--- title: "PA/07326/26: change of use of vacant property in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07326-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-vacant-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed change of use of vacant property (formerly carpenter) into Class 4B shop (ironmonger and household).… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0732626 # PA/07326/26: change of use of vacant property in Birkirkara 30, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara Proposed change of use of vacant property (formerly carpenter) into Class 4B shop (ironmonger and household). Proposal includes the addition of an internal lightweight partition. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 30, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Antonio Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/antonio-gauci) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 4 October 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/07326/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07326&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 30, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 84 granted, 3 refused, 14 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04322/25). On Triq Salvu Psaila: 34 other applications, 21 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 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/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 Stephen Psaila - [**PA/07784/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07784-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-deviations-from-pa-00486-15): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal deviations from PA/00486/15, proposed change of use from class 4c shop to class 4d restaurant and installation of cold… Pending - [**PA/07592/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07592-26/naxxar-change-of-use-from-class-6a-warehouse): Proposed change of use from Class 6A warehouse to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07338/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C snack-bar, sanctioning of minor variations from PA/1901/02. Proposal includes the installation of… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07289/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07289-26/fgura-correction-of-site-plan-to-pa-05858-05-and): Correction of site plan to PA/05858/05 and sanctioning of deviations from PA/05858/05, namely relocation of bathroom and addition of washroom. Proposed also… Pending - [**PA/06559/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06559-26/attard-sanctioning-of-minor-deviations-from-pb-1065-84): Proposed sanctioning of minor deviations from PB/1065/84, sanctioning of construction of swimming pool and water reservoir, proposed internal alterations,… Pending - [**PA/06048/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06048-26/msida-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use of Class 4B shop into a public service garage. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 [All applications by Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) ## More from Antonio Gauci - [**PA/07506/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07506-23/msida-alterations-to-pre-1967-villa): Alterations to pre-1967 villa, including the construction of an extension in the side garden at right, and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 12 December 2023 - [**PA/01553/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01553-21/msida-amendment-to-pa-00747-15): Amendment to PA/00747/15, including revisions to facade, shop front and access to Villa Cini Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)