--- title: "PA/02969/25: different utilisation from an old theatre in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02969-25/birkirkara-different-utilisation-from-an-old-theatre source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed different utilisation from an old theatre (Class 3C) to a gymnastics studio (Class 3C) including… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0296925 # PA/02969/25: different utilisation from an old theatre in Birkirkara Ex-Prince Theatre, Triq l-Imriehel, Birkirkara Proposed different utilisation from an old theatre (Class 3C) to a gymnastics studio (Class 3C) including internal alterations and additions. Proposal includes the restoration of the property and the excavation of a basement level for ancillary uses. - **Status:** Pending (Screening Process) - **Location:** Ex-Prince Theatre, Triq l-Imriehel, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Luxus Properties Ltd Attn: Leanne Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/luxus-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Screening Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 29 November 2024 - **Validated:** 14 May 2025 - **Published:** 14 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 13 June 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02969/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02969&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Ex-Prince Theatre, Triq l-Imriehel, Birkirkara 189 other applications within 300 m: 127 granted, 6 refused, 17 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03822/26). On Triq l-Imriehel: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/05348/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05348-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-extension-at): Alterations to existing dwelling and extension at first floor and second floor. Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 3 floors, 9 m away - [**PA/05038/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05038-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-property): Alterations to existing property, including the internal dismantling of ground floor slab, construction of first floor and receded. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/02910/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02910-25/birkirkara-affect-structural-alterations-at-the-back-of): To affect structural alterations at the back of the existing vacant dwelling, to construct washroom and drying area at roof level, to replace existing… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/05204/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05204-23/birkirkara-cleaning-of-existing-facade-and-replacement-of): Cleaning of existing facade and replacement of aluminium balcony with a timber one. To sanction wrought iron grill in façade, demolish accretions and carry… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/03791/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03791-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations-including-demolition-of-internal-parti): Internal alterations including demolition of internal partitions and construction of new internal ones, alteration to openings on the back facade, demolition… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 3 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/00407/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00407-24/birkirkara-replacement-of-existing-window-aperture-to-proposed): Replacement of existing window aperture to proposed timber window aperture, restoration of front door, and replacement of existing aluminium closed balcony… Pending, validated 31 January 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/04935/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04935-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-permit-pa189-18-for-the-rehabilitation): Renewal of permit PA189/18 for the ”Rehabilitation of existing town house, including alterations at ground floor; construction of additional rooms at first… Granted, validated 18 September 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/06104/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06104-25/birkirkara-minor-alteration-consisting-of-opening-an-external): Proposed minor alteration consisting of opening an external aperture at a pre-1968 townhouse at 38 Triq Il-Wied, Triq l- Imriehel, Birkirkara. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/00145/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00145-26/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade-and-internal-alterations-to): Restoration of facade and internal alterations to property, including the construction of extensions at first floor and second floor. Granted, validated 20 March 2026, 3 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/05107/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05107-23/birkirkara-internal-minor-alterations): Internal minor alterations, removal of accretions in internal yard, construction of storage at intermediate level, construction of bedrooms and pool at first… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/00528/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00528-26/birkirkara-changes-to-class-4a-offices): Changes to Class 4A offices, approved through PA/04702/20. Proposal includes the introduction of a garage, additional Class 4A office space, internal… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/03313/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03313-24/birkirkara-restoration-of-property-including-internal-alterations-and): Restoration of property including internal alterations and sanctioning of existing washroom. Withdrawn, validated 5 June 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/01918/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01918-26/birkirkara-eliminate-requirement-for-insertion-of-kileb-in): To eliminate requirement for insertion of kileb in ground floor maisonette as approved in permit condition 7 of PA/04394/20 due to risk to public safety… Pending, validated 25 March 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/06663/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06663-26/birkirkara-construction-of-a-terrace-house-with-a): Construction of a terrace house with a swimming pool, six apartments and nine garages. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/05844/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05844-26/birkirkara-proposed-sanctioning-of-the-railing-at-washroom): The proposed sanctioning of the railing at washroom level, access to top of washroom, clothing line structure and the vertical diving wall on the terrace.… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 75 m away ## More by Colin Zammit - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07550/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-26/marsa-demolition-of-two-storey-townhouse): Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07463/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-757-00): To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a… Pending [All applications by Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) ## More from Luxus Properties Ltd - [**PA/06409/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06409-23/marsa-change-of-use-from-warehouse-to-class): Change of use from warehouse to Class 3C gymnastics studio including minor alterations. Granted, validated 1 November 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)