--- title: "PA/05747/24: Sanctioning of existing garage and proposed alterations in Birkirkara |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05747-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-and-proposed-alterations source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Sanctioning of existing garage and proposed alterations to subdivide into a one bedroom ground floor maisonette… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0574724 # PA/05747/24: Sanctioning of existing garage and proposed alterations in Birkirkara 74, Bronson Garage, Triq il-Gummar, Birkirkara Sanctioning of existing garage and proposed alterations to subdivide into a one bedroom ground floor maisonette and a two car garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 74, Bronson Garage, Triq il-Gummar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Jean Pierre Zahra - **Perit:** [JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 27 June 2024 - **Validated:** 28 August 2024 - **Published:** 2 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 9 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 9 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05747/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05747&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 74, Bronson Garage, Triq il-Gummar, Birkirkara 124 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 7 refused, 14 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04322/25). On Triq il-Gummar: 14 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 37 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/07642/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-23/birkirkara-demolish-dangerous-roof-structure-and-reconstruct-stairwell): To demolish dangerous roof structure and reconstruct stairwell at higher level. Granted, validated 5 February 2024, 14 m away - [**PA/03659/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03659-23/birkirkara-sanction-the-current-roof-level-as-built): To sanction the current roof level as built and proposed alterations to PA6742/01. Addition of another residential level with two 3-bedroom apartments to… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/06722/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06722-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of 3 in no. 1 bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor level and a 1 bedroom… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/05890/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05890-23/birkirkara-sanction-the-second-floor-domestic-store-as): To sanction the second floor domestic store as built, along with the proposed alterations, extension and construction of the third floor. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 4 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/01233/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01233-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of 3 basement garages, ground floor garage, maisonette, 6 apartments and 2 receded… Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/04454/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04454-25/birkirkara-fixing-of-front-garden-fencing-and-gate): Fixing of front garden fencing and gate. Granted, validated 29 July 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/00372/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00372-23/birkirkara-subdivision-of-existing-public-hire-service-garage): Proposed subdivision of existing public hire service garage (license reference APP/M/B/96/83 as per approved permit PA/07513/18) commercial garage into a… Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 58 m away - [**PA/01272/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01272-22/birkirkara-internal-changes-of-the-use-of-rooms): Internal changes of the use of rooms, removal of internal partitions and raising of backyard walls. Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/01116/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01116-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-villa): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing villa covered by PA/04299/04. Proposal also includes pool at back of property. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/07983/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07983-24/birkirkara-subdivide-existing-property-previously-approved-by-rg4711-1): To subdivide existing property previously approved by RG4711/17 into two semi-detached dwellings. To carry out internal and external alterations to existing… Withdrawn, validated 27 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/07655/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-24/birkirkara-sanction-existing-garage-and-proposed-change-of): To sanction existing garage and proposed change of use from private car garage to a beauty salon (Class 4B), minor internal alterations including the addition… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/02395/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02395-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-subdivide-a-terraced-house-into): Alterations to subdivide a terraced house into two units. Sanctioning as built over site covered by PA/06278/17. Granted, validated 11 June 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/03318/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03318-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-2-maisonettes-and-garage): To demolish existing 2 maisonettes and garage, excavate and extend underlying existing garage. and construct 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 3 apartments… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/04321/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04321-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-dwelling-into): Change of use of a dwelling into a Class 3A (Hostel) including structural alterations & sanctioning as built over site covered by PA/06278/17. Withdrawn, validated 19 July 2023, 86 m away - [**PA/04647/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04647-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-residence-including-the-demolition): Proposed alterations to existing residence including the demolition of existing washroom to form apartment at first floor, and proposed construction of 2… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away ## More by JLZ+MBF Architects - [**PA/06594/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06594-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-bathroom-within-a-pre-1967-property): Sanctioning of bathroom within a pre-1967 property. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/05979/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05979-26/sliema-extension): Extension, alterations and restoration works to town house. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05758/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05758-26/mgarr-alterations-to-roof-configuration): Alterations to roof configuration, including relocation of services and sanctioning of canopies. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05320/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05320-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-restoration-and-rebuilding-of-rubble-walls): Restoration and rebuilding of rubble walls, including installation of two timber gates. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03048/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03048-26/qormi-demolition-of-derelict-structure): Demolition of derelict structure, excavation and erection of two basement levels and erection of 2 above levels above ground for Class 5B general industry. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01937/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01937-26/st-julians-demolish-washrooms-and-construct-two-new-overlying): To demolish washrooms and construct two new overlying dwellings. Granted, validated 15 May 2026 [All applications by JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)