--- title: "PA/04009/25: sanction Class 4A office as built in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04009-25/birkirkara-sanction-class-4a-office-as-built source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction Class 4A office as built, since the original permit could not be traced, and to install two a.c… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0400925 # PA/04009/25: sanction Class 4A office as built in Birkirkara 62, Triq Karm Zerafa, Birkirkara To sanction Class 4A office as built, since the original permit could not be traced, and to install two a.c units - one in the front garden, enclosed in a louvered box, and one in the backyard. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 62, Triq Karm Zerafa, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mario Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-gauci) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 22 May 2025 - **Validated:** 18 June 2025 - **Published:** 18 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 18 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 8 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04009/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04009&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 62, Triq Karm Zerafa, Birkirkara 167 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 7 refused, 20 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03219/25). On Triq Karm Zerafa: 8 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 45 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/02409/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02409-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, part change of use from garage to Class 4A office, and affixing of sign. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/04052/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04052-26/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-3209-05): To sanction property as-built from PA/3209/05. Granted, validated 7 July 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending, 32 m away - [**PA/03522/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03522-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing): Demolition of existing, excavation of 1 level and proposed construction of basement level - parking spaces, ground to receded fourth floor level - residential. Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/06202/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06202-26/birkirkara-conversion-of-aperture-into-a-french-balcony): Conversion of aperture into a french balcony following approval of DS/171/26. Proposal includes also sanctioning of facade - permit not traced. Pending, 37 m away - [**PA/06137/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06137-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-at-basement-level-approved-in): To sanction changes at basement level approved in PA 8438/19 due to construction of piles. Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/06665/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-a-ground-floor-garage): Sanctioning of a ground floor garage. Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/02257/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02257-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-from-pb-0606-79-and): Sanctioning of existing garage from PB/0606/79 and proposed change of use to Class 1 residence. Withdrawn, validated 8 April 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/01177/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01177-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-common-area-from-approved-permit-pb4763-79): Sanctioning common area from approved permit PB4763/79 to reflect building as built. Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/01150/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01150-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa560-05): To sanction minor changes from PA560/05. Changes include the removal of a window from the facade, changes in facade design, and shifting of walls. Withdrawn, 55 m away - [**PA/02999/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02999-25/birkirkara-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-05630-22): Changes to development approved in PA/05630/22. Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, and proposed excavation works to construct a reservoir. Proposal… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/04061/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04061-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-washroom-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing washroom and construction of a duplex dwelling at third floor and receded floor level. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 68 m away - [**PA/00002/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00002-26/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-apartment-from-that-approved): To sanction as built apartment from that approved in PA/00591/01. Withdrawn, validated 11 March 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/03613/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03613-22/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-internal-apertures): Proposed minor internal alterations to internal apertures, removal of existing bedroom wall, proposed change in room configuration and extension of a room in… Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/06571/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06571-25/birkirkara-sanction-position-and-layout-of-private-car-garage): To sanction position and layout of private-car garage. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 77 m away ## More by Joseph Saliba - [**PA/07831/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-26/iklin-renewal-of-pa-001159-22): Renewal of PA/001159/22 (To extend backyard party wall to 3.4m and install a louvered structure and change railing of ground floor terrace.) Pending - [**PA/07757/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-26/senglea-isla-interal-alterations-from-approved-pa-05964-19-and-pa-0290): Proposed interal alterations from approved PA/05964/19 & PA/02903/20. Including change of use from dentist (class 4A) to restaurant (Class 4D). Proposed… Pending - [**PA/07630/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-26/dingli-demolish-the-existing-building-approved-under-rg-00268-22): To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, and recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07137/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-26/xghajra-alterations-of-approved-pa-01175-25-and-pa-05354-25-to): Proposed alterations of approved PA/01175/25 and PA/05354/25 to merge two plots together and retaining existing reservoir as approved in PA/05354/25. Pending - [**PA/07080/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-26/zejtun-sanction-modifications-done-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction modifications done to pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06900/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06900-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-boundary-parapet-wall): To sanction the construction of a boundary/parapet wall for a pre-1968 structure. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) ## More from Mario Gauci - [**PA/07604/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07604-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-boutique-hotel): Change of use from boutique hotel (Class 3A) into a 5-star hotel (Class 3B); minor alterations to facade and addition of facade signage, demolishing of… Pending - [**PA/07081/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-that-approved-in-pa-3316-95): To sanction departures from that approved in PA/3316/95 to residential units which includes changes to the internal layouts, site configuration, levels, to… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/03077/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03077-25/gharghur-extension-at-third-floor-level-to-full): Proposed extension at third floor level to full floor and proposed receded fourth floor level to approved house in PA48/23. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00452/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00452-25/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of): To propose minor internal alterations and change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/08427/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08427-24/mellieha-alterations-to-existing-garages-including-conversion-of): Alterations to existing garages including conversion of one garage into a common area. Demolition of existing washroom and construction of 2 floor and a… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03982/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03982-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-to-approved-permits-pa-4781-98-and-pb-42): Proposed sanctioning to approved permits PA/4781/98 and PB/4211/88 and proposed alterations. Application also includes change of use from approved store at… Granted, validated 3 July 2024 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)