--- title: "PA/05679/26: This application proposes to change the existing in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05679-26/birkirkara-this-application-proposes-to-change-the-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: This application proposes to change the existing dwelling into an office (Class 4A). No changes to the facade or… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0567926 # PA/05679/26: This application proposes to change the existing in Birkirkara No.26, Dwejra, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara This application proposes to change the existing dwelling into an office (Class 4A). No changes to the facade or building fabric is being proposed. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** No.26, Dwejra, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Nicholas Brincat - **Perit:** [Perit Lara Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lara-mifsud) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 2 August 2026 - **Validated:** 19 August 2026 - **Published:** 19 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05679/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05679&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around No.26, Dwejra, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara 208 other applications within 300 m: 128 granted, 8 refused, 25 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02224/23). On Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/08058/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08058-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-changes-and-change-of): To sanction minor internal changes and change of use from retail shop (Class 4) approved in PA/3111/08 to residential (Class 1). Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/07569/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07569-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-residential-and-approved-class-4a): To demolish existing residential and approved Class 4A office structures, excavate the site, construct a four-level public car park accommodating 206… Suspended, validated 11 March 2026, 5 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/01681/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01681-21/birkirkara-construction-of-a-pedestrian-bridge): Construction of a pedestrian bridge Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/01922/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01922-24/birkirkara-structural-reinforcement-of-nave-using-metal-ties): Structural reinforcement of nave using metal ties. Granted, validated 22 April 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/01720/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01720-21/birkirkara-re-activate-the-use-of-the-premises-as): To re-activate the use of the premises as a Class 4B shop as approved in PA 6930/03. Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/05880/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05880-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-approved-band): Proposed change of use from existing approved band club bar area to Class 4D outlet at ground floor and to install sign on facade. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 74 m away - [**PA/07081/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-23/birkirkara-sanction-extension-of-room-at-ground-floor): To sanction extension of room at ground floor level of a pre-1968 building. To replace dilapidated RC roof, and aperture. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 77 m away - [**PA/00267/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00267-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pastizzeria-to-take): Proposed change of use from pastizzeria to take away, and minor internal alterations and alterations to facade, including modifications to sign and removal of… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/01489/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01489-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-site-as-existing-following-site): Sanctioning of site as existing following site survey, demolition of existing derelict rooms and construction of proposed innovation centre with Class 2B and… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/02732/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-21/birkirkara-re-activation-of-class-4b-shop-permit-approved): Re-activation of Class 4B shop permit approved in PA03599/01. Status being checked, 95 m away - [**PA/08362/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08362-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-offices-with): Change of use from approved offices with PA/00155/19 to residential units. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 97 m away - [**PA/04089/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04089-26/birkirkara-subdivision-of-pre-1967-townhouse-into-two-units): Subdivision of pre-1967 townhouse into two units and addition of floor in line with others. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors, 100 m away - [**PA/05844/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05844-26/birkirkara-proposed-sanctioning-of-the-railing-at-washroom): The proposed sanctioning of the railing at washroom level, access to top of washroom, clothing line structure and the vertical diving wall on the terrace.… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/02580/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02580-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-train-wagon-shelter-at-gnien): Sanctioning of Train Wagon Shelter at Gnien l-iStazzjon, Birkirkara. Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 103 m away - [**PA/03826/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03826-23/birkirkara-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-on-a): To place outdoor tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform with supportive bollards. Refused, validated 28 June 2023, 103 m away ## More by Lara Mifsud - [**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 - [**PA/03630/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03630-26/sliema-this-proposal-seeks-to-convert-part-of): This proposal seeks to convert part of the existing ground floor (Class 1D) into a separate dwelling, hence a sub-division of dwelling. It also includes minor… Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/02053/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02053-26/naxxar-this-application-seeks-to-change-this-property): This application seeks to change this property into a Class 4A (office). It also covers minor internal alterations and changing of the office front apertures… Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01112/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01112-26/paola-change-of-use-from-part-of-class): Change of use from part of Class 2C (day centre) into sub station. Works to include slight alterations and trenching works. Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/00949/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00949-26/birkirkara-proposal-seeks-to-sanction-the-property-as): The proposal seeks to sanction the property as built. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/06126/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06126-25/msida-this-proposal-seeks-to-convert-the-existing): This proposal seeks to convert the existing garage into a retail (Class 4B) and install a sign on the facade. Refused, validated 24 September 2025 [All applications by Lara Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lara-mifsud) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)