--- title: "PA/05445/25: Change of use of Class 4B shop in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05445-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use of Class 4B shop (stationery) to garage, proposed demolition of existing washroom, conversion of… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0544525 # PA/05445/25: Change of use of Class 4B shop in Birkirkara 13, The Wattle, Triq l-Ewwel ta’ Mejju c/w, Triq il-Vlontin, Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara Change of use of Class 4B shop (stationery) to garage, proposed demolition of existing washroom, conversion of an existing maisonette into an apartment and proposed construction of a further three residential units (4 residential units in total) accessible from common parts served with lift. - **Status:** Granted (The request for reconsideration on permit condition/s has been granted.) - **Location:** 13, The Wattle, Triq l-Ewwel ta’ Mejju c/w, Triq il-Vlontin, Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Christopher Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christopher-muscat) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 13 June 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Published:** 27 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 15 July 2031 The public planning file has 37 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05445/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05445&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 13, The Wattle, Triq l-Ewwel ta’ Mejju c/w, Triq il-Vlontin, Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara 141 other applications within 300 m: 94 granted, 2 refused, 15 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07424/23). On Triq l-Ewwel ta’ Mejju: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/00887/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00887-23/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-garage-approved-with): Minor internal alterations to garage approved with PA2052/14, and proposed change of use of part of garage to a public service garage. Refused, validated 1 March 2023, 58 m away - [**PA/02149/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02149-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-structure-to-construct-a): Proposed demolition of existing structure to construct a semi-basement Class 4B (beauty parlour), apartment at elevated ground floor, an overlying duplex… Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/05486/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05486-26/birkirkara-sanction-the-garage-as-constructed): To sanction the garage as constructed. Granted, validated 10 September 2026, 73 m away - [**PA/02102/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02102-25/birkirkara-sanction-rear-extensions-at-existing-first-and): To sanction rear extensions at existing first and second floors and to demolish existing roof structures, slab over second floor and two internal staircases.… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 73 m away - [**PA/02771/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02771-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B (beautician), including internal alterations consisting of the addition of a wc, replacement of the existing… Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/08007/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08007-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-already-approved): Internal and external alterations to already approved PA/07501/22 including change of use from residential to childcare centre Class 2C at ground floor level. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/04092/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04092-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-existing-clinic): Proposed change of use of existing clinic (Class 2A) and pharmacy (Class 4B) approved in RG1445/22 to Class 4A (professional offices) and Class 4B (retail). Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 82 m away - [**PA/08189/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08189-24/birkirkara-substation-within-school-grounds): Proposed substation within school grounds. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/06675/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06675-25/birkirkara-variations-from-the-building-alignment): Variations from the building alignment, and to propose Class 4B Confectionery. The proposal also includes alterations to internal partitions and to sanction… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/06810/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-garage): Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 88 m away - [**PA/03404/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03404-24/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-approved-application): To sanction apartment as built from approved application PA1019/03. Alteration of layout and apertures. Granted, validated 19 July 2024, 95 m away - [**PA/00222/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00222-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): Sanctioning of washroom at receded floor level, and of internal minor variations from approved permit PB/776/69. Granted, validated 26 March 2024, 99 m away - [**PA/02874/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-21/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa2811-15-to-replace-existing): Renewal of PA2811/15 - To replace existing roof with a new concrete slab and construct an overlying duplex - at second floor and penthouse level Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 99 m away - [**PA/06330/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06330-26/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built (no permits were traced). Granted, validated 14 October 2026, 105 m away - [**PA/01470/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01470-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-as-built-from-those): To sanction minor changes as built from those approved in PA 1446/99 at the Juventus Vero Amore Club, and the addition of a Class 4D at first floor. Status being checked, 2 floors, 110 m away ## More by Jonathan Grech - [**PA/07672/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07672-26/siggiewi-sanction-second-and-third-floor-level-apartments): To sanction second and third floor level apartments as built from that approved in PA/00608/01 including internal layout and elevation design. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07624/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07624-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-a-further-residential-unit): Proposed construction of a further residential unit (4th-6th floor level) with access from common parts already forming part of application PA/06958/25. Pending, 7 floors - [**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 - [**PA/06804/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06804-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-structures-present-on-site): Demolition of existing structures present on site, excavation of site including a water reservoir and proposed construction of 18 residential units with… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06701/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06701-26/gudja-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PB/1957/80 and proposed external and internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/06414/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06414-26/siggiewi-excavation-of-water-reservoir-and-proposed-timber): Excavation of water reservoir and proposed timber gate including the sanctioning of the entrance opening to the field. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech) ## More from Christopher Muscat - [**PA/07109/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07109-25/zebbug-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations to existing dwelling. Proposal includes alterations at roof level, including the construction of pool. Proposal also includes sanctioning of… Granted, validated 25 November 2025 - [**PA/04584/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04584-25/gharb-change-of-use-of-existing-residential-dwelling): Proposed change of use of existing residential dwelling to Class 3A guesthouse. Proposed internal alterations at all levels and extension to existing property… Pending, validated 9 July 2025 - [**PA/02141/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02141-23/pieta-sanction-discrepancies-between-approved-plans): To sanction discrepancies between approved plans (PB/03056/79) and as built plans. The works include the proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to garage… Refused, validated 19 April 2023 - [**PA/00111/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00111-23/xaghra-construct-a-terraced-house-on-3-floors): To construct a terraced house on 3 floors. To also construct a pool. Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 3 floors - [**PA/02089/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02089-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-excavate-site): To demolish existing terraced house and excavate site. To construct underground store, Class 4B shop at ground floor, 6 apartments from 1st to 6th floor and a… Status being checked, 7 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)