--- title: "PA/00542/23: Sanctioning of Class 4A office block as in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00542-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-class-4a-office-block-as source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Sanctioning of Class 4A office block as built from approved permit PA00606/17, with larger basement level,… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0054223 # PA/00542/23: Sanctioning of Class 4A office block as in Birkirkara 30, Triq il-Kalkara tal-Gir, Mriehel, Birkirkara Sanctioning of Class 4A office block as built from approved permit PA00606/17, with larger basement level, changes to the common area, change in levels at all levels together with the proposed introduction of ramps at level 4 and a glass railing above the built parapet wall. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 30, Triq il-Kalkara tal-Gir, Mriehel, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Mr Carmelo Gauci - **Perit:** [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 25 November 2022 - **Validated:** 15 February 2023 - **Published:** 15 February 2023 - **Comments close:** 17 March 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 June 2023 - **Permit expires:** 28 June 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00542/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00542&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 30, Triq il-Kalkara tal-Gir, Mriehel, Birkirkara 81 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04544/23). On Triq il-Kalkara tal-Gir: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/03791/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03791-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-04153-22): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/04153/22. Variations include modifications to the facade, partitioning at ground and first floor level,… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 2 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/08674/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08674-24/birkirkara-sanction-the-variations-from-pa-02717-24-and-elevations): To sanction the variations from PA/02717/24 and elevations from PA/6230/18. Variations include modifications of projections on the facade on level 2, an… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/02717/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02717-24/birkirkara-sanction-the-variations-from-pa6230-18): To sanction the variations from PA6230/18. Variations include addition of soffit and changes in bathroom configuration. Granted, validated 12 July 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/07973/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07973-24/birkirkara-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built, and to propose change of use from Class 6A (workshop) to Class 5A (car wash) and a public service garage. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/07451/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07451-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit): To sanction changes from approved permit (PA/979/96) and proposed construction of new stair case, lift shaft and additional store at first floor level.… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/05661/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05661-24/birkirkara-sanction-class-6a-storage-as-built): To sanction Class 6A storage as built. Proposal also includes replacements of slab and opening of door. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/07208/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07208-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-ground-floor): Proposed internal and external alterations to ground floor showroom and Class 4A offices, including the construction of an extension at basement level and… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 81 m away - [**PA/01558/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01558-21/birkirkara-construction-of-permanent-shading-device): Construction of permanent shading device, to hold pv panels on terrace on top of business center. Status being checked, 83 m away - [**PA/01885/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01885-24/birkirkara-carry-out-changes-to-pa-1933-21-including-proposed): To carry out changes to PA/1933/21 including proposed alterations at all levels, proposed redesign of facade, to sanction the construction of level -4 (under… Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away - [**PA/01933/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01933-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-store): Proposed demolition of existing store, overlying apartments and corner office building to be followed by the construction of an extension to the existing… Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/04544/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04544-23/birkirkara-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-existing-built): It is proposed to demolish existing built structures and construct 1 basement level store,changes to approved car showroom at ground floor level, 4 Class 4A… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 91 m away - [**PA/02895/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02895-21/birkirkara-signage-on-facade): Proposed signage on facade Status being checked, 95 m away - [**PA/02675/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02675-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-variations-from-original-permit): To sanction minor variations from original permit, including proposed minor alteration to washroom Status being checked, 96 m away - [**PA/00986/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00986-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-vehicle-bonded-storage): Proposed change of use from vehicle bonded storage (PA4948/22) to public service parking spaces. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 101 m away - [**PA/07682/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07682-23/birkirkara-vertical-extension-of-lift-shafts-in-loop): Proposed vertical extension of lift shafts in Loop 01 and Loop 02 of the MFSA. Withdrawn, validated 3 January 2024, 104 m away ## More by Architecture XV - [**PA/07635/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07635-26/st-julians-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Pending - [**PA/07596/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07596-26/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-05240-18-proposal-to-completely): Renewal of PA/05240/18 - Proposal to completely dismantle and reconstruct the front terrace of the property in order to eliminate any structural instability,… Pending - [**PA/06472/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06472-26/ghajnsielem-change-of-use-from-car-showroom-previously): Proposed change of use from car showroom previously covered by RG/03694/18 to a Class 6A warehouse. Proposal shall include the removal of facade glazing and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06081/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06081-26/lija-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1968 dwelling. Works to also include facade restoration works, excavation of a pool in the backyard, demolition of… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05864/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05864-26/hamrun-introduction-of-splash-pool-and-retractable-canopy): Proposed introduction of splash pool and retractable canopy at fourth floor and introduction of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 5 October 2026 - [**PA/05467/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05467-26/marsa-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of a building forming part of the premises and proposed sanctioning of pv panels already installed. Granted, validated 8 October 2026 [All applications by Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)