--- title: "PA/00564/26: Change of use of a ground floor in Vittoriosa (Birgu) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00564-26/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-of-a-ground-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Vittoriosa (Birgu): Change of use of a ground floor apartment (Class 1) into a retail shop selling groceries (Class 4B).… Planning applications › Vittoriosa (Birgu) › PA0056426 # PA/00564/26: Change of use of a ground floor in Vittoriosa (Birgu) 107, Triq San Lawrenz with its back beneath the level of, Triq il-Kardinal Fabrizio Sciberras, Vittoriosa (Birgu) Change of use of a ground floor apartment (Class 1) into a retail shop selling groceries (Class 4B). Conversion includes minor external and internal alterations and install a shop sign. - **Status:** Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 107, Triq San Lawrenz with its back beneath the level of, Triq il-Kardinal Fabrizio Sciberras, Vittoriosa (Birgu) - **Locality:** [Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu) - **Applicant:** [Fine Foods Ltd Attn: Patrick Hall](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/fine-foods-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit George Pullicino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-pullicino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 1 December 2025 - **Validated:** 4 February 2026 - **Published:** 4 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 6 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 10 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00564/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00564&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 107, Triq San Lawrenz with its back beneath the level of, Triq il-Kardinal Fabrizio Sciberras, Vittoriosa (Birgu) 18 other applications on the same street: 10 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/01181/26). On Triq San Lawrenz: 18 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Christian Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-cuschieri), [Jean Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-azzopardi), [Neville Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neville-bugeja). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/03966/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03966-26/vittoriosa-birgu-place-tables): To place tables, chairs, and umbrellas as an extension to Class 4C outlet approved in PA3340/25. Proposed amendments to the approved sign to allow for the… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03885/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03885-26/vittoriosa-birgu-amendments-to-pa-4859-20-including-internal-alteratio): Proposed amendments to PA/4859/20 including internal alterations and change of use of certain internal areas. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/01265/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01265-26/vittoriosa-birgu-alterations-at-roof-level): Alterations at roof level, with changes from PA/04748/24, including addition of pool. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/07242/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07242-25/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-pre-1967-building-as-built-over-pa-5127-98): To sanction pre-1967 building as built over PA/5127/98. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/03339/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03339-25/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office, as approved in PA3809/15, to Class 4C snack bar. To sanction variations from PA3809/15. Proposed alterations to… Granted, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/03340/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03340-25/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-class-4-shop): Change of use from Class 4 shop, approved in PA4982/08, to a Class 4C cafeteria. To sanction variations from approved PA4982/08. Proposed alterations, sign… Granted, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/05390/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05390-24/vittoriosa-birgu-sanctioning-of-existing-and-changes-of-facade): Sanctioning of existing and changes of facade, canopy, and outdoor platform. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/05346/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05346-24/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-the-creation-of-an-internal-interconnecting): To sanction the creation of an internal interconnecting doorway and installation of a platform with tables and chairs on public land/open space. The… Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/04748/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04748-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-residential-property-to): Change of use from residential property to guest house (Class 3A), including minor internal alterations and construction of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/02785/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02785-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-class-1-dwelling): Change of use from Class 1 dwelling to Class 4B (souvenir shop) at ground floor level and introduction of new aperture on the facade. Internal alterations… Granted, validated 15 May 2024 - [**PA/04693/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04693-23/vittoriosa-birgu-restoration-of-facade-including-replacement-of-timber): Restoration of facade including replacement of timber balcony. Granted, validated 23 August 2023 - [**PA/01349/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01349-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-retractable-awning): To sanction retractable awning, glass railing, and signage to approved Class 4C (PA 5703/21). Refused, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/00274/20** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00274-20/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-of-existing-store-into): Change of use of existing store into Class 4B shop and Class 5A for manufacturing of candlelight products. Fixing of sign Status being checked - [**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 ## More by George Pullicino - [**PA/07601/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07601-26/marsaskala-sanction-installation-of-a-white-coloured-aluminium): To sanction installation of a white coloured aluminium gate in front of garage, from elevation approved in PA/02820/21. Pending - [**PA/07389/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07389-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-02227-18-in-order-to-construct-another): To renew PA/02227/18 in order to construct another three levels in order to create an apartment and a duplex apartment. To make minor internal alterations to… Pending - [**PA/07075/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07075-26/zebbug-sanction-change-of-use-from-workshop): To sanction change of use from workshop (Class 5B) as approved in PB/2714/73, PA/1391/99 and PA/5686/00 to food stores (Class 6A) as an extension to the… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06644/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06644-26/san-gwann-sanction-as-built-the-terraced-house): Application to sanction as built the terraced house, approved through PB/03578/76. Pending - [**PA/06369/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06369-26/pieta-convert-a-ground-floor-garage-into-a): To convert a ground floor garage into a retail shop selling groceries (Class 4B), make minor internal and external alterations as well as installing a shop… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05572/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05572-26/siggiewi-change-excavation-methodology-from-that-defined-for): To change excavation methodology from that defined for PA/05893/25 and PA/00679/24. Granted, validated 19 August 2026 [All applications by George Pullicino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-pullicino) [All planning applications in Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu)