--- title: "PA/01864/24: internal and external alterations and change of in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01864-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-and-change-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed internal and external alterations and change of use from approved garage and showroom at ground floor… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0186424 # PA/01864/24: internal and external alterations and change of in Birkirkara Block 14, Garage 10 and Garage 12, Triq il-Gummar, Birkirkara Proposed internal and external alterations and change of use from approved garage and showroom at ground floor level to Class 4A offices and garage, alterations and change of use of approved Class 4A offices at first floor to receded floor to 3 apartments and penthouse, in lieu of PA9595/18. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Block 14, Garage 10 and Garage 12, Triq il-Gummar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Mr Jason Paul Vella - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 18 December 2023 - **Validated:** 3 April 2024 - **Published:** 3 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 3 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 August 2024 - **Permit expires:** 28 August 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01864/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01864&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Block 14, Garage 10 and Garage 12, Triq il-Gummar, Birkirkara 124 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 7 refused, 14 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04322/25). On Triq il-Gummar: 14 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/07642/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-23/birkirkara-demolish-dangerous-roof-structure-and-reconstruct-stairwell): To demolish dangerous roof structure and reconstruct stairwell at higher level. Granted, validated 5 February 2024, 14 m away - [**PA/03659/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03659-23/birkirkara-sanction-the-current-roof-level-as-built): To sanction the current roof level as built and proposed alterations to PA6742/01. Addition of another residential level with two 3-bedroom apartments to… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/06722/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06722-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of 3 in no. 1 bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor level and a 1 bedroom… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/05890/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05890-23/birkirkara-sanction-the-second-floor-domestic-store-as): To sanction the second floor domestic store as built, along with the proposed alterations, extension and construction of the third floor. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 4 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/01233/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01233-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of 3 basement garages, ground floor garage, maisonette, 6 apartments and 2 receded… Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/04454/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04454-25/birkirkara-fixing-of-front-garden-fencing-and-gate): Fixing of front garden fencing and gate. Granted, validated 29 July 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/05747/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05747-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-and-proposed-alterations): Sanctioning of existing garage and proposed alterations to subdivide into a one bedroom ground floor maisonette and a two car garage. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/00372/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00372-23/birkirkara-subdivision-of-existing-public-hire-service-garage): Proposed subdivision of existing public hire service garage (license reference APP/M/B/96/83 as per approved permit PA/07513/18) commercial garage into a… Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 58 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, 59 m away - [**PA/01116/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01116-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-villa): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing villa covered by PA/04299/04. Proposal also includes pool at back of property. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/07983/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07983-24/birkirkara-subdivide-existing-property-previously-approved-by-rg4711-1): To subdivide existing property previously approved by RG4711/17 into two semi-detached dwellings. To carry out internal and external alterations to existing… Withdrawn, validated 27 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/07655/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-24/birkirkara-sanction-existing-garage-and-proposed-change-of): To sanction existing garage and proposed change of use from private car garage to a beauty salon (Class 4B), minor internal alterations including the addition… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/02395/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02395-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-subdivide-a-terraced-house-into): Alterations to subdivide a terraced house into two units. Sanctioning as built over site covered by PA/06278/17. Granted, validated 11 June 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/03318/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03318-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-2-maisonettes-and-garage): To demolish existing 2 maisonettes and garage, excavate and extend underlying existing garage. and construct 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 3 apartments… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/04321/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04321-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-dwelling-into): Change of use of a dwelling into a Class 3A (Hostel) including structural alterations & sanctioning as built over site covered by PA/06278/17. Withdrawn, validated 19 July 2023, 86 m away ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to… Pending - [**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/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)