--- title: "PA/03261/21: Change of use from previously approved Class in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03261-21/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-previously-approved-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Birzebbuga: Change of use from previously approved Class 4A (Class 5 - PA/1519/13) to Class 4C, inclusive of… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0326121 # PA/03261/21: Change of use from previously approved Class in Birzebbuga Nicodele, Triq Zarenu Dalli c/w, Triq Birzebbuga, Birzebbuga Change of use from previously approved Class 4A (Class 5 - PA/1519/13) to Class 4C, inclusive of changes to facade which comprise of the removal of vinyl sign to be replaced with timber sign and additions of signage within facade apertures. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Nicodele, Triq Zarenu Dalli c/w, Triq Birzebbuga, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Mr Carmel Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmel-bugeja) - **Perit:** [JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) - **Type of works:** Change of Use [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03261/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03261&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around Nicodele, Triq Zarenu Dalli c/w, Triq Birzebbuga, Birzebbuga 178 other applications within 300 m: 123 granted, 3 refused, 16 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03045/25). On Triq Zarenu Dalli: 15 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Charlo Briguglio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlo-briguglio), [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, 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/07787/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07787-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwelling-at-first-floor-level): To demolish existing dwelling at first floor level and third party commercial Class 4B butcher at ground floor level (in agreement with 3rd party), excavation… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/03283/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03283-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-terrace-house): Demolition of existing terrace house, excavation of 1 basement level, and construction of 7 garages at basement level, and 13 units from ground till receded… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/05493/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05493-26/birzebbuga-change-use-from-class-4b-to-class): To change use from Class 4B to Class 4A, install sign and sanction alterations as shown in conventional colours. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/03845/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03845-25/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-shop-as-built-from-approved): To Sanction Existing Shop as Built from Approved Permit PA/00656/03, including Sanctioning of Existing Sign and Change of Use to Take-Away Shop. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/08229/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08229-24/birzebbuga-sanction-alterations-to-existing-class-4b-shop): To sanction alterations to existing Class 4B shop and shop-sign as constructed. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/00070/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00070-26/birzebbuga-close-internal-access-between-two-shops): To close internal access between two shops (Class 4B) and create a small toilet. Granted, validated 3 February 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/00835/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00835-22/birzebbuga-carry-out-alterations-to-facade): To carry out alterations to facade, travertine cladding, and change of entrance door material from aluminum to glass. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/01661/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01661-26/birzebbuga-partial-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-at): Proposed partial demolition of the existing dwelling at first-floor level and the construction of a new dwelling at first, second, third and receded-floor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/00946/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00946-25/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA/1017/24 including minor changes to layout and to facade. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/01017/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01017-24/birzebbuga-propose-extension-to-front-balconies): To propose extension to front balconies, amendments to second and third floors including changing from two to three bedroom apartments and propose penthouse… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/00934/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00934-20/birzebbuga-change-use-from-garage-to-class-4b): To change use from garage to Class 4B shop, including sign. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/02735/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02735-22/birzebbuga-propose-terrace-at-the-back): To propose terrace at the back, extend washrooms at roof level and to change balcony material on facade. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/02324/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02324-26/birzebbuga-sanction-two-garages-as-built-from-pb-1839-86): To sanction two garages as built from PB/1839/86 and to carry out alterations to amalgamate them into a single private car garage. Granted, validated 7 May 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/05114/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05114-25/birzebbuga-replacement-of-aluminium-railing-on-facade-with): Replacement of aluminium railing on facade with glass railing and screening of existing services at roof level to washroom in aluminium louvers to approved… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/04908/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04908-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-dwelling-from-that-approved-in): Sanctioning of dwelling from that approved in PA/4219/21 and inclusion of parapet wall to screen services. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 46 m away ## More by JLZ+MBF Architects - [**PA/06594/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06594-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-bathroom-within-a-pre-1967-property): Sanctioning of bathroom within a pre-1967 property. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/05979/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05979-26/sliema-extension): Extension, alterations and restoration works to town house. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05758/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05758-26/mgarr-alterations-to-roof-configuration): Alterations to roof configuration, including relocation of services and sanctioning of canopies. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05320/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05320-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-restoration-and-rebuilding-of-rubble-walls): Restoration and rebuilding of rubble walls, including installation of two timber gates. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03048/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03048-26/qormi-demolition-of-derelict-structure): Demolition of derelict structure, excavation and erection of two basement levels and erection of 2 above levels above ground for Class 5B general industry. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01937/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01937-26/st-julians-demolish-washrooms-and-construct-two-new-overlying): To demolish washrooms and construct two new overlying dwellings. Granted, validated 15 May 2026 [All applications by JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) ## More from Carmel Bugeja - [**PA/08204/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08204-25/attard-install-a-retractable-canopy-at-second-floor): To install a retractable canopy at second floor. Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/05864/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05864-25/birzebbuga-change-the-use-of-a-class-4c): To change the use of a Class 4C shop to Class 4D shop (take away/dine in), to carry out internal and external alterations and to fix one sign instead of the… Granted, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/05543/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05543-25/marsaxlokk-construction-of-block-consisting-of-garage-at): Proposed construction of block consisting of garage at basement level, two Class 4B shops, six 2-bedroom apartments and overlying three bedroomed penthouse… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03341/24** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03341-24/mtarfa-construct-extension-at-first-and-second-floor): Application to construct extension at first and second floor level forming separate apartments and sanctioning to approved PA2320/94. Sanctioning mainly… Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/02735/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02735-24/san-gwann-sanction-existing-building-as-built): To sanction existing building as built, demolish existing arches, construct a column, and propose changes to facade. Granted, validated 25 June 2024 - [**PA/03610/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03610-22/qormi-outline-application-proposed-change-of-use): Outline application - Proposed change of use from disused land to a temporary car park area, planting of trees and proposed gate. To sanction billboard on site. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)