--- title: "PA/03184/24: convert approved ground floor retail premises Class in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03184-24/birkirkara-convert-approved-ground-floor-retail-premises-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To convert approved ground floor retail premises Class 4B to Class 4D outlet with cooking. Change of use from… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0318424 # PA/03184/24: convert approved ground floor retail premises Class in Birkirkara 42, 43, 44, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara To convert approved ground floor retail premises Class 4B to Class 4D outlet with cooking. Change of use from storage to office Class 4A at first and second floor level and the proposal of a store at third and receded floor level. Changes to facade and additional construction to bring facade in line with building alignment. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 42, 43, 44, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mario Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-bugeja) - **Perit:** [Perit Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 22 January 2024 - **Validated:** 29 May 2024 - **Published:** 29 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 28 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 August 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03184/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03184&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 42, 43, 44, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara 263 other applications within 300 m: 156 granted, 11 refused, 38 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/01075/26). On Triq Fleur-De-Lys: 52 other applications, 24 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Elaine Genovese](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elaine-genovese), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella), [Fabrizio Baldacchino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/fabrizio-baldacchino), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 25 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/04267/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04267-23/birkirkara-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To propose internal and external alterations to an existing building that include, subdivision and change of use to a Class 4A office, opening and closing of… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/01814/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01814-21/birkirkara-sanction-a-separate-class-4d-shop-at): To sanction a separate Class 4D shop at ground floor level, the carry out of internal and external alterations and to narrow the existing sign. Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/04553/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04553-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-consisting-of-the-relocation-of): Proposed internal alterations consisting of the relocation of the first-floor layout (Class 4B) to the second floor and the relocation of the second-floor… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/02118/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02118-25/birkirkara-change-in-material-of-external-apertures-closed-balcony): Proposed change in material of external apertures/closed balcony from timber to dark red pvc and minor change in the wrought iron railings from that approved… Granted, validated 25 July 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/00713/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00713-26/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-class-4a-offices): To change the use of Class 4A Offices at first, second and third floor levels into a Class 2C educational institution for foreign students coming over to… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/06332/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-25/birkirkara-internal-alteration-to-existing-pre-1968-property-with): Internal alteration to existing pre-1968 property with approved permit PA/2118/25, including construction of lift to create a separate access to a separate… Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/05283/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05283-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4B gaming shop, minor internal alterations and replacement of signage. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/00044/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00044-22/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-offices-approved-as): Change of use of offices approved as per PA/04240/18 into 3 apartments including internal replanning. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/04578/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04578-25/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations to approved permit PA/03012/19. To sanction the internal shifting of walls and minor modifications to the facade… Withdrawn, 32 m away - [**PA/00417/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00417-24/birkirkara-replacements-of-timber-balcony-as-per-approved): Replacements of timber balcony as per approved ’Irrestawra Darek 2023 restoration grant scheme’ GS581/23. Granted, validated 27 February 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/01098/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01098-21/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-extension-built-in-the-backyard): Sanctioning of extension built in the backyard of pre-1967 Class 4B shop. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/01590/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01590-21/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (addition of ensuite bathroom to a pre-1968 building) Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/04089/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04089-26/birkirkara-subdivision-of-pre-1967-townhouse-into-two-units): Subdivision of pre-1967 townhouse into two units and addition of floor in line with others. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors, 37 m away - [**PA/01860/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01860-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-retails-class-4b): Change of use from retails Class 4B to office Class 4A. Minor alterations to toilet layout Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/05240/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05240-25/birkirkara-increasing-in-height-of-existing-lift-shaft): Proposed increasing in height of existing lift shaft, and proposed parapet wall at roof floor level. Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 41 m away ## More by Wayne Scerri - [**PA/07358/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-26/sliema-demolish-existing-internal-walls-and-ceilings): To demolish existing internal walls and ceilings (retaining facade), plus construction of a Class 3A guest house at ground, first, second, third and setback… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07337/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07337-26/nadur-internal-alterations-to-approved-pa6882-22): Proposed internal alterations to approved PA6882/22. Pending - [**PA/07302/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07302-26/kercem-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly internal additions to existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07245/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07245-26/kercem-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, propose excavation and construction of reservoir, 9 garages at basement level, office Class 4A, signage, residential units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07175/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07175-26/kalkara-extend-the-existing-washroom-at-setback-floor): To extend the existing washroom at setback floor level, in an existing pre-1968 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07021/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07021-26/st-julians-convert-an-existing-dilipadited-pre-67-residential-structur): To convert an existing dilipadited pre-67 residential structure on the same built up footprint consisting of internal and external modifications including… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) ## More from Mario Bugeja - [**PA/04828/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04828-26/zejtun-sanction-internal-alterations-from-that-approved-in): To sanction internal alterations from that approved in PA/2049/25 and proposed changes to receded internal facade design, change to courtyard roof material… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03701/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03701-26/rabat-gozo-construction-of-2-basement-garage-levels-for): Construction of 2 basement garage levels for private cars; Class 4B shop at ground floors inclusive of a Class 4C cafeteria, all interconnected with overlying… Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00220/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00220-26/zejtun-change-of-use-from-garage-to-a): Change of use from garage to a retail Class 4B mini market including signage, and proposed underlying basement storage. Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/00206/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00206-26/zejtun-change-of-use-from-grocery-to-pastizzeria): Change of use from grocery to pastizzeria. Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/07880/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07880-25/qala-sanction-layout-of-garage-built-different-from): To sanction layout of garage built different from that approved in PA5013/10. Granted, validated 20 February 2026 - [**PA/06764/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06764-25/xaghra-split-domestic-store-form-apartment-by-not): To split domestic store form apartment by not building the spiral staircase and change its use to Class 4B, add door, window and balcony to facade of building… Granted, validated 22 October 2025 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)