--- title: "PA/01232/21: Change of use from a photographic shop in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01232-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-photographic-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use from a photographic shop and studio (as approved in PA1750/98) to a residential… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0123221 # PA/01232/21: Change of use from a photographic shop in Birkirkara 175, 179, Triq il-Kbira c/w, Sqaq Cancella, Birkirkara Change of use from a photographic shop and studio (as approved in PA1750/98) to a residential dwelling as per LN 74/14. Proposed includes minor internal alterations, restoration of facade and replacement of apertures as per GS/00107/19 and GS/00110/19. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 175, 179, Triq il-Kbira c/w, Sqaq Cancella, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Ms Rosanne Zammit - **Perit:** [Perit Melissa Giordmaina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melissa-giordmaina) - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01232/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01232&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 175, 179, Triq il-Kbira c/w, Sqaq Cancella, Birkirkara 241 other applications within 300 m: 154 granted, 2 refused, 26 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03879/25). On Triq il-Kbira: 32 other applications, 19 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti), [George Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-chetcuti). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, 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/00207/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00207-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Proposal includes the addition of a room at first floor and external access to roof level, reconstruction of… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 15 m away - [**PA/06867/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06867-24/birkirkara-affect-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): To affect additions and alterations to existing townhouse namely to erect room at roof level, and extend staircase to same level. Granted, validated 31 October 2024, 16 m away - [**PA/03077/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03077-21/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade-covered-by-irrestawra-darek): Restoration of facade covered by Irrestawra Darek Scheme (GS/00691/18) Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/06830/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06830-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-the-width-of-the-garage): Alterations to the width of the garage at ground floor level. Granted, validated 28 November 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/02674/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02674-22/birkirkara-demolish-dangerous-structures-and-walls-at-ground): To demolish dangerous structures and walls at ground floor level within part of residence. To effect internal and external additions and alterations to… Status being checked, 3 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/00895/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00895-20/birkirkara-propose-the-restoration-of-facade): To propose the restoration of facade, including the restoration of the building fabric and replacement of timber door, louvered window and maltese balcony. To… Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/00461/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00461-24/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-dwelling-covered-by-rg-01504-22): Extension to existing dwelling covered by RG/01504/22. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/00488/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00488-20/birkirkara-replace-two-roofs): To replace two roofs, proposed rooms at roof level and minor alterations Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/03376/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03376-22/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-roof-over-washroom): Demolition of existing roof over washroom, dangerous ceilings at first floor level and external staircase at third floor level and proposed alterations and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/02854/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02854-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-pa-03681): To sanction minor internal alterations from approved PA/03681/09; extension at second floor and stairs to proposed utility at roof level. Granted, validated 16 July 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/00360/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00360-26/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-as): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing dwelling as approved in RG/1014/25. To construct additional volume at second floor level. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 3 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/06814/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-existing-residential-townhouse-and): Proposed internal alterations to existing residential townhouse and restoration of front facade. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/04355/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04355-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A and sanctioning of existing as-built from PA/812/08, including correction of site under PA/812/08. Granted, validated 25 August 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/01149/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01149-22/birkirkara-restoration-to-existing-facade-as-per-proposed): Restoration to existing facade as per proposed method statement. Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/06753/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06753-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-store-to): Change of use from existing store to two duplex residential units including the construction of an additional level in lieu of washroom and a receded floor in… Pending, validated 22 October 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away ## More by Melissa Giordmaina - [**PA/07348/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07348-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-residential-property-and-construction): Demolition of existing residential property and construction of a 5-storey apartment block consisting of a domestic store and reservoir at basement level, a… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07001/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07001-26/st-julians-changed-to-facade-materials): Proposed changed to facade materials, addition of planters to windows, replacement of front garden wall and removal of part of parapet wall and addition of… Pending - [**PA/05509/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05509-26/pieta-demolish-existing-terraced-houses-and-proposed-construction): To demolish existing terraced houses and proposed construction of one Class 4B shop (including non-illuminated signage), garage at ground floor, 10 one… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05141/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05141-26/rabat-sanction-changes-to-pa8375-18-including-shifting-of): To sanction changes to PA8375/18 including shifting of internal walls and configuration of stairwell and facades, and proposed changes to facade apertures and… Granted, validated 18 September 2026 - [**PA/02927/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02927-26/cospicua-bormla-minor-alterations-from-approved-permit-pa3692-21): Minor alterations from approved permit PA3692/21, change of use from residential to Class 3A guesthouse, sanctioning of lowering of part of flooring at the… Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/02556/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02556-26/st-julians-internal-and-external-alterations-to-previously-approved): Proposed internal and external alterations to previously approved Class 4A office (RG/02966/17) and installation of signage. Granted, validated 22 April 2026 [All applications by Melissa Giordmaina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melissa-giordmaina) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)