--- title: "PA/03264/23: change of use from existing garage to in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03264-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from existing garage to residential dwelling including construction of three full… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0326423 # PA/03264/23: change of use from existing garage to in Birkirkara 211, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara Proposed change of use from existing garage to residential dwelling including construction of three full floors and one receded floor above existing level. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 211, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Devex Ltd Attn: David Enriquez](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/devex-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 10 March 2023 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 6 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 July 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03264/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03264&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 211, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara 31 other applications on the same street: 17 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04076/26). On Triq F. S. Caruana: 31 other applications, 17 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [MODEL](https://propertylist.mt/perit/model), [Adam Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adam-pace), [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, 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/06491/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06491-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining): Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06336/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06336-26/birkirkara-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed alterations at first-floor level, the construction of an extension at second-floor level, and the construction of an access staircase to roof level. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05006/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05006-26/birkirkara-proposal-for-the-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposal for the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartments at first, second and third floor levels, and a receded penthouse at fourth… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03694/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03694-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, including redimensioning of the balcony, shifting of internal partition walls, lowering of ceiling levels and… Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/03546/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03546-26/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built, already approved under PA/07549/05. Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/04076/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04076-26/birkirkara-changes-to-permit-pa-02449-22-including-the-demolition): Changes to permit PA/02449/22 including the demolition of existing residential unit at first floor level and proposed construction of three residential units… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00157/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00157-26/birkirkara-demolition-whilst-retaining-the-facade-including-restoratio): Proposed demolition whilst retaining the facade including restoration (and partial alterations of same facade); excavation of (2) basement levels including… Suspended, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/05352/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05352-25/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-dwellings-as-approved-in): To sanction as built dwellings as approved in PA/04340/22. Granted, validated 20 October 2025 - [**PA/01021/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01021-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining): Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. Withdrawn, validated 16 July 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/02850/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02850-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-including-shifting): Sanctioning of apartment as built including shifting of walls and alterations on facade including balcony. Granted, validated 21 June 2025 - [**PA/02226/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-create-one-bedroom): Proposed alterations and additions to create one bedroom unit at second floor level and room at third floor level. Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/00585/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00585-25/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA/5086/08 mainly internal layout and external elevation. Granted, validated 13 March 2025 - [**PA/07605/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07605-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-maisonette): Internal alterations to the existing maisonette, replacement of concrete slab underneath backyard at first floor, alteration to second floor level and… Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/00248/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00248-25/birkirkara-application-includes-the-demolition-of-the-existing): Application includes the demolition of the existing first floor maisonette and the construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07894/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07894-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-7549-05): To sanction variations from approved PA/7549/05. Sanctioning mainly includes re-positioning of walls and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 16 January 2025 ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07833/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07833-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa): Additions and alterations to approved permits PA 2916/22 and PA 5362/25, including the sanctioning of slight variances in layout, slab positions and the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Devex Ltd - [**PA/07266/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07266-26/san-gwann-demolish-exsiting-dwelling-and-construct-a-semi-detached): To demolish exsiting dwelling and construct a semi-detached villa and a fully detached villa with pools. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/01911/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01911-26/mellieha-alterations-to-layout-and-design-of-bungalow): Alterations to layout and design of bungalow, as approved in PA/05367/19. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/02318/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02318-24/st-julians-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B, including minor internal alterations and installations of signage. Granted, validated 24 April 2024 - [**PA/06976/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06976-23/balzan-construction-of-semi-detached-dwelling-with-pool-and): Construction of semi-detached dwelling with pool and underlying garage. Minor excavation/earth works to create slightly sunken garage level. Granted, validated 22 November 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)