--- title: "PA/03612/23: Change of use from garage to Class in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03612-23/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, fixing of fascia sign, minor internal alterations and installation of… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0361223 # PA/03612/23: Change of use from garage to Class in Birzebbuga 27, Triq Zarenu Dalli, Birzebbuga Change of use from garage to Class 4B, fixing of fascia sign, minor internal alterations and installation of secondary glazed door. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 27, 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:** 3 October 2023 - **Permit expires:** 18 October 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03612/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03612&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 27, 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)