--- title: "PA/07234/26: Renewal of PA/05131/16 with the description: Change in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07234-26/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-05131-16-with-the-description-change source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: Renewal of PA/05131/16 with the description: Change of use from a store to a Class 4B with a large store. Perit… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0723426 # PA/07234/26: Renewal of PA/05131/16 with the description: Change in Birkirkara 47, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara Renewal of PA/05131/16 with the description: Change of use from a store to a Class 4B with a large store. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 47, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Paul Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-gauci) - **Perit:** [Perit Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia) - **Application type:** Renewal of development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Permit Renewal - **Received:** 30 September 2026 - **Validated:** 21 October 2026 - **Published:** 21 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 20 November 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07234/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07234&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 47, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara 208 other applications within 300 m: 128 granted, 8 refused, 25 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02224/23). On Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for permit renewal applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/08058/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08058-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-changes-and-change-of): To sanction minor internal changes and change of use from retail shop (Class 4) approved in PA/3111/08 to residential (Class 1). Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/07569/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07569-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-residential-and-approved-class-4a): To demolish existing residential and approved Class 4A office structures, excavate the site, construct a four-level public car park accommodating 206… Suspended, validated 11 March 2026, 5 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/05679/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05679-26/birkirkara-this-application-proposes-to-change-the-existing): This application proposes to change the existing dwelling into an office (Class 4A). No changes to the facade or building fabric is being proposed. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/01681/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01681-21/birkirkara-construction-of-a-pedestrian-bridge): Construction of a pedestrian bridge Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/01922/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01922-24/birkirkara-structural-reinforcement-of-nave-using-metal-ties): Structural reinforcement of nave using metal ties. Granted, validated 22 April 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/01720/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01720-21/birkirkara-re-activate-the-use-of-the-premises-as): To re-activate the use of the premises as a Class 4B shop as approved in PA 6930/03. Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/05880/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05880-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-approved-band): Proposed change of use from existing approved band club bar area to Class 4D outlet at ground floor and to install sign on facade. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 74 m away - [**PA/07081/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-23/birkirkara-sanction-extension-of-room-at-ground-floor): To sanction extension of room at ground floor level of a pre-1968 building. To replace dilapidated RC roof, and aperture. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 77 m away - [**PA/00267/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00267-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pastizzeria-to-take): Proposed change of use from pastizzeria to take away, and minor internal alterations and alterations to facade, including modifications to sign and removal of… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/01489/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01489-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-site-as-existing-following-site): Sanctioning of site as existing following site survey, demolition of existing derelict rooms and construction of proposed innovation centre with Class 2B and… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/02732/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-21/birkirkara-re-activation-of-class-4b-shop-permit-approved): Re-activation of Class 4B shop permit approved in PA03599/01. Status being checked, 95 m away - [**PA/08362/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08362-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-offices-with): Change of use from approved offices with PA/00155/19 to residential units. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 97 m away - [**PA/04089/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04089-26/birkirkara-subdivision-of-pre-1967-townhouse-into-two-units): Subdivision of pre-1967 townhouse into two units and addition of floor in line with others. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors, 100 m away - [**PA/05844/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05844-26/birkirkara-proposed-sanctioning-of-the-railing-at-washroom): The proposed sanctioning of the railing at washroom level, access to top of washroom, clothing line structure and the vertical diving wall on the terrace.… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/02580/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02580-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-train-wagon-shelter-at-gnien): Sanctioning of Train Wagon Shelter at Gnien l-iStazzjon, Birkirkara. Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 103 m away ## More by Philip Farrugia - [**PA/06954/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06954-26/sliema-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/06835/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06835-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building. Excavation of 1 level of basement. Construction of basement. Construction of 3 apartments over 3 floors and 1 duplex… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06817/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06817-26/zurrieq-minor-interior-and-exterior-alterations): Minor interior and exterior alterations. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06391/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06391-26/xghajra-minor-interior-alterations): Minor interior alterations. Pending - [**PA/06067/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06067-26/floriana-sanctioning-changes-from-permit-approved-in-pa-04408-03): Sanctioning changes from permit approved in PA/04408/03 which includes reinstating a door and minor exterior alterations. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 - [**PA/06044/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06044-26/qormi-part-demolition-of-building): Part demolition of building. Excavation and construction of a domestic store at basement level. Construction of one block consisting of 4 apartments over 4… Granted, validated 27 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia) ## More from Paul Gauci - [**PA/03320/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03320-26/msida-pv-panels-at-roof-level-of-class): Proposed pv panels at roof level of Class 4A office block approved by PA/0636/23. Granted, validated 19 June 2026 - [**PA/04953/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04953-25/zurrieq-extension-to-existing-pre-1968-house-of-character): Extension to existing pre-1968 house of character at first and second floor and internal alterations at ground floor level. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/04736/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04736-24/lija-extension-to-existing-class-4b-commercial-premises): Proposed extension to existing Class 4B commercial premises, by means of excavation and construction of two levels of basement parking, two levels of Class 4B… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03538/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03538-24/mosta-formalise-car-space-in-existing-basement-driveway): To formalise car space in existing basement driveway. Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/02977/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02977-24/naxxar-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-and-reconstruct): It is proposed to demolish and reconstruct part existing rubble boundary walls, formation of access gate, and demolition of pre-1968 dilapidated rooms,… Granted, validated 22 May 2024 - [**PA/07263/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07263-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-generator-at-level-0): Sanctioning of generator at level 0. Granted, validated 31 January 2024 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)