--- title: "PA/06959/23: Change of use of Class 4B Shop in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop 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 Class 4B Shop to Class 4A Office and other ancillary areas. To propose minor internal layout… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0695923 # PA/06959/23: Change of use of Class 4B Shop in Birkirkara No. 8, Triq Sant Antnin, Birkirkara Change of use of Class 4B Shop to Class 4A Office and other ancillary areas. To propose minor internal layout adjustments and external alterations to façade including changing of sign and main door. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 8, Triq Sant Antnin, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Malta Co-operative Federation Attn: John Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/malta-co-operative-federation) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 6 July 2023 - **Validated:** 22 November 2023 - **Published:** 22 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 27 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06959/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06959&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around No. 8, Triq Sant Antnin, Birkirkara 129 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04322/25). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/01978/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01978-21/birkirkara-sanction-construction-of-walls-and-installation-of): To sanction construction of walls and installation of garage doors at semi-basement level creating 2 lock-up garages. Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/06072/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06072-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa656-15): To sanction internal and external variations from PA656/15. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 22 m away - [**PA/04719/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04719-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-subdivision-of-existing-dwelling-into): Proposed alterations and subdivision of existing dwelling into 2 separate dwellings, and proposed additional dwelling at second floor level (total of 3).… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 3 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/05970/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05970-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-store): Proposed change of use from existing pre-1968 store to Class 6A storage and ancillary car space and sanctioning of changes to facade finishes. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/02416/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02416-21/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-ground-floor-garage): Proposed extension to existing ground floor garage, back terrace and kitchen-dining at first floor, bedroom at second floor and washroom at roof level… Status being checked, 3 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/00785/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00785-26/birkirkara-construct-a-class-4d-restaurant-at-ground): To construct a Class 4D restaurant at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments, and a penthouse. Works to include installation of a pvc shop sign. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/06888/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06888-26/birkirkara-construct-a-garage-at-ground-floor-level): To construct a garage at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments, and a penthouse. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/01109/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-class-4b): Change of use of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4D restaurant, alterations, fixing of sign, a/c and retractable awning. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/05745/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05745-25/birkirkara-part-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4a): Part-change of use from approved Class 4A office in PA/8211/21 to Class 2C training centre (part of the existing and approved office to remain as is);… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/01470/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01470-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-as-built-from-those): To sanction minor changes as built from those approved in PA 1446/99 at the Juventus Vero Amore Club, and the addition of a Class 4D at first floor. Status being checked, 2 floors, 71 m away - [**PA/01516/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01516-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floors): To demolish existing first and second floors, construction of 3 floors and receded floor. Withdrawn, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/01020/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01020-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-apartments-at-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations to apartments at first floor, sanctioning of alterations to balcony structures from those approved in PA8328/19 and proposal to… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 74 m away - [**PA/05713/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05713-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-office-in): Change of use from approved office in PA/8211/21 to Class 4B (beauty parlour and hairdresser). Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 78 m away - [**PA/00193/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00193-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-showroom-in): Proposed change of use from approved showroom in PA 1631/01 to car showroom, including proposed minor alterations and addition of signage; and sanctioning of… Status being checked, 78 m away ## More by Joseph Zammit - [**PA/00612/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00612-24/belt-valletta-extension-to-existing-class-3a-boutique-hotel): Extension to existing Class 3A Boutique Hotel through the change of use of the adjacent property. Proposal to also include minor internal alterations to join… Granted, validated 8 March 2024 - [**PA/04685/23** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04685-23/senglea-isla-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/00326/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00326-21/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-properties): Proposed demolition of existing properties, construction using approved PC/143/18 including basement garages (12 no.), two 2 bedroom maisonettes and one 3… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00888/20** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00888-20/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, construction using approved PC/143/18 including basement garages (7no.), two 3 bedroom-maisonettes at ground floor,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Joseph Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-zammit) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)