--- title: "PA/02422/26: change the use of a Class 5A in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02422-26/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-a-class-5a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To change the use of a Class 5A printing press together with an ancillary stationery shop (Class 4B) into a… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0242226 # PA/02422/26: change the use of a Class 5A in Birkirkara 163,Tudor Press, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara To change the use of a Class 5A printing press together with an ancillary stationery shop (Class 4B) into a Class 4B general retail outlet, to carry out internal and external alterations, and to fix a sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 163,Tudor Press, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Jonathan Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jonathan-grima) - **Perit:** [Perit Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Signage - **Received:** 15 March 2026 - **Validated:** 22 April 2026 - **Published:** 22 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 15 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02422/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02422&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 163,Tudor Press, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 83 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, 20 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), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [David Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-sultana), [Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina). - [**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 Andre Magro - [**PA/07139/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07139-26/sliema-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. To propose change of use from a private garage to Class 4B. To carry out internal and external changes and to fix a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07057/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07057-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changing-of-balcony-and-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed changing of balcony and minor internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/07027/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07027-26/san-gwann-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. To propose change of use from a private garage to Class 4B. To carry out internal and external changes and to fix a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06912/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06912-26/tarxien-minor-internal-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-4734-26): Proposed minor internal changes from approved permit PA/4734/26. Pending - [**PA/06848/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06848-26/hamrun-construct-an-additional-room-within-residential-apartment): To construct an additional room within residential apartment to be used as a gym. Pending - [**PA/06708/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06708-26/xghajra-excavate-site-for-the-construction-of-a): To excavate site for the construction of a semi-basement garage, change of use of the approved ground-floor garage (PA/3852/25) to a one-bedroom maisonette,… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro) ## More from Jonathan Grima - [**PA/06122/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06122-26/swieqi-extension-to-the-existing-third-floor-penthouse): Proposed extension to the existing third-floor penthouse, including minor internal alterations, the construction of an additional recessed penthouse at… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06008/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06008-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-changes-from-approved-permits-pa-00889-07): Proposed sanctioning of changes from approved permits PA/00889/07. Granted, validated 24 September 2026 - [**PA/06953/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06953-25/st-julians-propose-redesign-of-approved-class-3b-hotel): To propose redesign of approved Class 3B hotel by virtue of PA/5795/18, with 84 rooms, 3 basement levels and pool area at roof level. Pending, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/08152/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08152-24/swieqi-demolition-of-an-existing-villa-and-excavation): Demolition of an existing villa and excavation of site. Proposed development of 8 semi-detached villas as outlined in the permit. (PA3306/07 - PA4755/16) The… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 2 floors - [**PA/06764/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06764-24/mellieha-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to existing first floor apartment approved in PA/04061/08 as built; and to propose the installation of an… Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/00803/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00803-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-one-stable): Proposed one stable, fodder store/tack room, 36sq.m paddock, 4sq.m pump room and 100cum reservoir. Proposed shifting of timber gate in existing rubble wall… Granted, validated 28 February 2024 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)