--- title: "PA/03171/25: change of use from pre-67 store to in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pre-67-store-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from pre-67 store to Class 4B shop. Application also includes installation of sign. Perit… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0317125 # PA/03171/25: change of use from pre-67 store to in Birkirkara 161, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara Proposed change of use from pre-67 store to Class 4B shop. Application also includes installation of sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 161, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Claudio Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/claudio-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Japheth Luke Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/japheth-luke-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 9 April 2025 - **Validated:** 21 May 2025 - **Published:** 21 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 20 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 1 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03171/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03171&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 161, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 83 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04322/25). On Triq Salvu Psaila: 34 other applications, 20 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [David Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-sultana). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/01109/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-class-4b): Change of use of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4D restaurant, alterations, fixing of sign, a/c and retractable awning. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/01516/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01516-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floors): To demolish existing first and second floors, construction of 3 floors and receded floor. Withdrawn, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/05970/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05970-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-store): Proposed change of use from existing pre-1968 store to Class 6A storage and ancillary car space and sanctioning of changes to facade finishes. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/04719/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04719-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-subdivision-of-existing-dwelling-into): Proposed alterations and subdivision of existing dwelling into 2 separate dwellings, and proposed additional dwelling at second floor level (total of 3).… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 3 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/03006/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03006-25/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-residential-unit): To carry out alterations to existing residential unit at first floor, to carry out an extension at second floor and to construct a stairwell to the roof. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 3 floors, 37 m away - [**PA/02416/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02416-21/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-ground-floor-garage): Proposed extension to existing ground floor garage, back terrace and kitchen-dining at first floor, bedroom at second floor and washroom at roof level… Status being checked, 3 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/06959/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Change of use of Class 4B Shop to Class 4A Office and other ancillary areas. To propose minor internal layout adjustments and external alterations to façade… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01978/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01978-21/birkirkara-sanction-construction-of-walls-and-installation-of): To sanction construction of walls and installation of garage doors at semi-basement level creating 2 lock-up garages. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/06072/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06072-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa656-15): To sanction internal and external variations from PA656/15. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/01470/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01470-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-as-built-from-those): To sanction minor changes as built from those approved in PA 1446/99 at the Juventus Vero Amore Club, and the addition of a Class 4D at first floor. Status being checked, 2 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/02874/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-21/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa2811-15-to-replace-existing): Renewal of PA2811/15 - To replace existing roof with a new concrete slab and construct an overlying duplex - at second floor and penthouse level Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/01272/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01272-22/birkirkara-internal-changes-of-the-use-of-rooms): Internal changes of the use of rooms, removal of internal partitions and raising of backyard walls. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/06810/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-garage): Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/03057/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03057-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-changes-to-pa-05434-07): Sanctioning of changes to PA/05434/07, proposal of minor internal alterations and extension at second floor level. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 82 m away ## More by Japheth Luke Borg - [**PA/07606/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07606-26/qormi-sub-division-of-existing-pre-67-dwelling-incl): Proposed sub-division of existing pre-67 dwelling incl. minor alterations. Application also includes sanctioning. Pending - [**PA/07508/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07508-26/santa-venera-alterations-to-existing-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing maisonette, part-demolition, construction of an additional floor and receded floor level and creating four new residential… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07282/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07282-26/mosta-re-construction-of-dilapidated-agricultural-store): Proposed re-construction of dilapidated agricultural store, dismantling and re-construction of rubble wall, reinforcement of boundary wall along street and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05884/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05884-26/mosta-conversion-of-existing-garages-to-a-ground): Proposed conversion of existing garages to a ground floor level maisonette. Application also includes sanctioning from PB/4567/86. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05735/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05735-26/swieqi-construction-of-four-semi-detached-dwellings): Proposed construction of four semi-detached dwellings, over four levels, on a vacant plot. Application also includes excavation works and construction of pools. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04848/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04848-26/belt-valletta-changed-of-use-of-existing-pre-67-premises): Proposed changed of use of existing pre-67 premises to Class 4D. Application also includes minor alterations. Refused, validated 15 July 2026 [All applications by Japheth Luke Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/japheth-luke-borg) ## More from Claudio Borg - [**PA/07398/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07398-24/lija-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement level garages and three dwellings constructed over two floors and a receded floor level. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04328/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04328-24/lija-replace-existing-external-aluminium-apertures-to-timber): To replace existing external aluminium apertures to timber apertures; incl. changing colour of external apertures. Granted, validated 21 August 2024 - [**PA/02739/23** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02739-23/mtarfa-excavation-of-reservoir): Proposed excavation of reservoir, construction of pump room and installation of gate and construction of rubble wall. Granted, validated 17 May 2023 - [**PA/01349/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01349-21/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to existing development after construction from previous permit PA0292/16 Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)