--- title: "PA/03625/23: sanction change of use from Class 4B in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03625-23/birkirkara-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction change of use from Class 4B showroom to Class 4A office at ground floor level, internal additions… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0362523 # PA/03625/23: sanction change of use from Class 4B in Birkirkara Abacus Business Centre, Level 0, Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara To sanction change of use from Class 4B showroom to Class 4A office at ground floor level, internal additions and alterations at ground floor and changes to façade signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Abacus Business Centre, Level 0, Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [SAK ltd Attn: Kenneth Mizzi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sak-ltd) - **Perit:** [Mangion, Mangion & Partners](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mangion-mangion-and-partners) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 24 March 2023 - **Validated:** 21 June 2023 - **Published:** 21 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 28 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03625/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03625&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Abacus Business Centre, Level 0, Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara 126 other applications within 300 m: 74 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02609/26). On Triq Dun Karm: 36 other applications, 17 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Jesmond Mugliett](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jesmond-mugliett). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 29 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/02609/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02609-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of basement storage, ground-floor parking garage, with four residential apartments above. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/00102/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00102-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-local-shop-class): Change of use from local shop Class 4B selling electronics and parts, to Class 3C aerial sports/pole fitness studio, including internal and external… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/05000/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05000-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-of-a): Proposed sanctioning of change of use of a level 1 (basement level -4) garages and fronting private driveway to Class 6A store, for use by existing ground… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/01849/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01849-22/birkirkara-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavate over site and to construct two basement levels (level - 3 and level -2) which shall be accessible from an adjacent… Status being checked, 89 m away - [**PA/01262/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01262-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-alterations-to-the-existing-building): To sanction minor alterations to the existing building at level -1 and level 0 (removal of internal partitions), as well as to sanction minor changes to… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/02695/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02695-25/birkirkara-alteration-to-back-bedroom-to-add-the): Alteration to back bedroom to add the 4th bedroom. Granted, validated 22 May 2025, 92 m away - [**PA/06565/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06565-24/birkirkara-construction-of-class-4b-shop-at-ground): Proposed construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor and Class 4A office at first, second, third and recessed floors. Suspended, validated 9 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/02875/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02875-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-papb-00862-88): To sanction changes from PAPB/00862/88. To demolish existing canopy, front and rear balustrades, and to replace with solid wall and/or glass railing. To… Suspended, validated 6 May 2026, 100 m away - [**PA/03172/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03172-21/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations): To carry out alterations, to sanction other internal and external alterations carried out to permits PA 8511/18 and PA 8882/19 and to fix 3 signs. Status being checked, 103 m away - [**PA/05684/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05684-26/birkirkara-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to the approved ground-floor Class 4A dental clinic (PA/4143/24), including the change of use of… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 105 m away - [**PA/04143/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04143-24/birkirkara-propose-internal-alterations-to-garage-approved-in): To propose internal alterations to garage approved in PA/1329/24 and to demolish existing dwelling approved in PA/1329/24 and to construct Class 4A dental… Withdrawn, validated 3 July 2024, 105 m away - [**PA/01329/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01329-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-from): To sanction minor internal and external variations from permit PB/5059/88 and PB/862/88. Granted, validated 22 April 2024, 105 m away - [**PA/00052/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00052-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-2-floor-plus-semi-basement-terraced): To sanction existing 2 floor plus semi-basement terraced house as built and to affect alterations in all floors and erect additional 2 floors and a receded… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 108 m away - [**PA/05441/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor, 110 m away - [**PA/04521/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04521-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-an-extension-to-an-existing): Sanctioning of an extension to an existing pre-1967 dwelling, including alterations. Withdrawn, validated 7 February 2024, 114 m away ## More by Mangion, Mangion & Partners - [**PA/04308/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04308-26/marsa-installation-of-reversible-tent-structure-for-class): Installation of reversible tent structure for: Class 6A warehouse related activities (holding area for warehouse), including Class 5B garage for the… Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04080/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04080-26/belt-valletta-sanction-roof-level-as-built): To sanction roof level as built (no permits could be traced). Installation of decking and reclined railing at roof level, and minor alteration works to… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03429/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03429-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-approved-pb2309-88): To sanction property as built from approved PB2309/88. Granted, validated 7 July 2026 - [**PA/03001/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03001-26/qrendi-change-of-use-of-garage-to-a): Change of use of garage to a Class 4B Greengrocer and a domestic store having interconnected access to the first floor level apartment. Garage door to be… Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/02665/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02665-26/mosta-roof-covering-of-an-existing-permitted-above-ground): Roof covering of an existing permitted above-ground reservoir and installation of photovoltaic panels. Refused, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/01964/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01964-26/rabat-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa-01839-95): To sanction minor variations from PA/01839/95, including the removal of wall and replacement with beam, and shifting of walls following recent site survey. Granted, validated 25 May 2026 [All applications by Mangion, Mangion & Partners](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mangion-mangion-and-partners) ## More from SAK Ltd - [**PA/03912/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03912-24/belt-valletta-sanction-change-in-internal-layout-and-swimming): To sanction change in internal layout and swimming pool at penthouse level. Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/02782/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02782-23/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-the-body-shop-front): Proposed sanctioning of The Body Shop front. Granted, validated 24 May 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)