--- title: "PA/00863/24: Change of use of existing in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00863-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use of existing, pre-1967, garage to public service garage. Perit Neville Bugeja. Validated 21… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0086324 # PA/00863/24: Change of use of existing in Birkirkara 11, Triq Santa Marija, Birkirkara Change of use of existing, pre-1967, garage to public service garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 11, Triq Santa Marija, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Ryan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ryan-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Neville Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neville-bugeja) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 3 October 2023 - **Validated:** 21 February 2024 - **Published:** 21 February 2024 - **Comments close:** 22 March 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 29 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00863/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00863&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 11, Triq Santa Marija, Birkirkara 218 other applications within 300 m: 129 granted, 11 refused, 26 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08093/25). On Triq Santa Marija: 12 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/03015/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03015-24/birkirkara-convert-duplex-unit-at-third-floor-level): To convert duplex unit at third floor level and penthouse level approved by PA4444/23 into two separate units plus other internal additions and alterations. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 12 m away - [**PA/04444/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04444-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-2): To demolish existing residential unit and construct 2 apartments at first and second floor level plus overlying duplex unit at third and penthouse level. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 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, 21 m away - [**PA/05313/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05313-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-a-maisonette-located-at-upper): Sanctioning of a maisonette located at upper ground floor level, having a different layout from that approved in PA/05428/19, including changes in wall… Granted, validated 25 September 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/01006/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01006-25/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-from-approved-permit-pa3822-05): To sanction apartment from approved permit PA3822/05. Proposed opramorta at roof level. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/01919/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01919-24/birkirkara-sanction-alterations-made-to-pre-1967-property-including): To sanction alterations made to pre-1967 property including internal partition at 1st floor and addition of receded room at 2nd floor. Granted, validated 28 May 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/02784/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02784-24/birkirkara-the-change-of-use-of-garage-approved): Application for the change of use of garage approved by PA/5275/96 into Class 4B shop (nail technician/beautician), introduction of w.c and fixing of glass… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/03467/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03467-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, construction of basement garages, maisonette at ground floor level, six apartmens at first, second and third floor, and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/01898/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01898-26/birkirkara-retention-of-existing-facade): Retention of existing facade, demolition of existing townhouse, excavation and construction of reservoir at basement level, Class 4A office at ground floor… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors, 67 m away - [**PA/05331/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05331-26/birkirkara-amendment-to-pa-07157-23-to-include-changes-to): Proposed amendment to PA/07157/23 to include changes to garage layout and 1x bedroom unit at ground floor level, changes to internal and external layout at… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 69 m away - [**PA/05848/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05848-24/birkirkara-demolish-staircase): To demolish staircase, construct staircase with lift, demolish roof structures and construct 2nd floor apartment and penthouse level. Carry out alterations at… Granted, validated 22 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/07157/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07157-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of a garages at ground floor, 6 apartments from 1st floor till 3rd floor and 2 penthouses at 4th floor with… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/05754/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05754-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor level and including basement storage facilities and 3… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/04071/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04071-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-2-dwellings-and-garage-whilst): Demolish existing 2 dwellings and garage whilst retaining facades. Excavate site, and construct 5 basement garages at level -1 and car-lift, 6 basement… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 77 m away - [**PA/01230/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01230-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to a Class 1 residential unit. Refused, validated 8 March 2023, 79 m away ## More by Neville Bugeja - [**PA/07210/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07210-26/santa-lucija-change-of-apertures): Proposed change of apertures. Pending - [**PA/07179/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07179-26/birkirkara-retaining-of-original-wall-at-ground-floor): Retaining of original wall at ground floor, previously approved for removal in PA/03921/20, to retain room as bedroom. Pending - [**PA/06097/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06097-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-change-internal-layout-of): Internal alterations to change internal layout of room, and opening of new window on facade. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05108/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05108-26/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-pa-07754-16): To sanction minor internal alterations from approved PA/07754/16. Granted, validated 21 August 2026 - [**PA/03866/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03866-26/naxxar-installation-of-fireplace-and-chimney-as-per): Installation of fireplace and chimney as per DC2015 policy P53. Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/03594/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03594-26/marsaskala-sanction-apartment-as-built-with-changes-from): To sanction apartment as built with changes from PB/3580/87. Granted, validated 13 July 2026 [All applications by Neville Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neville-bugeja) ## More from Ryan Schembri - [**PA/07059/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07059-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-remaining-part-of): Proposed change of use from remaining part of garage to garage for public service garage. No changes to front elevation. One private car is being retained. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06213/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06213-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-include-public-service-garage-with-in-private): To include public service garage with in private car garage by accommodating two in number public service cars and retaining the remainder of the garage for… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/04169/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04169-26/san-gwann-change-the-use-of-class-4a-office): To change the use of Class 4A office premises to Class 4B (retail) and to affix a sign to the facade. To sanction minor changes to the windows, as constructed. Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/05974/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05974-25/zurrieq-internal-alteration-and-extensions-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed internal alteration and extensions to existing townhouse and proposed swimming pool and pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 17 September 2025 - [**PA/04134/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04134-25/san-gwann-change-use-of-the-pre-1967-garage-to): To change use of the pre-1967 garage to a Class 4A office. To affect external and internal alterations which include the alteration of the front door, and the… Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/02631/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02631-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-part-of-garage): Proposed change of use from part of garage to garage and public service garage. No changes to front elevation. Granted, validated 8 May 2024 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)