--- title: "PA/02435/23: subdivide commercial outlet in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02435-23/birkirkara-subdivide-commercial-outlet source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To subdivide commercial outlet (Class 4, previously Flat 2 and Flat 4) into Class 4B retail outlet at ground… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0243523 # PA/02435/23: subdivide commercial outlet in Birkirkara Borg's Flats, 61, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara To subdivide commercial outlet (Class 4, previously Flat 2 and Flat 4) into Class 4B retail outlet at ground floor level (Flat 2, now No.59A) and proposed change of use of first floor level (Flat 4) to residential unit (Class 1). Development also includes sanctioning of alterations as built and some additional internal alterations and a new shop sign on the facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Borg's Flats, 61, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Francis Debono](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/francis-debono) - **Perit:** [Perit Adrian Mamo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-mamo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 13 February 2023 - **Validated:** 3 May 2023 - **Published:** 3 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 2 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 June 2024 - **Permit expires:** 10 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02435/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02435&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Borg's Flats, 61, 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), [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 sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 33 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 Adrian Mamo - [**PA/02037/22** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02037-22/st-julians-sanction-as-built-with-variations-to-permit-pa05441-98): To sanction as-built with variations to permit PA05441/98 (including removal of balcony and minor internal alterations). Status being checked - [**PA/02005/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02005-22/zabbar-sanction-building-as-built): To sanction building as-built (original permit not found). Status being checked - [**PA/01980/22** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01980-22/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-internal-alterations-and-replacement-of-alumini): Minor internal alterations and replacement of aluminium apertures with solid timber ones. Status being checked - [**PA/00828/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00828-22/ta-xbiex-alterations-and-extension): Alterations and extension (74 sq.m) to flat 9b on fifth floor and construction of new (receded) dwelling (183 sq.m) on sixth floor. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00159/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00159-21/sliema-internal-alterations-including-openings-in-internal-walls): Internal alterations including openings in internal walls Status being checked - [**PA/01159/20** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01159-20/floriana-replacement-of-2-windows-and-2-doors): Replacement of 2 windows and 2 doors (on open balconies) on the facade. Proposal includes the sanctioning of the replacement of silver aluminum balcony… Status being checked [All applications by Adrian Mamo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-mamo) ## More from Francis Debono - [**PA/05983/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05983-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Refused, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/00499/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00499-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B including use as a grocer/greengrocer, including change of use of rear domestic store to kitchenette, store and w,c.… Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/08484/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08484-24/luqa-change-of-use-from-garage-to-shop): Change of use from garage to shop 4B, including installation of two shop signs and opening of new shop opening. Granted, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/03766/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03766-24/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-minor-external-and-internal-alterations): Proposed sanctioning of minor external and internal alterations to PA10569/17. Granted, validated 8 August 2024 - [**PA/00828/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00828-22/ta-xbiex-alterations-and-extension): Alterations and extension (74 sq.m) to flat 9b on fifth floor and construction of new (receded) dwelling (183 sq.m) on sixth floor. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)