--- title: "PA/00694/20: Change of use from Class 1 garage in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00694-20/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-1-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use from Class 1 garage for private vehicles to Class 6A store (only use of light… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0069420 # PA/00694/20: Change of use from Class 1 garage in Birkirkara L-Ghorfa, 21, Triq Frangisk Xerri, Birkirkara Change of use from Class 1 garage for private vehicles to Class 6A store (only use of light vehicles to be used for transport of goods) - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** L-Ghorfa, 21, Triq Frangisk Xerri, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Mr Stephen Xuereb - **Perit:** [Perit Simon P. Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/simon-p-darmanin) - **Type of works:** Change of Use [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00694/20) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00694&caseYear=20) ## Planning activity around L-Ghorfa, 21, Triq Frangisk Xerri, Birkirkara 146 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 3 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02867/25). On Triq Frangisk Xerri: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/00782/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00782-21/birkirkara-minor-alteration-works-to-dwelling-to-shift): Minor alteration works to dwelling to shift main entrance door to front facade building line Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/01180/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01180-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-basement-garages-as): To sanction variations from approved basement garages as per PA/04542/19 due to construction of retaining structure [piles] to third party, and uncovering of… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/01761/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01761-22/birkirkara-excavation-and-construction-of-27-garages-over): Excavation and construction of 27 garages over 3 levels of basements. Construction of 2 maisonettes and 8 apartments over 2 floors and 10 apartments and 3… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/01641/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01641-21/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-variations-and-internal-alterations): To sanction as built variations and internal alterations from PB/1224/77, propose an open fence to enclose the front garden boundary and change of use from… Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/06619/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06619-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-the-approved-permit-pb-01224-77): To sanction variations from the approved permit PB/01224/77, construction of the third floor and setback floor interconnected to the second-floor apartment,… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/06880/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Change of use from private car garage into a Class 4B beauty and well being shop, installation of WC, parapet wall and installation of illuminated aluminium… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/08598/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08598-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate basement and built a basement level garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartment and a receded floor. Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 68 m away - [**PA/01064/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01064-20/birkirkara-sanction-internal-layout-plans): To sanction internal layout plans, back yard, slight changes to front elevation and internal height from approved PAPB/3163/79 Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/05362/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05362-24/birkirkara-propose-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): To propose demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of a basement garage and construction of one maisonette, six apartments and two… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 81 m away - [**PA/01144/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01144-22/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a small health club Class 3C, replacing roofing over existing bathroom, change of facade apertures and fixing of sign. Status being checked, 82 m away - [**PA/07649/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07649-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-public): Change of use from garage to public service garage. Proposal to include sanctioning of garage as built from that approved in PB 3110/79. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/02411/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02411-26/balzan-sanctioning-of-approved-showroom): Sanctioning of approved showroom (Class 4B) as well as internal alterations. Part demolition of roof. Construction of a receded floor with pv panels on the… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 90 m away - [**PA/04550/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04550-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-ground): Proposed internal and external alterations to a ground floor maisonette including the partial change of use of the residence into a one car garage for private… Granted, validated 12 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 90 m away - [**PA/07558/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07558-23/iklin-change-of-use-for-part-of-the): Proposed change of use for part of the existing approved Class 4B shop to Class 4D food and drink establishment, serving as an extension to existing… Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 97 m away - [**PA/06846/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06846-23/balzan-closing-of-door-aperture-leading-to-common): Closing of door aperture leading to common parts. Granted, validated 16 February 2024, 101 m away ## More by Simon P. Darmanin - [**PA/06637/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06637-26/zejtun-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-309-23): Alterations to approved permit PA/309/23, including modifications to the internal layouts of the approved apartments and alterations to the approved facade. Pending - [**PA/05785/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05785-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-basement-garages-internal-numbered-2): Sanctioning of basement garages internal numbered 2 and 4 as built from PA/421/93. Granted, validated 29 September 2026 - [**PA/05006/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05006-26/birkirkara-proposal-for-the-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposal for the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartments at first, second and third floor levels, and a receded penthouse at fourth… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04725/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04725-26/tarxien-alteration-to-the-facade-to-convert-an): Proposed alteration to the facade to convert an existing window to a garage door and internal alterations to convert the existing sitting room to a garage,… Granted, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04091/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04091-26/zebbug-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations to existing dwelling, construction of bedrooms, bathrooms, and ensuites at first floor, and washroom at second floor. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04052/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04052-26/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-3209-05): To sanction property as-built from PA/3209/05. Granted, validated 7 July 2026 [All applications by Simon P. Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/simon-p-darmanin) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)