--- title: "PA/01576/22: Change of Use from Garage to Class in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01576-22/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Birkirkara: Change of Use from Garage to Class 4B and proposed installation of an illuminated sign, and minor… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0157622 # PA/01576/22: Change of Use from Garage to Class in Birkirkara Papillon Garage, Triq F. Zahra, Birkirkara Change of Use from Garage to Class 4B and proposed installation of an illuminated sign, and minor changes to the façade including landscaping. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Papillon Garage, Triq F. Zahra, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mr. Jurgen Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jurgen-camilleri) - **Perit:** [Perit Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) - **Type of works:** Change of Use [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01576/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01576&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around Papillon Garage, Triq F. Zahra, Birkirkara 162 other applications within 300 m: 102 granted, 6 refused, 22 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01465/26). On Triq F. Zahra: 11 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Gaetano k/a Tano Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gaetano-k-a-tano-zammit). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, 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/08184/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08184-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-alterations-from-pa-03740-10-to-penthouse): To sanction minor alterations from PA/03740/10 to penthouse; including installation of lightweight railings and spiral staircase at receded floor level. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/03541/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03541-24/birkirkara-install-cylindrical-shaped-elevator-in-between-stair): To install cylindrical shaped elevator in between stair flights. No wall construction or elevator pit required. Trimming of stair flights by a few centimeters… Granted, validated 1 August 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/04742/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04742-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-carry): To demolish existing first floor maisonette and carry out alterations at ground floor level, and construct 8 residential units spread on 4 floors, works to… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 4 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/00363/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00363-23/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-including-extension-and): To sanction property as built including extension and other changes from approved planning permit PAPB1485/73. Granted, validated 24 February 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/00073/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00073-20/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/02711/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02711-22/birkirkara-widen-garage-door-and-include-internal-wall): To widen garage door and include internal wall abutting party wall. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/02025/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02025-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-garage-at-street-level-as): Sanctioning of garage at street level as built (previous permit not found). Granted, validated 9 May 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/08279/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08279-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-pa419-18-of-bathroom-box-room): Sanctioning of PA419/18 of bathroom/box room, and proposal for closure of opening in parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/06169/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06169-23/birkirkara-alterations-to-maisonette-including-construction-of-lift): Alterations to maisonette including construction of lift and construction of second floor, and third floor. Granted, validated 7 December 2023, 4 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/07735/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07735-23/birkirkara-sanction-garage-domestic-stores-as-built-at-ground): To sanction garage/domestic stores as built at ground floor level. Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/01725/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01725-23/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built-in-lieu-of): To sanction garage as built in lieu of maisonette as approved in PB4540/80, and proposed change of use to Class 4B confectionery and bottle shop with separate… Refused, validated 29 March 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/05230/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05230-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-by-virtue): To sanction variations from approved permit by virtue PB/04540/80. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/06317/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06317-25/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, including variations from the official building alignment, and proposed minor internal alteration. Granted, validated 7 January 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/05921/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05921-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage): Change of use from garage (for private use) to childcare (Class 2C), change of external apertures and introduction of illuminated sign. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/02805/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02805-25/birkirkara-sanction-the-changes-from-the-maisonette-approved): To sanction the changes from the maisonette approved in PB/2807/71 and the proposed modifications. Granted, validated 27 June 2025, 59 m away ## More by Giorgio Schembri - [**PA/07425/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07425-26/naxxar-alterations-to-the-external-area-at-ground): Alterations to the external area at ground and first floors. Pending - [**PA/07419/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07419-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-showroom-as-built): Sanctioning of showroom as built (including its site configuration) and proposed change of use to Class 4D restaurant, including proposed changes to the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07361/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07361-26/ghajnsielem-outline-application-to-construct-three-in-number): Outline application: To construct three in number residential units on two floors. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07341/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07341-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-construction-of-agricultural-stores): To sanction the construction of agricultural stores. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07032/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07032-26/ghaxaq-sanction-the-reconstruction): To sanction the reconstruction, extension and change of use of a dilapidated structure to a residential structure, including a pool. Construction of 2… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06983/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06983-26/marsa-carry-out-internal-and-external-layout-as): To carry out internal and external layout as approved in PA/04628/24 and construct an additional floor plus a washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) ## More from Jurgen Camilleri - [**PA/07012/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07012-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-three-dwellings): Demolition of three dwellings. Proposed construction of 5 garages at basement level, maisonette and entrance to common parts at elevated ground floor, 9 three… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00406/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00406-25/marsaskala-sanction-first-floor-due-to-missing-plan): To sanction first floor due to missing plan in permit PB1951/67. Granted, validated 19 February 2025 - [**PA/01150/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01150-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa560-05): To sanction minor changes from PA560/05. Changes include the removal of a window from the facade, changes in facade design, and shifting of walls. Withdrawn [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)