--- title: "PA/01784/25: Change of use of ground floor level in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01784-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use of ground floor level from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4A (offices). Change of use of commercial… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0178425 # PA/01784/25: Change of use of ground floor level in Birkirkara DEMAR Business Centre, Triq l-Akwedott, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara Change of use of ground floor level from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4A (offices). Change of use of commercial storages and un/loading bay to public service garages. To propose, sanction signage on facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** DEMAR Business Centre, Triq l-Akwedott, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [David Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/david-psaila) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 13 February 2025 - **Validated:** 18 March 2025 - **Published:** 18 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 4 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01784/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01784&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around DEMAR Business Centre, Triq l-Akwedott, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara 89 other applications within 300 m: 64 granted, 2 refused, 5 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07424/23). On Triq l-Akwedott: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Kerstien Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/06317/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06317-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-one-level): To demolish existing building and construct one level of basement garages, ground floor maisonette and four overlying apartments. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/00999/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00999-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-terraced-house-as-built-from): Proposed sanctioning of terraced house as built from PB01587/81, with variations comprising sanctioning of second floor level and changes to façade and… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 3 floors, 31 m away - [**PA/01946/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01946-24/birkirkara-external-and-internal-alterations-to-terraced-house): External and internal alterations to terraced house wall layouts including extension to second and third floor levels. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 4 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/01460/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01460-23/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from the previous approved permit PB02206/79 and to propose an additional unit at ground floor level… Withdrawn, validated 15 March 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/02759/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02759-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-variations-to-apartment-from-approved): Sanctioning of variations to apartment from approved in PA/00182/15. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/07960/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07960-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-into-public): Change of use from garage into public service garage. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/01991/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01991-26/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-with-different-layout): To sanction property as built with different layout approved in PB2206/79. Granted, validated 2 May 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/04011/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04011-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-to-propose): To demolish existing terraced house and to propose construction of a new residential building comprising a basement, ground floor, first floor, second floor,… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/00972/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00972-21/birkirkara-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-3): To demolish existing residential unit and construct 3 garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments at first, second, third floor level… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/02568/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02568-23/birkirkara-sanction-existing-second-and-third-floors-from): To sanction existing second and third floors from approved permits PA6299/79 and PA955/07, to propose the installation of lift, minor internal and external… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/01892/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01892-24/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction as built - minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 14 May 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/04019/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04019-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-alterations-under-pa00589-99-at-first): To sanction minor alterations under PA00589/99 at first and second floor levels, washroom and concrete canopy at roof level and toilet in backyard as per LN… Withdrawn, 66 m away - [**PA/01734/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01734-22/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-timber-canopy-at-washroom-level): Proposed sanctioning of timber canopy at washroom level. Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/06330/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06330-26/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built (no permits were traced). Granted, validated 14 October 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/07424/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07424-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level and construction of three basement garages, ground floor maisonette and 4 overlying apartments… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 5 floors, 70 m away ## More by Matthew Psaila - [**PA/06938/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06938-26/fgura-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate the site and construct 3 residential garages at basement level, a maisonette at elevated ground-floor level,… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06415/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06415-26/mosta-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-approved-ground): To propose the reconfiguration of the approved ground floor in approved PA/4287/20 and PA/4375/20, to include the introduction of six (6) Class 4B local shops… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06142/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06142-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an): To propose the change of use of an approved PA/05176/25 Class 4B shop and Class 1A residential dwelling, to a Class 3B hotel including a Class 4B retail… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06032/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06032-26/mosta-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-approved-basement): To propose the reconfiguration of the approved basement floors in approved PA/4287/20 and PA/4375/20, while proposing the basement -1 to be used as a public… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05996/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05996-26/san-gwann-reconfiguration-of-approved-pa-5406-16-to-create-one): Proposed reconfiguration of approved PA/5406/16 to create one - 1 bedroom unit and two - 2 bedroom units. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05963/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05963-26/zebbug-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-basement-levels): To propose the reconfiguration of the basement levels -2 and -3 from approved PA/07151/25 to accommodate for a total of fifty-five (55) lock-up garages and… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-psaila) ## More from David Psaila - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06938/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06938-26/fgura-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate the site and construct 3 residential garages at basement level, a maisonette at elevated ground-floor level,… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06142/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06142-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an): To propose the change of use of an approved PA/05176/25 Class 4B shop and Class 1A residential dwelling, to a Class 3B hotel including a Class 4B retail… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06032/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06032-26/mosta-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-approved-basement): To propose the reconfiguration of the approved basement floors in approved PA/4287/20 and PA/4375/20, while proposing the basement -1 to be used as a public… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05429/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05429-26/qormi-addition-of-a-basement-level-for-use): Proposed addition of a basement level for use as a residential garage to the approved PA/03752/25 residential dwelling, together with the reconfiguration of… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/04373/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04373-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Proposed change of use from a Class 4B showroom to a Class 5A. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)