--- title: "PA/03125/22: Minor internal alterations and change of use in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03125-22/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Birzebbuga: Minor internal alterations and change of use of garage to Class 4B (grocer) as an extension to the… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0312522 # PA/03125/22: Minor internal alterations and change of use in Birzebbuga Garage 1 and 2, Triq il-Merzuq c/w, Triq il-Kitarristi, Birzebbuga Minor internal alterations and change of use of garage to Class 4B (grocer) as an extension to the approved Class 4B shop (PA7459/06). Installation of shop sign. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Garage 1 and 2, Triq il-Merzuq c/w, Triq il-Kitarristi, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Mr Donatello Spiteri Sacco](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/donatello-spiteri-sacco) - **Perit:** [Perit John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard) - **Type of works:** Change of Use [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03125/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03125&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around Garage 1 and 2, Triq il-Merzuq c/w, Triq il-Kitarristi, Birzebbuga 86 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01891/25). On Triq il-Merzuq: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/03679/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03679-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-third-floor-plan-and-to): To demolish existing third floor plan and to propose third and set back floors on existing dwelling. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/08340/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08340-24/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-first-floor-apartment-for-changes): To sanction existing first floor apartment for changes from approved permit PAPB778/91. Granted, validated 6 February 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/02231/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02231-22/birzebbuga-sanction-as-built-apartment-from-that-approved): To sanction as built apartment from that approved in permit PAPB3114/91/778/91 at second floor including changes in internal layout and facade. Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/04926/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04926-23/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-residential-to-commercial): Change of use from residential to commercial Class 4B, sanctioning of surveying discrepancies and proposal of sign and reinstating garage opening. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/01859/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01859-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-layout-changes-to-approved-pb-03624-86): To sanction minor layout changes to approved PB/03624/86, proposed demolition of existing portico in front garden, alterations at existing first floor level,… Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/00871/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00871-25/birzebbuga-installation-of-1): Proposed installation of 1.5m retractable canopies in front garden. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/07117/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07117-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-pa7474-17): Sanctioning of minor variations from PA7474/17, proposed parapet wall at penthouse level, proposed change in main door design and materials. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/04725/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04725-24/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-second-floor-level-apartment-and): To sanction existing second floor level apartment and roof level (approved PB/00325/88) as built. Granted, validated 20 August 2024, 85 m away - [**PA/03965/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03965-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-third-floor-apartment-and-roof): Proposed sanctioning of third floor apartment and roof as built from PB/00325/88. Proposed demolition of deteriorated projections at roof level. Granted, validated 29 July 2026, 87 m away - [**PA/02045/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02045-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop including proposed sign on façade. Application includes variations from the official building alignment as… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 87 m away - [**PA/02462/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02462-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-of-a-garage-into): Change of use of a garage into a Class 4B shop including fixing of sign and a/c. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 89 m away - [**PA/01571/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01571-25/birzebbuga-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built, including proposed external/internal alterations and introduction of a 1 car garage. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 97 m away - [**PA/05275/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05275-23/birzebbuga-sanction-link-of-garage-to-residence-as): To sanction link of garage to residence as built, and to sanction garage layout, garage elevation and front garden as built [original permit PA3572/90]. Granted, validated 26 October 2023, 99 m away - [**PA/03624/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03624-25/birzebbuga-changes-to-the-existing-facade-elements-and): Proposed changes to the existing facade elements and front garden. Granted, validated 30 June 2025, 104 m away - [**PA/02090/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02090-25/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 105 m away ## More by John Attard - [**PA/07765/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07765-26/xaghra-construction-of-lightweight-partitions-to-form-a): Construction of lightweight partitions to form a bedroom, adjustment of ensuite dimensions and creation of a lobby entrance with lightweight partitions. Pending - [**PA/07117/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07117-26/hamrun-change-use-of-class-4b-unit-and): To change use of Class 4B unit and garage into an apartment, including minor internal alterations and changes of apertures of the block. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06750/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06750-26/santa-lucija-construction-of-lift-shaft): Construction of lift shaft, extension of rooms at second floor, construction of part of third floor and sanctioning minor variations from PA1857/03. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06318/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06318-26/rabat-change-of-use-of-domestic-store-to): Change of use of domestic store to Class 4B and to sanction closing off of aperture to third party property. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06220/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06220-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-a-first-floor-maisonette-as): Sanctioning of a first floor maisonette as built, minor alterations to its layout, construction of 2 apartments on the second and third floor, and an… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06074/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06074-26/marsaskala-changes-in-apertures): Changes in apertures, alterations of rooms, construction of roof top pool, extension of shaft to roof level, installation of lift and sanctioning the… Granted, validated 20 October 2026 [All applications by John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard) ## More from Donatello Spiteri Sacco - [**PA/00898/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00898-26/birzebbuga-construction-of-a-duplex-unit-at-third): Construction of a duplex unit at third and receded fourth floor level. Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00871/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00871-25/birzebbuga-installation-of-1): Proposed installation of 1.5m retractable canopies in front garden. Granted, validated 12 February 2025 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)