--- title: "PA/00590/24: carry out alterations in existing Class 4B in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00590-24/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-in-existing-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To carry out alterations in existing Class 4B shop including proposed use of a Class 4B hairdresser salon, to… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0059024 # PA/00590/24: carry out alterations in existing Class 4B in Birkirkara 145, Triq l-Imsida, Birkirkara To carry out alterations in existing Class 4B shop including proposed use of a Class 4B hairdresser salon, to demolish the existing and construct new staircase to first floor, replacement of roof over structure at first floor level and proposed extension. Proposal includes the replacement of existing aluminium shopfront and timber signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 145, Triq l-Imsida, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Marco Ragusa - **Perit:** [Perit Franco Montesin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/franco-montesin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Received:** 19 December 2023 - **Validated:** 7 February 2024 - **Published:** 7 February 2024 - **Comments close:** 8 March 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 June 2024 - **Permit expires:** 10 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00590/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00590&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 145, Triq l-Imsida, Birkirkara 267 other applications within 300 m: 162 granted, 10 refused, 30 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03015/24). On Triq l-Imsida: 12 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/07664/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07664-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-concrete-slabs-at-first-floor): Sanctioning of concrete slabs at first floor level and proposed alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling. Proposal includes: Part demolition of washroom at roof… Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 3 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/01598/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01598-24/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-refurbished): To sanction property as refurbished. Changes consist mainly of correction of original site survey. Granted, validated 24 May 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/00430/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00430-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-to-additions-to-pre-1967-dwelling-and): Sanctioning to additions to pre-1967 dwelling and restoration of facade. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/08243/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08243-24/birkirkara-include-public-service-garage-to-an-existing): To include public service garage to an existing garage regularised with RG/02906/18. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/00292/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00292-26/birkirkara-sanction-the-roofing-over-an-existing-shaft): To sanction the roofing over an existing shaft and an office cubical within the approved garage including public service garage parking spaces Granted, validated 19 February 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/01945/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01945-21/birkirkara-construct-part-of-third-party-wall-at): To construct part of third party wall at first floor level. Status being checked, 74 m away - [**PA/05333/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05333-23/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PB3760/83 and proposed subdivision of property including alterations at ground and first floor level. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/03793/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03793-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-additions): To sanction minor internal additions, addition of laundry and correction of internal dimensions from approved PA2297/18. Granted, validated 17 July 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/04008/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04008-26/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-build-which-differs-from): To sanction garage as build which differs from approved PA/2297/18. Granted, validated 27 July 2026, 83 m away - [**PA/00132/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00132-21/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-facade-pointing-at-ground-level): Sanctioning of facade pointing at ground level, minor changes to apertures, and internal alterations, and proposed removal of cement plaster to be replaced… Status being checked, 85 m away - [**PA/00911/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00911-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-and-re-establishing-dwelling): Proposed internal alterations and re-establishing dwelling. Pending, validated 18 February 2026, 89 m away - [**PA/01684/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01684-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-from-approved-dn-01325): Sanctioning of internal alterations from approved DN/01325/16. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 91 m away - [**PA/07462/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07462-23/birkirkara-conversion-of-dilapidated-store-rooms): Conversion of dilapidated store rooms (pre-1968) to a one bedroom ground floor maisonette, to carry out internal alterations and additions consisting of… Pending, validated 12 December 2023, 93 m away - [**PA/00358/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00358-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-to): To sanction minor internal and external variations to ground floor unit approved in PA4296/18. To sanction change of use from Class 4B retail outlet to… Refused, validated 29 January 2025, 1 floor, 94 m away - [**PA/04800/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04800-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-and-additions-to-pa00442-03): To sanction variations and additions to PA00442/03, including the replacement of existing wrought iron gate by timber door and the horizontal laying of… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 95 m away ## More by Franco Montesin - [**PA/07559/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07559-26/dingli-sanction-variation-in-floor-to-ceiling-height): To sanction variation in floor to ceiling height approved in PA00826/17 due to introduction of soffit and aperture between kitchen and living rooms. Pending - [**PA/05282/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05282-26/iklin-effect-alterations-and-additions-resulting-in-the): To effect alterations and additions resulting in the development of two semi-detached villas from the existing fully detached villa. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03600/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03600-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of hostel, Class 3A, with street level accessible basement for parking/deliveries, ground floor… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03595/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03595-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-including-turning-part-of-garage): Internal alterations including turning part of garage into bedroom, division of main bedroom into two and provision of access to roof of unbuilt part over… Granted, validated 14 July 2026 - [**PA/03455/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03455-26/qormi-alterations-to-facade-of-pre-1967-garage-and): Proposed alterations to facade of pre-1967 garage and to construct shower room in back yard and horizontal subdivision of garage (to create storage space)… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03231/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03231-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car wash/car diagnostics (Class 5B). Refused, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Franco Montesin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/franco-montesin) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)