--- title: "PA/05493/26: change use from Class 4B to Class in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05493-26/birzebbuga-change-use-from-class-4b-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To change use from Class 4B to Class 4A, install sign and sanction alterations as shown in conventional colours.… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0549326 # PA/05493/26: change use from Class 4B to Class in Birzebbuga 4, Shop 3, Triq Zarenu Dalli, Birzebbuga To change use from Class 4B to Class 4A, install sign and sanction alterations as shown in conventional colours. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 4, Shop 3, Triq Zarenu Dalli, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Clyde Abdilla](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/clyde-abdilla) - **Perit:** [Perit Charlo Briguglio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlo-briguglio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 14 July 2026 - **Validated:** 19 August 2026 - **Published:** 19 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 November 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05493/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05493&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 4, Shop 3, Triq Zarenu Dalli, Birzebbuga 178 other applications within 300 m: 122 granted, 3 refused, 16 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03045/25). On Triq Zarenu Dalli: 15 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Charlo Briguglio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlo-briguglio), [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 36 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/07787/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07787-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwelling-at-first-floor-level): To demolish existing dwelling at first floor level and third party commercial Class 4B butcher at ground floor level (in agreement with 3rd party), excavation… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/03283/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03283-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-terrace-house): Demolition of existing terrace house, excavation of 1 basement level, and construction of 7 garages at basement level, and 13 units from ground till receded… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/03845/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03845-25/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-shop-as-built-from-approved): To Sanction Existing Shop as Built from Approved Permit PA/00656/03, including Sanctioning of Existing Sign and Change of Use to Take-Away Shop. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/08229/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08229-24/birzebbuga-sanction-alterations-to-existing-class-4b-shop): To sanction alterations to existing Class 4B shop and shop-sign as constructed. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/00070/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00070-26/birzebbuga-close-internal-access-between-two-shops): To close internal access between two shops (Class 4B) and create a small toilet. Granted, validated 3 February 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/00835/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00835-22/birzebbuga-carry-out-alterations-to-facade): To carry out alterations to facade, travertine cladding, and change of entrance door material from aluminum to glass. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/01661/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01661-26/birzebbuga-partial-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-at): Proposed partial demolition of the existing dwelling at first-floor level and the construction of a new dwelling at first, second, third and receded-floor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/00946/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00946-25/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA/1017/24 including minor changes to layout and to facade. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/01017/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01017-24/birzebbuga-propose-extension-to-front-balconies): To propose extension to front balconies, amendments to second and third floors including changing from two to three bedroom apartments and propose penthouse… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/00934/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00934-20/birzebbuga-change-use-from-garage-to-class-4b): To change use from garage to Class 4B shop, including sign. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/02735/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02735-22/birzebbuga-propose-terrace-at-the-back): To propose terrace at the back, extend washrooms at roof level and to change balcony material on facade. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/02324/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02324-26/birzebbuga-sanction-two-garages-as-built-from-pb-1839-86): To sanction two garages as built from PB/1839/86 and to carry out alterations to amalgamate them into a single private car garage. Granted, validated 7 May 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/05114/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05114-25/birzebbuga-replacement-of-aluminium-railing-on-facade-with): Replacement of aluminium railing on facade with glass railing and screening of existing services at roof level to washroom in aluminium louvers to approved… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/04908/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04908-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-dwelling-from-that-approved-in): Sanctioning of dwelling from that approved in PA/4219/21 and inclusion of parapet wall to screen services. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/04934/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04934-25/birzebbuga-change-use-from-pastizzeria-to-take-away): To change use from pastizzeria to take away (food and drink establishment where cooking is allowed) and installation of retractable awning. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 48 m away ## More by Charlo Briguglio - [**PA/07649/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07649-26/fgura-demolish-existing-garage-and-maisonette-and-construct): To demolish existing garage and maisonette and construct garage, stairwell with lift, 1st and 2nd floor apartments and 3rd floor duplex apartment. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07641/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07641-26/santa-venera-construct-extension-at-3rd-floor-to-existing): To construct extension at 3rd floor to existing dwelling covered with RG/01194/21. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07314/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07314-26/marsaskala-correction-of-site-plan-and-drawings-from): Correction of site plan and drawings from that approved in PA/04044/16. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07294/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07294-26/hamrun-sanction-existing-pre-1968-town-house): To sanction existing pre-1968 town house, as shown in conventional colours. Pending - [**PA/05281/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05281-26/gzira-update-use-of-rooms-to-an-existing): To update use of rooms to an existing pre-1968 dwelling and installation of solar panels at services level. Granted, validated 3 September 2026 - [**PA/02066/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02066-26/hamrun-convert-garage-into-one-bedroom-dwelling): To convert garage into one bedroom dwelling (as originally was). Works include internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 [All applications by Charlo Briguglio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlo-briguglio) ## More from Clyde Abdilla - [**PA/00070/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00070-26/birzebbuga-close-internal-access-between-two-shops): To close internal access between two shops (Class 4B) and create a small toilet. Granted, validated 3 February 2026 - [**PA/04934/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04934-25/birzebbuga-change-use-from-pastizzeria-to-take-away): To change use from pastizzeria to take away (food and drink establishment where cooking is allowed) and installation of retractable awning. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/02214/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02214-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-townhouse): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, excavation and construction of basement garage, and five (5) overlying apartments. Granted, validated 9 April 2025 - [**PA/00835/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00835-22/birzebbuga-carry-out-alterations-to-facade): To carry out alterations to facade, travertine cladding, and change of entrance door material from aluminum to glass. Status being checked - [**PA/03115/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03115-21/birzebbuga-carry-out-minor-changes-to-approved-permit): To carry out minor changes to approved permit, PA/01196/19, as shown in conventional colours Status being checked [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)