--- title: "PA/04238/24: propose minor internal alterations in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04238-24/birkirkara-propose-minor-internal-alterations source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To propose minor internal alterations, including the installation of a steel structure to form a mezzanine over… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0423824 # PA/04238/24: propose minor internal alterations in Birkirkara St. Helena Garage, Triq il-Fuhharin, Birkirkara To propose minor internal alterations, including the installation of a steel structure to form a mezzanine over an existing pit and to propose the change of use of an existing from a garage to a Class 4A (office) and the construction of a smaller garage. To sanction changes to facade and installation of stone tiles on facade as existing. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** St. Helena Garage, Triq il-Fuhharin, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Michael Bonello](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-bonello) - **Perit:** [Cornerstone Architects & Civil Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cornerstone-architects-and-civil-engineers) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 3 April 2024 - **Validated:** 3 July 2024 - **Published:** 3 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 August 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 20 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04238/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04238&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around St. Helena Garage, Triq il-Fuhharin, Birkirkara 244 other applications within 300 m: 156 granted, 5 refused, 24 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03964/24). On Triq il-Fuhharin: 10 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 66 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/01840/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01840-24/birkirkara-sanction-change-of-use-from-approved-class): To sanction change of use from approved Class 4B shop and garage to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 11 m away - [**PA/03488/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03488-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-to): Proposed change of use of existing garage to Class 4A office and proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 13 m away - [**PA/01060/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01060-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-maisonette-at): To demolish existing dwelling and construct maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments (first to 3rd floor) and 1 penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/07409/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07409-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate site and construct basement garage, one maisonette, three overlying floors with 2 apartments per floor and two… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/01431/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01431-23/birkirkara-propose-the-change-of-use-from-a): To propose the change of use from a private garage to a Class 4B(a) retail outlet. To propose also some minor internal additions to include a w.c. and enclose… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/06726/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06726-26/birkirkara-description-of-works): Description of works; Demolish site entrance wall and reconstruct with in site boundary. To sanction the as-built balcony on level 1 and retain the existing… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/00922/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00922-26/birkirkara-alteration-to-existing-maisonette-to-include-opening): Alteration to existing maisonette to include opening to create open plan, minor extension into backyard, replacement of concrete roof, small opening on facade. Granted, validated 26 March 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/04633/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04633-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, construction of basement garages, proposed Class 4A office at ground floor, six apartments and penthouse at recessed… Withdrawn, validated 17 July 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/01156/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01156-20/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-one-of-the): Change of use from one of the approved Class 4A office, into a 2 bedroom maisonette, including internal alterations. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/07847/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07847-24/birkirkara-removal-of-staircase-from-backyard-of-garage): Removal of staircase from backyard of garage. Granted, validated 20 January 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/01471/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01471-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of lift pit and construction of four three-bedroom apartments and a two-bedroom penthouse. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/07808/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07808-24/birkirkara-splitting-of-domestic-store-at-ground-floor): Splitting of domestic store at ground floor that is interconnected to apartment 1b at first floor and change of use of same store to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/06670/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06670-23/birkirkara-sanction-building-as-built-and-to-create): To sanction building as built and to create a w.c cubicle to existing shop. Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/04270/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04270-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-variations-to-pa8482-21): Internal and external variations to PA8482/21. Change of use from store to private-use garage at basement level and change of use from garage to residential… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/05781/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05781-25/birkirkara-demolish-rear-structure): To demolish rear structure, part of internal slab and excavate to extend existing store and commercial floor space. To install an internal platform lift. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 67 m away ## More by Cornerstone Architects & Civil Engineers - [**PA/07298/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07298-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-repositioning-of-part-of-the): To sanction the repositioning of part of the existing rubble wall, the conversion of one existing room as permitted, and the widening of the existing access… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07277/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07277-26/qormi-renewal-of-pa-4066-18): Renewal of PA/4066/18 (proposed internal and external alterations of a pre-1967 building.) Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05604/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05604-26/tarxien-proposal-consists-of-the-change-of-use): The proposal consists of the change of use of a domestic garages and domestic store into a three-bedroom ground-floor maisonette. The proposed maisonette will… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05500/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05500-26/zurrieq-sanction-changes-in-a-pre-1967-first-floor): To sanction changes in a pre-1967 first floor maisonette and to carry out internal and external alterations at ground floor to form a private car garage.… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04649/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04649-26/siggiewi-sanction-pre-1994-agricultural-stores-and-proposed-demolition): To sanction pre-1994 agricultural stores and proposed demolition and reconstruction of parts of agricultural stores and ceiling slabs. Proposed demolition and… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04314/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04314-26/siggiewi-sanction-rubble-wall-and-proposed-construction-of): To sanction rubble wall and proposed construction of reservoir and pump room. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 [All applications by Cornerstone Architects & Civil Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cornerstone-architects-and-civil-engineers) ## More from Michael Bonello - [**PA/02789/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02789-26/zebbug-installation-of-pv-panels-at-roof-level): Installation of pv panels at roof level to farmhouse approved in PA8243/21. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/00306/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00306-26/ta-xbiex-change-in-layout-and-design-to-approved): Change in layout and design to approved PA/01377/10 and renewed by PA/04678/15, whereby the new proposal includes excavation of two levels of basement… Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/06064/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06064-25/gzira-sanction-minor-alterations-and-site-configuration-to): To sanction minor alterations and site configuration to penthouse as built from approved PA/06744/16. Refused, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/03910/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-25/sliema-sanction-as-built-penthouse-from-the-pa-4523-05): To sanction as built penthouse from the PA/4523/05. Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/02931/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02931-25/msida-eliminate-basement-level-including-substation): To eliminate basement level including substation (approved in PA4719/21) due to GIR reports which found an existing old quarry beneath the site. Proposal… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/02625/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02625-25/gzira-extend-corner-development-as-approved-in-pa-02736-23): To extend corner development as approved in PA/02736/23 and PA/05068/23 to include underlying basement with 6 additional parking spaces instead of 1-car… Granted, validated 23 April 2025 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)