--- title: "PA/04492/23: propose change of use from domestic store in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04492-23/birzebbuga-propose-change-of-use-from-domestic-store source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To propose change of use from domestic store to dwelling, sub-division of ground floor into private garage and… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0449223 # PA/04492/23: propose change of use from domestic store in Birzebbuga Kyrkez, Triq Dun Vincenz Fenech c/w, Triq it-Tnejn U Ghoxrin ta' Frar, Birzebbuga To propose change of use from domestic store to dwelling, sub-division of ground floor into private garage and entrance to dwelling, extension of second floor, construction of bathroom in first floor and parapet wall at upper roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Kyrkez, Triq Dun Vincenz Fenech c/w, Triq it-Tnejn U Ghoxrin ta' Frar, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** David Balzan - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-caruana) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 23 May 2023 - **Validated:** 26 July 2023 - **Published:** 26 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 11 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 6 December 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04492/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04492&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Kyrkez, Triq Dun Vincenz Fenech c/w, Triq it-Tnejn U Ghoxrin ta' Frar, Birzebbuga 65 other applications within 300 m: 41 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02190/25). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/05944/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05944-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-washroom): Demolition of existing washroom, modification of existing common parts, extension of common parts, proposed construction of one residential unit and domestic… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 22 m away - [**PA/01779/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01779-21/birzebbuga-sanction-as-built-second-floor-apartment-including): To sanction as built second floor apartment including washroom at roof level Status being checked, 3 floors, 28 m away - [**PA/02103/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02103-24/birzebbuga-propose-internal-alterations-to-second-floor-apartment): To propose internal alterations to second floor apartment and remodeling of staircases both within apartments and within common area and to sanction railing… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 81 m away - [**PA/00868/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00868-22/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-common-staircase-and-to): Demolition of existing common staircase and to construct common lift and staircase. To construct additional two apartments at third and receded floor levels.… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/00183/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00183-22/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-one-maisonette): To demolish existing building and construct one maisonette, three apartments and one penthouse. Status being checked, 93 m away - [**PA/04554/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04554-24/birzebbuga-dismantling-of-a-party-wall-and-construction): Proposed dismantling of a party wall and construction of a new wall. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 99 m away - [**PA/06945/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06945-26/birzebbuga-construction-of-residential-garage-and-basement): Construction of residential garage and basement. Pending, 99 m away - [**PA/02355/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02355-22/birzebbuga-alterations-to-existing-penthouse): Alterations to existing penthouse, extension and construction of a receded floor to form a duplex apartment. Refused, validated 6 April 2022, 101 m away - [**PA/07284/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07284-26/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-property): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1967 property, including the construction of washroom at roof level. Pending, 101 m away - [**PA/05064/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05064-25/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-in-garage-from-that-approved): To sanction changes in garage from that approved in PA/918/86. Granted, validated 23 September 2025, 106 m away - [**PA/02190/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02190-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-room): Proposed demolition of the existing room; excavation and construction of a basement level garage to provide car parking spaces for private use; proposed… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 112 m away - [**PA/00203/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00203-22/birzebbuga-construct-second-floor-apartment-including-extension-and): To construct second floor apartment including extension and alterations to common stairs and washrooms at roof level and the relocation of pv panels and solar… Status being checked, 3 floors, 116 m away - [**PA/01450/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01450-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-exiting-dwelling): Proposed demolition of exiting dwelling, excavation, and construction of 9 underground garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 overlying apartments and 2 penthouses. Suspended, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 120 m away - [**PA/00879/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00879-24/birzebbuga-sanction-house-as-built-not-in-accordance): To sanction house as built not in accordance with PA1552/81, including mirror imaging of layout. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 124 m away - [**PA/05257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05257-26/birzebbuga-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-pa755-23): To sanction apartment as built from PA755/23. Granted, validated 10 September 2026, 130 m away ## More by Mark Caruana - [**PA/07144/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07144-26/qrendi-sanction-the-minor-alteration-involving-the-conversion): To sanction the minor alteration involving the conversion of the en-suite bathroom into a domestic store/wardrobe, from originally approved permit PA/08753/21. Pending - [**PA/06426/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06426-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-existing-canopy-in-backyard): Sanctioning of existing canopy in backyard. Pending - [**PA/06339/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06339-26/birkirkara-sanction-the-existing-ground-floor): To sanction the existing ground floor, two upper floors, and recessed floor, as the approved plans relating to previous permits could not be located. Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06040/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06040-26/gudja-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, retaining the basement floor level, and construction of a five-storey residential development comprising a… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05914/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05914-26/siggiewi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-from-approved): To sanction minor internal and external from approved permit PA/6937/22 including changes to site configuration, internal layouts and changes to facade. Pending - [**PA/05449/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05449-26/kirkop-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To propose minor internal and external alterations from approved RG/01446/24 including addition of lift, staircase, pantry and ensuite, changes to internal… Pending [All applications by Mark Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-caruana) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)