--- title: "PA/00527/24: change of use from Class 5A industrial in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00527-24/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-5a-industrial source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed change of use from Class 5A industrial garage, to Class 5C specialised industry - importation,… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0052724 # PA/00527/24: change of use from Class 5A industrial in Birzebbuga Garage 23, Hal Far Industrial Estate, Qasam Industrijali Hal-Far, Birzebbuga Proposed change of use from Class 5A industrial garage, to Class 5C specialised industry - importation, collection, storage and processing (cleaning) of waste edible oil and fish waste. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Garage 23, Hal Far Industrial Estate, Qasam Industrijali Hal-Far, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Carmelo Penza - **Perit:** [Perit Nicholas Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-mallia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 6 June 2023 - **Validated:** 31 January 2024 - **Published:** 22 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 21 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 September 2024 - **Permit expires:** 20 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00527/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00527&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Garage 23, Hal Far Industrial Estate, Qasam Industrijali Hal-Far, Birzebbuga 5 other applications on the same street: 3 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 1 floors (PA/05128/23). On Qasam Industrijali Hal-Far: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/06870/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06870-26/birzebbuga-design-for-a-security-building-dedicated-to): Design for a security building dedicated to the conservation and disposal of confiscated assets. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/00957/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00957-24/birzebbuga-change-of-use-of-part-of-a): Change of use of part of a factory from a Class 5C operation to a waste management operation. Granted, validated 21 February 2024 - [**PA/00328/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00328-24/birzebbuga-install-monument-on-roundabout): To install monument on roundabout. Granted, validated 24 January 2024 - [**PA/05128/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05128-23/birzebbuga-amenity-building-to-serve-existing-canine-unit): Proposed amenity building to serve existing canine unit including related works. (application includes the construction of the actual amenity building, the… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 1 floor - [**PA/01001/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01001-22/birzebbuga-building-of-a-new-security-perimeter-wall): Building of a new security perimeter wall including gate, replacement of interior and external apertures. Repair/replace structural metal beams. All… Status being checked ## More by Nicholas Mallia - [**PA/07805/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07805-26/xewkija-changes-in-layout-to-previously-approved-class): Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3A guesthouse covered by PA/06834/25. Proposal includes an extension of excavation at basement level,… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/06658/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06658-26/attard-minor-alterations-to-previously-approved-multipurpose-hall): Proposed minor alterations to previously approved multipurpose hall in PA/4204/19 including changes in layout, addition of planters and relocation of parking… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06383/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06383-26/hamrun-installation-of-new-structural-beams-and-widening): Installation of new structural beams and widening of the existing front façade opening. Pending - [**PA/04013/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04013-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-previously-approved-pa-01221-09-class): Proposed minor alterations to previously approved PA/01221/09 Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 30 July 2026 - [**PA/00147/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00147-26/qala-fixing-of-reversible-wooden-shell-sauna-structure): Proposed fixing of reversible wooden shell sauna structure on site covered by PA/3106/25. Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/07501/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07501-25/balzan-minor-internal-alterations-and-widening-of-garage): Proposed minor internal alterations and widening of garage door. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 [All applications by Nicholas Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-mallia) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)