--- title: "PA/06805/26: change of use from private garage to in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06805-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed change of use from private garage to Class 4B retail outlet. The proposal includes sanctioning and… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0680526 # PA/06805/26: change of use from private garage to in Birzebbuga 11, Triq Zarenu Dalli, Birzebbuga Proposed change of use from private garage to Class 4B retail outlet. The proposal includes sanctioning and signage. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 11, Triq Zarenu Dalli, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Patrick Ellul - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-muscat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 14 June 2026 - **Validated:** 7 October 2026 - **Published:** 7 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 6 November 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06805/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06805&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 11, Triq Zarenu Dalli, Birzebbuga 178 other applications within 300 m: 123 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03045/25). On Triq Zarenu Dalli: 15 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Charlo Briguglio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlo-briguglio), [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/07787/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07787-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwelling-at-first-floor-level): To demolish existing dwelling at first floor level and third party commercial Class 4B butcher at ground floor level (in agreement with 3rd party), excavation… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/03283/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03283-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-terrace-house): Demolition of existing terrace house, excavation of 1 basement level, and construction of 7 garages at basement level, and 13 units from ground till receded… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/05493/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05493-26/birzebbuga-change-use-from-class-4b-to-class): To change use from Class 4B to Class 4A, install sign and sanction alterations as shown in conventional colours. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/03845/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03845-25/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-shop-as-built-from-approved): To Sanction Existing Shop as Built from Approved Permit PA/00656/03, including Sanctioning of Existing Sign and Change of Use to Take-Away Shop. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/08229/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08229-24/birzebbuga-sanction-alterations-to-existing-class-4b-shop): To sanction alterations to existing Class 4B shop and shop-sign as constructed. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/00070/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00070-26/birzebbuga-close-internal-access-between-two-shops): To close internal access between two shops (Class 4B) and create a small toilet. Granted, validated 3 February 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/00835/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00835-22/birzebbuga-carry-out-alterations-to-facade): To carry out alterations to facade, travertine cladding, and change of entrance door material from aluminum to glass. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/01661/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01661-26/birzebbuga-partial-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-at): Proposed partial demolition of the existing dwelling at first-floor level and the construction of a new dwelling at first, second, third and receded-floor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/00946/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00946-25/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA/1017/24 including minor changes to layout and to facade. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/01017/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01017-24/birzebbuga-propose-extension-to-front-balconies): To propose extension to front balconies, amendments to second and third floors including changing from two to three bedroom apartments and propose penthouse… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/00934/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00934-20/birzebbuga-change-use-from-garage-to-class-4b): To change use from garage to Class 4B shop, including sign. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/02735/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02735-22/birzebbuga-propose-terrace-at-the-back): To propose terrace at the back, extend washrooms at roof level and to change balcony material on facade. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/02324/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02324-26/birzebbuga-sanction-two-garages-as-built-from-pb-1839-86): To sanction two garages as built from PB/1839/86 and to carry out alterations to amalgamate them into a single private car garage. Granted, validated 7 May 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/05114/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05114-25/birzebbuga-replacement-of-aluminium-railing-on-facade-with): Replacement of aluminium railing on facade with glass railing and screening of existing services at roof level to washroom in aluminium louvers to approved… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/04908/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04908-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-dwelling-from-that-approved-in): Sanctioning of dwelling from that approved in PA/4219/21 and inclusion of parapet wall to screen services. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 46 m away ## More by Matthew Muscat - [**PA/00777/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00777-21/birzebbuga-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-from-papb-01296-86): To sanction internal and external changes from PAPB/01296/86. Proposed minor external changes to façade. Status being checked [All applications by Matthew Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-muscat) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)