--- title: "PA/00870/26: change of use to a social supporter's in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00870-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-to-a-social-supporters source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed change of use to a social supporter's club with an ancillary snack bar. Proposal also includes internal… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0087026 # PA/00870/26: change of use to a social supporter's in Birkirkara 9, Triq Guze Orlando, Birkirkara Proposed change of use to a social supporter's club with an ancillary snack bar. Proposal also includes internal alterations - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 9, Triq Guze Orlando, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Anthony Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/anthony-borg) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 22 December 2025 - **Validated:** 11 February 2026 - **Published:** 11 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 1 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00870/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00870&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 9, Triq Guze Orlando, Birkirkara 134 other applications within 300 m: 87 granted, 5 refused, 19 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01465/26). On Triq Guze Orlando: 1 other application, 0 granted and 1 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/05230/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05230-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-by-virtue): To sanction variations from approved permit by virtue PB/04540/80. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/01725/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01725-23/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built-in-lieu-of): To sanction garage as built in lieu of maisonette as approved in PB4540/80, and proposed change of use to Class 4B confectionery and bottle shop with separate… Refused, validated 29 March 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/02025/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02025-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-garage-at-street-level-as): Sanctioning of garage at street level as built (previous permit not found). Granted, validated 9 May 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/00220/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00220-22/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 15no garages and 1no car parking space (in lieu of previously approved 15 garages and 7 car parking… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/04214/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04214-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-carried-out-to-pa-220-22): To sanction changes carried out to PA/220/22. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/07767/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07767-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed internal and external changes to approved permit PA/728/24, consisting of the revision of the site extents to reflect the measured survey and the… Pending, 48 m away - [**PA/00728/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00728-24/birkirkara-construction-of-a-4-floors-and-a): Construction of a 4 floors and a recessed level of which 3 one bedroom apartments at ground, first, and second floor level, and a 3 bedroom duplex at third… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/03541/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03541-24/birkirkara-install-cylindrical-shaped-elevator-in-between-stair): To install cylindrical shaped elevator in between stair flights. No wall construction or elevator pit required. Trimming of stair flights by a few centimeters… Granted, validated 1 August 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/06882/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06882-23/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-from-approved-pa-01415-18-and): To sanction as built from approved PA/01415/18 and proposed change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 3C dojo, including changes to internal layout. Refused, validated 22 November 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/08184/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08184-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-alterations-from-pa-03740-10-to-penthouse): To sanction minor alterations from PA/03740/10 to penthouse; including installation of lightweight railings and spiral staircase at receded floor level. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/04785/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04785-26/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-07934-17): Renewal of PA/07934/17 (Amended permit to effect alterations and additions to approved permit PA 2215/15 including change of use from shop to residential unit… Granted, validated 17 August 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/03984/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03984-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-02215-15-to-demolish-existing-structures): Renewal of PA/02215/15: To demolish existing structures on site and construct basement garages, semi-basement garages, Class 4B shop and residential unit,… Granted, validated 10 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/05801/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-25/birkirkara-construction-of-an-additional-overlying-floor-level): Construction of an additional overlying floor level, internal alterations to the existing basement and ground floor level, introduction of new parking spaces… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/00363/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00363-23/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-including-extension-and): To sanction property as built including extension and other changes from approved planning permit PAPB1485/73. Granted, validated 24 February 2023, 65 m away - [**PA/02938/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02938-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terrace-house): To demolish existing terrace house, construction of basement garages, ground floor maisonette, three apartments and one penthouse. Access to basement garage… Pending, validated 22 August 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 67 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) ## More from Anthony Borg - [**PA/06872/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06872-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa-07): Sanctioning of alterations to approved permits PA/07083/96 and PA/3012/22, comprising facade apertures and finishes, and chimney flue. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05515/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05515-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-variations-from-permitted-development): Sanctioning of variations from permitted development (PAPB4148/87) and internal alterations and dividing terraced house in two maisonettes. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/02167/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02167-26/mgarr-propose-the-construction-of-an-agricultural-store): To propose the construction of an agricultural store and underneath basement. To propose reservoir and pump room. To propose deposition of soil and… Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/01189/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01189-26/mellieha-sanction-first-floor-apartment-as-existing): To sanction first floor apartment as existing. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01115/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01115-26/naxxar-proposal-includes-renovation-to-two-adjacent-townhouses): Proposal includes renovation to two adjacent townhouses to form one property, including internal alterations at ground floor and first floor, demolition of… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/05000/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05000-25/qormi-carry-out-alterations-at-ground-and-1st): To carry out alterations at ground and 1st floor level, formation of new stairwell and lift. Demolish rooms at 2nd floor level and construct 2nd floor, 3rd… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)