--- title: "PA/02050/21: change of use from residential unit in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02050-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-residential-unit source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from residential unit (Class 1) to a local office (Class 4A) and minor… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0205021 # PA/02050/21: change of use from residential unit in Birkirkara 157, Triq John Borg, Birkirkara Proposed change of use from residential unit (Class 1) to a local office (Class 4A) and minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 157, Triq John Borg, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Ms Geraldine Ellul Bonici](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/geraldine-ellul-bonici) - **Perit:** [Perit William Nicholas Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/william-nicholas-bondin) - **Type of works:** Change of Use [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02050/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02050&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 157, Triq John Borg, Birkirkara 312 other applications within 300 m: 201 granted, 5 refused, 37 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06292/25). On Triq John Borg: 12 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/00704/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00704-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-maisonette-keeping-existing-facade-and): To demolish existing maisonette keeping existing facade and construct 3 apartments (at 1st floor to 3rd floor) and penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/02152/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02152-23/birkirkara-alteration-to-an-existing-building-and-construction): Alteration to an existing building and construction of three apartments over three floors, and a penthouse on a receded floor. Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/05437/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05437-24/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-and-construction-of-receded): Minor internal alterations and construction of receded room at second floor. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/02948/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02948-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-class-4): Change of use from a Class 4 shop to a residential ground floor maisonette, including sanctioning and minor alteration works. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/07316/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07316-23/birkirkara-convert-existing-washroom-approved-in-pa-2246-14-to): To convert existing washroom approved in PA/2246/14 to a one-bedroom apartment. Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/02134/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02134-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved permit PA7877/20. Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/01824/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01824-26/birkirkara-sanction-the-rear-and-roofing-structure-constructed): To sanction the rear and roofing structure constructed after 1967 of a pre-1967 residential dwelling. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/00928/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00928-23/birkirkara-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining): To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining existing façade and construction of five residential units. Withdrawn, validated 1 March 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/07588/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-26/birkirkara-demolish-a-number-of-slabs-and-lower): To demolish a number of slabs and lower the yard area. To construct an additional floor over part of the roof and the kitchen. To excavate and construct a… Pending, 52 m away - [**PA/04189/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04189-26/birkirkara-conversion-of-four-approved-units-into-two): Proposed conversion of four approved units into two duplex units in lieu of PA/05884/23. Granted, validated 13 July 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/07605/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07605-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-maisonette): Internal alterations to the existing maisonette, replacement of concrete slab underneath backyard at first floor, alteration to second floor level and… Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 4 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/05884/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05884-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-property-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing pre-1968 property and construction of ground floor garage, 3 no. apartments at first, second and third floor level and… Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/07431/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-24/birkirkara-replacement-of-closed-deteriorated-timber-balcony-with): Proposed replacement of closed deteriorated timber balcony with open balcony with aluminium railing. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/04230/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04230-23/birkirkara-correct-the-location-of-site-from-that): To correct the location of site from that as approved in permit PA 3830/97, to change the use of a garage into a Class 4B shop and to carry out internal and… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/05464/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05464-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-pre-1968-building-and-construct-ground): To demolish existing pre-1968 building and construct ground floor garage, office Class 4A and four (4) overlying apartments. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 5 floors, 61 m away ## More by William Nicholas Bondin - [**PA/08303/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08303-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-retail-shop-to-class): Change of use from retail-shop to Class 4B Mini-market. Granted, validated 24 December 2025 - [**PA/06136/25** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06136-25/dingli-construct-pool-at-roof-level): To construct pool at roof level. Withdrawn - [**PA/05924/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05924-25/luqa-extension-at-first-floor-level-to-accommodate): Proposed extension at first floor level to accommodate bathroom and study. Proposal also includes construction of stairs and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 10 October 2025 - [**PA/05053/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05053-25/zurrieq-extension-at-second-floor-level-to-accommodate): Proposed extension at second floor level to accommodate one additional bedroom including an en-suite bathroom. Proposal also includes construction of stairs. Granted, validated 16 September 2025 - [**PA/03030/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03030-25/luqa-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, excavation of pool at backyard, and construction of bedroom at receded second floor. Proposal also includes the shifting of apertures on… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02651/25** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02651-25/dingli-renewal-of-pa-05675-19-to-demolish-existing-dwelling): Renewal of PA/05675/19: To demolish existing dwelling and excavate basement, construct domestic store and garage at basement level, maisonette at ground floor… Granted, validated 21 May 2025 [All applications by William Nicholas Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/william-nicholas-bondin) ## More from Geraldine Ellul Bonici - [**PA/02651/25** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02651-25/dingli-renewal-of-pa-05675-19-to-demolish-existing-dwelling): Renewal of PA/05675/19: To demolish existing dwelling and excavate basement, construct domestic store and garage at basement level, maisonette at ground floor… Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/03636/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03636-23/paola-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-from): To sanction minor internal and external changes from PA8108/05. Granted, validated 22 August 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)