--- title: "PA/00785/26: construct a Class 4D restaurant at ground in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00785-26/birkirkara-construct-a-class-4d-restaurant-at-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To construct a Class 4D restaurant at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments, and a penthouse. Works to… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0078526 # PA/00785/26: construct a Class 4D restaurant at ground in Birkirkara Plot 92-A, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara To construct a Class 4D restaurant at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments, and a penthouse. Works to include installation of a pvc shop sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Plot 92-A, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Alan Soler](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alan-soler) - **Perit:** [Perit David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Signage - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 12 December 2025 - **Validated:** 11 February 2026 - **Published:** 18 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00785/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00785&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Plot 92-A, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 83 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04322/25). On Triq Salvu Psaila: 34 other applications, 20 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro), [David Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-sultana), [Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina). - [**PA/01109/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-class-4b): Change of use of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4D restaurant, alterations, fixing of sign, a/c and retractable awning. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/01516/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01516-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floors): To demolish existing first and second floors, construction of 3 floors and receded floor. Withdrawn, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/05970/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05970-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-store): Proposed change of use from existing pre-1968 store to Class 6A storage and ancillary car space and sanctioning of changes to facade finishes. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/04719/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04719-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-subdivision-of-existing-dwelling-into): Proposed alterations and subdivision of existing dwelling into 2 separate dwellings, and proposed additional dwelling at second floor level (total of 3).… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 3 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/03006/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03006-25/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-residential-unit): To carry out alterations to existing residential unit at first floor, to carry out an extension at second floor and to construct a stairwell to the roof. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 3 floors, 37 m away - [**PA/02416/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02416-21/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-ground-floor-garage): Proposed extension to existing ground floor garage, back terrace and kitchen-dining at first floor, bedroom at second floor and washroom at roof level… Status being checked, 3 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/06959/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Change of use of Class 4B Shop to Class 4A Office and other ancillary areas. To propose minor internal layout adjustments and external alterations to façade… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01978/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01978-21/birkirkara-sanction-construction-of-walls-and-installation-of): To sanction construction of walls and installation of garage doors at semi-basement level creating 2 lock-up garages. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/06072/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06072-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa656-15): To sanction internal and external variations from PA656/15. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/01470/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01470-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-as-built-from-those): To sanction minor changes as built from those approved in PA 1446/99 at the Juventus Vero Amore Club, and the addition of a Class 4D at first floor. Status being checked, 2 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/02874/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-21/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa2811-15-to-replace-existing): Renewal of PA2811/15 - To replace existing roof with a new concrete slab and construct an overlying duplex - at second floor and penthouse level Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/01272/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01272-22/birkirkara-internal-changes-of-the-use-of-rooms): Internal changes of the use of rooms, removal of internal partitions and raising of backyard walls. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/03171/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pre-67-store-to): Proposed change of use from pre-67 store to Class 4B shop. Application also includes installation of sign. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/06810/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-garage): Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 80 m away ## More by David Vassallo - [**PA/07404/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07404-26/gzira-sanction-1st-floor-apartment-as-existing-since): To sanction 1st floor apartment as existing since no permits could be traced. Pending - [**PA/07353/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07353-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-alteration-to-existing-balconies): Minor alteration to existing balconies. Pending - [**PA/07185/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07185-26/sliema-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from DN/1089/25. Pending - [**PA/07088/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07088-26/sliema-expand-retail-space-class-4b-at-level): To expand retail space Class 4B at level 0. Works to include extension at the rear of the property. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06981/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06981-26/attard-sanction-maisonette-and-garage-as-built-from): To sanction maisonette and garage as built from approved permit PA/1578/03. Pending - [**PA/06888/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06888-26/birkirkara-construct-a-garage-at-ground-floor-level): To construct a garage at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments, and a penthouse. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo) ## More from Alan Soler - [**PA/06888/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06888-26/birkirkara-construct-a-garage-at-ground-floor-level): To construct a garage at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments, and a penthouse. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03505/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03505-26/zebbug-propose-the-change-of-use-from-class): To propose the change of use from Class 4B retail shop to private garage. Works to include removal of shop sign. Also, to sanction minor internal alterations… Granted, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/07544/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07544-23/zebbug-demolish-existing-residential-property-and-construct-a): To demolish existing residential property and construct a 2-car garage and retail class 4B at ground floor, and 3 floors and 1 setback floor of apartments… Refused, validated 20 December 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00664/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00664-22/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of ground floor showroom and Class 4B Shop, 4 units and overlying penthouse to include pool. Status being checked - [**PA/01134/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01134-20/qormi-construct-additional-basement-level-to-be-used): To construct additional basement level to be used as Class 6A storage, and correction of site perimeter. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)