--- title: "PA/04197/24: change of use from commercial shop in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04197-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-commercial-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from commercial shop (Class 4B) to pastizzeria take away. Proposal includes internal… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0419724 # PA/04197/24: change of use from commercial shop in Birkirkara Garage No 2, built in part of Plot 1, Triq l-Esportaturi, Mriehel, Birkirkara Proposed change of use from commercial shop (Class 4B) to pastizzeria take away. Proposal includes internal alteration, installation flueless exhaust duct to road and proposed signage. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** Garage No 2, built in part of Plot 1, Triq l-Esportaturi, Mriehel, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Alfredo Spiteri Debarro - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 6 December 2023 - **Validated:** 24 July 2024 - **Published:** 24 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04197/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04197&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Garage No 2, built in part of Plot 1, Triq l-Esportaturi, Mriehel, Birkirkara 71 other applications within 300 m: 43 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04544/23). On Triq l-Esportaturi: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/00062/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00062-25/birkirkara-sanction-class-4d-establishment-in-accordance-to): To sanction Class 4D establishment in accordance to PA/03841/15, including minor internal and external alterations and change of use of garage as an extension… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/04412/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04412-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private cars to Pastizzeria including internal and external alterations to wall layout. Proposed signage. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 55 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, 64 m away - [**PA/00614/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00614-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-atm-to-class): Proposed change of use from ATM to Class 4B in tower Q1 and sanctioning of Q4 outdoor area at level 1 Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/06380/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06380-24/birkirkara-extension-to-childcare-centre-which-includes-a): Proposed extension to childcare centre which includes a change of use from Class 4B to Class 2C. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 70 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, 72 m away - [**PA/02598/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02598-24/birkirkara-sanction-differences-from-pb-4060-87): To sanction differences from PB 4060/87, including the change of use from a garage into a Class 5B auto mechanic and interconnected to the adjoining existing… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/01083/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01083-25/birkirkara-excavation-of-empty-plot-for-3-levels): Excavation of empty plot for 3 levels and construction of 2 levels of parking, street level warehousing (Class 6A) and restaurant (Class 4D) with cooking on… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 74 m away - [**PA/00005/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00005-23/birkirkara-correction-of-site-from-that-approved-in): Correction of site from that approved in PA/06510/00, alterations to existing class 5A premises at ground and first floor levels, change of use from class 5A… Pending, validated 18 January 2023, 4 floors, 78 m away - [**PA/00929/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00929-22/birkirkara-correction-of-site-plan-approved-by-virtue): Correction of site plan approved by virtue of PA/2823/94. Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/02823/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02823-25/birkirkara-excavation-of-empty-plot-for-3-levels): Excavation of empty plot for 3 levels and construction of 4 levels of warehousing (Class 6A) Triq l- Innovazzjoni, Mriehel, Birkirkara. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 4 floors, 82 m away - [**PA/07221/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07221-25/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-class-5b-general-industry): To sanction garage as Class 5B general industry as built, since original permit could not be found (only past trade license could be traced). Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/05726/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05726-26/birkirkara-sanction-difference-from-pa575-19-including-the-minor): To sanction difference from PA575/19 including the minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/03807/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03807-24/birkirkara-sanction-difference-from-pa575-19-including-the-change): To sanction difference from PA575/19 including the change of use from approved Class 4A offices into 3 residential units. Refused, validated 26 June 2024, 85 m away - [**PA/08041/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08041-25/birkirkara-demolish-part-of-the-basement-and-ground): To demolish part of the basement and ground floor levels as approved in PA/00384/16 and which have already been constructed due to an encroachment in a third… Withdrawn, validated 10 December 2025, 90 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)