PA/01439/24: alterations: to introduce an escalator leading to in Birkirkara

7, Catalunya Building, Triq Salvu Psaila c/w, Triq G. Dimech Debono, Birkirkara

Proposed alterations: to introduce an escalator leading to the third-floor level and two refuge areas at second floor level. To extend the existing receded third floor to be in line with the existing façade and change the use of the existing offices (Class 4A) to retail (Class 4B) construct stairs leading to the proposed fourth-floor, introduce an accessible toilet and extend the existing lifts to the fourth floor. To construct an additional receded fourth-floor offices (Class 4A) with an accessible toilet and stairs leading to the proposed service.

Status

Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)

Location

7, Catalunya Building, Triq Salvu Psaila c/w, Triq G. Dimech Debono, Birkirkara

Locality

Birkirkara

Applicant

Eurosport Ltd Attn: Michael Peresso

Perit

Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers

Application type

Outline development permission

Zone

Within Development Zone

Type of works

New Construction (Commercial)

Height

4 floors plus a receded floor

Received

12 October 2023

Validated

13 March 2024

Published

13 March 2024

Comments close

19 April 2024

Recommendation

Refuse Permission

Decision

Grant Permission

Decision date

19 February 2025

Permit expires

12 March 2030

The public planning file has 54 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision.

Case details on the Planning Authority website

Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps

Planning activity around 7, Catalunya Building, Triq Salvu Psaila c/w, Triq G. Dimech Debono, 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, Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers, Andre Magro, David Vassallo, David Sultana.

Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/01109/23 Birkirkara: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: To sanction internal and external variations from PA656/15. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 50 m away
• PA/01470/21 Birkirkara: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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• PA/06212/26 Pembroke: To renew PA/06521/18 (renewal of PA/00071/13) - Proposed erection of lightweight structure in between existing Malta Judo Academy facilities. Pending
• PA/06103/26 Paola: To carry out internal and external alterations to the existing property and to sanction minor internal alterations from the approved permit PB/996/78. At… Granted, validated 15 October 2026
• PA/04798/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction the receded floor as built, differing from that approved under permit PA/06935/03, to convert it into a full apartment, and to construct an… Granted, validated 11 August 2026
• PA/02674/26 Rabat: To reconstruct a soil retaining wall. Granted, validated 29 April 2026
• PA/02162/26 Birkirkara: Construction of a warehouse with a different layout from that approved under permit PA/01470/25, which was not executed. The proposed works include the… Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/02070/26 Naxxar: Application to sanction existing terraces at third and receded floor level and a skylight and a chimney at roof level from PA/02551/19. Granted, validated 1 April 2026

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• PA/04322/25 Birkirkara: Full development permission following outline approval PA/1439/24. The proposed works include the introduction of an escalator leading to the third-floor… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/08410/24 Birkirkara: To renew PA/00838/20 - To sanction the layout of the property and the construction of a store in backyard from permit PA/1609/93. Requesting also the change… Granted, validated 29 January 2025
• PA/03079/23 Belt Valletta: To place tables and chairs, and install two retractable umbrellas, to a permitted Class 4D Outlet. Granted, validated 24 May 2023
• PA/02616/23 Birkirkara: Proposed works to make internal alterations to the existing retail area at ground floor level: To eliminate a secondary entrance to the retail by removing the… Granted, validated 10 May 2023
• PA/03006/22 Birkirkara: Remove the planters, ramp and stairs to increase the existing retail area at ground floor level up to the actual building alignment, Install an accessible… Status being checked
• PA/00783/22 Birkirkara: Proposed extension to an existing warehouse and to form openings in party walls to the adjacent stores to facilitate access within the applicant’s adjacent… Status being checked

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