--- title: "PA/01700/21: Change of use from garage to Class in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01700-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use from garage to Class 4B retail shop, application include fascia sign on façade and… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0170021 # PA/01700/21: Change of use from garage to Class in Birkirkara Garage, 226, Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara Change of use from garage to Class 4B retail shop, application include fascia sign on façade and addition of W.C at the back. Application also included sanctioning of store and roller shutter on façade - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Garage, 226, Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mr Albert Debono](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/albert-debono) - **Perit:** [Perit Etienne Magri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/etienne-magri) - **Type of works:** Sanctioning [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01700/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01700&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around Garage, 226, Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara 308 other applications within 300 m: 210 granted, 6 refused, 30 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02539/26). On Triq il-Karmnu: 34 other applications, 20 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri), [Joseph Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-tabone), [Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 66–100%, medium reliability, from 88 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/04076/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04076-26/birkirkara-changes-to-permit-pa-02449-22-including-the-demolition): Changes to permit PA/02449/22 including the demolition of existing residential unit at first floor level and proposed construction of three residential units… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 6 m away - [**PA/01364/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01364-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor. Demolition of existing washroom and construction of new floor at second floor level and receded floor… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 12 m away - [**PA/02449/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02449-22/birkirkara-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette-and-construction): Alterations to first floor maisonette and construction of two more one bedroomed apartments, including lift, and washroom at fourth floor level. Status being checked, 12 m away - [**PA/00752/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00752-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-motor-cycles-and): Change of use from motor cycles and accessories showroom to Class 4B. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/03376/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03376-25/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-plans-approved-with-pa4729-09): To sanction changes to plans approved with PA4729/09 and carry out internal and external alterations to convert two maisonettes into one house with a garage. Withdrawn, validated 4 June 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/01593/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01593-21/birkirkara-changes-to-approved-pa07760-18-changes-include-elimination): Proposed changes to approved PA07760/18 changes include elimination of basement, proposed garage at ground floor and maisonette at first floor. Overlying… Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/00599/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00599-26/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-at-first-floor-mainly): To carry out alterations at first floor mainly reposition of doors/windows and installation of lightweight portioning wall and extension at second floor to… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/02737/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02737-25/birkirkara-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing houses whilst retaining the facade and to redevelop the rest of the property into a street level garage and a Class 4A… Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/05152/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05152-24/birkirkara-replace-deteriorated-timber-balcony): To replace deteriorated timber balcony, by a white aluminium railing and sanction extension to kitchen. Granted, validated 7 October 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/05614/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05614-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office covered by PA651/20 to Class 4B shop including fixing of shop sign. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/05381/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05381-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-existing-property): Internal alterations to existing property, and construction of overlying full floor and setback floor. No sub-division of, or additional dwellings are being… Refused, validated 6 December 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 40 m away - [**PA/02226/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-create-one-bedroom): Proposed alterations and additions to create one bedroom unit at second floor level and room at third floor level. Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 4 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/02272/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02272-23/birkirkara-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-which): To sanction domestic store at roof level which was built after 1967. Pending, validated 6 June 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/02904/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02904-25/birkirkara-proposal-for-minor-internal-alterations): Proposal for minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 23 May 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/00569/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00569-20/birkirkara-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed alterations to pre-1967 dwelling. Alterations include relocation of existing habitable rooms and introduction of main bathroom. Status being checked, 46 m away ## More by Etienne Magri - [**PA/07399/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07399-26/pieta-renewal-of-pa-4840-16-internal-demolition-of-staircase): Renewal of PA/4840/16: Internal demolition of staircase and room at first and second floor level and construction of additional floors and penthouse. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06871/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06871-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-garden-as-per-approved-permit): Sanctioning of garden as per approved permit (PA/00113/21) including switch room/store, landscaping, perimeter walls, floor finish, solar paving,… Suspended, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06745/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06745-26/paola-partial-demolition-of-the-existing-residential-building): Partial demolition of the existing residential building, excavation for foundations and building new part of the ground floor and building 3 residential units… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06614/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06614-26/tarxien-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA/08970/19). Pending - [**PA/06608/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06608-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06497/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06497-26/zebbug-minor-changes-to-facade-and-sanctioning-of): Minor changes to facade and sanctioning of garage layout from that approved in PAPB/591/75. Pending [All applications by Etienne Magri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/etienne-magri) ## More from Albert Debono - [**PA/03447/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03447-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-roof-structure-and-proposed): Demolition of existing roof structure and proposed extension at second floor level. Proposed internal and external alteration, subdivision into two units and… Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06704/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06704-24/mellieha-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions-at): Proposed internal and external alterations and additions at second and setback floor levels of terraced house approved in RG/1023/22. Proposal includes… Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07680/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07680-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-apartment-approved-in-pa-6221-19): To sanction existing apartment approved in PA/6221/19. Granted, validated 3 January 2024 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)