--- title: "PA/03580/25: change of use from an approved Class in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03580-25/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-an-approved-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed change of use from an approved Class 4D restaurant to a Class 4B pharmacy. The proposal includes… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0358025 # PA/03580/25: change of use from an approved Class in Birzebbuga 25, Triq il-Qajjenza, Birzebbuga Proposed change of use from an approved Class 4D restaurant to a Class 4B pharmacy. The proposal includes internal alterations, relocation of the front garden wall to align with the established front garden line, and installation of signage - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 25, Triq il-Qajjenza, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Erika Spiteri - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew J Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-j-mercieca) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 6 February 2025 - **Validated:** 4 June 2025 - **Published:** 4 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 4 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 15 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03580/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03580&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 25, Triq il-Qajjenza, Birzebbuga 11 other applications within 300 m: 6 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq il-Qajjenza: 11 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/03607/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03607-23/birzebbuga-decommissioning-of-site): Decommissioning of site Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 312 m away - [**PA/02038/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02038-25/birzebbuga-construction-of-a-new-slipway-at-qajjenza): Construction of a new slipway at Qajjenza. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 431 m away - [**PA/03611/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03611-25/birzebbuga-external-alterations): Proposed external alterations, cladding and changes to facade materials, to approved Class 4D restaurant as in PA2258/21. Proposal includes minor variations… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 535 m away - [**PA/02258/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02258-21/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-papb1269-85): Sanctioning of minor changes from PAPB1269/85. Proposed internal and external alterations and change of use from approved shop in PAPB1269/85 to Class 4D… Status being checked, 537 m away - [**PA/00738/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00738-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate site to necessary levels and proposed construction of one private car garage, four apartments and one duplex… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 555 m away - [**PA/01792/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01792-25/birzebbuga-sanction-enclosed-structure-in-front-garden-in): To sanction enclosed structure in front garden in lieu of retractable awning approved by development permissions PA/4381/23 and PA/6112/17. Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025, 570 m away - [**PA/04381/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04381-23/birzebbuga-renew-pa-6112-17-change-of-use-from): To renew PA 6112/17: “Change of use from a boathouse to a Class 4D restaurant, plus additions and alterations including installation of a lightweight shading… Granted, validated 5 September 2023, 572 m away - [**PA/01263/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01263-22/birzebbuga-carry-out-internal-alteration-to-construct-passenger): To carry out internal alteration to construct passenger lift and to construct penthouse at roof level. Status being checked, 596 m away - [**PA/04109/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04109-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-amendments-to-approved-permit-pa02417-22): To sanction minor amendments to approved permit PA02417/22. Approved permit includes Class 4D. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 602 m away - [**PA/02417/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02417-22/birzebbuga-alterations-to-existing-restaurant-class-4d-and): Proposed alterations to existing restaurant Class 4D and fixing of two retractable awnings and a fascia sign. Status being checked, 602 m away - [**PA/08389/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08389-24/birzebbuga-development-of-a-vacant-site-into-a): Proposed development of a vacant site into a public open space with an ancillary Class 4D outlet and a public convenience. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 666 m away ## More by Matthew J Mercieca - [**PA/05917/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05917-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-existing-class-1): Change of use from existing Class 1 residential unit to a Class 3A guest house. Includes, excavation and construction of two basement levels at the back of… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03660/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03660-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-approved-office-and): Proposed change of use from approved office and apartments (Class 1A) in PA/03698/18 to guesthouse (Class 3A), including internal alterations and minor… Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03451/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03451-26/birkirkara-sanction-of-garage-from-papb65-77): Sanction of garage from PAPB65/77. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03123/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03123-26/swieqi-sanction-subdivision-of-duplex-penthouse-into-two): To sanction subdivision of duplex penthouse into two separate apartments, including internal alterations and height variations. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03014/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03014-26/zebbug-it-is-proposed-to-sub-divide-existing-pre-1967): It is proposed to sub-divide existing pre-1967 dwelling into two Class 1 residential units. Includes internal external alterations, addition of roof… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02339/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02339-26/sliema-sanction-change-of-use-from-approved-hydrotherapy): To sanction change of use from approved hydrotherapy (Class 3C) to hair salon (Class 4B) at front part of level 3 (incl. sanctioning of minor internal… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 [All applications by Matthew J Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-j-mercieca) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)