--- title: "PA/03611/23: Change of use from garage to Class in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03611-23/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Change of use from garage to Class 4B. Perit Marvin Ellul. Validated 21 June 2023. Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0361123 # PA/03611/23: Change of use from garage to Class in Birzebbuga No 5 & 9, Triq Zarenu Dalli, Birzebbuga Change of use from garage to Class 4B. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No 5 & 9, Triq Zarenu Dalli, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Mr Joseph Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 22 May 2023 - **Validated:** 21 June 2023 - **Published:** 21 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 20 September 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03611/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03611&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around No 5 & 9, Triq Zarenu Dalli, Birzebbuga 178 other applications within 300 m: 122 granted, 3 refused, 16 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03045/25). On Triq Zarenu Dalli: 15 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Charlo Briguglio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlo-briguglio), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara), [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/07787/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07787-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwelling-at-first-floor-level): To demolish existing dwelling at first floor level and third party commercial Class 4B butcher at ground floor level (in agreement with 3rd party), excavation… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/03283/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03283-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-terrace-house): Demolition of existing terrace house, excavation of 1 basement level, and construction of 7 garages at basement level, and 13 units from ground till receded… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/05493/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05493-26/birzebbuga-change-use-from-class-4b-to-class): To change use from Class 4B to Class 4A, install sign and sanction alterations as shown in conventional colours. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/03845/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03845-25/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-shop-as-built-from-approved): To Sanction Existing Shop as Built from Approved Permit PA/00656/03, including Sanctioning of Existing Sign and Change of Use to Take-Away Shop. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/08229/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08229-24/birzebbuga-sanction-alterations-to-existing-class-4b-shop): To sanction alterations to existing Class 4B shop and shop-sign as constructed. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/00070/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00070-26/birzebbuga-close-internal-access-between-two-shops): To close internal access between two shops (Class 4B) and create a small toilet. Granted, validated 3 February 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/00835/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00835-22/birzebbuga-carry-out-alterations-to-facade): To carry out alterations to facade, travertine cladding, and change of entrance door material from aluminum to glass. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/01661/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01661-26/birzebbuga-partial-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-at): Proposed partial demolition of the existing dwelling at first-floor level and the construction of a new dwelling at first, second, third and receded-floor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/00946/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00946-25/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA/1017/24 including minor changes to layout and to facade. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/01017/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01017-24/birzebbuga-propose-extension-to-front-balconies): To propose extension to front balconies, amendments to second and third floors including changing from two to three bedroom apartments and propose penthouse… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/00934/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00934-20/birzebbuga-change-use-from-garage-to-class-4b): To change use from garage to Class 4B shop, including sign. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/02735/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02735-22/birzebbuga-propose-terrace-at-the-back): To propose terrace at the back, extend washrooms at roof level and to change balcony material on facade. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/02324/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02324-26/birzebbuga-sanction-two-garages-as-built-from-pb-1839-86): To sanction two garages as built from PB/1839/86 and to carry out alterations to amalgamate them into a single private car garage. Granted, validated 7 May 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/05114/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05114-25/birzebbuga-replacement-of-aluminium-railing-on-facade-with): Replacement of aluminium railing on facade with glass railing and screening of existing services at roof level to washroom in aluminium louvers to approved… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/04908/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04908-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-dwelling-from-that-approved-in): Sanctioning of dwelling from that approved in PA/4219/21 and inclusion of parapet wall to screen services. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 46 m away ## More by Marvin Ellul - [**PA/07023/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07023-26/ghaxaq-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-072-12-mainly-repositioni): To sanction differences from approved PA/072/12 mainly repositioning of walls, doors and windows following new survey, application also includes extension at… Pending - [**PA/06586/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06586-26/zabbar-carry-out-extension-at-third-floor): To carry out extension at third floor, proposed 1m parapet wall for services area and to sanction internal and external alteration to approved DN/0904/12.… Pending - [**PA/06381/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06381-26/zejtun-sanction-rooms-to-be-used-for-a): To sanction rooms to be used for a proposed dog boarding facility. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06327/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06327-26/ghaxaq-carry-out-extension-at-roof-level-with): To carry out extension at roof level with lightweight material to form washroom, bedroom and ensuite to approved RG/2408/18. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05929/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05929-26/mosta-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floor and proposed extension at roof level. Granted, validated 24 September 2026 - [**PA/05866/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05866-26/marsaskala-sanction-differences-from-pa-5824-03-mainly-repositioning-o): To sanction differences from PA/5824/03 mainly repositioning of internal walls, doors and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 [All applications by Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul) ## More from Joseph Caruana - [**PA/04545/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04545-26/mqabba-carry-out-demolition-and-excavation-in-a): To carry out demolition and excavation in a private car garage at street level, to form a basement for 3 private car garages and an overlying Class 1A dwelling. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04523/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04523-26/munxar-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To sanction internal and external changes to ground floor maisonette approved in PB1641/90 including internal layout and independent access to flat. Withdrawn - [**PA/03229/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03229-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-underground-reservoir-as-built-and-proposed): To sanction underground reservoir as built and proposed construction of gate and maintenance/increase in height of rubble wall. Suspended, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02012/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02012-26/sannat-sanction-retractable-awnings-as-built-and-other): To sanction retractable awnings as built and other minor variations in penthouse from approved permit PA/05626/24. Granted, validated 10 May 2026 - [**PA/08281/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08281-25/marsaxlokk-construct-agricultural-room): To construct agricultural room, rooting of trees and to sanction the reconstruction of traditional rubble wall and timber gate. Granted, validated 24 December 2025 - [**PA/06097/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06097-25/zebbug-sanctioning-minor-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-0478-22): Sanctioning minor changes to approved permit PA/0478/22 consisting of interior alterations to levels and interior planning, elevation and addition of terraces… Granted, validated 4 February 2026 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)