--- title: "PA/00649/26: change of use of existing private car in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00649-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-existing-private-car source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed change of use of existing private car garage covered by PA/04541/94 to public service garage (PSG),… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0064926 # PA/00649/26: change of use of existing private car in Birkirkara 40, Internal Garage No. 4, Triq S. Sommier, Birkirkara Proposed change of use of existing private car garage covered by PA/04541/94 to public service garage (PSG), including sanctioning of minor deviation from approved layout of walls and slab. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 40, Internal Garage No. 4, Triq S. Sommier, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Sharon Warhurst - **Perit:** [KUBU](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kubu) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 22 December 2025 - **Validated:** 11 February 2026 - **Published:** 11 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 29 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00649/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00649&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 40, Internal Garage No. 4, Triq S. Sommier, Birkirkara 112 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 4 refused, 7 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08093/25). On Triq S. Sommier: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 43 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/05196/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05196-26/birkirkara-sanction-garage-at-street-level-as-built): To sanction garage at street level as built since no permits were traced on site. Granted, validated 9 September 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/08093/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08093-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-existing-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations and extension of existing first-floor level into a self-contained apartment, extension of the existing receded second-floor… Granted, validated 13 February 2026, 5 floors, 62 m away - [**PA/01890/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01890-22/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-extended-washroom): To sanction minor internal alterations and extended washroom canopy at dwelling with permit PB1197/80. Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/01552/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01552-26/birkirkara-sanction-property-from-that-approved-in-pb-04395-81): To sanction property from that approved in PB/04395/81 and change of use from Class 1A to Class 2C (childcare centre). Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 77 m away - [**PA/06864/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06864-23/birkirkara-demolish-washroom-at-second-floor-level-and): To demolish washroom at second floor level and construct 3 apartments at second, third and penthouse levels plus other additions and alterations at first… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 77 m away - [**PA/04487/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04487-26/birkirkara-internal-changes): Proposed internal changes, widening of garage door and addition of gate at front garden. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 88 m away - [**PA/01705/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01705-22/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations): To carry out internal alterations, consisting of an open staircase, the construction of a utility room and parapet wall at first floor level. Status being checked, 108 m away - [**PA/04365/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04365-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-a-first-floor-maisonette-as): Sanctioning of a first floor maisonette as built over PB/05505/79 and proposed alterations to the front garden boundary wall. Granted, validated 3 August 2026, 109 m away - [**PA/05328/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05328-25/birkirkara-proposal-of-a-greenhouse-structure): Proposal of a greenhouse structure. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 114 m away - [**PA/00802/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00802-22/birkirkara-sanction-sections): To sanction sections (due to inconsistencies between the approved plan and the approved sections) and to propose installation of jacuzzi at roof level. Status being checked, 121 m away - [**PA/07656/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07656-23/birkirkara-installation-of-pneumatic-lift): Proposed installation of pneumatic lift (no pit and lift room required), extension at roof level, and minor change to balcony corbels over site covered by… Granted, validated 9 February 2024, 131 m away - [**PA/04425/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04425-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-changes-over): Sanctioning of internal and external changes over site covered by PA/1590/79, proposed extension at back of ground floor garage, proposed alterations to… Granted, validated 2 October 2023, 131 m away - [**PA/03492/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03492-24/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built-as-permit-could): To sanction garage as built as permit could not be traced. Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 136 m away - [**PA/04618/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04618-25/birkirkara-sanction-approved-two-class-4b-shops): To sanction approved two Class 4B shops (PA1852/96) and change of use to one Class 4A (physio). Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 137 m away - [**PA/03205/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03205-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-domestic-garage-to): Proposed change of use from domestic garage to artist studio (Class 5A) and minor alterations to sump and ventilation shaft at basement level. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 139 m away ## More by KUBU - [**PA/06893/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06893-26/mosta-alterations-and-sanctioning-to-existing-first-floor): Proposed alterations and sanctioning to existing first floor maisonette and its conversion into a three-bedroom apartment, including introduction of lift and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06623/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06623-26/zabbar-demolition-and-removal-of-existing-dangerous-and): Proposed demolition and removal of existing dangerous and depilated structures; proposed construction of (3) terraced houses, including excavation for pool… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06084/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06084-26/mosta-internal-alterations-at-second-floor-apartment): Proposed internal alterations at second floor apartment. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/05186/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05186-26/santa-venera-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, construction of an extension at roof level, reconstruction of the existing slab to increase the internal height over the… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04195/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04195-26/attard-sanctioning-of-existing-apartment-and-internal-garage): Sanctioning of existing apartment and internal garage as per PA/04476/98 following detailed survey, including internal changes. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04193/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-26/zabbar-additional-bedroom-at-recessed-level): Proposed additional bedroom at recessed level, including introduction of parapet wall to screen services. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 [All applications by KUBU](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kubu) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)