--- title: "PA/00274/20: Change of use of existing store into in Vittoriosa (Birgu) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00274-20/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-of-existing-store-into source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Vittoriosa (Birgu): Change of use of existing store into Class 4B shop and Class 5A for manufacturing of… Planning applications › Vittoriosa (Birgu) › PA0027420 # PA/00274/20: Change of use of existing store into in Vittoriosa (Birgu) St. Lawrence Church, Triq San Lawrenz, Vittoriosa (Birgu) Change of use of existing store into Class 4B shop and Class 5A for manufacturing of candlelight products. Fixing of sign - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** St. Lawrence Church, Triq San Lawrenz, Vittoriosa (Birgu) - **Locality:** [Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu) - **Applicant:** Mr Nigel Adie - **Perit:** [Perit Ennio Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ennio-ellul) - **Type of works:** Change of Use [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00274/20) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00274&caseYear=20) ## Planning activity around St. Lawrence Church, Triq San Lawrenz, Vittoriosa (Birgu) 145 other applications within 300 m: 94 granted, 5 refused, 20 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05023/24). On Triq San Lawrenz: 18 other applications, 11 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Jean Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-azzopardi), [Christian Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-cuschieri), [Neville Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neville-bugeja). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/01181/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01181-26/vittoriosa-birgu-carry-out-internal-alterations-within-a-pre-1967): To carry out internal alterations within a pre-1967 building and to propose the construction of a front balcony at first floor level. Granted, validated 17 March 2026, 2 floors, 22 m away - [**PA/01148/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01148-21/vittoriosa-birgu-make-internal-alterations-in-pre-1967-house-and): To make internal alterations in pre-1967 house and extend fourth floor Status being checked, 5 floors, 31 m away - [**PA/03562/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03562-23/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-to-existing-third-floor-apartmen): Internal alterations to existing third floor apartment. Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/05149/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05149-23/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-to-existing-second-floor-apartme): Internal alterations to existing second floor apartment. Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/04366/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04366-26/vittoriosa-birgu-installation-of-balconies-at-third-floor-level): Proposed installation of balconies at third floor level and fouth floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/06164/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06164-25/vittoriosa-birgu-propose-a-lift-within-the-common-area): To propose a lift within the common area of an existing block. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/01918/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01918-21/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-of-vacant-disused-room): Proposed change of use of vacant disused room to a Class 4D shop, with possibility of limited cooking having a kitchen-counter for preparation of delicacies… Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/05987/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05987-24/vittoriosa-birgu-retractable-canopy-and-glass-enclosure-over-table-and): Proposed retractable canopy and glass-enclosure over table and chairs. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/01312/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01312-21/vittoriosa-birgu-install-p): To install p.v panels on roof of chapel Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/05012/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05012-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-the-use-of-a-separate-store): To change the use of a separate store and a Class 4C cafe into a class 4B shop to interconnect it with the adjacent approved class 4D shop (PA/1918/21) in… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/04195/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04195-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-a-penthouse-for): Proposed change of use from a penthouse for commercial use to 4 self-catering (class 1C) BnB studio apartments. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/01260/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01260-21/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-pre-196): Internal and external alterations to existing pre-1968 dilapidated dwelling (alterations of internal walls, changes in doorways and windows, replacing of… Status being checked, 86 m away - [**PA/02190/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02190-26/vittoriosa-birgu-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-including-shifting-o): Alterations to existing dwelling including shifting of existing internal staircase and construction of recessed extension. Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/01561/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01561-25/vittoriosa-birgu-replacement-of-deteriorated-timber-apertures-with-tim): Replacement of deteriorated timber apertures with timber-like PVC apertures. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 93 m away - [**PA/02246/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02246-24/vittoriosa-birgu-it-is-proposed-to-revert-use-of): It is proposed to revert use of existing development to previously approved Class 3B hotel (PA/02490/15) having 18 bedrooms, including all ancillary… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 95 m away ## More by Ennio Ellul - [**PA/06655/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06655-26/paola-sanctioning-of-variations-in-first-floor-apartments): Sanctioning of variations in first floor apartments over permit PA/5683/05. Pending - [**PA/04470/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04470-26/vittoriosa-birgu-alteration-and-extension-to-dwelling-covered-by): Alteration and extension to dwelling covered by permit RG/1992/17. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/02000/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02000-26/qormi-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of first floor maisonette, and construction of 3 apartments and penthouse. Alterations to ground floor. Granted, validated 11 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08207/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08207-25/iklin-sanctioning-of-reclamation-of-soil-into-abandoned): Sanctioning of reclamation of soil into abandoned pre-1967 quarry and variations to landscaping scheme as approved in PA/2088/21. Sanctioning to construction… Granted, validated 24 December 2025 - [**PA/08072/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08072-25/hamrun-demoliton-of-exisitng-dwelling-and-constuction-of): Demoliton of exisitng dwelling and constuction of ground floor garage and overlying 4 apartments. Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/07982/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07982-25/hamrun-alterations-to-dwelling-over-site-covered-by): Alterations to dwelling over site covered by permit RG/1339/24. Works includes widening of doorways changes to stairs, replacement of slab at second floor,… Granted, validated 15 January 2026 [All applications by Ennio Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ennio-ellul) [All planning applications in Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu)