--- title: "PA/02279/26: sanctioning of ground floor as approved in in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02279-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-ground-floor-as-approved-in source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed sanctioning of ground floor as approved in PA4852/08 and external front garden area discrepancies at… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0227926 # PA/02279/26: sanctioning of ground floor as approved in in Birkirkara San Gwakkin Building, Central Business Centre, Triq is-Salib tal-Imriehel c/w, Triq l-Artigjanat, Mriehel, Birkirkara Proposed sanctioning of ground floor as approved in PA4852/08 and external front garden area discrepancies at increase of Class 6A warehousing instead of part of approved showroom and the change of use of from showroom to Class 4B (butcher), Class 4D (gourmet bakery and restaurant) with external seating in front of garden area. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** San Gwakkin Building, Central Business Centre, Triq is-Salib tal-Imriehel c/w, Triq l-Artigjanat, Mriehel, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [JP Imports (Food Division Ltd) Attn: Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jp-imports-food-division-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 19 December 2025 - **Validated:** 8 April 2026 - **Published:** 8 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 8 May 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02279/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02279&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around San Gwakkin Building, Central Business Centre, Triq is-Salib tal-Imriehel c/w, Triq l-Artigjanat, Mriehel, Birkirkara 61 other applications within 300 m: 37 granted, 3 refused, 5 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07452/24). On Triq is-Salib tal-Imriehel: 15 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Ivan Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-bondin), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/08329/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08329-24/birkirkara-introduce-pastizzeria-to-existing-class-4d): Application to introduce pastizzeria to existing Class 4D (previously Class 6) approved by PA/2252/12, minor internal and external alterations, and… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/00337/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00337-20/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-construct-ancillary): To carry out internal alterations and construct ancillary room at second floor interconnected with the underlying personal trainer services. Status being checked, 3 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/03762/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03762-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-variations-at-ground-floor-level): To sanction internal variations at ground floor level from PA7068/97, PA6319/06 and PA5639/05 respectively; to sanction boundary wall and gate around a… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/02833/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02833-25/birkirkara-external-and-internal-alterations-to-restaurant-class): Proposed external and internal alterations to restaurant Class 4D as approved in PA/01448/15, including changes of signage on facade and introduction of… Granted, validated 24 June 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/04862/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04862-25/birkirkara-sanction-sign-on-facade-and-to-sanction): To sanction sign on facade and to sanction change of use from Class 4A office and warehouse in approved PA/00989/11 to Class 3C pole dancing studio following… Withdrawn, validated 23 July 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/00521/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00521-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 3C pole dancing studio. Refused, validated 7 February 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/03539/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03539-26/birkirkara-sanction-sign-on-facade-and-change-of): To sanction sign on facade and change of use from Class 4A office to Class 2C pole dancing studio. Refused, validated 3 June 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/08222/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08222-24/birkirkara-install-standalone-sign-within-site-extents-of): To install standalone sign within site extents of Class 4D premises. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 73 m away - [**PA/04719/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04719-23/birkirkara-internal-and-external-amendments-to-approved-class): Internal and external amendments to approved Class 4D restaurant, PA 3917/21. Proposal includes sanctioning of as-built basement. Internal alterations consist… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 73 m away - [**PA/00942/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00942-26/birkirkara-fix-decorative-and-light-protective-perforated-cladding): To fix decorative and light protective perforated cladding on the first and second floors of the existing commercial building. Granted, validated 27 March 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/03967/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03967-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa2645-14-construction-of-warehouse): Renewal of PA2645/14 - Construction of warehouse building consisting of two basement floors, three floors above road level, and a recessed floor comprising… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 96 m away - [**PA/04015/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04015-25/birkirkara-excavate-site-to-necessary-levels): To excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of Class 6A - warehouses, Class 4A - offices and basement parking. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 108 m away - [**PA/03043/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03043-24/birkirkara-excavation-of-vacant-site): Excavation of vacant site. Proposed Class 2A medical centre, at ground floor to third floor and receded floor, including ancillary offices and cafeteria, and… Withdrawn, validated 22 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 108 m away - [**PA/01552/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01552-22/birkirkara-alterations-to-pa04584-17): Proposed alterations to PA04584/17, proposed changes include partial change of use from ancillary parking spaces to ancillary office storage. Proposed changes… Status being checked, 138 m away - [**PA/04774/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04774-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-pa-1552-22): Proposed alterations to PA 1552/22, proposed changes include partial change of use from private storage space ancillary to offices to workshop ancillary to… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 139 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from JP Imports (Food Division Ltd) - [**PA/08616/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08616-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-of-the-ground-floor): Change of use of the ground floor Class 6A warehouse (ca.190sq.m) forming part of the approved permit RG/109/21 to (.1) ca. 65sq.m Class 4B butcher shop and a… Granted, validated 24 December 2024 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)