--- title: "PA/04656/23: Change of use of use from approved in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04656-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-use-from-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use of use from approved ground floor level as Class 4A office to showroom and proposed minor internal… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0465623 # PA/04656/23: Change of use of use from approved in Birkirkara JDR Mifsud Ltd, Triq l-Imdina c/w, Triq l-Iskola Teknika, Birkirkara Change of use of use from approved ground floor level as Class 4A office to showroom and proposed minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** JDR Mifsud Ltd, Triq l-Imdina c/w, Triq l-Iskola Teknika, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Raymond Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/raymond-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony J. Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-j-mangion) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 25 June 2023 - **Validated:** 27 September 2023 - **Published:** 27 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 27 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 26 November 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04656/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04656&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around JDR Mifsud Ltd, Triq l-Imdina c/w, Triq l-Iskola Teknika, Birkirkara 110 other applications within 300 m: 67 granted, 1 refused, 16 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03219/25). On Triq l-Imdina: 20 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg), [Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras), [Brendon Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/brendon-muscat), [TBA Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tba-periti). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/01885/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01885-24/birkirkara-carry-out-changes-to-pa-1933-21-including-proposed): To carry out changes to PA/1933/21 including proposed alterations at all levels, proposed redesign of facade, to sanction the construction of level -4 (under… Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/01933/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01933-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-store): Proposed demolition of existing store, overlying apartments and corner office building to be followed by the construction of an extension to the existing… Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/07451/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07451-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit): To sanction changes from approved permit (PA/979/96) and proposed construction of new stair case, lift shaft and additional store at first floor level.… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/04658/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04658-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-height-including-internal-alterations): To sanction internal height including internal alterations, external facade and change of use from maisonette to Class 6A including correction of site from… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 85 m away - [**PA/03791/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03791-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-04153-22): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/04153/22. Variations include modifications to the facade, partitioning at ground and first floor level,… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 2 floors, 89 m away - [**PA/02491/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02491-22/birkirkara-alterations-and-change-of-use-of-part): Alterations and change of use of part of approved development from commercial storage to Class 3C – indoor sports and physical activity. Application also… Status being checked, 94 m away - [**PA/02717/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02717-24/birkirkara-sanction-the-variations-from-pa6230-18): To sanction the variations from PA6230/18. Variations include addition of soffit and changes in bathroom configuration. Granted, validated 12 July 2024, 96 m away - [**PA/03219/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03219-25/birkirkara-construction-of-new-class-4a-offices-stores-ancillary): Proposed construction of new Class 4A offices/stores ancillary to Class 4A offices at second floor, third floor, and fourth floor levels, overlying existing… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 5 floors, 97 m away - [**PA/08674/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08674-24/birkirkara-sanction-the-variations-from-pa-02717-24-and-elevations): To sanction the variations from PA/02717/24 and elevations from PA/6230/18. Variations include modifications of projections on the facade on level 2, an… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 98 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, 114 m away - [**PA/07661/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07661-25/birkirkara-sanction-the-existing-building-and-to-carry): To sanction the existing building and to carry out alterations to two light industry (Class 5A) units to be used as a Class 5A factory for the production of… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 116 m away - [**PA/02299/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02299-21/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-class-5a): Internal and external alterations to Class 5A and Class 6A as approved in permit PA/2804/13 and PA/04591/19 (renewal) to include an industrial food… Status being checked, 117 m away - [**PA/02908/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02908-24/birkirkara-external-alterations): Proposed external alterations, installation of signage and retractable awnings to an approved Class 4B shop; to sanction minor internal alterations; use to… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 122 m away - [**PA/01371/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01371-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B and minor alterations, and the replacement of the paneled door to fixed aluminium window with hinged door. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 123 m away - [**PA/05926/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05926-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Change of use from private car garage to public service garage. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 124 m away ## More by Anthony J. Mangion - [**PA/07530/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07530-26/qormi-a-to-carry-out-alterations-within-the): a) To carry out alterations within the existing first floor maisonette (now to be designated as apartment 1. b) To construct new duplex apartment at second… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/05110/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05110-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C (no cooking) application also includes proposed sign on the facade. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/03756/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03756-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-to-garage-layout-from-pa2005-04): To sanction variations to garage layout from PA2005/04. Granted, validated 20 July 2026 - [**PA/03588/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03588-26/santa-venera-sanction-internal-and-external-layout-from-pb136-76): To sanction internal and external layout from PB136/76. Granted, validated 13 July 2026 - [**PA/02921/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02921-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Change of use from private car garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/02818/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02818-26/marsaskala-installation-of-pvc-apertures-on-the-front): Proposed installation of pvc apertures on the front elevation at ground floor level. Granted, validated 25 May 2026 [All applications by Anthony J. Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-j-mangion) ## More from Raymond Micallef - [**PA/06532/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06532-26/zebbug-change-of-use-from-class-4-to): Change of use from Class 4 to dwelling (Class 1) at ground floor only including alterations, both internally and to the facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/01109/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-26/birkirkara-sanction-facade-decoration-treatment-at-ground-floor): To sanction facade decoration treatment at ground floor level from that approved in RG/03435/18. That is from plaster rendering painted in stone color to… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/04909/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04909-25/qormi-restore-and-raise-the-roof-of-the): To restore and raise the roof of the living area using the same xorok and timber beams, and to add a washroom on the roof at the second floor level, along… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/03699/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03699-25/birkirkara-sanction-change-of-use-from-approved-ground): To sanction change of use from approved ground floor level as Class 4A office to showroom and sanctioning of internal and external alterations and sign. The… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/02442/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02442-25/mosta-sanction-agricultural-store-and-proposed-timber-gate): To sanction agricultural store and proposed timber gate. Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/01129/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01129-25/mosta-sanctioning-of-minor-changes): Sanctioning of minor changes (mirror image) from approved PB/1606/83. Proposed alterations to existing residential property to separate ground floor into a… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)