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07394-26/zejtun-demolish-existing-disused-farm): To demolish existing disused farm (Class 7) and excavate and build underground reservoir and parking spaces, overlying old people's home and ancillary… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07392/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07392-26/kalkara-correction-of-site-from-as-approved-by): Correction of site from as approved by PA3787/06 and placing of solar panels and cement board screening to existing townhouse (over existing washroom). Pending - [**PA/07268/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07268-26/rabat-sanction-the-existing-rubble-wall-and-franka): To sanction the existing rubble wall and franka wall exceeding 1.2 metres in height, and to propose the construction of a sheep farm with ancillary… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)