--- title: "PA/02785/24: Change of use from Class 1 dwelling in Vittoriosa (Birgu) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02785-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-class-1-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Vittoriosa (Birgu): Change of use from Class 1 dwelling to Class 4B (souvenir shop) at ground floor level and introduction… Planning applications › Vittoriosa (Birgu) › PA0278524 # PA/02785/24: Change of use from Class 1 dwelling in Vittoriosa (Birgu) 102, Triq San Lawrenz, Vittoriosa (Birgu) Change of use from Class 1 dwelling to Class 4B (souvenir shop) at ground floor level and introduction of new aperture on the facade. Internal alterations including the opening and closing of internal apertures, removal and proposed new staircase and a new floor slab at first floor level. Permit already approved as per PA/02503/18. Removal of wall sign at first floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 102, Triq San Lawrenz, Vittoriosa (Birgu) - **Locality:** [Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu) - **Applicant:** Charles Vella Zarb - **Perit:** [Perit Charlie Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlie-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 26 December 2023 - **Validated:** 15 May 2024 - **Published:** 15 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 14 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 31 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 28 August 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02785/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02785&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 102, Triq San Lawrenz, Vittoriosa (Birgu) 145 other applications within 300 m: 93 granted, 5 refused, 20 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05023/24). On Triq San Lawrenz: 18 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Jean Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-azzopardi), [Christian Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-cuschieri), [Neville Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neville-bugeja). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/01181/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01181-26/vittoriosa-birgu-carry-out-internal-alterations-within-a-pre-1967): To carry out internal alterations within a pre-1967 building and to propose the construction of a front balcony at first floor level. Granted, validated 17 March 2026, 2 floors, 22 m away - [**PA/01148/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01148-21/vittoriosa-birgu-make-internal-alterations-in-pre-1967-house-and): To make internal alterations in pre-1967 house and extend fourth floor Status being checked, 5 floors, 31 m away - [**PA/03562/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03562-23/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-to-existing-third-floor-apartmen): Internal alterations to existing third floor apartment. Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/05149/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05149-23/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-to-existing-second-floor-apartme): Internal alterations to existing second floor apartment. Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/04366/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04366-26/vittoriosa-birgu-installation-of-balconies-at-third-floor-level): Proposed installation of balconies at third floor level and fouth floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/06164/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06164-25/vittoriosa-birgu-propose-a-lift-within-the-common-area): To propose a lift within the common area of an existing block. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/01918/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01918-21/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-of-vacant-disused-room): Proposed change of use of vacant disused room to a Class 4D shop, with possibility of limited cooking having a kitchen-counter for preparation of delicacies… Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/05987/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05987-24/vittoriosa-birgu-retractable-canopy-and-glass-enclosure-over-table-and): Proposed retractable canopy and glass-enclosure over table and chairs. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/01312/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01312-21/vittoriosa-birgu-install-p): To install p.v panels on roof of chapel Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/05012/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05012-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-the-use-of-a-separate-store): To change the use of a separate store and a Class 4C cafe into a class 4B shop to interconnect it with the adjacent approved class 4D shop (PA/1918/21) in… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/04195/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04195-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-a-penthouse-for): Proposed change of use from a penthouse for commercial use to 4 self-catering (class 1C) BnB studio apartments. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/01260/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01260-21/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-pre-196): Internal and external alterations to existing pre-1968 dilapidated dwelling (alterations of internal walls, changes in doorways and windows, replacing of… Status being checked, 86 m away - [**PA/02190/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02190-26/vittoriosa-birgu-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-including-shifting-o): Alterations to existing dwelling including shifting of existing internal staircase and construction of recessed extension. Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/01561/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01561-25/vittoriosa-birgu-replacement-of-deteriorated-timber-apertures-with-tim): Replacement of deteriorated timber apertures with timber-like PVC apertures. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 93 m away - [**PA/02246/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02246-24/vittoriosa-birgu-it-is-proposed-to-revert-use-of): It is proposed to revert use of existing development to previously approved Class 3B hotel (PA/02490/15) having 18 bedrooms, including all ancillary… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 95 m away ## More by Charlie Farrugia - [**PA/07830/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07830-26/zurrieq-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling, including the demolition of existing rear rooms, construction and alteration works at ground- and first-floor… Pending - [**PA/07616/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07616-26/zurrieq-sanction-variations-from-approved-permits-pa-02380-01-and): To sanction variations from approved permits PA/02380/01 and DN/01247/14, consisting of shifting of internal walls, stairs alignment, and vertical… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07576/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07576-26/zurrieq-reinstate-the-original-internal-wall-layouts-of): To reinstate the original internal wall layouts of the two apartments, reversing the alterations approved under PA/1017/13, while retaining the existing… Pending - [**PA/06399/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06399-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-existing-pre-68-space-into-a-class): To change existing pre-68 space into a Class 4B (selling souvenirs). Proposal include addition of sign. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/04883/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04883-26/zurrieq-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pb1150-78-and): To sanction variations from approved permit PB1150/78 and convert part into a Class 4B (hairdressing). Granted, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03113/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03113-26/fgura-sanction-variation-in-facade-colors-and-internal): To sanction variation in facade colors and internal false ceiling from approved permit PA6784/18. Granted, validated 22 June 2026 [All applications by Charlie Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlie-farrugia) [All planning applications in Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu)