--- title: "PA/00485/25: change part of a Class 4B shop in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00485-25/birkirkara-change-part-of-a-class-4b-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To change part of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4C shop and to carry out minor internal and external alterations.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0048525 # PA/00485/25: change part of a Class 4B shop in Birkirkara Ex-Vodafone Building, Triq il-Wied tal-Imsida, Triq il-Vittmi tal-Gwerra, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara To change part of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4C shop and to carry out minor internal and external alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ex-Vodafone Building, Triq il-Wied tal-Imsida, Triq il-Vittmi tal-Gwerra, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Virgata HQ Ltd. Attn: Jordi Goetstouwerts](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/virgata-hq-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Commercial) - **Received:** 12 October 2024 - **Validated:** 29 January 2025 - **Published:** 29 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 5 November 2030 The public planning file has 35 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00485/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00485&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Ex-Vodafone Building, Triq il-Wied tal-Imsida, Triq il-Vittmi tal-Gwerra, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara 104 other applications within 300 m: 59 granted, 7 refused, 7 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/00339/26). On Triq il-Wied tal-Imsida: 9 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Stanley Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stanley-cortis). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/02109/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02109-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-apartment-from-already-approved): Proposed sanctioning of existing apartment from already approved in PA/3388/09. Granted, validated 7 May 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/01198/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01198-25/birkirkara-renew-pa-04824-19-to-carry-out-internal): To renew PA/04824/19 - to carry out internal alterations to existing block including Class 4B shop at ground at first floor levels, gym (Class 3C) at second… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/02803/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02803-21/birkirkara-sanction-additions-and-alterations-and-extension-at): To sanction additions and alterations and extension at intermediate level (lightweight structure). Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/00019/20** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00019-20/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-existing-villa-as-constructed): Sanctioning of existing villa as constructed, together with part demolition of the washroom and construction of an additional floor to the existing property. Granted, validated 15 January 2020, 59 m away - [**PA/05702/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05702-24/santa-venera-demolish-the-existing-property): To demolish the existing property, excavate and construct 2 semi-detached villas with pools. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/08702/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08702-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-to-an-approved-rg3585-17): To sanction variations to an approved RG3585/17. To propose w.c and light weight canopy at the back terrace. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/00315/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00315-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-a): To demolish existing terraced house and construct a basement level garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/00144/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00144-23/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-including-internal-and-external): To sanction as built including internal and external alterations and extensions at third floor level. Proposal to include correction of site from approved… Granted, validated 14 March 2023, 85 m away - [**PA/00339/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00339-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-garage-and-construct-a-smaller): Proposed demolition of garage and construct a smaller garage at third floor with a stairwell with lift and construct separate residential unit at fourth,… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 92 m away - [**PA/02898/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02898-24/birkirkara-sanction-the-enlargement-of-approved-ancillary-stores): To sanction the enlargement of approved ancillary stores, at first and second floor levels in relation to Triq il-Wied tal-Imsida, at the back of a Class 4B… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 93 m away - [**PA/05964/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05964-24/birkirkara-sanction-modifications-post-dn688-21-to-internal-walls): To sanction modifications post DN688/21 to internal walls, internal apertures, internal heights, change of used of rooms, change of location of the chimney… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 97 m away - [**PA/00715/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00715-22/birkirkara-extension-to-accommodate-a-bedroom-at-first-floor): Proposed extension to accommodate a bedroom at first-floor level and another bedroom at second-floor level. The proposal involves alterations to the facade. Status being checked, 3 floors, 98 m away - [**PA/05167/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05167-25/birkirkara-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment-as): Variations from the official building alignment as built from that approved by virtue of PB/01881/82 and PA/10085/17 as per PA circular 1/24 and… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 99 m away - [**PA/06451/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06451-24/santa-venera-sanction-development-as-built): To sanction development as built, consisting of relocation/omission of some of the internal walls at basement, ground and first floor levels, relocation of… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 99 m away - [**PA/02250/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02250-21/birkirkara-modifications-to-front-garden-wall): Modifications to front garden wall, to external elevation and to internal walls. Change of use from sitting room to garage for private use. Status being checked, 99 m away ## More by David Zahra - [**PA/07611/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-26/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-pre-67-dwelling-including-internal-alteratio): Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07304/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07304-26/fgura-internal-alterations-with-changes-from-pa-02158-26): Proposed internal alterations with changes from PA/02158/26, extension at roof level, and addition of pool. Pending - [**PA/06887/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06887-26/belt-valletta-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06462/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06462-26/msida-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-development-including): To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05821/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05821-26/zebbug-changes): Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05233/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-to-stairwell): Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling to stairwell (to include lift) and extend/subdivide existing dwelling to include three units. Works to include… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 [All applications by David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) ## More from Virgata HQ Ltd - [**PA/01198/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01198-25/birkirkara-renew-pa-04824-19-to-carry-out-internal): To renew PA/04824/19 - to carry out internal alterations to existing block including Class 4B shop at ground at first floor levels, gym (Class 3C) at second… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)