--- title: "PA/01802/24: Change of use from garage to a in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01802-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use from garage to a Class 4B shop including shop sign. Perit Matthew Psaila. Validated 27 March 2024. Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0180224 # PA/01802/24: Change of use from garage to a in Birkirkara D Studio, Triq Censu Costa, Birkirkara Change of use from garage to a Class 4B shop including shop sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** D Studio, Triq Censu Costa, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Kenneth Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kenneth-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 11 September 2023 - **Validated:** 27 March 2024 - **Published:** 27 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 29 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 17 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01802/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01802&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around D Studio, Triq Censu Costa, Birkirkara 134 other applications within 300 m: 100 granted, 1 refused, 8 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08093/25). On Triq Censu Costa: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, 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/00935/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00935-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-an-existing-garage): Change of use from an existing garage to a public service garage. Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/03633/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03633-24/birkirkara-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage): To sanction change of use from garage (PAPB/4509/79) to Class 4B green grocer, and proposed alterations to facade, addition of a toilet and store, and… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/03621/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03621-21/birkirkara-construct-study-and-washroom-at-second-floor): To construct study and washroom at second floor, domestic store at ground floor and alterations to elevation Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/06688/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06688-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to a studio flat (CLass 1). Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/07656/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07656-23/birkirkara-installation-of-pneumatic-lift): Proposed installation of pneumatic lift (no pit and lift room required), extension at roof level, and minor change to balcony corbels over site covered by… Granted, validated 9 February 2024, 92 m away - [**PA/04425/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04425-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-changes-over): Sanctioning of internal and external changes over site covered by PA/1590/79, proposed extension at back of ground floor garage, proposed alterations to… Granted, validated 2 October 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/00802/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00802-22/birkirkara-sanction-sections): To sanction sections (due to inconsistencies between the approved plan and the approved sections) and to propose installation of jacuzzi at roof level. Status being checked, 95 m away - [**PA/02446/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02446-24/birkirkara-sanction-the-carrying-out-of-internal-and): To sanction the carrying out of internal and external alterations prior to the issuing of permit PA 3205/23 which also covered the change of use into a Class… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 96 m away - [**PA/03354/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03354-23/birkirkara-replacement-of-derelict-boundary-wall-and-proposed): Proposed replacement of derelict boundary wall and proposed replacement of existing gate. Refused, validated 11 October 2023, 97 m away - [**PA/01705/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01705-22/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations): To carry out internal alterations, consisting of an open staircase, the construction of a utility room and parapet wall at first floor level. Status being checked, 98 m away - [**PA/03205/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03205-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-domestic-garage-to): Proposed change of use from domestic garage to artist studio (Class 5A) and minor alterations to sump and ventilation shaft at basement level. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 103 m away - [**PA/01601/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01601-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B. Proposed internal alterations and installation of sign. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 104 m away - [**PA/04618/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04618-25/birkirkara-sanction-approved-two-class-4b-shops): To sanction approved two Class 4B shops (PA1852/96) and change of use to one Class 4A (physio). Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 107 m away - [**PA/05732/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05732-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-minor-alterations-from-approved-pa-04004-10-and): Sanctioning minor alterations from approved PA/04004/10 and existing following site survey. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 108 m away - [**PA/02013/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02013-25/birkirkara-sanction-discrepancies-from-the-approved-drawings-in): To sanction discrepancies from the approved drawings in PA/07490/21 due to the following; a) finding of existing pre-1967 basement and 2 bell shaped wells. b)… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 113 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 Kenneth Caruana - [**PA/03660/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03660-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-approved-office-and): Proposed change of use from approved office and apartments (Class 1A) in PA/03698/18 to guesthouse (Class 3A), including internal alterations and minor… Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/04941/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04941-24/balzan-split-duplex-penthouse-into-two-separate-units): To split duplex penthouse into two separate units. Application also includes minor changes from approved permit PA/0182/17. Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/04611/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04611-24/zurrieq-propose-replacement-of-front-gate-to-a): To propose replacement of front gate to a solid loosely spaced timber gate. Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/03343/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03343-24/tarxien-propose-change-of-use-from-duplex-class): To propose change of use from duplex Class 4B shop to a residential unit and from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop, propose roofing of internal courtyard,… Granted, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/02734/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02734-21/tarxien-part-demolition-of-outbuildings-to-existing-house): Part demolition of outbuildings to existing house and change of use from residential (Class 1) to 2 shops (Class 4B). The construction of a garage and office… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)