--- title: "PA/05963/24: propose change of use from an existing in Vittoriosa (Birgu) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05963-24/vittoriosa-birgu-propose-change-of-use-from-an-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Vittoriosa (Birgu): To propose change of use from an existing garage and domestic store as approved in PA/01448/24 to a… Planning applications › Vittoriosa (Birgu) › PA0596324 # PA/05963/24: propose change of use from an existing in Vittoriosa (Birgu) 16, St Joseph, Triq Guzeppi Decelis, Vittoriosa (Birgu) To propose change of use from an existing garage and domestic store as approved in PA/01448/24 to a residential dwelling with garage (Class 1A) and to propose minor internal alterations and an extension at ground floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 16, St Joseph, Triq Guzeppi Decelis, Vittoriosa (Birgu) - **Locality:** [Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu) - **Applicant:** Bjorn Grima - **Perit:** [Perit Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 16 July 2024 - **Validated:** 2 October 2024 - **Published:** 7 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 6 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 20 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05963/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05963&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 16, St Joseph, Triq Guzeppi Decelis, Vittoriosa (Birgu) 63 other applications within 300 m: 43 granted, 0 refused, 7 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/06440/25). On Triq Guzeppi Decelis: 8 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Andrew Vinci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-vinci). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 2 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/01950/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01950-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-garage-as-existing-from-previously-approved): To sanction garage as existing from previously approved PB4839/84. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 12 m away - [**PA/06613/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06613-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 26 m away - [**PA/03758/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03758-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 20 July 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/03835/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03835-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as-built (no permit found). Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/03519/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03519-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-ground-floor-garage-as-built): To sanction ground floor garage as built, and proposed widening of garage door. Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/03757/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03757-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/07459/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07459-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-garages-and-driveway-as-built): To sanction garages and driveway as built. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/05366/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05366-25/vittoriosa-birgu-propose-the-conversion-of-existing-domestic-stores): To propose the conversion of existing domestic stores, as approved in RG/2103/19, into a residential dwelling. The proposal also includes minor internal… Granted, validated 30 October 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/01448/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01448-24/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-garage-and-adjoining-driveway): To sanction garage and adjoining driveway, domestic stores and reservoir as built and propose joining of said garage and domestic stores. Granted, validated 30 May 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/03704/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03704-26/vittoriosa-birgu-carry-out-alterations-to-approved-pa9162-19-including): To carry out alterations to approved PA9162/19 including extension at ground floor and roofing over basement. Granted, validated 16 July 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/02942/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02942-21/vittoriosa-birgu-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-approved-pa5044-03): Sanctioning of minor changes to approved PA5044/03 and construction of front garden wall as approved in PA5044/03 Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/02738/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02738-25/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-the-roofing-over-of-toilet-following): To sanction the roofing over of toilet following roof collapse. Granted, validated 22 May 2025, 93 m away - [**PA/03208/22** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03208-22/vittoriosa-birgu-raising-of-backyard-wall): Raising of backyard wall. Status being checked, 99 m away - [**PA/01980/22** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01980-22/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-internal-alterations-and-replacement-of-alumini): Minor internal alterations and replacement of aluminium apertures with solid timber ones. Status being checked, 106 m away - [**PA/02989/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02989-23/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-the-back): Internal alterations and extension at the back of the property together with restoration of facade and change apertures to pvc. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 111 m away ## More by Steven Ebejer - [**PA/07086/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07086-26/birkirkara-sanction-a-residential-garage-as-built-and): To sanction a residential garage as built and the change of use to a public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06503/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06503-26/sliema-sanction-a-first-floor-apartment-as-built): To sanction a first floor apartment as built, with variations from the approved development permit PA579/95. Pending - [**PA/06283/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06283-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level-and-the): Internal alterations at first-floor level and the conversion of an existing enclosed balcony into an open balcony. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/06257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06257-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-pre-67-property-to-construct): The demolition of a pre-67 property to construct 3 apartments and a duplex unit. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06124/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06124-26/swieqi-sanction-a-duplex-apartment-as-built-at): To sanction a duplex apartment as built at ground and first floor levels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05890/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05890-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-the-semi-detached-villa-approved-under): Proposed changes to the semi-detached villa approved under PA3071/23, consisting of a complete redesign of the villa, including the internal layout and… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer) [All planning applications in Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu)