--- title: "PA/04293/25: Change of use from existing convent to in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04293-25/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-existing-convent-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Change of use from existing convent to a Class 2A nursing home with 23 rooms. Works to include: Construction of… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0429325 # PA/04293/25: Change of use from existing convent to in Birzebbuga Sisters of Charity Convent ( including garage 109), Triq San Tumas c/w Triq Sant' Anglu c/w, Triq Santa Rita, Birzebbuga Change of use from existing convent to a Class 2A nursing home with 23 rooms. Works to include: Construction of an additional level with an overlying roof garden, internal alterations to the existing building, construction of a skylight over the existing courtyard and an extension at basement level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Sisters of Charity Convent ( including garage 109), Triq San Tumas c/w Triq Sant' Anglu c/w, Triq Santa Rita, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Convent Care Limited Attn: Sarah Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/convent-care-ltd) - **Perit:** [CVC Architecture](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cvc-architecture) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 25 April 2025 - **Validated:** 25 June 2025 - **Published:** 25 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 28 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04293/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04293&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Sisters of Charity Convent ( including garage 109), Triq San Tumas c/w Triq Sant' Anglu c/w, Triq Santa Rita, Birzebbuga 122 other applications within 300 m: 78 granted, 2 refused, 11 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07137/25). On Triq San Tumas: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/02520/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02520-26/birzebbuga-sanction-apartments-and-common-parts-as-constructed): To sanction apartments and common parts as constructed - variances from approved permit PAPB3079/1402/79 including sanctioning of the sub-division from the… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 18 m away - [**PA/01873/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01873-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of a garage and nine apartments from ground floor level upwards including a maisonette and a penthouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/06923/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06923-25/birzebbuga-proposal-includes-minor-modifications-from-approved-pa-0644): Proposal includes minor modifications from approved PA/06444/24, including further excavation at basement level -2 and minor alterations within the apartments. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/06444/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06444-24/birzebbuga-proposal-includes-a): Proposal includes: a. Demolition of existing edifice, b. Excavation of 2 basement garage levels [total of 33 car garages], c. Construction of 4 full floors [5… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/07137/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate one floor below street level and construct basement parking level including reservoir, one ground floor maisonette,… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/02272/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02272-21/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-and-proposed-construction-of-parapet): Proposed internal alterations and proposed construction of parapet wall to preserve the existing privacy of the adjacent back yard, including the removal of… Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/00935/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00935-20/birzebbuga-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-into): Change of use of existing garage into a Class 4B shop as per LN 74 of 2014 and fixing of shop sign Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/01054/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01054-20/birzebbuga-sanction-configuration-of-internal-walls-at-ground): To sanction configuration of internal walls at ground floor and addition of washroom at first floor level Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/03226/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03226-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-house): Demolition of existing house; excavation of a basement; construction of five overlying floors consisting of two maisonettes, six apartments and one penthouse… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/07602/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07602-24/birzebbuga-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-and-sanctioning): Alterations to existing terraced house and sanctioning of stairwell at roof level. Proposed changes include i. the formation of an open plan at ground floor… Granted, validated 14 January 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/04258/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04258-23/birzebbuga-sanction-alterations-to-a-terraced-house-from): To sanction alterations to a terraced house from the plans as approved in PB1048/75. The alterations are: The garage level and front garden layout, the change… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 75 m away - [**PA/06143/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06143-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation of a well and construction of a street level garage for private use, three apartments and a penthouse and a splash… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 91 m away - [**PA/05106/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05106-25/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-previously-approved): To sanction property as built from previously approved permit PA/3217/16; a lightweight roof over part of back terrace; materials on facade. Proposal of… Granted, validated 9 September 2025, 92 m away - [**PA/01743/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01743-24/birzebbuga-sanction-shading-device-with-retractable-roofing-and): To sanction shading device with retractable roofing and spiral staircase at roof level and to install lightweight screening to spiral staircase. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 97 m away - [**PA/02785/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02785-21/birzebbuga-sanction-pre-1967-building-and-proposed-minor-alterations): To sanction pre-1967 building and proposed minor alterations to facade. Status being checked, 97 m away ## More by CVC Architecture - [**PA/07589/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07589-26/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit): To sanction variations from approved permit (PA/03308/25). Pending - [**PA/07366/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07366-26/balzan-change-of-use-from-approved-office-class): Change of use from approved office Class 4A to Class 1 dwelling including changes to internal layout. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06461/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06461-26/kalkara-internal-structure-alterations-to-an-existing-townhouse): Internal structure alterations to an existing townhouse, construction of new stairwell and extension at third floor and receded floor at fourth level, to… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05757/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05757-26/gharghur-sanction-variations-to-approved-permit-pa-06682-16-following): To sanction variations to approved permit PA/06682/16 following survey of property and to propose internal alterations and extension at first floor and at… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05585/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05585-26/mellieha-sanction-changes-to-approved-block-of-apartments): To sanction changes to approved block of apartments as per PA/06224/18. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05488/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05488-26/mellieha-changes-to-plans-and-elevations-approved-in): Changes to plans and elevations approved in PA/0996/25 including indoor swimming pool at basement level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by CVC Architecture](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cvc-architecture) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)