--- title: "PA/02343/21: sanction change of use of front part in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02343-21/birzebbuga-sanction-change-of-use-of-front-part source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Birzebbuga: To sanction change of use of front part of garage to Class 4B shop; proposed change of use of back… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0234321 # PA/02343/21: sanction change of use of front part in Birzebbuga 75, Zenden Households, Triq il-Mandolina, Birzebbuga To sanction change of use of front part of garage to Class 4B shop; proposed change of use of back part of garage into storage and construction of partition; removal of existing shop window and re-installation within building line, and removal of existing canopy including shop name, and re-installation up to 1m from building line - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 75, Zenden Households, Triq il-Mandolina, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Ms Charmaine Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/charmaine-buhagiar) - **Perit:** [Perit David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) - **Type of works:** Sanctioning [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02343/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02343&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 75, Zenden Households, Triq il-Mandolina, Birzebbuga 88 other applications within 300 m: 59 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01891/25). On Triq il-Mandolina: 16 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Jean Paul Debono Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-paul-debono-vella), [David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-borg), [Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 29 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/00475/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00475-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of apartment as built from that approved in PA/3258/93. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 13 m away - [**PA/06170/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06170-26/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/02090/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02090-25/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/04188/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04188-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-1649-15): To sanction minor changes to approved PA/1649/15, proposed minor alterations to existing layouts and proposed extension at roof level. Proposal includes three… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/01968/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01968-21/birzebbuga-construction-of-block-consisting-of-a-ground): Proposed construction of block consisting of a ground floor garage with two overlying duplex units, including construction of pool at setback floor level Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/00039/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00039-26/birzebbuga-sanction-maisonette-as-is-since-no-permits): Application to sanction maisonette as is since no permits were traced. Application also includes variations fromthe official building alignments. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 23 m away - [**PA/00725/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00725-20/birzebbuga-create-extension-of-roof-structure-to-house): To create extension of roof structure to house more PV panels Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/04644/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04644-23/birzebbuga-sanction-maisonette-as-built): To sanction maisonette as built. PA permit could not be traced. Granted, validated 5 October 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/03711/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03711-23/birzebbuga-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-p): To sanction differences from approved development permission PB1204/85, proposed demolition of existing washroom at third floor level and construction of… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/03212/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03212-21/birzebbuga-installation-of-a-1m-projected-canopy): Proposed installation of a 1m projected canopy, and sanctioning of sign and billboard on elevation Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/00041/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00041-20/birzebbuga-make-minor-internal-alterations-at-approved-second): To make minor internal alterations at approved second floor (PA/11354/18), and construct one apartment at third floor and a penthouse at recessed floor level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/05275/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05275-23/birzebbuga-sanction-link-of-garage-to-residence-as): To sanction link of garage to residence as built, and to sanction garage layout, garage elevation and front garden as built [original permit PA3572/90]. Granted, validated 26 October 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/02155/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02155-26/birzebbuga-development-consisting-of-the-construction-of-additional): Proposed development consisting of the construction of additional overlying floors on an existing apartment, including the construction of a lift shaft and… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/05951/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05951-26/birzebbuga-convert-existing-first-floor-maisonette-into-a): To convert existing first floor maisonette into a block of three apartments, including installation of lift. variations from the official alignment. Proposal… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/00006/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00006-22/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Proposed change of use from garage for private vehicles to car showroom including carrying out external alterations and to sanction as built. Refused, validated 12 January 2022, 52 m away ## More by David Ellul Mercer - [**PA/07091/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-rece): To sanction minor internal alterations to existing receded floor apartment from that approved in PA/08836/19. Pending - [**PA/05801/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-26/hamrun-sanction-stairwell-and-lift-hood-at-roof): To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03911/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03911-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-alterations-as-built-in-receded): To sanction minor alterations as built in receded floor and basement garage from that approved in PA/02266/09. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/03849/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03849-26/mosta-part-demolition): Part demolition, alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse including excavation of pool. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) ## More from Charmaine Buhagiar - [**PA/02987/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02987-26/msida-extension-at-fourth-and-receded-floor): Extension at fourth and receded floor, and internal alterations from PA7852/21. Granted, validated 22 June 2026 - [**PA/06310/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06310-24/birzebbuga-sanction-modifications-to-approved-permit-pa-00379-23-that): To sanction modifications to approved permit PA/00379/23 that consists of modifications to internal walls and apertures, modification of parapet wall on the… Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/03212/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03212-21/birzebbuga-installation-of-a-1m-projected-canopy): Proposed installation of a 1m projected canopy, and sanctioning of sign and billboard on elevation Status being checked [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)