--- title: "PA/03087/24: Change of use from garage to activity in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03087-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-activity source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use from garage to activity contemplated by sub-article c under Class 5B (motorcycles diagnostics).… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0308724 # PA/03087/24: Change of use from garage to activity in Birkirkara Garage 36, accessible from a drive-in, Triq Manoel Vilhena, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara Change of use from garage to activity contemplated by sub-article c under Class 5B (motorcycles diagnostics). - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Garage 36, accessible from a drive-in, Triq Manoel Vilhena, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Noel Calleja - **Perit:** [Dr Robert Musumeci LL.D., Perit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-musumeci-ll-d-perit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 1 February 2024 - **Validated:** 29 May 2024 - **Published:** 31 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 6 November 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03087/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03087&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Garage 36, accessible from a drive-in, Triq Manoel Vilhena, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara 4 other applications on the same street: 3 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq Manoel Vilhena: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/01351/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01351-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Proposed change of use from garage for private use to Class 4A office. Proposal includes minor external alterations. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/00144/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00144-23/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-including-internal-and-external): To sanction as built including internal and external alterations and extensions at third floor level. Proposal to include correction of site from approved… Granted, validated 14 March 2023 - [**PA/03471/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03471-22/birkirkara-construction-of-basement-garage-parking-level): Proposed construction of basement garage/parking level, overlying maisonette, three apartments and recessed floor above. Granted, validated 27 July 2022 - [**PA/02574/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02574-21/birkirkara-alteration-to-dwelling): Alteration to dwelling, including demolition of washroom at second floor level, extension of building over second and third floor level, including… Status being checked ## More by Robert Musumeci LL.D., Perit - [**PA/07369/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07369-26/zabbar-modification-to-pa1896-23): Modification to PA1896/23, elimination of washroom at roof level, and construction of a separate apartment. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06465/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06465-26/attard-partial-demolition): Partial demolition, extension, internal and external alterations to existing dwelling to create 3 separate dwellings, 2 garages and a carport. Application… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06371/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06371-26/mellieha-placing-of-a-double-sided-static-billboard-with): Placing of a double-sided static billboard with internal LED lighting Suspended, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06118/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06118-26/kalkara-changes-to-pa1217-17-in-order-to-construct): Proposed changes to PA1217/17 in order to construct two dwellings, basement garage and swimming pools. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/04852/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04852-26/balzan-sanction-variations-from-pa3016-25-to-existing-residential): To sanction variations from PA3016/25 to existing residential units. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04622/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04622-26/zurrieq-construction-of-agricultural-store-with-basement-and): Proposed construction of agricultural store with basement and reservoir. Suspended, validated 15 July 2026 [All applications by Robert Musumeci LL.D., Perit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-musumeci-ll-d-perit) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)