--- title: "PA/05000/26: sanctioning of change of use of a in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05000-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-of-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed sanctioning of change of use of a level 1 (basement level -4) garages and fronting private driveway to… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0500026 # PA/05000/26: sanctioning of change of use of a in Birkirkara Level 1 (Basement level -4), Garage No.1-4, Design Center, Triq it-Torri c/w Triq Tal-Qattus, Swatar c/w, Dahlet it-Tempju Megalitiku, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara Proposed sanctioning of change of use of a level 1 (basement level -4) garages and fronting private driveway to Class 6A store, for use by existing ground level (level 0) shop within the same block. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Level 1 (Basement level -4), Garage No.1-4, Design Center, Triq it-Torri c/w Triq Tal-Qattus, Swatar c/w, Dahlet it-Tempju Megalitiku, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Ruben Debono - **Perit:** [Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 12 June 2026 - **Validated:** 22 July 2026 - **Published:** 22 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 7 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05000/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05000&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Level 1 (Basement level -4), Garage No.1-4, Design Center, Triq it-Torri c/w Triq Tal-Qattus, Swatar c/w, Dahlet it-Tempju Megalitiku, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara 105 other applications within 300 m: 68 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00052/26). On Triq it-Torri: 20 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [AP Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ap-valletta), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/01545/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01545-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-as-per-pa): To sanction minor internal alterations as per PA 8040/94. To retain Class 4B use, construct an external ramp, affix new shop sign and correction of site… Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/01995/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01995-21/birkirkara-extension-of-an-existing-penthouse-and-construction): Extension of an existing penthouse and construction of an overlying receded penthouse and washrooms. Works include demolition of roof structures. Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/07861/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07861-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-pa8115-06-and-pa280-07): To sanction variations from PA8115/06 and PA280/07. Sanctioning includes interconnecting an adjacent private one car garage to previously approved Class 4B… Withdrawn, validated 10 December 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/00256/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00256-20/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-previous-approved-permit-pa-08040): To sanction variations from previous approved permit PA/08040/94. These includes internal and external changes. Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/03807/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03807-26/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-form-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations form approved permit by virtue PA8115/06 and PA280/07. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/00769/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00769-25/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-class): Internal and external alterations to existing Class 4A office block (3 basement parking levels accommodating 76 spaces and 4 above ground office levels),… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/01474/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01474-25/birkirkara-renewal-of-permit-pa7225-19): Renewal of permit PA7225/19: (Internal and external alterations, sanctioning of internal alterations and change in utilisation of space at third floor and… Withdrawn, 55 m away - [**PA/07398/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07398-25/birkirkara-sanction-existing-garage-and-plans-as-it): To sanction existing garage and plans as it is in lieu PA/05221/00. Withdrawn, validated 12 November 2025, 78 m away - [**PA/00626/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00626-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-on-the-basement-garage-from): To sanction variations on the basement garage from the approved plans PA2477/96. Granted, validated 14 April 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/00425/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00425-24/birkirkara-hive-off-class-4a-office-from-existing): To hive off Class 4A office from existing residential unit plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 93 m away - [**PA/03394/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03394-25/birkirkara-sanction-an-internal-garage-as-constructed): To sanction an internal garage as constructed. Granted, validated 20 June 2025, 97 m away - [**PA/00533/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00533-24/birkirkara-sanction-discrepancies-between-approved-drawings-as-per): To sanction discrepancies between approved drawings as per PA6913/98 and PA5139/05 and as built drawings for a ground floor level Class 4B retail. Also, a… Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 98 m away - [**PA/01343/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01343-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-of-the-lower-ground-floor): To sanction variations of the lower ground floor level, from approved planning permits. Sanctioning relates mainly to site extents due to updated survey and… Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 104 m away - [**PA/00189/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00189-26/birkirkara-changes-to-approved-pa-07723-25): Changes to approved PA/07723/25, to include 2 consultation rooms as part of pharmacy Class 4B. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 108 m away - [**PA/07723/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07723-25/birkirkara-shop-sign-and-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed shop sign and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 15 December 2025, 108 m away ## More by Bencini and Associates - [**PA/06955/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06955-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-of-a): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations of a terraced house from the latest approved permit (PA/1012/95). Proposed minor internal alterations at all levels,… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06620/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06620-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, proposed excavation of a semi-basement level and an underlying reservoir and proposed construction of 2… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06619/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06619-26/swieqi-changes-to-developments-approved-in-pa-6336-18-comprising): Changes to developments approved in PA/6336/18 comprising of proposed 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom penthouse at 4th floor level in lieu of currently approved… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06424/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06424-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-disused): Proposed demolition of existing disused, derelict rooms/structures. Proposed construction of a 3-bedroom apartment at ground floor, including excavation and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06174/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06174-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-sign-to-elevation): Addition of sign to elevation. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/06063/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06063-26/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-external-alteration-to-approved-dn625-26-includ): Proposed minor external alteration to approved DN625/26 including small recess of the front apertures. Withdrawn [All applications by Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)