--- title: "PA/01351/26: change of use from garage for private in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01351-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from garage for private use to Class 4A office. Proposal includes minor external… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0135126 # PA/01351/26: change of use from garage for private in Birkirkara Garage No.3A, Triq Manoel Vilhena, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara Proposed change of use from garage for private use to Class 4A office. Proposal includes minor external alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Garage No.3A, Triq Manoel Vilhena, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Keith Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/keith-muscat) - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 23 January 2026 - **Validated:** 4 March 2026 - **Published:** 4 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 8 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01351/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01351&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Garage No.3A, Triq Manoel Vilhena, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara 4 other applications on the same street: 2 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. 67% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq Manoel Vilhena: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 80% (likely range 50–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/03087/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03087-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-activity): Change of use from garage to activity contemplated by sub-article c under Class 5B (motorcycles diagnostics). Refused, validated 29 May 2024 - [**PA/00144/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00144-23/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-including-internal-and-external): To sanction as built including internal and external alterations and extensions at third floor level. Proposal to include correction of site from approved… Granted, validated 14 March 2023 - [**PA/03471/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03471-22/birkirkara-construction-of-basement-garage-parking-level): Proposed construction of basement garage/parking level, overlying maisonette, three apartments and recessed floor above. Granted, validated 27 July 2022 - [**PA/02574/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02574-21/birkirkara-alteration-to-dwelling): Alteration to dwelling, including demolition of washroom at second floor level, extension of building over second and third floor level, including… Status being checked ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) ## More from Keith Muscat - [**PA/06248/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06248-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-residence-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing residence and construction of two maisonettes. Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/00832/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00832-26/zebbug-gozo-excavate-the-site-for-the-construction-of): To excavate the site for the construction of a reservoir, two levels of basement garages, two maisonettes, fourteen apartments, and two recessed penthouses. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07463/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-25/sliema-partially-demolish-the-existing-townhouse-while-retaining): To partially demolish the existing townhouse while retaining the existing facade and entrance hall, excavation and construction of a water reservoir and… Granted, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/01188/25** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01188-25/dingli-minor-alterations-to-pa-2203-19-including-split-of): Minor alterations to PA/2203/19 including split of duplex into two separate units and the relocation of PV panels and inclusion of splash-pool at roof level… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/07107/23** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07107-23/dingli-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967): Minor internal alterations to existing pre 1967 dwelling, including the change of use from sitting room to garage and extension of a recessed washroom at roof… Granted, validated 29 November 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)