--- title: "PA/07179/24: reduce size of Class 4B retail and in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07179-24/birkirkara-reduce-size-of-class-4b-retail-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To reduce size of Class 4B retail and change of use to Class 4A office at ground floor at back and class 1… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0717924 # PA/07179/24: reduce size of Class 4B retail and in Birkirkara 65, Triq il-Kbira c/w, Triq l-Isqof Labini, Birkirkara To reduce size of Class 4B retail and change of use to Class 4A office at ground floor at back and class 1 residential at first floor and roof level. Both new spaces to be accessed from triq L-Isqof Labini. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 65, Triq il-Kbira c/w, Triq l-Isqof Labini, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mario Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Gabriel Barthet](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gabriel-barthet) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 3 May 2024 - **Validated:** 23 October 2024 - **Published:** 18 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 23 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07179/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07179&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 65, Triq il-Kbira c/w, Triq l-Isqof Labini, Birkirkara 241 other applications within 300 m: 153 granted, 2 refused, 26 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03879/25). On Triq il-Kbira: 32 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti), [George Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-chetcuti). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, 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/00207/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00207-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Proposal includes the addition of a room at first floor and external access to roof level, reconstruction of… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 15 m away - [**PA/06867/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06867-24/birkirkara-affect-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): To affect additions and alterations to existing townhouse namely to erect room at roof level, and extend staircase to same level. Granted, validated 31 October 2024, 16 m away - [**PA/03077/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03077-21/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade-covered-by-irrestawra-darek): Restoration of facade covered by Irrestawra Darek Scheme (GS/00691/18) Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/06830/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06830-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-the-width-of-the-garage): Alterations to the width of the garage at ground floor level. Granted, validated 28 November 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/01232/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01232-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-photographic-shop): Change of use from a photographic shop and studio (as approved in PA1750/98) to a residential dwelling as per LN 74/14. Proposed includes minor internal… Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/02674/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02674-22/birkirkara-demolish-dangerous-structures-and-walls-at-ground): To demolish dangerous structures and walls at ground floor level within part of residence. To effect internal and external additions and alterations to… Status being checked, 3 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/00895/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00895-20/birkirkara-propose-the-restoration-of-facade): To propose the restoration of facade, including the restoration of the building fabric and replacement of timber door, louvered window and maltese balcony. To… Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/00461/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00461-24/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-dwelling-covered-by-rg-01504-22): Extension to existing dwelling covered by RG/01504/22. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/00488/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00488-20/birkirkara-replace-two-roofs): To replace two roofs, proposed rooms at roof level and minor alterations Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/03376/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03376-22/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-roof-over-washroom): Demolition of existing roof over washroom, dangerous ceilings at first floor level and external staircase at third floor level and proposed alterations and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/02854/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02854-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-pa-03681): To sanction minor internal alterations from approved PA/03681/09; extension at second floor and stairs to proposed utility at roof level. Granted, validated 16 July 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/00360/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00360-26/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-as): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing dwelling as approved in RG/1014/25. To construct additional volume at second floor level. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 3 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/06814/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-existing-residential-townhouse-and): Proposed internal alterations to existing residential townhouse and restoration of front facade. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/04355/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04355-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A and sanctioning of existing as-built from PA/812/08, including correction of site under PA/812/08. Granted, validated 25 August 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/01149/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01149-22/birkirkara-restoration-to-existing-facade-as-per-proposed): Restoration to existing facade as per proposed method statement. Status being checked, 51 m away ## More by Gabriel Barthet - [**PA/07803/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07803-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Pending - [**PA/06563/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06563-26/st-julians-sanction-discrepancies-of-property-from-pa-2242-23-and): To sanction discrepancies of property from PA/2242/23 and to propose a change of use from Class 1 residential unit to a Class 3A guesthouse for property in… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06400/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06400-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A Office to Class 4A Professional Dental Clinic including internal alterations to existing, newly constructed internal layout, and… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06138/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06138-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-of-an-existing-ground): Proposed change of use of an existing ground floor commercial premises from Class 4B (retail) to Class 2A (dental clinic), together with minor internal… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05893/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05893-26/qormi-sanction-the-secondary-storage-facilities-for-petroleum): To sanction the secondary storage facilities for petroleum and generators, together with the remaining factory layout as constructed, including a partial… Suspended, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05443/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05443-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-lightweight-structure): Demolition of existing lightweight structure (domestic store) and roof slab at washroom level. Extension of washroom over existing domestic store, and… Granted, validated 8 October 2026 [All applications by Gabriel Barthet](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gabriel-barthet) ## More from Mario Borg - [**PA/02515/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02515-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation and construction of garages at basement level, maisonettes at ground floor level and apartment at overlying… Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/01007/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01007-26/fgura-conversion-of-use-of-room-uses-at): Conversion of use of room uses at first, second and third floor level. Granted, validated 6 April 2026 - [**PA/06362/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06362-25/rabat-digital-advertisement-screen-on-elevation): Proposed digital advertisement screen on elevation. Refused, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/04753/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04753-25/iklin-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-over-site): To sanction internal and external alterations over site covered by PA/02623/01. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/01879/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01879-25/sliema-internal-alterations-at-the-second-and-third-floor): Internal alterations at the second and third-floor levels, an extension of a bedroom at the second-floor level, and construction of an ensuite shower at the… Granted, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/01710/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01710-25/naxxar-retractable-canopy-at-ground-floor-level): Proposed retractable canopy at ground floor level. Withdrawn [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)