--- title: "PA/00935/25: Change of use from an existing garage in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00935-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-an-existing-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use from an existing garage to a public service garage. Perit Reuben Borg. Validated 19 February 2025. Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0093525 # PA/00935/25: Change of use from an existing garage in Birkirkara Garage internally numbered 28, 140, Triq Tumas Galea, Birkirkara Change of use from an existing garage to a public service garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Garage internally numbered 28, 140, Triq Tumas Galea, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Reuben Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 11 November 2024 - **Validated:** 19 February 2025 - **Published:** 19 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 11 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00935/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00935&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Garage internally numbered 28, 140, Triq Tumas Galea, Birkirkara 108 other applications within 300 m: 75 granted, 2 refused, 6 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08093/25). On Triq Tumas Galea: 7 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer). 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/02872/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02872-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette-and-alterations): Proposed demolition of first floor maisonette and alterations to ground floor garage to introduce common stairwell and lift. Proposed excavation in garage to… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors, 15 m away - [**PA/05108/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05108-25/birkirkara-variations-from-official-building-alignment-to-development): Variations from official building alignment to development under the remit of permit PB/03035/85 and PA/00194/24. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/00194/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00194-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Proposed change of use from private garage to Class 4B retail with change in external aperture and sign. Proposal also includes sanctioning of built… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 22 m away - [**PA/07074/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07074-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garages-to-a): Proposed change of use from garages to a Class 2C music training centre. Development to include internal and external alterations including connection of the… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/01910/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01910-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-dwelling): Alterations to existing first floor dwelling, demolition of existing roof structures and proposed construction of new dwellings at second, third and receded… Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/02480/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02480-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-private-car-garage): Change of use of private car garage to Class 4B shop, sanctioning of formation of steps in front garden and erection of drywall partitions to form wc and… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/01884/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01884-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct): To demolish existing terraced house and construct (3) basement garages, ground floor maisonette and (7) overlying apartments served with lift. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/00924/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00924-20/birkirkara-construct-two-garages-and-reservoir-accessible-from): To construct two garages and reservoir accessible from Triq F M Galea underlying garages as approved in permission PA00408/19 Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/07996/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07996-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-study): Sanctioning of study, washroom, and wooden canopy at roof level; minor alterations at all levels; and the opening of a door at roof level to existing… Granted, validated 26 January 2026, 68 m away - [**PA/00748/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00748-20/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-class-4b-beauty-salon): Sanctioning of Class 4B – beauty salon (including sale of products) from approved garage in PB 269/80, including sanctioning of sign and installation of… Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/02761/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02761-23/birkirkara-proposal-to-remove-loose-material-for-the): Proposal to remove loose material for the formation of basement in addition to PA/5575/22. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 77 m away - [**PA/00223/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00223-24/birkirkara-proposal-includes-sanctioning): Proposal includes sanctioning, minor internal and external alterations from PA/00859/19 and subdivision of units. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 89 m away - [**PA/00234/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00234-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-dwelling-from-approved-permit-pa2052-00): To sanction existing dwelling from approved permit PA2052/00. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 93 m away - [**PA/02081/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02081-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct three basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 97 m away - [**PA/04365/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04365-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-a-first-floor-maisonette-as): Sanctioning of a first floor maisonette as built over PB/05505/79 and proposed alterations to the front garden boundary wall. Granted, validated 3 August 2026, 103 m away ## More by Reuben Borg - [**PA/06923/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06923-26/fgura-changes-to-pa-05668-24): Changes to PA/05668/24, demolition of existing adjacent terraced house, excavation and construction of three levels below ground for parking, retail Class 4B… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04664/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04664-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-two-existing-maisonettes-and-garages): To demolish two existing maisonettes and garages, excavate and construct basement garage, two overlying maisonettes and pool at roof level. Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02835/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02835-26/hamrun-change-of-use-from-a-residential-space): Change of use from a residential space to a Class 2C childcare centre, including internal and external alterations, and installation of a sign. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02773/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02773-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02081/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02081-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct three basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01529/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01529-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4B mini market with butcher. Granted, validated 11 March 2026 [All applications by Reuben Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-borg) ## More from Joseph Borg - [**PA/07192/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-26/mellieha-sanction-a-terraced-house-approved-in): To sanction a terraced house approved in (PA/01099/93) as built and change the use to a guesthouse (Class 3A); proposed construction of full second floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04496/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04496-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-a-greenhouse-and-a-water-reservoir): To construct a greenhouse and a water reservoir. To carry out planting of trees. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04295/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04295-26/qormi-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-papb-00193-83): To sanction changes from approved permit PAPB/00193/83. Changes include correction of site configuration, shifting of walls and levels and changes to the… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04181/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04181-26/sliema-carry-out-internal-alterations-at-all-levels): To carry out internal alterations at all levels due to introduction of extra skin along party walls, change of use of Class 4A office to Class 4B and… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03748/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03748-26/ghajnsielem-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to dwelling and Class 4B use approved in PA2452/23 which alterations include the provision of a garage. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03022/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03022-26/msida-sanction-terraced-house-as-built-including-variations): To sanction terraced house as built including variations from approved PA2875/82 and PA2079/91. Granted, validated 19 June 2026 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)