--- title: "PA/01022/25: Change of use from Class 4B and in Vittoriosa (Birgu) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01022-25/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-class-4b-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Vittoriosa (Birgu): Change of use from Class 4B and Class 4C as approved in PA/4817/15 to Class 1 and proposed internal… Planning applications › Vittoriosa (Birgu) › PA0102225 # PA/01022/25: Change of use from Class 4B and in Vittoriosa (Birgu) 13/15, Triq Wenzu Dyer, Vittoriosa (Birgu) Change of use from Class 4B and Class 4C as approved in PA/4817/15 to Class 1 and proposed internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 13/15, Triq Wenzu Dyer, Vittoriosa (Birgu) - **Locality:** [Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu) - **Applicant:** [Simon John Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/simon-john-calleja) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-abela) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 19 November 2024 - **Validated:** 26 February 2025 - **Published:** 26 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01022/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01022&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 13/15, Triq Wenzu Dyer, Vittoriosa (Birgu) 142 other applications within 300 m: 90 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05023/24). On Triq Wenzu Dyer: 5 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/07037/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07037-26/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-spiral-staircase-and-bathroom-on-second): To sanction spiral staircase and bathroom on second level floor from existing pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, 14 m away - [**PA/04626/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04626-25/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-at-ground): Proposed internal alterations at ground, basement level -1 and basement level -2, introduction of a lift and excavation and a construction of garage… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/08294/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08294-25/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-changes-from-previous-permit): To sanction changes from previous permit (PA05377/08) and proposed minor changes including installation of lift. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/02501/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02501-21/vittoriosa-birgu-remove-existing-p): To remove existing P.V. Panels (including screening) and replace with same but at an angle of 5 degrees (without screening). Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/00564/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00564-26/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-of-a-ground-floor): Change of use of a ground floor apartment (Class 1) into a retail shop selling groceries (Class 4B). Conversion includes minor external and internal… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/06662/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06662-24/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-changes-from-previous-permit-pa05377-08-and): To sanction changes from previous permit PA05377/08 and proposed minor changes including installation of lift. Refused, validated 2 October 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/07744/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07744-25/vittoriosa-birgu-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-class-3a): Additions and alterations to existing Class 3A hotel use and to extend the Class 3A in a proposed consolidation of an entire block. Proposed change of use to… Suspended, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/08350/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08350-25/vittoriosa-birgu-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to existing pre-1968 town dwelling including minor extension to structure at roof level. Granted, validated 7 January 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/04165/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04165-25/vittoriosa-birgu-proposal-includes-the-amalgamation-of-dwelling): The proposal includes the amalgamation of dwelling, covered by PA/09281/18, with existing pre-1967 basement level. This includes: removal of blocked opening… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/06328/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06328-26/vittoriosa-birgu-restoration-of-the-main-facade): Restoration of the main facade. Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/00160/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00160-21/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-and-restoration-of-facade-includ): Proposed internal alterations and restoration of facade including the restoration of two timber balconies. Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/05769/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05769-26/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-of-former-lotto-office): Change of use of former lotto office to class 4C cafeteria within a pre-1968 building proposal includes formation of bathroom, small store, changes to main… Granted, validated 19 August 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/06996/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06996-24/vittoriosa-birgu-shop-class-4b-and-commercial-sign): Proposed shop Class 4B and commercial sign. Proposed demolition of existing structure and construction of a maisonette and overlying flats. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/02212/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02212-25/vittoriosa-birgu-alterations-to-pa-0160-21): Alterations to PA/0160/21. Restoration and rehabilitation of an existing property which includes, proposed internal alterations, inclusion of lift and… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/06825/22** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06825-22/vittoriosa-birgu-demolition-of-unrendered-hcb-washroom-wall-and): Demolition of unrendered HCB washroom wall and corrugated roofing at roof level and replacement with franka stone wall, raising of washroom internal height by… Granted, validated 9 November 2022, 73 m away ## More by Mark Abela - [**PA/06115/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06115-26/msida-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-pa4794-94): Proposed sanctioning of minor changes from PA4794/94, development of airspace to create 4 new units, and installation of new lift from first floor to receded… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06083/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06083-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4A to Class 1, and proposed different configuration to that approved in PA1193/25. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/06078/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06078-26/st-julians-removal-of-post-1967-platform): Proposed removal of post-1967 platform, excavation in loose material and rock trimming as may be required to allow construction of pool, pool deck area and… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/04812/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04812-26/gzira-sanction-minor-difference-from-approved-layouts-in): To sanction minor difference from approved layouts in PA/7611/17. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03570/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03570-26/rabat-sanction-construction-of-dwarf-walls-at-level): To sanction construction of dwarf walls at level 0, underlying approved layout of PA/6469/20 and minor internal changes. Proposed domestic stores at level 0. Suspended, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02976/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02976-26/vittoriosa-birgu-extension-at-third-floor-level): Proposed extension at third floor level, and opening of new windows on facade. Suspended, validated 6 May 2026 [All applications by Mark Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-abela) ## More from Simon John Calleja - [**PA/04461/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04461-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-property): Proposed alterations and extensions to existing property, including the extension of the first-floor level and the construction of a washroom level. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/07212/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07212-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-changes-from-application-permit-pa-06): Proposed sanctioning of changes from application permit PA/06473/16 and proposed shifting of existing canopy. Pending, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/06722/24** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06722-24/gudja-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of a garage at ground floor level and three apartments from first floor upwards including a penthouse. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05390/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05390-24/vittoriosa-birgu-sanctioning-of-existing-and-changes-of-facade): Sanctioning of existing and changes of facade, canopy, and outdoor platform. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 [All planning applications in Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu)