--- title: "PA/00773/22: change use of the first and second in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00773-22/birkirkara-change-use-of-the-first-and-second source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Birkirkara: To change use of the first and second floors from office to retail which shall include ancillary… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0077322 # PA/00773/22: change use of the first and second in Birkirkara Merola Showroom, Triq Mannarino, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara To change use of the first and second floors from office to retail which shall include ancillary training facilities congruent with the retail. The training area shall include cooking on site for training purposes only. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor internal changes. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Merola Showroom, Triq Mannarino, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [GCG Properties Ltd Attn: Concetto Giovanni Merola](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/gcg-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Type of works:** Sanctioning [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00773/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00773&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around Merola Showroom, Triq Mannarino, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara 158 other applications within 300 m: 104 granted, 8 refused, 15 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00320/24). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 44 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/00339/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00339-21/birkirkara-minor-alterations-from-pa-10691-17-following-site-survey): Minor alterations from PA/10691/17 following site survey including changes in site configuration from previous permit and addition of one unit at ground floor… Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/02687/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02687-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-pa-02608-09): To sanction changes from PA/02608/09, to propose change of use from private car garage to public service garage with 5 car spaces and installation of sign. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/08120/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08120-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-of-property-at-ground-level): To sanction changes of property at ground level from approved permit PA4704/21 as existing which includes shifting of internal layout of food preparation area… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/00404/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00404-25/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-building): Proposed alterations to existing building, including alterations to the facade, lowering of third floor and roof slab and construction of one additional… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/04558/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04558-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-height-as-per-approved): Sanctioning of internal height as per approved permit (DN1354/18) as indicated in conventional colours. Granted, validated 7 September 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/05921/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05921-23/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-is): To sanction property as is. Internal non-structural works approved through PA8821/20. Granted, validated 13 November 2023, 69 m away - [**PA/02319/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02319-22/birkirkara-install-jacuzzi-in-existing-terrace-and-partially): To install jacuzzi in existing terrace and partially increase side parapet wall by two courses. Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/03230/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03230-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-extents-of-garage-from-that): Sanctioning of extents of garage from that approved in BN/0980/77 and proposed removal of fill, extension and interconnection of the same garage with existing… Granted, validated 26 June 2025, 72 m away - [**PA/07527/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07527-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to public service garage. Refused, validated 6 November 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/06626/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06626-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-discrepancies-on-facade-and-internal): To sanction minor discrepancies on facade and internal partitions of approved pre-2016 massage parlour (previously under Class 4). Refused, validated 2 October 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/05421/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05421-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-property-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing property and construct ground floor garage, Class 4B – retail including signage, three overlying floors with 1 apartment per floor and… Granted, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/06086/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06086-23/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-02737-07): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/02737/07. Changes include shifting of walls and levels, store and wc in back yard and domestic store in garage,… Pending, validated 18 October 2023, 81 m away - [**PA/00012/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00012-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-the-facade-of-a): To sanction changes to the facade of a 4B premises as approved in PA/2523/13, slight internal surveying discrepancies and proposing the fixing of a shop sign. Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/02232/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02232-24/birkirkara-propose-installation-of-sign-and-increase-of): To propose installation of sign and increase of car spaces in public service garage. Refused, validated 17 April 2024, 89 m away - [**PA/03181/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03181-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 4 residential units, 4 garages and domestic stores at basement level. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 1 floor, 93 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)