--- title: "PA/03312/26: Change of use of 2 offices to in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03312-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-2-offices-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use of 2 offices to 2 3 bedroom apartments at first and second floor. Proposal also includes… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0331226 # PA/03312/26: Change of use of 2 offices to in Birkirkara Level 1 and Level 2, 7, Triq il-Qanpiena, Birkirkara Change of use of 2 offices to 2 3 bedroom apartments at first and second floor. Proposal also includes sanctioning of internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Level 1 and Level 2, 7, Triq il-Qanpiena, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Anthony Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/anthony-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 12 February 2026 - **Validated:** 20 May 2026 - **Published:** 20 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 19 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 30 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03312/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03312&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Level 1 and Level 2, 7, Triq il-Qanpiena, Birkirkara 133 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03203/26). On Triq il-Qanpiena: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 46 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/02842/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02842-22/birkirkara-construction-of-basement-garage-parking-level): Proposed construction of basement garage/parking level, two overlying maisonettes, six apartments and recessed floor above. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/07398/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07398-25/birkirkara-sanction-existing-garage-and-plans-as-it): To sanction existing garage and plans as it is in lieu PA/05221/00. Withdrawn, validated 12 November 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/02101/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02101-23/birkirkara-sanction-minor-discrepancies-including-minor-shifting-of): To sanction minor discrepancies including minor shifting of walls, doors and window from approved (GD/03614/99). Withdrawn, validated 12 April 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/04962/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04962-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-third-floor-level-roof): To demolish existing third floor level roof, to convert existing penthouse into apartment and construct penthouse at fourth floor level. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/00527/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00527-26/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction garage as built from what was approved in PA/5198/06. Granted, validated 5 March 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/01702/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01702-21/birkirkara-extension-of-washroom-level): Extension of washroom level, construction of external staircase at backyard, and sanctioning of alterations from approved permit PA/2562/99 consisting of:… Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/00582/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00582-26/birkirkara-construction-of-small-washroom-and-installation-of): Proposed construction of small washroom and installation of timber canopy. Granted, validated 13 March 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/03807/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03807-26/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-form-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations form approved permit by virtue PA8115/06 and PA280/07. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/01071/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01071-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-pa-06092-98-and-minor-internal): To sanction variations from PA/06092/98 and minor internal alterations to introduce lift. Granted, validated 19 April 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/07861/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07861-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-pa8115-06-and-pa280-07): To sanction variations from PA8115/06 and PA280/07. Sanctioning includes interconnecting an adjacent private one car garage to previously approved Class 4B… Withdrawn, validated 10 December 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/00626/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00626-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-on-the-basement-garage-from): To sanction variations on the basement garage from the approved plans PA2477/96. Granted, validated 14 April 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/01995/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01995-21/birkirkara-extension-of-an-existing-penthouse-and-construction): Extension of an existing penthouse and construction of an overlying receded penthouse and washrooms. Works include demolition of roof structures. Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/03496/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03496-21/birkirkara-sanction-the-ground-floor-from-that-approved): To sanction the ground floor from that approved in PA02843/08 and to sanction the second floor and roof plan from that approved in PA06900/98. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/00307/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00307-21/birkirkara-construct-duplex-penthouse-and-apartment-at-third): To construct duplex penthouse and apartment at third and fourth floor levels over existing second floor maisonette and alter common area to accommodate lift… Status being checked, 5 floors, 80 m away - [**PA/01343/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01343-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-of-the-lower-ground-floor): To sanction variations of the lower ground floor level, from approved planning permits. Sanctioning relates mainly to site extents due to updated survey and… Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 83 m away ## More by Philip Farrugia - [**PA/07234/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07234-26/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-05131-16-with-the-description-change): Renewal of PA/05131/16 with the description: Change of use from a store to a Class 4B with a large store. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06954/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06954-26/sliema-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/06835/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06835-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building. Excavation of 1 level of basement. Construction of basement. Construction of 3 apartments over 3 floors and 1 duplex… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06817/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06817-26/zurrieq-minor-interior-and-exterior-alterations): Minor interior and exterior alterations. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06391/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06391-26/xghajra-minor-interior-alterations): Minor interior alterations. Pending - [**PA/06067/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06067-26/floriana-sanctioning-changes-from-permit-approved-in-pa-04408-03): Sanctioning changes from permit approved in PA/04408/03 which includes reinstating a door and minor exterior alterations. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 [All applications by Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia) ## More from Anthony Caruana - [**PA/01035/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01035-26/zurrieq-roofing-over-part-of-yard-to-provide): Proposed roofing over part of yard to provide shelter for cows and manure clamp as part of an existing pre-1967 cow farm, and proposed gate. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/00242/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00242-26/marsaxlokk-demolish-existing-residence-and-excavation-of-site): To demolish existing residence and excavation of site to form water reservoir, and construction of basement (2 levels) domestic store at basement level -2 and… Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/03108/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03108-25/qormi-construction-of-an-additional-class-5b-workshop): Proposed construction of an additional Class 5B workshop overlying approved Class 5B workshop (covered by PA/6609/23). Application also includes the… Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/01837/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01837-25/marsaxlokk-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement garages, ground floor maisonette (1), overlying apartments at first, second and third… Withdrawn, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01578/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01578-25/zebbug-gozo-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-store-and): To excavate and construct a basement store and reservoir with an overlying agricultural store, and to plant trees. Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/07640/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07640-24/msida-construct-3-levels-previously-approved-by-pa-10635-17): To construct 3 levels previously approved by PA/10635/17 and sanctioning of constructed slab over 3rd floor. Granted, validated 24 February 2025, 3 floors [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)