--- title: "PA/04551/26: Change of use from Class 5A carpentry in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04551-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-5a-carpentry source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use from Class 5A carpentry workshop to showroom for sale of cars. Perit Anthony Fenech Vella.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0455126 # PA/04551/26: Change of use from Class 5A carpentry in Birkirkara 41, Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara Change of use from Class 5A carpentry workshop to showroom for sale of cars. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 41, Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Andrew Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/andrew-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) - **Application type:** Outline development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 23 March 2026 - **Validated:** 1 July 2026 - **Published:** 1 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04551/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04551&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 41, Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara 259 other applications within 300 m: 163 granted, 7 refused, 26 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06608/23). On Triq in-Naxxar: 42 other applications, 27 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Kurt Camilleri Burlo'](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kurt-camilleri-burlo), [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud), [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/00021/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00021-23/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-construction-of): Alterations to existing townhouse including construction of a third floor level, receded floor level and minor internal alterations to the existing building. Withdrawn, validated 18 January 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 17 m away - [**PA/00396/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00396-25/birkirkara-sanction-the-construction-of-maisonette-as-built): To sanction the construction of maisonette as built. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/03136/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03136-26/birkirkara-fix-decal-over-main-door-instead-of): To fix decal over main door instead of the approved facade sign in PA1403/04. Withdrawn, validated 13 May 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/01692/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01692-23/birkirkara-replacement-of-existing-concrete-balcony-and-installation): Proposed replacement of existing concrete balcony and installation of aluminium railing. Granted, validated 18 April 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/04735/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04735-25/birkirkara-installation-of-led-sign): Installation of LED sign. Refused, validated 27 August 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/06608/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06608-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-unit-and-construction): Demolition of existing residential unit and construction of 4 residential units at first, second, third and fourth level (previously approved by PA/9629/17). Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 5 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/00206/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00206-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-the-existing-1st-floor): Demolition of the existing 1st floor, retaining the façade, and construction of three levels and a receded. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/07223/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07223-25/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-from-pa4128-09): To sanction internal and external changes from PA4128/09 as built. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/06779/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06779-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-ground-floor-level-and-intermediary): Sanctioning of ground floor level and intermediary level as built. Proposed reception area at ground floor level. Change of use from shops 10-12 to… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/06129/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06129-24/birkirkara-part-demolition-of-existing-facade): Part demolition of existing facade, excavation over site and construction of 3 basement levels of parking for private use, which include 28 garages and 3… Granted, validated 14 November 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/02151/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02151-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-townhouse): Alterations to townhouse, comprising minor internal alterations, minor extension into backyard and including restoration of facade and sanctioning of… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/06134/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06134-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-rooms-of-pre-1968-property): Sanctioning of rooms of pre-1968 property. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/02058/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02058-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-washroom-of): Internal alterations and extension of washroom of existing townhouse. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/08553/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08553-24/birkirkara-divide-a-class-4b-showroom-with-interconnected): To divide a Class 4B showroom with interconnected Class 5B carpentry and stores at ground and first floor levels into 2 separate Class 4B showrooms with… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/02806/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02806-24/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Minor internal alterations to existing dwelling; sanctioning of minor discrepancies from approved RG 1261/18. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 60 m away ## More by Anthony Fenech Vella - [**PA/07703/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07703-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-parapet-wall-at-roof-level-to-screen): Proposed parapet wall at roof level to screen roof services on a pre-1967 dwelling, including pv panels. Pending - [**PA/07458/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07458-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-approved-class-4b-shop): To sanction changes to approved Class 4B shop, including change of use to a Class 3C fitness studio and proposed changes to provide amenities for the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07309/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07309-26/naxxar-carry-out-modifications-to-existing-building-and): To carry out modifications to existing building and erect two additional floors and a receeded one over. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06974/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-26/luqa-alterations-at-third-floor-level-to-remove): Proposed alterations at third floor level to remove existing washroom and build a duplex penthouse at 3rd and 4th floor level, including pool. Proposal also… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06879/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06879-26/mellieha-change-the-use-of-a-ground-floor): To change the use of a ground floor maisonette into a Class 4B pharmacy and Class 4A clinics (accommodating 2 treatment rooms), to carry out minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06738/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06738-26/sliema-sanction-minor-alterations-to-plans-approved-with): To sanction minor alterations to plans approved with PA3799/96 and of construction of temporary structure to house wc on existing back verandah. Pending [All applications by Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) ## More from Andrew Micallef - [**PA/08303/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08303-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-retail-shop-to-class): Change of use from retail-shop to Class 4B Mini-market. Granted, validated 24 December 2025 - [**PA/08322/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08322-24/san-gwann-proposal-includes-the-demolition-of-an-existing): Proposal includes the demolition of an existing building in order to construct an apartment block which includes a ground floor level garage and three duplex… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 2 floors - [**PA/04215/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04215-24/naxxar-sanction-as-built-terraced-house-against-that): To sanction as built terraced house against that approved in PA/05180/17 and propose minor internal alterations including lightweight partitions at the first… Granted, validated 21 August 2024 - [**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 - [**PA/02163/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02163-24/mosta-sanction-as-built-apartment-against-that-approved): To sanction as built apartment against that approved in PA/6678/01. Granted, validated 14 June 2024 - [**PA/03399/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03399-21/birkirkara-alterations-to-the-approved-pa01319-20-including-removal): Proposed alterations to the approved PA01319/20 including: Removal of basement floor; change of maisonette at ground floor level to garage; Minor alterations… Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)