--- title: "PA/03488/25: change of use of existing garage to in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03488-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed change of use of existing garage to Class 4A office and proposed internal alterations. Perit Robert J.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0348825 # PA/03488/25: change of use of existing garage to in Birkirkara 70, Triq il-Fuhharin, Birkirkara Proposed change of use of existing garage to Class 4A office and proposed internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 70, Triq il-Fuhharin, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Miguel Gauci - **Perit:** [Perit Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 11 April 2025 - **Validated:** 28 May 2025 - **Published:** 28 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 27 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 5 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03488/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03488&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 70, Triq il-Fuhharin, Birkirkara 244 other applications within 300 m: 156 granted, 5 refused, 24 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03964/24). On Triq il-Fuhharin: 10 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/01840/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01840-24/birkirkara-sanction-change-of-use-from-approved-class): To sanction change of use from approved Class 4B shop and garage to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 11 m away - [**PA/01060/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01060-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-maisonette-at): To demolish existing dwelling and construct maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments (first to 3rd floor) and 1 penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/07409/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07409-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate site and construct basement garage, one maisonette, three overlying floors with 2 apartments per floor and two… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 23 m away - [**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, 29 m away - [**PA/06726/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06726-26/birkirkara-description-of-works): Description of works; Demolish site entrance wall and reconstruct with in site boundary. To sanction the as-built balcony on level 1 and retain the existing… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/00922/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00922-26/birkirkara-alteration-to-existing-maisonette-to-include-opening): Alteration to existing maisonette to include opening to create open plan, minor extension into backyard, replacement of concrete roof, small opening on facade. Granted, validated 26 March 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/04633/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04633-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, construction of basement garages, proposed Class 4A office at ground floor, six apartments and penthouse at recessed… Withdrawn, validated 17 July 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/01156/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01156-20/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-one-of-the): Change of use from one of the approved Class 4A office, into a 2 bedroom maisonette, including internal alterations. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/07847/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07847-24/birkirkara-removal-of-staircase-from-backyard-of-garage): Removal of staircase from backyard of garage. Granted, validated 20 January 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/01471/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01471-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of lift pit and construction of four three-bedroom apartments and a two-bedroom penthouse. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/07808/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07808-24/birkirkara-splitting-of-domestic-store-at-ground-floor): Splitting of domestic store at ground floor that is interconnected to apartment 1b at first floor and change of use of same store to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/06670/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06670-23/birkirkara-sanction-building-as-built-and-to-create): To sanction building as built and to create a w.c cubicle to existing shop. Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 60 m away - [**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, 65 m away - [**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, 67 m away - [**PA/00700/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00700-22/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4A and change in materials on facade. Status being checked, 68 m away ## More by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras - [**PA/07670/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07670-26/attard-sanction-an-existing-lpg-tank-to-service): To sanction an existing LPG tank to service the approved Class 4D commercial premises, as approved under PA/08275/17. Pending - [**PA/07638/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07638-26/gzira-addition-of-third): Proposed addition of third, fourth floors and a receded fifth-floor level to accommodate residential units, alterations to the existing common parts to… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07581/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07581-26/mqabba-basement-level-to-the-approved-agriculture-store): Proposed basement level to the approved agriculture store in PA/07479/25. Pending - [**PA/07578/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-26/hamrun-sanction-the-existing-room-at-roof-level): To sanction the existing room at roof level as a laundry room to the existing pre-1967 property, and to carry out minor proposed alterations. Pending - [**PA/07549/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07549-26/mosta-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): To sanction internal and external alterations to the Class 4B shop approved under PA/04699/22. Proposed shop sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07306/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07306-26/siggiewi-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Proposed internal demolition of the existing building, retaining the existing facade and garage; construction of a dwelling over two floors, including a… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)