--- title: "PA/03388/26: Change of use from pre-1967 ancillary store in Vittoriosa (Birgu) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03388-26/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-ancillary-store source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Vittoriosa (Birgu): Change of use from pre-1967 ancillary store to Class 4B [retail] shop and Class 5A for the making of… Planning applications › Vittoriosa (Birgu) › PA0338826 # PA/03388/26: Change of use from pre-1967 ancillary store in Vittoriosa (Birgu) 2, Triq Nestu Laiviera and Triq, Wesghet il-Kolleggjata 1820, Vittoriosa (Birgu) Change of use from pre-1967 ancillary store to Class 4B [retail] shop and Class 5A for the making of traditional food. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 2, Triq Nestu Laiviera and Triq, Wesghet il-Kolleggjata 1820, Vittoriosa (Birgu) - **Locality:** [Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu) - **Applicant:** Thomas Cassar - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Frendo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-frendo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 3 February 2026 - **Validated:** 27 May 2026 - **Published:** 27 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 26 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 August 2026 - **Permit expires:** 19 August 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03388/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03388&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 2, Triq Nestu Laiviera and Triq, Wesghet il-Kolleggjata 1820, Vittoriosa (Birgu) 188 other applications within 300 m: 123 granted, 7 refused, 20 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05023/24). On Triq Nestu Laiviera: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/02276/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02276-23/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): Change of use from Class 4C to Class 4D with no alterations on site except from the installation of a a/c unit and chimney flu in the sickness of the wall and… Refused, validated 26 April 2023, 8 m away - [**PA/04861/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04861-24/vittoriosa-birgu-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/08248/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08248-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-a-service-garage): Change of use from a service garage to a Class 4C cafeteria. Proposal to include sanctioning of use, mezzanine, sign and retractable awning. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/02478/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02478-23/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-class-1-to): Change of use from Class 1 to Class 3A guesthouse (6 rooms), including excavation at basement level to allow for a lift pit, minor alterations at all levels,… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 21 m away - [**PA/05595/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05595-26/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-domestic-stores): Proposed change of use from pre-1967 domestic stores to Class 4B premises. Proposal includes internal alterations (installation of wc and intermediate level),… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 23 m away - [**PA/03346/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03346-21/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-internal-alterations-to-terraced-house-to): Minor internal alterations to terraced house to create balconies onto internal yard and room at roof level including sanctioning of alterations to road… Status being checked, 32 m away - [**PA/03524/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03524-25/vittoriosa-birgu-formation-of-door-on-facade-and-installation): Proposed formation of door on facade and installation of metal balcony at first floor level. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/02460/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02460-25/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/02218/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02218-25/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-additions-at-2nd-floor-level-of): To sanction additions at 2nd floor level of a pre-1968 town house. The proposal includes minor internal and external alterations, an extension at the second… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 3 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/05818/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05818-25/vittoriosa-birgu-careful-dismantling-of-existing-building-declared-and): Proposed careful dismantling of existing building declared and registered as dangerous structure, excavation of basement and reservoir levels, and… Pending, validated 10 September 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/05873/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05873-23/vittoriosa-birgu-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, replacement of external broken lintel at 5th floor and replacement of broken xorok. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03885/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03885-26/vittoriosa-birgu-amendments-to-pa-4859-20-including-internal-alteratio): Proposed amendments to PA/4859/20 including internal alterations and change of use of certain internal areas. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/00274/20** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00274-20/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-of-existing-store-into): Change of use of existing store into Class 4B shop and Class 5A for manufacturing of candlelight products. Fixing of sign Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/04930/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04930-25/vittoriosa-birgu-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-on-a): To place outdoor tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform and to fix bollards and umbrellas. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/00517/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00517-25/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-butcher-to-class): Change of use from butcher to Class 4D outlet. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 61 m away ## More by Mark Frendo - [**PA/06473/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06473-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-vehicle-garage-to): Change of use from vehicle garage to [Class 4B] shop. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06334/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06334-26/sliema-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-second-floor): Proposed internal alterations and extension at second floor level comprising a lounge area, including installation of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05965/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05965-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Proposed change of use from a Class 4B shop to a 1 bedroom maisonette, and sanctioning of internal alterations. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05845/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05845-26/kalkara-raising-of-party-wall-at-roof-level): Raising of party wall at roof level as per civil code. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/04483/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04483-26/siggiewi-part-demolition-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Part demolition and alterations to existing dwelling. Construction of 1no. duplex unit at ground/first floors, 2no. apartments at second/third floors and 1no.… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04267/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04267-26/birkirkara-part-internal-demolition-of-internal-structures): Part internal demolition of internal structures, formation of 4no. 1-bedroom apartments within same built volume including extension at second and recessed… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Mark Frendo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-frendo) [All planning applications in Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu)