--- title: "PA/01272/22: Internal changes of the use of rooms in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01272-22/birkirkara-internal-changes-of-the-use-of-rooms source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Birkirkara: Internal changes of the use of rooms, removal of internal partitions and raising of backyard walls.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0127222 # PA/01272/22: Internal changes of the use of rooms in Birkirkara St. John, 17, Triq Ant. Emm. Caruana, Birkirkara Internal changes of the use of rooms, removal of internal partitions and raising of backyard walls. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** St. John, 17, Triq Ant. Emm. Caruana, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Mr Mark Gauci Maistre - **Perit:** [Perit John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard) - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01272/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01272&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around St. John, 17, Triq Ant. Emm. Caruana, Birkirkara 132 other applications within 300 m: 80 granted, 7 refused, 15 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04322/25). On Triq Ant. Emm. Caruana: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/01233/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01233-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of 3 basement garages, ground floor garage, maisonette, 6 apartments and 2 receded… Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/05890/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05890-23/birkirkara-sanction-the-second-floor-domestic-store-as): To sanction the second floor domestic store as built, along with the proposed alterations, extension and construction of the third floor. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 4 floors, 37 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, 38 m away - [**PA/06722/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06722-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of 3 in no. 1 bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor level and a 1 bedroom… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 39 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, 41 m away - [**PA/02422/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02422-26/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-a-class-5a): To change the use of a Class 5A printing press together with an ancillary stationery shop (Class 4B) into a Class 4B general retail outlet, to carry out… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/03057/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03057-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-changes-to-pa-05434-07): Sanctioning of changes to PA/05434/07, proposal of minor internal alterations and extension at second floor level. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/05747/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05747-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-and-proposed-alterations): Sanctioning of existing garage and proposed alterations to subdivide into a one bedroom ground floor maisonette and a two car garage. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 55 m away - [**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, 67 m away - [**PA/01702/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01702-24/birkirkara-construction-of-a-class-4b-shop-at): Construction of a Class 4B shop at ground floor level and 4 no apartments at first, second, third and receded floor levels with a different layout from that… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/07642/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-23/birkirkara-demolish-dangerous-roof-structure-and-reconstruct-stairwell): To demolish dangerous roof structure and reconstruct stairwell at higher level. Granted, validated 5 February 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/04647/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04647-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-residence-including-the-demolition): Proposed alterations to existing residence including the demolition of existing washroom to form apartment at first floor, and proposed construction of 2… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 73 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, 73 m away - [**PA/07764/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07764-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-the-existing-private-car-garage): Sanctioning of the existing private car garage as built, in the absence of the original approved permit, together with the proposed change of use from a… Pending, 2 floors, 73 m away - [**PA/06632/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06632-26/birkirkara-sanction-street-level-garage-as-built): To sanction street level garage as-built (original permit not found), including change of use from private parking garage to public service garage. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 75 m away ## More by John Attard - [**PA/07765/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07765-26/xaghra-construction-of-lightweight-partitions-to-form-a): Construction of lightweight partitions to form a bedroom, adjustment of ensuite dimensions and creation of a lobby entrance with lightweight partitions. Pending - [**PA/07117/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07117-26/hamrun-change-use-of-class-4b-unit-and): To change use of Class 4B unit and garage into an apartment, including minor internal alterations and changes of apertures of the block. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06750/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06750-26/santa-lucija-construction-of-lift-shaft): Construction of lift shaft, extension of rooms at second floor, construction of part of third floor and sanctioning minor variations from PA1857/03. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06318/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06318-26/rabat-change-of-use-of-domestic-store-to): Change of use of domestic store to Class 4B and to sanction closing off of aperture to third party property. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06220/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06220-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-a-first-floor-maisonette-as): Sanctioning of a first floor maisonette as built, minor alterations to its layout, construction of 2 apartments on the second and third floor, and an… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06074/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06074-26/marsaskala-changes-in-apertures): Changes in apertures, alterations of rooms, construction of roof top pool, extension of shaft to roof level, installation of lift and sanctioning the… Granted, validated 20 October 2026 [All applications by John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)