--- title: "PA/01056/23: sanction floor levels at front of showroom in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01056-23/birkirkara-sanction-floor-levels-at-front-of-showroom source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction floor levels at front of showroom. To extend storage space at third floor level towards the facade… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0105623 # PA/01056/23: sanction floor levels at front of showroom in Birkirkara E. Grech Cristal Bath, 201, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara To sanction floor levels at front of showroom. To extend storage space at third floor level towards the facade and to construct offices instead of backyard at basement, ground floor, first floor, second floor and third floor (thus enlarging each floor). These premises are a Class 4B premises as approved in PA6435/95 (showroom and storage). Area of services at roof level, above the third floor is also being included. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** E. Grech Cristal Bath, 201, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mr E. Grech Cristal Bath Ltd Attn: Adrian Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/e-grech-cristal-bath-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Abigail Scicluna Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abigail-scicluna-lewis) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors - **Received:** 1 October 2022 - **Validated:** 8 March 2023 - **Published:** 8 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 December 2023 - **Permit expires:** 20 December 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01056/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01056&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around E. Grech Cristal Bath, 201, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 83 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04322/25). On Triq Salvu Psaila: 34 other applications, 20 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [David Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-sultana). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/01109/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-class-4b): Change of use of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4D restaurant, alterations, fixing of sign, a/c and retractable awning. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/01516/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01516-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floors): To demolish existing first and second floors, construction of 3 floors and receded floor. Withdrawn, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/05970/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05970-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-store): Proposed change of use from existing pre-1968 store to Class 6A storage and ancillary car space and sanctioning of changes to facade finishes. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/04719/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04719-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-subdivision-of-existing-dwelling-into): Proposed alterations and subdivision of existing dwelling into 2 separate dwellings, and proposed additional dwelling at second floor level (total of 3).… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 3 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/03006/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03006-25/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-residential-unit): To carry out alterations to existing residential unit at first floor, to carry out an extension at second floor and to construct a stairwell to the roof. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 3 floors, 37 m away - [**PA/02416/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02416-21/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-ground-floor-garage): Proposed extension to existing ground floor garage, back terrace and kitchen-dining at first floor, bedroom at second floor and washroom at roof level… Status being checked, 3 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/06959/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Change of use of Class 4B Shop to Class 4A Office and other ancillary areas. To propose minor internal layout adjustments and external alterations to façade… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01978/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01978-21/birkirkara-sanction-construction-of-walls-and-installation-of): To sanction construction of walls and installation of garage doors at semi-basement level creating 2 lock-up garages. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/06072/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06072-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa656-15): To sanction internal and external variations from PA656/15. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/01470/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01470-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-as-built-from-those): To sanction minor changes as built from those approved in PA 1446/99 at the Juventus Vero Amore Club, and the addition of a Class 4D at first floor. Status being checked, 2 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/02874/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-21/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa2811-15-to-replace-existing): Renewal of PA2811/15 - To replace existing roof with a new concrete slab and construct an overlying duplex - at second floor and penthouse level Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/01272/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01272-22/birkirkara-internal-changes-of-the-use-of-rooms): Internal changes of the use of rooms, removal of internal partitions and raising of backyard walls. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/03171/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pre-67-store-to): Proposed change of use from pre-67 store to Class 4B shop. Application also includes installation of sign. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/06810/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-garage): Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 80 m away ## More by Abigail Scicluna Lewis - [**PA/06781/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06781-26/cospicua-bormla-minor-internal-alterations-namely-change-of-window): Minor internal alterations namely change of window to door, change in use of rooms, change to internal layout at first floor, opening of skylight into bedroom… Pending - [**PA/05932/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05932-26/mosta-sanction-difference-from-permit-pa04710-95-including-site): To sanction difference from permit PA04710/95 including site outline and internal layout and position of dividing walls. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05387/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05387-26/ghaxaq-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, change of front rooms to garage, alterations on facade including the opening of garage door, construction of bedrooms and bathrooms at… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02885/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02885-26/naxxar-sanction-differences-in-room-dimensions-and-site): To sanction differences in room dimensions and site outline from PA1333/02. Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/02254/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02254-26/marsaskala-sanction-differences-from-pa1361-88-namely-backyard): To sanction differences from PA1361/88 namely backyard, shaft and wc. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00762/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00762-26/zurrieq-demolish-roof-structures-and-construct-three-new): To demolish roof structures and construct three new units, one at second floor, one at third floor, and one at receded floor level, and staircase to be… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Abigail Scicluna Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abigail-scicluna-lewis) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)