--- title: "PA/07458/26: sanction changes to approved Class 4B shop in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07458-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-approved-class-4b-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction changes to approved Class 4B shop, including change of use to a Class 3C fitness studio and proposed… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0745826 # PA/07458/26: sanction changes to approved Class 4B shop in Birkirkara 13, Triq Giovanni Papaffy, Birkirkara To sanction changes to approved Class 4B shop, including change of use to a Class 3C fitness studio and proposed changes to provide amenities for the activity, including access for all facilities. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 13, Triq Giovanni Papaffy, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Shaun Ciantar - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 1 September 2026 - **Validated:** 28 October 2026 - **Published:** 28 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 November 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07458/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07458&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 13, Triq Giovanni Papaffy, Birkirkara 126 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00761/24). On Triq Giovanni Papaffy: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Sean Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sean-buttigieg). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 39 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/00546/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00546-22/birkirkara-construction-of-7-basement-garages): Construction of 7 basement garages, 4 apartments and 1 receded apartment with a different layout from that approved in PA/01149/19, including excavation and… Status being checked, 32 m away - [**PA/06706/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06706-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of one level and creation of basement garage and construction of maisonette, 2 apartments and a duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 33 m away - [**PA/06038/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06038-26/birkirkara-sanction-first-floor-maisonette-as-built-and): To sanction first floor maisonette as built and to propose minor internal and external alterations together with an extension at second and third floor level. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/00089/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00089-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house, excavate and construct level -1 basement garages, and construction of overlying 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and a receded unit at… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/00928/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00928-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-terraced-house): Internal alterations to an existing terraced house to create two separate residential units within the existing building fabric. Street facade and front… Granted, validated 13 March 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/01658/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01658-25/birkirkara-change-car-space-to-garage-at-basement): To change car space to garage at basement level -1. Application also includes the sanctioning of site as built and installation of garage door. Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/07437/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07437-24/birkirkara-sanction-the-increase-in-height-of-the): To sanction the increase in height of the roof's parapet wall. Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/00924/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00924-20/birkirkara-construct-two-garages-and-reservoir-accessible-from): To construct two garages and reservoir accessible from Triq F M Galea underlying garages as approved in permission PA00408/19 Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/01262/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01262-22/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-consisting-of-a): To sanction minor internal alterations consisting of a window and a door in the internal yard, to sanction of back yard area at basement level and to sanction… Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/02376/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02376-21/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-previously-approved-in-pa-07010-16): To sanction apartment previously approved in PA 07010/16, as built. Sanctioning includes internal and changes to facades. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/08158/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08158-25/birkirkara-sanction-one-car-garage-as-built-in): To sanction one car garage as built in light of no previous permits traced, development also includes the interconnecting of said garage with neighboring… Granted, validated 19 January 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/04598/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04598-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-modifications-at-third-floor-and): To sanction minor modifications at third floor and fourth (setback) floor levels from plans approved in PA3262/18 including changing the third floor apartment… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/03065/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03065-22/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-variations-from-pa04295-21): Sanctioning of variations from PA04295/21. Variations include minor changes in the positioning of various architectural elements due to a more detailed survey. Status being checked, 86 m away - [**PA/05357/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05357-24/birkirkara-alteration-to-existing-apartment): Proposed alteration to existing apartment, including the demolition of an existing wall to create an open kitchen, living and dining area. Granted, validated 8 October 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/05622/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05622-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-deviations-from-pa-3021-14-to-unit): To sanction minor deviations from PA/3021/14 to unit as built and propose new signage to facade as well as modifications to internal layout and addition of… Granted, validated 28 October 2024, 93 m away ## More by Anthony Fenech Vella - [**PA/07703/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07703-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-parapet-wall-at-roof-level-to-screen): Proposed parapet wall at roof level to screen roof services on a pre-1967 dwelling, including pv panels. Pending - [**PA/07309/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07309-26/naxxar-carry-out-modifications-to-existing-building-and): To carry out modifications to existing building and erect two additional floors and a receeded one over. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06974/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-26/luqa-alterations-at-third-floor-level-to-remove): Proposed alterations at third floor level to remove existing washroom and build a duplex penthouse at 3rd and 4th floor level, including pool. Proposal also… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06879/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06879-26/mellieha-change-the-use-of-a-ground-floor): To change the use of a ground floor maisonette into a Class 4B pharmacy and Class 4A clinics (accommodating 2 treatment rooms), to carry out minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06738/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06738-26/sliema-sanction-minor-alterations-to-plans-approved-with): To sanction minor alterations to plans approved with PA3799/96 and of construction of temporary structure to house wc on existing back verandah. Pending - [**PA/06109/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06109-26/birkirkara-sanction-facade-as-built-not-in-accordance): To sanction facade as built not in accordance with DN1016/21 and proposed removal of stone balusters to be replaced with glazed railings. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 [All applications by Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)