--- title: "PA/07056/24: change of use from Class 4B to in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 2C - Education - Training Centre. Proposal also includes minor… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0705624 # PA/07056/24: change of use from Class 4B to in Birkirkara Sunflower, Sqaq il-Ghogla, Birkirkara Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 2C - Education - Training Centre. Proposal also includes minor internal alterations as per drawings. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Sunflower, Sqaq il-Ghogla, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Gertrude Catania - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 6 September 2024 - **Validated:** 16 October 2024 - **Published:** 16 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 15 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07056/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07056&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Sunflower, Sqaq il-Ghogla, Birkirkara 61 other applications within 300 m: 44 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02609/26). On Sqaq il-Ghogla: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Stanley Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stanley-cortis). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/04829/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04829-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-building-at-madagascar): Demolition of existing building at ’Madagascar’, and changes to approved layout to ’Evergreen’ covered by PA5271/23 and construction of 8 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/05271/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05271-23/birkirkara-sanction-the-residential-unit-as-built-since): To sanction the residential unit as built since no approved planning permit was traced. The application also includes: Demolition of existing roof structures… Granted, validated 12 October 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/02371/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02371-25/birkirkara-demolition-and-excavation-of-the-existing-terraced): Demolition and excavation of the existing terraced house to construct a basement-level garage, a two-bedroom maisonette on the ground floor, three… Granted, validated 2 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/04931/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04931-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of 3 basement garages (one level), construction of 1 maisonette and 4 apartments including splash… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 85 m away - [**PA/00836/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00836-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings-and-structures): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings and structures, excavation of 2 basement levels, and construction of 71 garages, 11 maisonettes, 4 Class 4B retail… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 90 m away - [**PA/07582/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07582-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garages, two ground floor level maisonettes, six overlying apartments at… Granted, validated 19 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 99 m away - [**PA/05111/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05111-23/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-and-construction-of): Internal and external alterations and construction of Terraced House as per approved Permit PB/3218/83 and sanctioning of existing garage. Refused, validated 30 August 2023, 2 floors, 105 m away - [**PA/05286/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05286-26/birkirkara-alterations-to-the-existing-first-floor): Proposed alterations to the existing first floor, including the extension of two additional floors and a recessed floor, together with the installation of a… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 116 m away - [**PA/05734/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05734-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Demolition of existing house, excavation of site and construction of basement lock up garages, 4 one bedroom maisonettes at ground floor, 12 one bedroom… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 116 m away - [**PA/04788/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04788-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Demolition of existing house, excavation of site and construction of basement lock up garages, 3 two bedroom marionettes and 1 two bedroom apartment at ground… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 117 m away - [**PA/03114/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03114-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 residential units and washroom. Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 1 floor, 127 m away - [**PA/02439/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02439-24/birkirkara-sanction-dwelling-as-built-from-approved-papb-3783-88): To sanction dwelling as built from approved PAPB/3783/88. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 132 m away - [**PA/02214/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02214-21/birkirkara-sanction-house-as-built-not-in-accordance): To sanction house as built not in accordance with PB2419/73 together with the fixing of pv panels and change of use of the corner garage to a Class 4B shop. Status being checked, 132 m away - [**PA/02602/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02602-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-to-permit-pb-02212-74): To sanction minor changes to permit PB/02212/74, including correction of survey, adjustment of wall positions, construction of balcony overlooking backyard,… Status being checked, 141 m away - [**PA/04950/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04950-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-a-domestic): To demolish existing building and construct a domestic store at basement level, a garage at ground floor level and four overlying apartments. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 4 floors, 149 m away ## More by Matthew Bugeja - [**PA/07173/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07173-26/paola-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, removal of second floor pigeon loft, construction of second floor washroom, replacement of facade apertures and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06991/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06991-26/santa-venera-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor Class 4A office, apartments at first and second floor levels and one duplex apartment at third and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06885/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06885-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-at): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing townhouse at ground and first floor levels. Proposed extension at first floor level terrace, construction of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06782/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-26/tarxien-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05947/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05947-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-garage-lightweight-roof-and): Proposed demolition of existing garage lightweight roof and façade. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and a first floor duplex maisonette. Works… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05188/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05188-26/lija-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-to): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level to remove accretions, enlarging internal yards and construction of new stairwell. Proposed construction of… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)