--- title: "PA/04020/25: minor changes to Class 4B shop approved in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04020-25/birkirkara-minor-changes-to-class-4b-shop-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed minor changes to Class 4B shop approved in PA301/16, and the change of use to public service garage.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0402025 # PA/04020/25: minor changes to Class 4B shop approved in Birkirkara No 122, Triq il-Qasab, Birkirkara Proposed minor changes to Class 4B shop approved in PA301/16, and the change of use to public service garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No 122, Triq il-Qasab, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mr. John Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-muscat) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 17 May 2025 - **Validated:** 18 June 2025 - **Published:** 18 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 18 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 15 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04020/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04020&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No 122, Triq il-Qasab, Birkirkara 241 other applications within 300 m: 141 granted, 13 refused, 32 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01465/26). On Triq il-Qasab: 12 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella), [Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia), [Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/02952/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02952-21/birkirkara-demolish-unstable-temporary-wall-and-erect-household): To demolish unstable temporary wall and erect household store annexed to dwelling Status being checked, 13 m away - [**PA/01098/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01098-20/birkirkara-sanction-alterations-at-basement-level-and-an): To sanction alterations at basement level and an additional bedroom at first floor level to a pre-1967 dwelling, and a proposed parapet wall at roof level. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/01509/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01509-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-pa1098-20): To sanction changes to PA1098/20, i.e. raising of stairwell hood to allow easy access to roof. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/04551/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04551-24/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-house-of-character-against-that): To sanction as-built house of character against that approved in PA/00108/10 and propose minor alterations. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/01860/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01860-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-retails-class-4b): Change of use from retails Class 4B to office Class 4A. Minor alterations to toilet layout Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/01590/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01590-21/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (addition of ensuite bathroom to a pre-1968 building) Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/02732/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-22/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations. Demolition and reconstruction of roof slabs/walls. Restoration and alterations to facade, including new apertures and… Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/02869/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02869-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling , except for facade with modifications to fit garage door and new entrance door, and erect garage for private cars and overlying… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 2 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/06332/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-25/birkirkara-internal-alteration-to-existing-pre-1968-property-with): Internal alteration to existing pre-1968 property with approved permit PA/2118/25, including construction of lift to create a separate access to a separate… Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/04015/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04015-23/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-premises-including-fa-ade-and): Alterations to existing premises including façade and internal alterations, installation of a lift, construction of two full floors and one receded level, and… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/00332/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00332-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-at-basement-level): Internal alterations at basement level, extension at ground floor and first floor levels comprising one bedroom and domestic store. Granted, validated 4 August 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/02118/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02118-25/birkirkara-change-in-material-of-external-apertures-closed-balcony): Proposed change in material of external apertures/closed balcony from timber to dark red pvc and minor change in the wrought iron railings from that approved… Granted, validated 25 July 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/07095/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07095-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-4850-98-mainly-sanctio): To sanction variations from approved PA/4850/98 mainly sanctioning of site configuration following new survey. Granted, validated 25 November 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/00285/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00285-21/birkirkara-addition-of-domestic-store-at-third-floor): Addition of domestic store at third floor level plus minor alterations. Status being checked, 4 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/04553/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04553-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-consisting-of-the-relocation-of): Proposed internal alterations consisting of the relocation of the first-floor layout (Class 4B) to the second floor and the relocation of the second-floor… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 57 m away ## More by Robert Grech - [**PA/07722/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07722-26/ghaxaq-minor-extension-of-rooms-at-roof-level): Proposed minor extension of rooms at roof level for 2 adjacent dwellings approved in PA7205/24 (Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07656/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07656-26/qormi-additions-to-pa-7927-22): Proposed additions to PA 7927/22.'Proposed industrial development, Class 5B garages, at ground, first and receded floor. Proposed parking at basement level in… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07330/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07330-26/zabbar-renewal-of-pa8680-17-to-rehabilitate-existing-dwelling): Renewal of PA8680/17 -To rehabilitate existing dwelling with alteration and additions, to remove accretions, including excavation and demolishing works. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07290/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07290-26/zebbug-renewal-to-pa10673-17): Renewal to PA10673/17. Modifications to approved PA806/16 and to construct additional apartment at 3rd floor. Internal alterations include modifications to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07229/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07229-26/naxxar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor maisonette including pool, and an overlying maisonette. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07156/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07156-26/ghaxaq-excavation-and-the-construction-of-basement-garage): Proposed excavation and the construction of basement garage, ground floor maisonette, and three additional apartments at first to third floors, and setback… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) ## More from John Muscat - [**PA/03593/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03593-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-parapet-wall): Proposed parapet wall. Withdrawn - [**PA/08649/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08649-24/mosta-installation-of-a-lift-from-the-ground): Installation of a lift from the ground floor to the first floor. Granted, validated 21 January 2025 - [**PA/03723/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03723-24/qala-excavate-and-construct-an-underground-reservoir): To excavate and construct an underground reservoir. Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/03363/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03363-24/mosta-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of 3 no. garages and 1 no. parking space at ground floor level, and 4 no. apartments at first, second,… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01853/24** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01853-24/nadur-install-a-timber-gate): To install a timber gate. Granted, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/07260/23** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07260-23/nadur-construct-extension-to-existing-roof-structure-and): To construct extension to existing roof structure and to convert window to a door. Granted, validated 6 December 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)