--- title: "PA/02306/21: Change of use from garage in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02306-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use from garage (pre-1968) to shop (Class 4B) including internal alterations and… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0230621 # PA/02306/21: Change of use from garage in Birkirkara 58, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara Change of use from garage (pre-1968) to shop (Class 4B) including internal alterations and extension together with an illuminated sign. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 58, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mr Peter Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/peter-cutajar) - **Perit:** [Perit Wilfrid Debattista](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wilfrid-debattista) - **Type of works:** Change of Use [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02306/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02306&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 58, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 84 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04322/25). On Triq Salvu Psaila: 34 other applications, 21 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [David Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-sultana). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/01109/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-class-4b): Change of use of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4D restaurant, alterations, fixing of sign, a/c and retractable awning. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/01516/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01516-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floors): To demolish existing first and second floors, construction of 3 floors and receded floor. Withdrawn, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/05970/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05970-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-store): Proposed change of use from existing pre-1968 store to Class 6A storage and ancillary car space and sanctioning of changes to facade finishes. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/04719/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04719-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-subdivision-of-existing-dwelling-into): Proposed alterations and subdivision of existing dwelling into 2 separate dwellings, and proposed additional dwelling at second floor level (total of 3).… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 3 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/03006/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03006-25/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-residential-unit): To carry out alterations to existing residential unit at first floor, to carry out an extension at second floor and to construct a stairwell to the roof. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 3 floors, 37 m away - [**PA/02416/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02416-21/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-ground-floor-garage): Proposed extension to existing ground floor garage, back terrace and kitchen-dining at first floor, bedroom at second floor and washroom at roof level… Status being checked, 3 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/06959/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Change of use of Class 4B Shop to Class 4A Office and other ancillary areas. To propose minor internal layout adjustments and external alterations to façade… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01978/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01978-21/birkirkara-sanction-construction-of-walls-and-installation-of): To sanction construction of walls and installation of garage doors at semi-basement level creating 2 lock-up garages. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/06072/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06072-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa656-15): To sanction internal and external variations from PA656/15. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/01470/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01470-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-as-built-from-those): To sanction minor changes as built from those approved in PA 1446/99 at the Juventus Vero Amore Club, and the addition of a Class 4D at first floor. Status being checked, 2 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/02874/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-21/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa2811-15-to-replace-existing): Renewal of PA2811/15 - To replace existing roof with a new concrete slab and construct an overlying duplex - at second floor and penthouse level Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 65 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, 70 m away - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/03171/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pre-67-store-to): Proposed change of use from pre-67 store to Class 4B shop. Application also includes installation of sign. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/06810/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-garage): Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 80 m away ## More by Wilfrid Debattista - [**PA/07172/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07172-26/zebbug-gozo-sanction-internal-alterations-to-layout-and-back): To sanction internal alterations to layout and back elevation alterations as approved by PA/05250/06 and as renewed by PA/7785/22, PA/4724/17, and PA/2579/12… Pending - [**PA/06532/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06532-26/zebbug-change-of-use-from-class-4-to): Change of use from Class 4 to dwelling (Class 1) at ground floor only including alterations, both internally and to the facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/01865/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01865-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-the-layout): To sanction changes to the layout, the correction of site plan, the size of the site of PA/02542/97 including proposed minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 10 May 2026 - [**PA/01710/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01710-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-back-rooms-and-others-in): Demolition of back rooms and others in the courtyard. Formation of new door and widening existing door to form garage door on the facade and construction of… Pending, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/00629/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00629-26/siggiewi-additional-dwelling): Proposed additional dwelling, other than the one approved at PA/02728/22, at the recessed floor (4th floor) including relocating of existing services to over… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07832/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07832-25/naxxar-sanction-building-as-built-by-pa01062-90-involving): To sanction building as built by PA01062/90 involving both internal and external alterations and extension. Granted, validated 28 January 2026 [All applications by Wilfrid Debattista](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wilfrid-debattista) ## More from Peter Cutajar - [**PA/08100/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08100-25/zabbar-excavate-and-construct-a-private-basement-one): To excavate and construct a private basement one car garage to an existing dwelling and to sanction as built staircase from basement level to ground floor. Granted, validated 30 January 2026 - [**PA/00115/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00115-24/marsaskala-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-including-sanctioni): Minor internal and external alterations including sanctioning, demolition and change of use from Class 4B outlet to Class 1 residential unit. Granted, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/06045/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06045-23/lija-reconstruct-dilapidated-pre-1968-animal-enclosures-and-to): To reconstruct dilapidated pre-1968 animal enclosures and to be used as an agricultural store. Granted, validated 18 October 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)