--- title: "PA/06688/26: Change of use from Class 4B to in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06688-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: Change of use from Class 4B to a studio flat (CLass 1). Perit Rita Sant. Validated 30 September 2026. Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0668826 # PA/06688/26: Change of use from Class 4B to in Birkirkara D Studio, Triq Censu Costa, Birkirkara Change of use from Class 4B to a studio flat (CLass 1). - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** D Studio, Triq Censu Costa, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Kenneth John Caruana - **Perit:** [Perit Rita Sant](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rita-sant) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 7 September 2026 - **Validated:** 30 September 2026 - **Published:** 30 September 2026 - **Comments close:** 30 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06688/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06688&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around D Studio, Triq Censu Costa, Birkirkara 134 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08093/25). On Triq Censu Costa: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/00935/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00935-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-an-existing-garage): Change of use from an existing garage to a public service garage. Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/03633/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03633-24/birkirkara-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage): To sanction change of use from garage (PAPB/4509/79) to Class 4B green grocer, and proposed alterations to facade, addition of a toilet and store, and… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/01802/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01802-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-a): Change of use from garage to a Class 4B shop including shop sign. Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/03621/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03621-21/birkirkara-construct-study-and-washroom-at-second-floor): To construct study and washroom at second floor, domestic store at ground floor and alterations to elevation Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/07656/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07656-23/birkirkara-installation-of-pneumatic-lift): Proposed installation of pneumatic lift (no pit and lift room required), extension at roof level, and minor change to balcony corbels over site covered by… Granted, validated 9 February 2024, 92 m away - [**PA/04425/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04425-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-changes-over): Sanctioning of internal and external changes over site covered by PA/1590/79, proposed extension at back of ground floor garage, proposed alterations to… Granted, validated 2 October 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/00802/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00802-22/birkirkara-sanction-sections): To sanction sections (due to inconsistencies between the approved plan and the approved sections) and to propose installation of jacuzzi at roof level. Status being checked, 95 m away - [**PA/02446/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02446-24/birkirkara-sanction-the-carrying-out-of-internal-and): To sanction the carrying out of internal and external alterations prior to the issuing of permit PA 3205/23 which also covered the change of use into a Class… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 96 m away - [**PA/03354/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03354-23/birkirkara-replacement-of-derelict-boundary-wall-and-proposed): Proposed replacement of derelict boundary wall and proposed replacement of existing gate. Refused, validated 11 October 2023, 97 m away - [**PA/01705/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01705-22/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations): To carry out internal alterations, consisting of an open staircase, the construction of a utility room and parapet wall at first floor level. Status being checked, 98 m away - [**PA/03205/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03205-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-domestic-garage-to): Proposed change of use from domestic garage to artist studio (Class 5A) and minor alterations to sump and ventilation shaft at basement level. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 103 m away - [**PA/01601/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01601-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B. Proposed internal alterations and installation of sign. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 104 m away - [**PA/04618/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04618-25/birkirkara-sanction-approved-two-class-4b-shops): To sanction approved two Class 4B shops (PA1852/96) and change of use to one Class 4A (physio). Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 107 m away - [**PA/05732/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05732-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-minor-alterations-from-approved-pa-04004-10-and): Sanctioning minor alterations from approved PA/04004/10 and existing following site survey. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 108 m away - [**PA/02013/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02013-25/birkirkara-sanction-discrepancies-from-the-approved-drawings-in): To sanction discrepancies from the approved drawings in PA/07490/21 due to the following; a) finding of existing pre-1967 basement and 2 bell shaped wells. b)… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 113 m away ## More by Rita Sant - [**PA/06313/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06313-26/rabat-sanction-internal-alterations-consisting-of-removing-wall): To sanction internal alterations consisting of removing wall between sitting dining, enlarging the kitchen, closing a door into a window in the ground floor… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05408/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05408-26/zurrieq-demolish-of-pre-1967-terraced-house-on-vjal): Demolish of pre-1967 terraced house on Vjal Il- Blue Grotto, a pre-1967 street level garage and an overlying maisonette on Triq Santu Formosa, excavation of… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04784/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04784-26/zurrieq-sanction-minor-alterations-to-approved-drawings-in): To sanction minor alterations to approved drawings in PA8638/21 consisting of front part dimensions, lift dimensions, stairwell, changes at roof level… Granted, validated 4 August 2026 - [**PA/04735/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04735-26/floriana-internal-alterations-consisting-of-installation-of-two): Internal alterations consisting of installation of two ensuites and two bedrooms and facade alterations consisting of opening of two windows into doors and… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03237/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03237-26/marsaskala-refurbishment-of-existing-house-with-minor-internal): Refurbishment of existing house with minor internal alterations at groundfloor to include a shower, construction of an internal staircase and a bathroom at… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02803/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02803-26/ghaxaq-restoration-and-renovation-of-an-existing-house): Restoration and renovation of an existing house with internal alteration consisting of demolition of existing bathroom and internal walls, lowering of… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Rita Sant](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rita-sant) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)