--- title: "PA/05453/24: sanction change of use from approved Class in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05453-24/birzebbuga-sanction-change-of-use-from-approved-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Birzebbuga: To sanction change of use from approved Class 4C coffee bar/gelateria to take-away shop including the… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0545324 # PA/05453/24: sanction change of use from approved Class in Birzebbuga 1, Triq San Filippu c/w, Misrah is-' Summit', Birzebbuga To sanction change of use from approved Class 4C coffee bar/gelateria to take-away shop including the sanctioning of retractable awning, shop sign, internal, and external alterations. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 1, Triq San Filippu c/w, Misrah is-' Summit', Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [George Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/george-barbara) - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 27 March 2024 - **Validated:** 28 August 2024 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 September 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05453/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05453&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 1, Triq San Filippu c/w, Misrah is-' Summit', Birzebbuga 113 other applications within 300 m: 76 granted, 4 refused, 8 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00292/24). On Triq San Filippu: 28 other applications, 21 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Anton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anton-zammit), [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Andrew Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-ellul), [Josette Theuma](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josette-theuma), [Stephan Vancell](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephan-vancell). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 30 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/02498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02498-26/birzebbuga-subdivision-of-approved-two-duplex-apartments-into): Subdivision of approved two duplex apartments into 4 separate units. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 12 m away - [**PA/04690/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04690-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing townhouse and construction of 2 street level garages, one maisonette, and 4 duplex 2-bedroom apartments, including excavation for water… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/06584/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06584-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-property): Demolition of the existing property; excavation of the site for the proposed construction of a 6 private garages at semi-basement level and a reservoir below;… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/00496/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00496-24/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved permits PA9705/19, PA9459/17 and PA7523/22 including alterations to jacuzzi at upper roof… Granted, validated 29 February 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/06876/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06876-21/birzebbuga-apartments-over-existing-garage-at-1st): Proposed apartments over existing garage at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor/4th floor duplex. Granted, validated 9 February 2022, 5 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/06631/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06631-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-the): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and the construction of a ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a recessed floor including the… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/00757/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00757-20/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-garage-and-construct-new-garage): To demolish existing garage and construct new garage and stairwell Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/00055/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00055-22/birzebbuga-internal-alteration-to-existing-ground-floor-maisonette): Proposed internal alteration to existing ground floor maisonette including the formation of a garage for domestic use. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/01223/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01223-24/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette): To demolish existing first floor maisonette, second floor washroom and ground floor staircase, and construct stairwell, passenger lift, apartments at first,… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/04984/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04984-25/birzebbuga-sanction-building-structure-of-ground-floor-maisonette): To sanction building structure of ground floor maisonette (original development permit could not be traced) and change of use from residential to childcare… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/04246/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04246-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-overlying-stores): Proposed demolition of existing garage and overlying stores and the construction of a terraced house. Proposal includes the construction of a lift and a pool.… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/06377/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06377-24/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-deviations-from-the-plans-and): Sanctioning of deviations from the plans and permit approved in PB 3319/72; and proposed additions and alterations at ground and first floor levels;… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors, 77 m away - [**PA/01812/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01812-26/birzebbuga-replace-existing-second-floor-reinforced-concrete): To replace existing second floor reinforced concrete, replace balcony balustrades with railing, proposed third and fourth floor apartments and proposed… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 4 floors, 86 m away - [**PA/03163/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03163-23/birzebbuga-sanction-variation-as-built-from-approved-permit): To sanction variation as built from approved permit PA8967/17. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 86 m away - [**PA/03090/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03090-22/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate and construct 29 garages at basement level, providing also access to garages being proposed under PA/2946/22,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) ## More from George Barbara - [**PA/06952/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06952-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-10246-17-proposed-extension): Renewal request to PA/10246/17 - Proposed extension of approved 3rd level (as per PA/7449/16) including minor alterations and lowering of roof level by one… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05959/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05959-24/birzebbuga-sanction-the-installation-of-a-tented-structure): To sanction the installation of a tented structure over area approved for the placement of tables and chairs (covered by PA439/20) and minor changes to… Refused, validated 11 September 2024 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)