--- title: "PA/03879/25: sanction change of use from Class 4A in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03879-25/birkirkara-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4a 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 4A offices approved in PA9332/19 to one residential unit at first floor and… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0387925 # PA/03879/25: sanction change of use from Class 4A in Birkirkara 41, Triq Tal-Herba, Birkirkara To sanction change of use from Class 4A offices approved in PA9332/19 to one residential unit at first floor and duplex unit at second and third floor in a restricted site. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 41, Triq Tal-Herba, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Carmen Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmen-scerri) - **Perit:** [Perit Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 4 March 2025 - **Validated:** 11 June 2025 - **Published:** 11 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 11 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 22 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03879/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03879&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 41, Triq Tal-Herba, Birkirkara 199 other applications within 300 m: 134 granted, 1 refused, 19 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02996/25). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 59 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/03796/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03796-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-concrete-accretions-to-re-create-the): Demolition of concrete accretions to re-create the internal yard for the property. The proposal also includes the construction of domestic stores at the roof… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/02637/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02637-22/birkirkara-extension-at-first-floor-level-to-an): Extension at first floor level to an existing townhouse regularised by RG1258/21, which includes the construction of bedroom, ensuite stairwell and washroom… Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/05736/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05736-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations-and-reconfiguration-of-two-contiguous): Proposed internal alterations and reconfiguration of two contiguous dwellings with proposed material/paint changes to facade of one of the dwellings to match… Granted, validated 30 January 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/00604/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00604-20/birkirkara-proposal-includes-the-sanctioning-of-apertures): Proposal includes the sanctioning of apertures, proposed shop sign, installation of concealed AC units and retractable awnings. Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/00702/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00702-22/birkirkara-sanction-garden-shed): To sanction garden-shed, w/c's and showers in bedrooms, and other minor layout discrepancies including pv panels at roof top level. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/04874/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04874-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-to-the-rear-of): To sanction minor changes to the rear of this property, by roofing over the yard in order to form a bathroom, and insertion of beams to form a demountable raft. Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/03374/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03374-26/birkirkara-sanction-layout-of-shop-class-4b-as): To sanction layout of shop Class 4B as built from as approved permit PA/02304/99 and proposed change of use to Class 4D shop. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/07195/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07195-23/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-the-approved-drawings-of): To sanction variations from the approved drawings of a first floor apartment including a washroom in PA3160/03. Granted, validated 4 January 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/00553/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00553-20/birkirkara-carry-out-restoration-works-to-front-elevation): To carry out restoration works to front elevation of property, for Irrestawra Darek Scheme. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/06020/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06020-23/birkirkara-class-4a-office-and-internal-alterations-to): Proposed Class 4A office and internal alterations to include office area, ancillary store and w.c within an used pre-1967 room/s. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/00822/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00822-23/birkirkara-minor-amendment-to-internal-layout-by-replacing): Minor amendment to internal layout by replacing walls with beams at ground floor, extension of window height at ground floor and the replacement of stone… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/07338/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-23/birkirkara-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-permit-pa-07492-17): To sanction minor differences from approved permit PA/07492/17, mainly changes in internal layout. Proposal also includes a new pool in the backyard (for… Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/04045/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04045-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-shop-to-garage): Change of use from shop to garage including alterations. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/00740/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00740-24/birkirkara-carry-out-minor-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): To carry out minor alterations to existing dwelling including minor extension at first floor. Application also includes sanctioning of minor… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/07444/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07444-24/birkirkara-partition-development-site-from-adjacent-site): To partition development site from adjacent site (pertaining to same applicant) at No. 11, Sqaq Sampusa, Birkirkara, ii) to sanction as-built living room… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 70 m away ## More by Wayne Scerri - [**PA/07358/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-26/sliema-demolish-existing-internal-walls-and-ceilings): To demolish existing internal walls and ceilings (retaining facade), plus construction of a Class 3A guest house at ground, first, second, third and setback… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07337/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07337-26/nadur-internal-alterations-to-approved-pa6882-22): Proposed internal alterations to approved PA6882/22. Pending - [**PA/07302/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07302-26/kercem-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly internal additions to existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07245/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07245-26/kercem-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, propose excavation and construction of reservoir, 9 garages at basement level, office Class 4A, signage, residential units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07175/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07175-26/kalkara-extend-the-existing-washroom-at-setback-floor): To extend the existing washroom at setback floor level, in an existing pre-1968 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07021/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07021-26/st-julians-convert-an-existing-dilipadited-pre-67-residential-structur): To convert an existing dilipadited pre-67 residential structure on the same built up footprint consisting of internal and external modifications including… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) ## More from Carmen Scerri - [**PA/06512/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06512-24/qormi-change-of-timber-balcony): Proposed change of timber balcony. Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/01524/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01524-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-washroom-and-construct-one-bedroom): To demolish existing washroom and construct one bedroom unit at fourth floor level and duplex unit at fifth and sixth floor level. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 7 floors [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)