--- title: "PA/03311/25: change the use of an existing residential in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03311-25/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-an-existing-residential source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To change the use of an existing residential property into a Class 2C childcare centre including minor internal… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0331125 # PA/03311/25: change the use of an existing residential in Birkirkara 35, Casa Lagana & Garage 20 (Accessed from Common Parts) at, 39, Saint Joseph, Triq Ignazio Saverio Mifsud, Birkirkara To change the use of an existing residential property into a Class 2C childcare centre including minor internal and external alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 35, Casa Lagana & Garage 20 (Accessed from Common Parts) at, 39, Saint Joseph, Triq Ignazio Saverio Mifsud, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Seba' Sema Childcare Ltd Attn: Marilyn Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/seba-sema-childcare-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Educational - **Received:** 17 April 2025 - **Validated:** 28 May 2025 - **Published:** 28 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 27 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 17 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03311/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03311&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 35, Casa Lagana & Garage 20 (Accessed from Common Parts) at, 39, Saint Joseph, Triq Ignazio Saverio Mifsud, Birkirkara 16 other applications on the same street: 10 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00636/26). On Triq Ignazio Saverio Mifsud: 16 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo). - [**PA/07109/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07109-26/birkirkara-sanction-alterations-to-residential-units-approved-in): To sanction alterations to residential units approved in PA/06467/07 which include changes to layout and to levels. To also extend and carry out alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/04855/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04855-26/birkirkara-demolish-the-existing-first-floor-elevated-maisonette): To demolish the existing first-floor elevated maisonette, retaining the existing facade, construct a new staircase from the ground floor to the first-floor… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03061/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03061-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-a-garage-and-store-as): Sanctioning of a garage and store as built over PA/01345/07. Granted, validated 7 July 2026 - [**PA/04098/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04098-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-structure): Proposed demolition of existing structure, construction of 4 apartments, receded penthouse and basement level. Whilst retaining imposed front yard and… Withdrawn, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03674/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03674-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of 7 basement garages. 1 Class 4A office and 14 residential units. Proposed sign. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/00636/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00636-26/birkirkara-demoliton-of-a-terraced-house): Demoliton of a terraced house, excavation of basement and reservoir and construction of garage, maisonette at ground floor, three overlying apartments, a… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05414/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05414-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-slab-over-the-garages-and): To demolish existing slab over the garages and the above structures and to reconstruct them since they are structurally unstable. Withdrawn, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/05781/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05781-25/birkirkara-demolish-rear-structure): To demolish rear structure, part of internal slab and excavate to extend existing store and commercial floor space. To install an internal platform lift. Granted, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/04270/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04270-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-variations-to-pa8482-21): Internal and external variations to PA8482/21. Change of use from store to private-use garage at basement level and change of use from garage to residential… Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/07776/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07776-23/birkirkara-sanction-existing-first-floor-residential-unit-and): To sanction existing first floor residential unit and roof as built with amendments form approved PB1258/81 and alterations to existing facade. Granted, validated 2 July 2024 - [**PA/02108/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02108-24/birkirkara-construct-sanitary-facilities-in-ground-floor-shop): To construct sanitary facilities in ground floor shop. To construct two overlying residential units, passenger lift, and install pv panels at roof level.… Granted, validated 10 April 2024 - [**PA/07327/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07327-23/birkirkara-extension-of-pre-1968-first-floor-dwelling-including): Proposed extension of pre-1968 first floor dwelling including replacement of damaged concrete slab at first floor. Granted, validated 1 February 2024 - [**PA/06215/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06215-23/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (no previous permits traced). Granted, validated 19 January 2024 - [**PA/01431/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01431-23/birkirkara-propose-the-change-of-use-from-a): To propose the change of use from a private garage to a Class 4B(a) retail outlet. To propose also some minor internal additions to include a w.c. and enclose… Granted, validated 15 March 2023 - [**PA/01161/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01161-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-roof-structure-located-at-roof): To demolish existing roof structure located at roof level, including conversion from maisonette to apartment, and proposed additional 3 floors and lift for 3… Granted, validated 8 March 2023 ## More by Colin Zammit - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07550/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-26/marsa-demolition-of-two-storey-townhouse): Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07463/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-757-00): To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a… Pending [All applications by Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)