--- title: "PA/07131/25: convert a vacant premises into a Class in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07131-25/birkirkara-convert-a-vacant-premises-into-a-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To convert a vacant premises into a Class 4B pharmacy and ancillary Class 4A clinic accommodating 2 treatment… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0713125 # PA/07131/25: convert a vacant premises into a Class in Birkirkara 154, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara To convert a vacant premises into a Class 4B pharmacy and ancillary Class 4A clinic accommodating 2 treatment rooms and to carry out internal and external alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 154, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Karen Spagnol - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-stivala) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Commercial) - **Received:** 30 September 2025 - **Validated:** 26 November 2025 - **Published:** 21 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 20 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 March 2026 - **Permit expires:** 1 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07131/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07131&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 154, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 83 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04322/25). On Triq Salvu Psaila: 34 other applications, 20 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [David Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-sultana). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/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, 14 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, 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, 33 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, 36 m away - [**PA/03006/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03006-25/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-residential-unit): To carry out alterations to existing residential unit at first floor, to carry out an extension at second floor and to construct a stairwell to the roof. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 3 floors, 37 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, 38 m away - [**PA/06959/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): 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… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 44 m away - [**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, 45 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, 50 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, 53 m away - [**PA/02874/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-21/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa2811-15-to-replace-existing): Renewal of PA2811/15 - To replace existing roof with a new concrete slab and construct an overlying duplex - at second floor and penthouse level Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/01272/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01272-22/birkirkara-internal-changes-of-the-use-of-rooms): Internal changes of the use of rooms, removal of internal partitions and raising of backyard walls. Status being checked, 70 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, 75 m away - [**PA/03171/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pre-67-store-to): Proposed change of use from pre-67 store to Class 4B shop. Application also includes installation of sign. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/06810/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-garage): Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 80 m away ## More by Michael Stivala - [**PA/05558/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05558-26/st-julians-remove-loose-material-in-front-garden): To remove loose material in front garden, lower external paving level and introduce planter. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/04227/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04227-26/naxxar-sanctioning-minor-inconsistencies-in-existing-structure-from): Sanctioning minor inconsistencies in existing structure from original permit PB/5564/89 and existing basement room accessible from garden, and proposing minor… Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/04077/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04077-26/st-julians-erect-lightweight-canopy-on-recessed-third-floor): To erect lightweight canopy on recessed third floor level. Granted, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/06741/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06741-25/st-julians-sanction-minor-differences-from-originally-approved-permit): To sanction minor differences from originally approved permit PAPB/2829/85 and remove dividing wall between kitchen and dining room. Granted, validated 14 November 2025 - [**PA/02652/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02652-25/naxxar-carry-out-alterations-to-the-facade-and): To carry out alterations to the facade and internally at all levels from ground floor to roof level, converting front room to garage and to construct pool in… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/02593/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02593-25/ghaxaq-roof-over-existing-front-terrace-and-construct): To roof over existing front terrace and construct one room at second floor level. Granted, validated 3 June 2025, 3 floors [All applications by Michael Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-stivala) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)