--- title: "PA/05448/23: change of use from Class 4B shop in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05448-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office. Proposal also includes alterations to facade and… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0544823 # PA/05448/23: change of use from Class 4B shop in Birkirkara 32, Triq il-Kbira Has-Sajjied, Birkirkara Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office. Proposal also includes alterations to facade and at backyard. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 32, Triq il-Kbira Has-Sajjied, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Sylvana Borg - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 1 July 2023 - **Validated:** 13 September 2023 - **Published:** 13 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 13 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 6 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05448/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05448&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 32, Triq il-Kbira Has-Sajjied, Birkirkara 197 other applications within 300 m: 138 granted, 5 refused, 17 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06438/25). On Triq il-Kbira Has-Sajjied: 8 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/00722/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00722-23/birkirkara-internal-demolitions-and-alterations): Internal demolitions and alterations, including the reconstruction of toilet at ground floor, construction of corridor and bedroom at first floor and the… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 13 m away - [**PA/04656/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04656-24/birkirkara-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-pre-67-townhouse): Alterations and extension to existing pre-67 townhouse. Application includes part change of use to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/03941/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03941-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa10780-17): Renewal of PA10780/17. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 26 m away - [**PA/04406/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04406-24/birkirkara-extension-of-a-townhouse-including-minor-internal): Extension of a townhouse including minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/02858/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02858-22/birkirkara-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-house): Proposed alterations and extension to existing house. Including the construction of a terraced house within the adjacent plot partially located within the… Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/07906/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07906-25/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-permit): Internal and external alterations to approved permit PA840/22 including the addition of a pool at the receded floor and sanctioning of the garage door as built. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/00840/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00840-22/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-including-changes-to-facade): Minor internal alterations including changes to facade apertures. Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/04259/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04259-24/birkirkara-construction-of-domestic-storage-at-roof-level): Construction of domestic storage at roof level and sanctioning of alterations approved by building permit PA9594/17 and subsequent minor amendments. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/07543/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07543-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-from-approved): Sanctioning of property as built from approved permit PA1566/05. Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/04302/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04302-24/birkirkara-remove-existing-domestic-store-and-relocate-as): To remove existing domestic store and relocate as shown on attached drawings. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/01687/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01687-21/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade-following-gs-533-19-and): Restoration of facade following GS 533/19 and to increase height of party wall by 4 courses. Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/05737/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05737-23/birkirkara-propose-restoration-of-existing-remissa): To propose restoration of existing remissa, demolition of recently built residential property, excavation of basement, construction of ground and first floor,… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/05394/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05394-26/birkirkara-this-proposal-seeks-to-demolish-a-room): This proposal seeks to demolish a room in the central part of the property to reconfigure the internal layout. Other alterations include minor alterations to… Granted, validated 22 September 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/06888/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06888-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-vacant-room-previously): Change of use from vacant room [previously butcher shop] to a domestic store. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/06797/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06797-26/birkirkara-interconnecting-property-approved-by-pa-818-25-to-adjacent): Proposed interconnecting property approved by PA/818/25 to adjacent pre-1967 building to form one residential unit. Application also includes internal and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 58 m away ## More by Matthew Bugeja - [**PA/07173/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07173-26/paola-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, removal of second floor pigeon loft, construction of second floor washroom, replacement of facade apertures and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06991/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06991-26/santa-venera-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor Class 4A office, apartments at first and second floor levels and one duplex apartment at third and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06885/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06885-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-at): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing townhouse at ground and first floor levels. Proposed extension at first floor level terrace, construction of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06782/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-26/tarxien-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05947/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05947-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-garage-lightweight-roof-and): Proposed demolition of existing garage lightweight roof and façade. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and a first floor duplex maisonette. Works… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05188/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05188-26/lija-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-to): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level to remove accretions, enlarging internal yards and construction of new stairwell. Proposed construction of… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)