--- title: "PA/06634/24: Change of use of ground floor from in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06634-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-from source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use of ground floor from Class 4A commercial bank to Class 4D restaurant and take-away.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0663424 # PA/06634/24: Change of use of ground floor from in Birkirkara 144 (Ex-BoV Branch), Triq Fleur-De-Lys c/w, Pjazza il-Ferrovija, Birkirkara Change of use of ground floor from Class 4A commercial bank to Class 4D restaurant and take-away. Reconfiguration of common area serving first/second floor offices to incorporate a lift and dedicated entrance door. Proposal includes modification of signages and minor alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 144 (Ex-BoV Branch), Triq Fleur-De-Lys c/w, Pjazza il-Ferrovija, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Jonathan Francis Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jonathan-francis-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 23 August 2024 - **Validated:** 2 October 2024 - **Published:** 2 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 1 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 11 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06634/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06634&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 144 (Ex-BoV Branch), Triq Fleur-De-Lys c/w, Pjazza il-Ferrovija, Birkirkara 263 other applications within 300 m: 156 granted, 11 refused, 38 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/01075/26). On Triq Fleur-De-Lys: 52 other applications, 24 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Elaine Genovese](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elaine-genovese), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella), [Fabrizio Baldacchino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/fabrizio-baldacchino), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 25 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/04267/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04267-23/birkirkara-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To propose internal and external alterations to an existing building that include, subdivision and change of use to a Class 4A office, opening and closing of… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/01814/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01814-21/birkirkara-sanction-a-separate-class-4d-shop-at): To sanction a separate Class 4D shop at ground floor level, the carry out of internal and external alterations and to narrow the existing sign. Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/04553/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04553-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-consisting-of-the-relocation-of): Proposed internal alterations consisting of the relocation of the first-floor layout (Class 4B) to the second floor and the relocation of the second-floor… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/02118/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02118-25/birkirkara-change-in-material-of-external-apertures-closed-balcony): Proposed change in material of external apertures/closed balcony from timber to dark red pvc and minor change in the wrought iron railings from that approved… Granted, validated 25 July 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/00713/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00713-26/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-class-4a-offices): To change the use of Class 4A Offices at first, second and third floor levels into a Class 2C educational institution for foreign students coming over to… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/06332/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-25/birkirkara-internal-alteration-to-existing-pre-1968-property-with): Internal alteration to existing pre-1968 property with approved permit PA/2118/25, including construction of lift to create a separate access to a separate… Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/05283/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05283-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4B gaming shop, minor internal alterations and replacement of signage. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/00044/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00044-22/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-offices-approved-as): Change of use of offices approved as per PA/04240/18 into 3 apartments including internal replanning. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/04578/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04578-25/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations to approved permit PA/03012/19. To sanction the internal shifting of walls and minor modifications to the facade… Withdrawn, 32 m away - [**PA/00417/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00417-24/birkirkara-replacements-of-timber-balcony-as-per-approved): Replacements of timber balcony as per approved ’Irrestawra Darek 2023 restoration grant scheme’ GS581/23. Granted, validated 27 February 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/01098/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01098-21/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-extension-built-in-the-backyard): Sanctioning of extension built in the backyard of pre-1967 Class 4B shop. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/01590/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01590-21/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (addition of ensuite bathroom to a pre-1968 building) Status being checked, 36 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, 37 m away - [**PA/01860/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01860-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-retails-class-4b): Change of use from retails Class 4B to office Class 4A. Minor alterations to toilet layout Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/05240/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05240-25/birkirkara-increasing-in-height-of-existing-lift-shaft): Proposed increasing in height of existing lift shaft, and proposed parapet wall at roof floor level. Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 41 m away ## More by Josef Zahra - [**PA/07678/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07678-26/zabbar-sanction-variances-from-pa-08557-21-consisting-of-relocation): To sanction variances from PA/08557/21 consisting of relocation of underground water reservior, extension to ancillary Class 4B store at level -2,… Pending - [**PA/07610/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07610-26/marsaskala-sanction-variances-from-rg-00197-23-consisting-of-internal): To sanction variances from RG/00197/23 consisting of internal alterations and washroom extension at third floor. Pending - [**PA/03949/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03949-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-house-retaining-sanctioning): Demolition of existing house retaining / sanctioning the rear garden room and replacing its roof, construction of ground floor garage, overlying duplex… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03172/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03172-26/zejtun-sanctioning-of-variances-from-approved-permit-pa-00207-04): Sanctioning of variances from approved permit PA/00207/04, proposed alterations/extension and construction of pool and landscaped area on overlying existing… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/01900/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01900-26/zurrieq-limited-excavation): Proposed limited excavation (less than 2m depth), and construction of basement garage and residential dwellings at ground, first and receeded floor levels. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01554/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01554-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-existing-premises): Proposed minor alterations to existing premises (approved by virtue of PA/00567/21), demolition of washroom at roof level, construction of 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) ## More from Jonathan Francis Caruana - [**PA/04851/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04851-26/paola-change-of-use-from-a-residential-townhouse): Proposed change of use from a residential townhouse approved in PA/00080/20 to a Guesthouse (Class 3A) including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/00080/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00080-20/paola-extension-at-setback-floor-and-incorporation-of): Proposed extension at setback floor and incorporation of lift. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)