--- title: "PA/03043/26: Change of use from Store to Class in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03043-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-store-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use from Store to Class 4B Mini Market at first floor level, and from Class 4B to Class 4B Mini Market… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0304326 # PA/03043/26: Change of use from Store to Class in Birkirkara 195, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara Change of use from Store to Class 4B Mini Market at first floor level, and from Class 4B to Class 4B Mini Market at ground floor level, changes to materials on facade, installation of platform lift and a passenger lift and demolition of steps on the front part of the premises. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 195, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Malbriz Ventures Ltd Attn: Matthew Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/malbriz-ventures-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit David Cilia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-cilia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 14 April 2026 - **Validated:** 13 May 2026 - **Published:** 13 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 12 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 7 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03043/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03043&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 195, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara 223 other applications within 300 m: 136 granted, 7 refused, 26 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02224/23). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/00267/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00267-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pastizzeria-to-take): Proposed change of use from pastizzeria to take away, and minor internal alterations and alterations to facade, including modifications to sign and removal of… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 4 m away - [**PA/01681/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01681-21/birkirkara-construction-of-a-pedestrian-bridge): Construction of a pedestrian bridge Status being checked, 20 m away - [**PA/05679/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05679-26/birkirkara-this-application-proposes-to-change-the-existing): This application proposes to change the existing dwelling into an office (Class 4A). No changes to the facade or building fabric is being proposed. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/02050/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02050-22/birkirkara-creation-of-aperture-to-existing-class-4d): Creation of aperture to existing Class 4D. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/06366/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06366-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-an-existing-residential-unit-and): Proposed demolition of an existing residential unit and proposed construction of a Class 4D restaurant with 9 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/03826/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03826-23/birkirkara-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-on-a): To place outdoor tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform with supportive bollards. Refused, validated 28 June 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/02732/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-21/birkirkara-re-activation-of-class-4b-shop-permit-approved): Re-activation of Class 4B shop permit approved in PA03599/01. Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/01512/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01512-24/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-pa2649-09): To sanction apartment as built from PA2649/09. . Granted, validated 11 April 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/08362/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08362-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-offices-with): Change of use from approved offices with PA/00155/19 to residential units. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/05880/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05880-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-approved-band): Proposed change of use from existing approved band club bar area to Class 4D outlet at ground floor and to install sign on facade. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/07569/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07569-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-residential-and-approved-class-4a): To demolish existing residential and approved Class 4A office structures, excavate the site, construct a four-level public car park accommodating 206… Suspended, validated 11 March 2026, 5 floors, 56 m away - [**PA/01279/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01279-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-bar-and): Change of use from a bar and lounge to Class 4D sushi bar plus other minor internal and external additions and alterations. Proposal includes sanctioning of… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/00066/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00066-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, erect gypsum partition for store and w.c. and to change use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C shop. Granted, validated 18 January 2023, 69 m away - [**PA/08058/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08058-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-changes-and-change-of): To sanction minor internal changes and change of use from retail shop (Class 4) approved in PA/3111/08 to residential (Class 1). Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/06649/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06649-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-pre-1967-property-including): Proposed alterations and additions to pre-1967 property including demolition of internal walls at ground floor, proposed alterations to stairwell at all… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 81 m away ## More by David Cilia - [**PA/07340/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07340-26/birkirkara-sanction-roof-structures-departing-from-approved-plans): To sanction roof structures departing from approved plans (PA779/18). Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07000/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07000-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-art-gallery-to): Proposed change of use from art gallery to Class 1 and to sanction discrepancies from approved plans (PA908/93) reconfiguration of walls and apertures at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06718/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06718-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-office): To change of use from bakery to office space (Class 4A) and a pastizzeria and confectionery. Proposal includes installation of lift, construction of staircase… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06689/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06689-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4B Shop including Confectionery and Pastizzeria, construction of toilet and stores at the back of the premises. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06224/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06224-26/santa-venera-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-including-dismantlin): To carry out minor internal alterations including dismantling and construction of doorways/apertures and internal partitions. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/06146/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06146-26/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-proposed): Demolition of existing terraced house and proposed construction of residential units including parking spaces at basement level, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by David Cilia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-cilia) ## More from Malbriz Ventures Ltd - [**PA/07849/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07849-25/marsaskala-install-retractable-awning-and-proposed-stairs-in): To install retractable awning and proposed stairs in front garden and to sanction fixing of signs. Pending, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/07573/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-25/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-class-4b-as): Change of use from Class 4B as approved in PA4329/25 to Class 4B - butcher, including the fixing of a retractable awning and change in materials on facade. Granted, validated 26 November 2025 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)