--- title: "PA/01659/23: change of use from one-car garage to in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01659-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-one-car-garage-to 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 one-car garage to Class 4B shop, including installation of signage, and other minor… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0165923 # PA/01659/23: change of use from one-car garage to in Birkirkara St. Julian 138 and 140, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima c/w, Triq B. Bontadini, Birkirkara Proposed change of use from one-car garage to Class 4B shop, including installation of signage, and other minor changes. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** St. Julian 138 and 140, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima c/w, Triq B. Bontadini, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Mr Vincent Brown - **Perit:** [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 22 December 2022 - **Validated:** 22 March 2023 - **Published:** 22 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 June 2023 - **Permit expires:** 21 June 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01659/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01659&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around St. Julian 138 and 140, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima c/w, Triq B. Bontadini, Birkirkara 208 other applications within 300 m: 125 granted, 8 refused, 26 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02224/23). On Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 86% (likely range 56–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/08058/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08058-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-changes-and-change-of): To sanction minor internal changes and change of use from retail shop (Class 4) approved in PA/3111/08 to residential (Class 1). Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/07569/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07569-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-residential-and-approved-class-4a): To demolish existing residential and approved Class 4A office structures, excavate the site, construct a four-level public car park accommodating 206… Suspended, validated 11 March 2026, 5 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/05679/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05679-26/birkirkara-this-application-proposes-to-change-the-existing): This application proposes to change the existing dwelling into an office (Class 4A). No changes to the facade or building fabric is being proposed. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/01681/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01681-21/birkirkara-construction-of-a-pedestrian-bridge): Construction of a pedestrian bridge Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/01922/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01922-24/birkirkara-structural-reinforcement-of-nave-using-metal-ties): Structural reinforcement of nave using metal ties. Granted, validated 22 April 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/01720/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01720-21/birkirkara-re-activate-the-use-of-the-premises-as): To re-activate the use of the premises as a Class 4B shop as approved in PA 6930/03. Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/05880/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05880-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-approved-band): Proposed change of use from existing approved band club bar area to Class 4D outlet at ground floor and to install sign on facade. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 74 m away - [**PA/07081/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-23/birkirkara-sanction-extension-of-room-at-ground-floor): To sanction extension of room at ground floor level of a pre-1968 building. To replace dilapidated RC roof, and aperture. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 77 m away - [**PA/00267/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00267-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pastizzeria-to-take): Proposed change of use from pastizzeria to take away, and minor internal alterations and alterations to facade, including modifications to sign and removal of… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/01489/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01489-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-site-as-existing-following-site): Sanctioning of site as existing following site survey, demolition of existing derelict rooms and construction of proposed innovation centre with Class 2B and… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/02732/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-21/birkirkara-re-activation-of-class-4b-shop-permit-approved): Re-activation of Class 4B shop permit approved in PA03599/01. Status being checked, 95 m away - [**PA/08362/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08362-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-offices-with): Change of use from approved offices with PA/00155/19 to residential units. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 97 m away - [**PA/04089/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04089-26/birkirkara-subdivision-of-pre-1967-townhouse-into-two-units): Subdivision of pre-1967 townhouse into two units and addition of floor in line with others. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors, 100 m away - [**PA/05844/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05844-26/birkirkara-proposed-sanctioning-of-the-railing-at-washroom): The proposed sanctioning of the railing at washroom level, access to top of washroom, clothing line structure and the vertical diving wall on the terrace.… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/02580/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02580-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-train-wagon-shelter-at-gnien): Sanctioning of Train Wagon Shelter at Gnien l-iStazzjon, Birkirkara. Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 103 m away ## More by MASStudio - [**PA/07770/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07770-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-differences-from-approved-pa-02840-92): Sanctioning of differences from approved PA/02840/92, in Garage No 5. Pending - [**PA/07724/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07724-26/balzan-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1967-domestic): Change of use of a pre-1967 domestic garage to a studio maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07658/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07658-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-approved-30-rooms): Proposed change of use from approved 30 rooms Class 3A guesthouse (PA/02543/25) to 39 rooms Class 3B 3-star hotel while keeping the same approved volume and… Pending - [**PA/06521/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06521-26/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-approved-pa-07822-06): Sanctioning of minor changes from approved PA/07822/06 of third floor level. And proposed extension of the existing apartment at third-floor level and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06435/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06435-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of ground floor maisonette, two overlying apartments at first and second floor, and a duplex unit at third… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06423/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06423-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-property-and-reconstruction-of): Proposed demolition of existing property and reconstruction of basement garages and residential units, amalgamated with the adjacent property already covered… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)