--- title: "PA/00887/23: Minor internal alterations to garage approved with in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00887-23/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-garage-approved-with source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Birkirkara: Minor internal alterations to garage approved with PA2052/14, and proposed change of use of part of garage to a… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0088723 # PA/00887/23: Minor internal alterations to garage approved with in Birkirkara 11, Triq Brighella, Birkirkara Minor internal alterations to garage approved with PA2052/14, and proposed change of use of part of garage to a public service garage. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 11, Triq Brighella, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Mr Luciano Grima - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 3 November 2022 - **Validated:** 1 March 2023 - **Published:** 1 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 1 August 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00887/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00887&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 11, Triq Brighella, Birkirkara 81 other applications within 300 m: 53 granted, 0 refused, 7 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07424/23). On Triq Brighella: 3 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/03144/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03144-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation, construction of basement garages, one maisonette and 6 apartments and a receded apartment. Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/00354/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00354-21/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-differences-from-original): To sanction internal and external differences from original permit PB 4775/83 changes in internal wall layouts, washroom layout and facade differences Status being checked, 32 m away - [**PA/07679/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07679-25/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): To sanction internal and external alterations to existing approved garage by PB923/84/4774/83. Granted, validated 16 December 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/01434/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01434-23/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-property): Internal and external alterations to property, mainly amendments to facade design, internal adjustment to layout and alterations at roof level. Granted, validated 18 April 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/02775/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02775-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-external-alterations-from-approved-permit): To sanction internal/external alterations from approved permit PAPB3266/78/181/77, which consists of opening of new doors and shifting of walls, sanctioning… Withdrawn, validated 15 May 2024, 3 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/01157/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01157-22/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, construct 5 garages at basement level, 3 bedroom maisonette at ground floor, 3 bedroom apartments at first, second and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/00704/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00704-23/birkirkara-construct-pool-at-roof-level-and-minor): To construct pool at roof level and minor internal alterations at penthouse. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 88 m away - [**PA/08189/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08189-24/birkirkara-substation-within-school-grounds): Proposed substation within school grounds. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 93 m away - [**PA/02962/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02962-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, change in internal height as built, minor shift to facade balcony. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 112 m away - [**PA/07424/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07424-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level and construction of three basement garages, ground floor maisonette and 4 overlying apartments… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 5 floors, 115 m away - [**PA/00021/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00021-26/birkirkara-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa1271-25-which): Proposed changes to development approved in PA1271/25 which include additional floor of private car garages at basement level -3. Change from car spaces to… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 126 m away - [**PA/06675/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06675-25/birkirkara-variations-from-the-building-alignment): Variations from the building alignment, and to propose Class 4B Confectionery. The proposal also includes alterations to internal partitions and to sanction… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 126 m away - [**PA/01271/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01271-25/birkirkara-excavation-and-construction-of-2-basement-level): Proposed excavation and construction of 2 basement level garages and 5 residential levels containing 45 residential units interconnected with lifts. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 126 m away - [**PA/05445/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05445-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Change of use of Class 4B shop (stationery) to garage, proposed demolition of existing washroom, conversion of an existing maisonette into an apartment and… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 127 m away - [**PA/00222/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00222-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): Sanctioning of washroom at receded floor level, and of internal minor variations from approved permit PB/776/69. Granted, validated 26 March 2024, 127 m away ## More by Anthony Fenech Vella - [**PA/07703/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07703-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-parapet-wall-at-roof-level-to-screen): Proposed parapet wall at roof level to screen roof services on a pre-1967 dwelling, including pv panels. Pending - [**PA/07458/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07458-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-approved-class-4b-shop): To sanction changes to approved Class 4B shop, including change of use to a Class 3C fitness studio and proposed changes to provide amenities for the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07309/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07309-26/naxxar-carry-out-modifications-to-existing-building-and): To carry out modifications to existing building and erect two additional floors and a receeded one over. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06974/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-26/luqa-alterations-at-third-floor-level-to-remove): Proposed alterations at third floor level to remove existing washroom and build a duplex penthouse at 3rd and 4th floor level, including pool. Proposal also… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06879/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06879-26/mellieha-change-the-use-of-a-ground-floor): To change the use of a ground floor maisonette into a Class 4B pharmacy and Class 4A clinics (accommodating 2 treatment rooms), to carry out minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06738/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06738-26/sliema-sanction-minor-alterations-to-plans-approved-with): To sanction minor alterations to plans approved with PA3799/96 and of construction of temporary structure to house wc on existing back verandah. Pending [All applications by Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)