--- title: "PA/06241/23: Change of use from dwelling to shop in Vittoriosa (Birgu) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06241-23/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-dwelling-to-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Vittoriosa (Birgu): Change of use from dwelling to shop (Class 4B-art gallery) including internal alterations and placing of… Planning applications › Vittoriosa (Birgu) › PA0624123 # PA/06241/23: Change of use from dwelling to shop in Vittoriosa (Birgu) 23, St.Lawrence, Triq il-Foss, Vittoriosa (Birgu) Change of use from dwelling to shop (Class 4B-art gallery) including internal alterations and placing of 2 name plates. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 23, St.Lawrence, Triq il-Foss, Vittoriosa (Birgu) - **Locality:** [Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu) - **Applicant:** Michelle Morrissey - **Perit:** [Perit Wilfrid Debattista](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wilfrid-debattista) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 24 August 2023 - **Validated:** 25 October 2023 - **Published:** 25 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 24 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 April 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06241/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06241&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 23, St.Lawrence, Triq il-Foss, Vittoriosa (Birgu) 190 other applications within 300 m: 124 granted, 7 refused, 19 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08326/25). On Triq il-Foss: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/01349/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01349-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-retractable-awning): To sanction retractable awning, glass railing, and signage to approved Class 4C (PA 5703/21). Refused, validated 8 March 2023, 20 m away - [**PA/03971/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03971-24/vittoriosa-birgu-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-extension-at): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling and extension at roof level. Application also includes restoration to facade. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/00274/20** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00274-20/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-of-existing-store-into): Change of use of existing store into Class 4B shop and Class 5A for manufacturing of candlelight products. Fixing of sign Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/04693/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04693-23/vittoriosa-birgu-restoration-of-facade-including-replacement-of-timber): Restoration of facade including replacement of timber balcony. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/06048/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06048-25/vittoriosa-birgu-affect-minor-internal-alterations-within-the-apartmen): To affect minor internal alterations within the apartment, as well as to replace the material of the window overlooking Triq Desain. To replace front wall… Granted, validated 14 November 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/05390/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05390-24/vittoriosa-birgu-sanctioning-of-existing-and-changes-of-facade): Sanctioning of existing and changes of facade, canopy, and outdoor platform. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/05346/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05346-24/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-the-creation-of-an-internal-interconnecting): To sanction the creation of an internal interconnecting doorway and installation of a platform with tables and chairs on public land/open space. The… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/02276/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02276-23/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): Change of use from Class 4C to Class 4D with no alterations on site except from the installation of a a/c unit and chimney flu in the sickness of the wall and… Refused, validated 26 April 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/00630/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00630-25/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-dwelling-as-built-from-pa-04740-08): To sanction dwelling as built from PA/04740/08.Proposed railings and apertures on facade. Granted, validated 13 March 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/06996/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06996-24/vittoriosa-birgu-shop-class-4b-and-commercial-sign): Proposed shop Class 4B and commercial sign. Proposed demolition of existing structure and construction of a maisonette and overlying flats. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/02785/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02785-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-class-1-dwelling): Change of use from Class 1 dwelling to Class 4B (souvenir shop) at ground floor level and introduction of new aperture on the facade. Internal alterations… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/03388/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03388-26/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-ancillary-store): Change of use from pre-1967 ancillary store to Class 4B [retail] shop and Class 5A for the making of traditional food. Granted, validated 27 May 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/08350/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08350-25/vittoriosa-birgu-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to existing pre-1968 town dwelling including minor extension to structure at roof level. Granted, validated 7 January 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/08248/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08248-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-a-service-garage): Change of use from a service garage to a Class 4C cafeteria. Proposal to include sanctioning of use, mezzanine, sign and retractable awning. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/04930/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04930-25/vittoriosa-birgu-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-on-a): To place outdoor tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform and to fix bollards and umbrellas. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 68 m away ## More by Wilfrid Debattista - [**PA/07172/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07172-26/zebbug-gozo-sanction-internal-alterations-to-layout-and-back): To sanction internal alterations to layout and back elevation alterations as approved by PA/05250/06 and as renewed by PA/7785/22, PA/4724/17, and PA/2579/12… Pending - [**PA/06532/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06532-26/zebbug-change-of-use-from-class-4-to): Change of use from Class 4 to dwelling (Class 1) at ground floor only including alterations, both internally and to the facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/01865/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01865-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-the-layout): To sanction changes to the layout, the correction of site plan, the size of the site of PA/02542/97 including proposed minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 10 May 2026 - [**PA/01710/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01710-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-back-rooms-and-others-in): Demolition of back rooms and others in the courtyard. Formation of new door and widening existing door to form garage door on the facade and construction of… Pending, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/00629/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00629-26/siggiewi-additional-dwelling): Proposed additional dwelling, other than the one approved at PA/02728/22, at the recessed floor (4th floor) including relocating of existing services to over… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07832/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07832-25/naxxar-sanction-building-as-built-by-pa01062-90-involving): To sanction building as built by PA01062/90 involving both internal and external alterations and extension. Granted, validated 28 January 2026 [All applications by Wilfrid Debattista](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wilfrid-debattista) [All planning applications in Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu)