--- title: "PA/01702/24: Construction of a Class 4B shop at in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01702-24/birkirkara-construction-of-a-class-4b-shop-at source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Construction of a Class 4B shop at ground floor level and 4 no apartments at first, second, third and receded… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0170224 # PA/01702/24: Construction of a Class 4B shop at in Birkirkara 173, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara Construction of a Class 4B shop at ground floor level and 4 no apartments at first, second, third and receded floor levels with a different layout from that as approved in permit PA 4953/22. The proposal involves also to excavate basement level in order to convert 2 internal garages into a one large garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 173, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Adrian Deguara](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/adrian-deguara) - **Perit:** [Perit Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 30 November 2023 - **Validated:** 20 March 2024 - **Published:** 20 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 June 2024 - **Permit expires:** 19 June 2029 The public planning file has 62 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01702/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01702&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 173, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 84 granted, 4 refused, 16 pending. 95% 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [David Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-sultana). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-class-4b): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01516-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floors): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05970-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-store): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04719-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-subdivision-of-existing-dwelling-into): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03006-25/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-residential-unit): 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 plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/02416/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02416-21/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-ground-floor-garage): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01978-21/birkirkara-sanction-construction-of-walls-and-installation-of): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06072-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa656-15): To sanction internal and external variations from PA656/15. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/01470/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01470-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-as-built-from-those): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-21/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa2811-15-to-replace-existing): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01272-22/birkirkara-internal-changes-of-the-use-of-rooms): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pre-67-store-to): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-garage): 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 ## More by Tancred Mifsud - [**PA/07495/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07495-26/hamrun-renewal-of-permit-pa-09977-17): Renewal of permit PA/09977/17, construction of second floor and penthouse, creation of lift shaft, demolition and re-erection of staircase, demolition and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07223/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07223-26/msida-demolish-part-motorcycle-showroom-and-part-dwelling): To demolish part motorcycle showroom and part dwelling and construct 1no garage at part ground floor level and a guesthouse (Class 3A) at part ground, first,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06630/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06630-26/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-retaining-facade-and-construct): To demolish existing dwelling retaining facade and construct 6 no residential units at ground, first, second, third, fourth and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06567/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06567-26/zabbar-excavate-and-construct-43no-garages-at-lower): Excavate and construct 43no garages at lower and upper basement levels and 24no residential units at ground, first, second, third and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06507/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06507-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-car-showroom): Alterations and additions to existing car showroom approved by PA/4084/15. Application includes alterations and additions to Class 4A office space at third… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05761/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05761-26/mosta-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct 3no garages at basement level and 5no residential units at ground, first, second, third and receded… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud) ## More from Adrian Deguara - [**PA/05370/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05370-26/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-2-no): To demolish existing dwelling and construct 2 no garages and 1no Class 4B shop including shop sign at ground floor level and a guesthouse (Class 3A) at part… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00820/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00820-24/gzira-demolish-existing-dilapidated-roof-over-fourth-floor): To demolish existing dilapidated roof over fourth floor level and reconstruct roof over fourth floor and construct 2 apartments at fifth and receded floor… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05514/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05514-23/qormi-demolish-existing-vacant-dwelling-and-garage-and): To demolish existing vacant dwelling and garage and excavate to construct underground water reservoir, construct showroom at ground floor level and Class 4A… Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02259/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02259-23/sliema-replacement-of-wrought-iron-railings-originally-approved): Proposed replacement of wrought iron railings originally approved by PA/07162/20 with glass railings. Granted, validated 10 August 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)