--- title: "PA/01780/25: change the use of a garage into in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01780-25/birzebbuga-change-the-use-of-a-garage-into source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To change the use of a garage into a Class 4B (Greengrocer) - 21sqm. To carry out internal and external… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0178025 # PA/01780/25: change the use of a garage into in Birzebbuga No. 78, Triq Santa Katarina, Birzebbuga To change the use of a garage into a Class 4B (Greengrocer) - 21sqm. To carry out internal and external alterations and to sanction the building since the permit was no traced. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 78, Triq Santa Katarina, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Clive Sacco - **Perit:** [Perit Jason Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jason-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 22 November 2024 - **Validated:** 18 March 2025 - **Published:** 18 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 3 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01780/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01780&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No. 78, Triq Santa Katarina, Birzebbuga 156 other applications within 300 m: 103 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06839/23). On Triq Santa Katarina: 17 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 31 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/08149/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08149-24/birzebbuga-propose-part-demolition-of-existing-maisonette-and): To propose part demolition of existing maisonette and propose construction of similar layout including construction of shaft, washroom and staircase to roof. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/06363/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06363-26/birzebbuga-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling-consisting): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling consisting of the following; To excavation a domestic store at basement level, to dismantle part of ground… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/05555/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05555-25/birzebbuga-excavation-of-domestic-store-and-reservoir-at): Excavation of domestic store and reservoir at basement level. Dismantling sections and alterations to existing ground floor and additions to form a dwelling… Refused, validated 3 September 2025, 4 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/03555/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03555-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To excavate and construct basement level garages and overlying 9 residential units. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/01095/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01095-24/birzebbuga-internal-changes-in-lieu-of-pa-1023-18): Proposed internal changes in lieu of PA/1023/18. Changes include redesign of common staircase, extension at the back and minor changes to residential units. Granted, validated 19 July 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/04156/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04156-23/birzebbuga-extension-and-internal-alterations-to-dwelling): Extension and internal alterations to dwelling. Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/01992/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01992-25/birzebbuga-minor-alterations-to-maisonette-approved-by-rg-01025-24): Proposed minor alterations to maisonette approved by RG/01025/24 at ground floor level plus extension at intermediate floor level. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/00608/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00608-20/birzebbuga-effect-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): To effect alterations to existing dwelling, including an extension on two levels above existing apartment. Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/05310/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05310-24/birzebbuga-propose-alterations-to-pa-402-19-including-sub-division): To propose alterations to PA/402/19 including sub division to 3 flats and a duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/01405/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01405-23/birzebbuga-proposal-change-of-use-from-residential-unit): Proposal change of use from residential unit to take away. Application also includes minor internal and external alterations and installation of sign. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/05342/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05342-24/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwelling-at-134-136): To demolish existing dwelling at 134/136, Triq Santa Katerina and reconstruct garage together with an overlying residence. Application also include… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/04107/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04107-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation for one floor garage (9spaces), construction of four maisonettes at ground floor, fifteen apartments on three… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/02280/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02280-26/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-from-property-approved-in-pa4611-20): To sanction changes from property approved in PA4611/20 and proposed change of use from hall (Class 2B) to offices (Class 4A). Proposal includes the… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/02458/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02458-21/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing building and construct ground floor garage and overlying 3 apartments and a setback floor. Status being checked, 81 m away - [**PA/03102/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03102-26/birzebbuga-division-of-a-duplex-apartment-into-two): Proposed division of a duplex apartment into two seperate apartments and other minor alterations. Granted, validated 1 June 2026, 83 m away ## More by Jason Zammit - [**PA/07650/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07650-26/birzebbuga-sanction-the-reconstruction-of-rubble-front-boundary): To sanction the reconstruction of rubble front boundary wall, the installation of timber gate, animal shed and the deposition of agricultural soil in an… Pending - [**PA/07621/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07621-26/marsa-propose-construction-of-three-floors-overlying-existing): To propose construction of three floors overlying existing maisonette, including minor internal alterations and proposed extension to existing pool in… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07475/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07475-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-house-of-character-in): Proposed demolition of existing house of character in a dilapidated state and construction of a new dwelling on two floors, including the construction of a… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07360/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07360-26/qormi-proposed-the-division-of-approved-local-shop): To proposed the division of approved local shop approved by virtue of PA2600/00 into two separate Class 4B premise, including sanctioning of minor internal… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07211/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07211-26/marsaxlokk-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construction-a): To demolish existing terraced house and construction a block of street level garage, two overlying dwellings with overlying washroom at roof level. (2 units… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06978/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06978-26/marsaskala-divide-existing-basement-garage-approved-by-virtue): To divide existing basement garage approved by virtue of PA5746/03 into two separate private car garages, including division of existing backyard. Pending [All applications by Jason Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jason-zammit) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)