--- title: "PA/02991/25: minor internal alterations at ground floor and in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02991-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed minor internal alterations at ground floor and proposed change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 4B… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0299125 # PA/02991/25: minor internal alterations at ground floor and in Birkirkara St Aloysius College, No. 68, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, Triq ix-Xorrox, Birkirkara Proposed minor internal alterations at ground floor and proposed change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 4B retail having a different layout from that approved in PA/03033/24. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** St Aloysius College, No. 68, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, Triq ix-Xorrox, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Learning Works Ltd Attn: Mr Pio Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/learning-works-ltd) - **Perit:** [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 21 March 2025 - **Validated:** 14 May 2025 - **Published:** 14 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 13 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 23 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02991/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02991&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around St Aloysius College, No. 68, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, Triq ix-Xorrox, Birkirkara 122 other applications within 300 m: 79 granted, 1 refused, 13 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05812/25). On Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima: 13 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan), [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers), [Brian Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/brian-ebejer). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 84% (likely range 54–100%, 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/01028/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01028-23/birkirkara-renew-pa9953-17-to-sanction-existing-aluminium-window): To renew PA9953/17 To sanction existing aluminium window louvres on facade and to change the existing apertures to white pvc frame at St. Aloysius College… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/01658/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01658-22/birkirkara-remove-part-of-an-existing-wall-to): To remove part of an existing wall to form a secondary entrance gate to the school from Old Railway Street. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/02857/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02857-23/birkirkara-construction-of-a-garbage-room-within-the): Construction of a garbage room within the school grounds. Granted, validated 30 June 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/03033/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03033-24/birkirkara-sanction-extensions-to-the-approved-and-valid): To sanction extensions to the approved and valid PA507/21 sports school complex Class 2 , including to sanction extensions to level 4 on Xorrox Street, over… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 92 m away - [**PA/01268/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01268-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-existing): To sanction minor internal alterations to the existing canteen having a different layout from that approved in PA/00507/21. Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 92 m away - [**PA/00507/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00507-21/birkirkara-extension-of-two-floors-for-sports-school): Proposed extension of two floors for sports school complex - Class 2, consisting of; indoor, football/basketball pitch, 7-a-side football outdoor pitch and… Status being checked, 92 m away - [**PA/05450/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05450-23/birkirkara-add-an-additional-two-apartments-and-a): To add an additional two apartments and a penthouse above the existing maisonette. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 104 m away - [**PA/01876/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01876-21/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-to-an-existing-maisonette): To carry out alterations to an existing maisonette having a different layout from that approved in permission PA/08249/17, and to replace existing bronze… Status being checked, 107 m away - [**PA/06148/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06148-25/birkirkara-install-a-small-2-3-person-lift-in): To install a small 2-3 person lift in an existing block of 3 one bedroomed flats, starting off from first floor. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 108 m away - [**PA/04933/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04933-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-structures): Demolition of existing structures, excavation of one underground parking level, and twenty-seven residential units. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 115 m away - [**PA/07620/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07620-24/birkirkara-retain-class-4b-use-and-sanction-changes): To retain Class 4B use and sanction changes from previously approved PA/2114/98. Proposal includes minor internal and external alterations, and screening of… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 117 m away - [**PA/01820/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01820-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a Class 4B shop as per LN 74/14, and the addition of a sign on the facade. Status being checked, 118 m away - [**PA/01583/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01583-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-washroom-at-3rd-floor): Demolition of existing washroom at 3rd floor, construction of one apartment at 3rd floor, and construction of a washroom at 4th floor. Status being checked, 5 floors, 120 m away - [**PA/04460/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04460-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-rear-part-of-property-and): Proposed demolition of rear part of property and construction of two residential units including minor internal and external alterations and raising of… Granted, validated 11 September 2025, 125 m away - [**PA/05479/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05479-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-1): Change of use from Class 1 (dwelling) to Class 4A (office). Refused, validated 28 August 2024, 127 m away ## More by Sapienza & Sullivan - [**PA/07569/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07569-26/swieqi-internal-and-external-alterations-all-levels): Proposed internal and external alterations all levels, including amendments to the approved layouts having changes to development approved in PA/5640/19. Pending - [**PA/07247/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07247-26/rabat-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-school-and): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing school and addition of lift. Pending - [**PA/07204/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07204-26/attard-internal-and-external-alterations-to-villas-1): Proposed internal and external alterations to villas 1 and 2 at all levels, including amendments to the approved layouts and the relocation and… Pending - [**PA/07074/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07074-26/sliema-sanction-washrooms-at-roof-level): To sanction washrooms at roof level. Pending - [**PA/07040/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07040-26/floriana-dismantling-of-existing-masonry-wall): Proposed dismantling of existing masonry wall (wall has no heritage importance) to allow for vehicle access during construction and to reconstruct in masonry. Pending - [**PA/07024/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07024-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-of-garage): To sanction internal and external alterations of garage - of permit PA732/99. Pending [All applications by Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan) ## More from Learning Works Ltd - [**PA/03033/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03033-24/birkirkara-sanction-extensions-to-the-approved-and-valid): To sanction extensions to the approved and valid PA507/21 sports school complex Class 2 , including to sanction extensions to level 4 on Xorrox Street, over… Granted, validated 22 May 2024 - [**PA/01268/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01268-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-existing): To sanction minor internal alterations to the existing canteen having a different layout from that approved in PA/00507/21. Granted, validated 6 March 2024 - [**PA/00507/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00507-21/birkirkara-extension-of-two-floors-for-sports-school): Proposed extension of two floors for sports school complex - Class 2, consisting of; indoor, football/basketball pitch, 7-a-side football outdoor pitch and… Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)