--- title: "PA/01160/26: Part change of use from private garage in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01160-26/birkirkara-part-change-of-use-from-private-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Birkirkara: Part change of use from private garage to public service garage. Perit Abel Cassar De Gabriele. Validated 25… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0116026 # PA/01160/26: Part change of use from private garage in Birkirkara 24a, Triq il-Papa Gwanni Pawlu I, Birkirkara Part change of use from private garage to public service garage. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 24a, Triq il-Papa Gwanni Pawlu I, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Kurt Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kurt-mifsud) - **Perit:** [Perit Abel Cassar De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abel-cassar-de-gabriele) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 26 November 2025 - **Validated:** 25 February 2026 - **Published:** 25 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 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/01160/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01160&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 24a, Triq il-Papa Gwanni Pawlu I, Birkirkara 172 other applications within 300 m: 103 granted, 4 refused, 15 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05812/25). On Triq il-Papa Gwanni Pawlu I: 3 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 81% (likely range 51–100%, 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/04519/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04519-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-washroom-at-second-floor-level): To demolish existing washroom at second floor level, construct three additional floors, carry out minor alterations at existing level 0 stairwell and to… Granted, validated 6 October 2023, 13 m away - [**PA/04562/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04562-25/birkirkara-renew-pa3299-20): To renew PA3299/20 (To construct room at third floor level plus other additions and alterations.). Granted, validated 28 July 2025, 4 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/06617/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06617-25/birkirkara-addition-of-a-1-bedroom-duplex-apartment): Addition of a 1 bedroom duplex apartment over an existing block. Development includes addition of full floor at 3rd and receded floor at 4th. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/04997/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04997-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations-on-first-floor): Internal alterations on first floor, extension including demolition of the slab over first floor and roof structure, and construction of 2 additional floors… Granted, validated 4 October 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/04621/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04621-26/birkirkara-alterations-to-ground-floor-and-first-floor): Alterations to ground floor and first floor, retaining the facade, and conversion to 2 residential units, and creation of receded new residential units at… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/06195/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06195-24/birkirkara-sanction-surveying-discrepancies-from-pa-4342-04-in-both): To sanction surveying discrepancies from PA/4342/04 in both maisonette (Class1) and garage (Class 1) and the additional domestic store (Class1) and propose… Granted, validated 22 October 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/01765/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01765-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-internal-and-external-wall): To sanction variations from internal and external wall layouts including changes to facade apertures and balcony approved by virtue of PA/4342/04. Granted, validated 14 May 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/07738/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07738-25/birkirkara-horizontal-extension-of-first-floor-maisonette): Horizontal extension of first floor maisonette (Class 1) to include a study, a bigger bedroom instead of the existing roofed shed and a domestic store. Granted, validated 26 January 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/06489/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06489-24/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-differences-from-gd-02078-00): To sanction as built - differences from GD/02078/00. To erect parapet wall at roof. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/02028/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02028-25/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-facade): Proposed alterations to existing facade. Granted, validated 13 May 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/05744/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05744-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of three apartments and a penthouse at receded floor level. Proposal also includes the… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/07430/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07430-25/birkirkara-demolition-and-construction-of-walls): Demolition and construction of walls, and opening of apertures in pre-1967 townhouse. Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/01260/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01260-23/birkirkara-conversion-of-the-existing-living-room-at): Proposed conversion of the existing living room at ground floor level into a garage including internal alterations, alterations to existing facade and… Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 61 m away - [**PA/02473/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02473-22/birkirkara-extension-at-second-and-third-floor-level): Extension at second and third floor level, including internal alterations, demolition of existing stairwell and installation of lift. Status being checked, 4 floors, 62 m away - [**PA/06636/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06636-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-first-floor-apartment-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of first floor apartment as built from PA/02786/06. Variations from approved permit include internal layout, apertures, and washroom at… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 63 m away ## More by Abel Cassar De Gabriele - [**PA/07761/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07761-26/mosta-part-change-of-use-to-casa-bottega): Proposed part change of use to Casa Bottega Class 1D, and minor alterations. Pending - [**PA/07719/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07719-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-alterations-to-dwelling): To sanction minor alterations to dwelling (covered by DN/01201/24) and to carry out alterations to construct a washroom at roof level. Pending - [**PA/07272/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07272-26/paola-changes-in-layout-to-approved-permit): Changes in layout to approved permit, PA/02348/18, including the position of the lift and common staircase. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06851/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06851-26/mellieha-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, excavate, and construct three basement levels of garages, including five overlying apartment units and pools (in backyard… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06787/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06787-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-residence-and-construction): Demolition of existing pre-1968 residence and construction of (1) street level garage, and (4) overlying apartments. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06584/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06584-26/marsaskala-sanction-differences-from-approved-permit-pa-08306-21-and): To sanction differences from approved permit PA/08306/21 and proposed alterations, including the addition of a hot tub and pool. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Abel Cassar De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abel-cassar-de-gabriele) ## More from Kurt Mifsud - [**PA/02744/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02744-24/birkirkara-dismantling-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Dismantling of existing first floor maisonette, reconfiguration of stairwell to include lift and construction of three apartments and penthouse. Granted, validated 2 July 2024 - [**PA/07011/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07011-23/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-from): To sanction minor internal and external alteration from PA1413/07 and DN 1153/16. Granted, validated 24 January 2024 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)