--- title: "PA/02137/26: proposal seeks to sanction the existing premises in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02137-26/birzebbuga-proposal-seeks-to-sanction-the-existing-premises source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: The proposal seeks to sanction the existing premises and proposes a change of use from the existing Class 4B use… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0213726 # PA/02137/26: proposal seeks to sanction the existing premises in Birzebbuga 164 gia 48a, il-Bajja s-Sabiha, Birzebbuga The proposal seeks to sanction the existing premises and proposes a change of use from the existing Class 4B use to a Class 3C gym, including internal and external alterations, the installation of signage, and its ancillary facilities. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 164 gia 48a, il-Bajja s-Sabiha, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Bojan Petrovic - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 6 February 2026 - **Validated:** 1 April 2026 - **Published:** 1 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 22 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02137/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02137&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 164 gia 48a, il-Bajja s-Sabiha, Birzebbuga 12 other applications on the same street: 7 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending. 88% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02865/24). On il-Bajja s-Sabiha: 12 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/05480/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05480-26/birzebbuga-demountable-timber-platform-over-parking-space-fronting): Proposed demountable timber platform over parking space fronting existing Class 4D restaurant approved in PA/6745/18 to cater for tables and chairs. Proposal… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/02670/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02670-26/birzebbuga-demountable-timber-platform-over-parking-spaces-fronting): Proposed demountable timber platform over parking spaces fronting existing Class 4D restaurant approved in PA939/17 to cater for tables and chairs. Includes… Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/01162/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01162-26/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavation and construction of water reservoir, 2 Class 4D restaurants, 4 apartments and 2 overlying receded penthouses. Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/00964/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00964-26/birzebbuga-sanction-temporary-structure-covering-tables-and-chairs): To sanction temporary structure covering tables and chairs approved in DN/00013/06. Withdrawn, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/04864/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04864-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-additions-to-aquatic-sports-club): Proposed sanctioning of additions to Aquatic Sports Club ancillary facilities consisting of shading devices, addition of outdoor catering area with… Granted, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/04633/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04633-25/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-changes-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction minor changes to existing pre-1967 dwelling and to propose change of use of back room at ground floor level from store to Class 1D casa bottega… Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/07216/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07216-24/birzebbuga-sanction-as-built-variations-in-levels-and): To sanction as built variations in levels and slopes to skatepark approved in PA/01294/17 and PA/07923/17, and proposed new amendments to slopes and railings. Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/02865/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02865-24/birzebbuga-extension-of-first-floor-maisonette-at-second): Extension of first floor maisonette at second floor level, with the addition of 2 rooms. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/02635/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02635-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-class-4b-establishment-and): Demolition of existing Class 4B establishment and 2 overlying floors. Construction of new reservoir below ground floor level, lottery and gaming premise,… Pending, validated 8 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05300/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05300-23/birzebbuga-propose-extension-of-bedroom-including-closing-of): To propose extension of bedroom including closing of backyard balcony and propose new games room at fourth floor. Granted, validated 6 September 2023 - [**PA/03526/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03526-22/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-dilapidated-facade-and-ceiling): Demolition of a dilapidated facade and ceiling of an existing takeaway and construction of the same facade with the inclusion of balustrades at the roof level… Granted, validated 25 May 2022 - [**PA/03115/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03115-21/birzebbuga-carry-out-minor-changes-to-approved-permit): To carry out minor changes to approved permit, PA/01196/19, as shown in conventional colours Status being checked ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)