--- title: "PA/03791/25: sanction variations from approved permit PA/04153/22 in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03791-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-04153-22 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction variations from approved permit PA/04153/22. Variations include modifications to the facade,… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0379125 # PA/03791/25: sanction variations from approved permit PA/04153/22 in Birkirkara ACT Offices, Central Business District, Zone 1, Triq l-Imdina, Triq il-Kalkara tal-Gir, Birkirkara To sanction variations from approved permit PA/04153/22. Variations include modifications to the facade, partitioning at ground and first floor level, modification to soffit height and correction of site boundary. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** ACT Offices, Central Business District, Zone 1, Triq l-Imdina, Triq il-Kalkara tal-Gir, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [ACT Offices Limited Attn: Stephen Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/act-offices-ltd) - **Perit:** [DHI Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dhi-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 2 floors - **Received:** 7 May 2025 - **Validated:** 11 June 2025 - **Published:** 29 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 11 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03791/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03791&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around ACT Offices, Central Business District, Zone 1, Triq l-Imdina, Triq il-Kalkara tal-Gir, Birkirkara 110 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 2 refused, 16 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03219/25). On Triq l-Imdina: 20 other applications, 12 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg), [Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras), [Anthony J. Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-j-mangion), [Brendon Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/brendon-muscat), [TBA Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tba-periti). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 36 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/01885/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01885-24/birkirkara-carry-out-changes-to-pa-1933-21-including-proposed): To carry out changes to PA/1933/21 including proposed alterations at all levels, proposed redesign of facade, to sanction the construction of level -4 (under… Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/01933/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01933-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-store): Proposed demolition of existing store, overlying apartments and corner office building to be followed by the construction of an extension to the existing… Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/07451/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07451-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit): To sanction changes from approved permit (PA/979/96) and proposed construction of new stair case, lift shaft and additional store at first floor level.… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/04658/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04658-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-height-including-internal-alterations): To sanction internal height including internal alterations, external facade and change of use from maisonette to Class 6A including correction of site from… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 85 m away - [**PA/02491/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02491-22/birkirkara-alterations-and-change-of-use-of-part): Alterations and change of use of part of approved development from commercial storage to Class 3C – indoor sports and physical activity. Application also… Status being checked, 94 m away - [**PA/02717/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02717-24/birkirkara-sanction-the-variations-from-pa6230-18): To sanction the variations from PA6230/18. Variations include addition of soffit and changes in bathroom configuration. Granted, validated 12 July 2024, 96 m away - [**PA/03219/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03219-25/birkirkara-construction-of-new-class-4a-offices-stores-ancillary): Proposed construction of new Class 4A offices/stores ancillary to Class 4A offices at second floor, third floor, and fourth floor levels, overlying existing… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 5 floors, 97 m away - [**PA/08674/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08674-24/birkirkara-sanction-the-variations-from-pa-02717-24-and-elevations): To sanction the variations from PA/02717/24 and elevations from PA/6230/18. Variations include modifications of projections on the facade on level 2, an… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 98 m away - [**PA/03710/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03710-25/birkirkara-sanction-class-6a-store-as-built): To sanction Class 6A store as built, with changes including variations in ground floor layout, omission of the approved first floor level and correction of… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 1 floor, 114 m away - [**PA/07661/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07661-25/birkirkara-sanction-the-existing-building-and-to-carry): To sanction the existing building and to carry out alterations to two light industry (Class 5A) units to be used as a Class 5A factory for the production of… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 116 m away - [**PA/02299/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02299-21/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-class-5a): Internal and external alterations to Class 5A and Class 6A as approved in permit PA/2804/13 and PA/04591/19 (renewal) to include an industrial food… Status being checked, 117 m away - [**PA/02908/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02908-24/birkirkara-external-alterations): Proposed external alterations, installation of signage and retractable awnings to an approved Class 4B shop; to sanction minor internal alterations; use to… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 122 m away - [**PA/01371/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01371-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B and minor alterations, and the replacement of the paneled door to fixed aluminium window with hinged door. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 123 m away - [**PA/05926/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05926-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Change of use from private car garage to public service garage. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 124 m away - [**PA/07302/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07302-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-as-built-of-a-class-5b): Sanctioning as built of a Class 5B workshop approved as per PB/00997/87 and PA/03008/93. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 124 m away ## More by DHI Periti - [**PA/06370/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06370-26/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-from-previous): Proposed sanctioning of property as built from previous approved PA/09525/19. Proposed conversion of residential block into a Class 3A guesthouse, including… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/04174/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04174-26/floriana-restoration-of-part-of-facade): Restoration of part of facade (including timber aperture repair works) and proposed installation of lighting fixtures to facade. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/04063/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04063-26/mgarr-sanctioning-of-shop-sign-and-minor-sanctioning): Proposed sanctioning of shop sign and minor sanctioning to existing basement and ground floor Class 5B from previous approved permit PA4064/00. Proposed… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03310/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03310-26/floriana-installation-of-illuminated-lightweight-fascia-sign): Proposed installation of illuminated lightweight fascia sign. Withdrawn, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02225/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02225-26/marsaskala-alterations-to-approved-pa-01975-15-that-was-not): Proposed alterations to approved PA/01975/15 that was not utilized. Pending, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01951/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01951-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-to-approved-penthouse-level-in-pa-01200-05): Proposed extension to approved penthouse level in PA/01200/05, and construction of an additional setback floor. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 [All applications by DHI Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dhi-periti) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)