--- title: "PA/07808/24: Splitting of domestic store at ground floor in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07808-24/birkirkara-splitting-of-domestic-store-at-ground-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Splitting of domestic store at ground floor that is interconnected to apartment 1b at first floor and change of… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0780824 # PA/07808/24: Splitting of domestic store at ground floor in Birkirkara 60, Gardenia, Triq il-Bwieraq, Birkirkara Splitting of domestic store at ground floor that is interconnected to apartment 1b at first floor and change of use of same store to Class 4A office. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 60, Gardenia, Triq il-Bwieraq, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Michael Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 23 October 2024 - **Validated:** 13 November 2024 - **Published:** 13 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 December 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07808/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07808&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 60, Gardenia, Triq il-Bwieraq, Birkirkara 303 other applications within 300 m: 208 granted, 7 refused, 28 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02539/26). On Triq il-Bwieraq: 33 other applications, 24 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella), [Glenn Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/glenn-zammit), [Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono), [Sarah Zammit Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sarah-zammit-calleja), [Pierre Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-farrugia). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/05581/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05581-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-site): To demolish existing site. To propose construction of 3 apartments, 1 penthouse and the installation of a lift. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/03759/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03759-23/birkirkara-additions-over-approved-pa8656-21-include-an-addition): Proposed additions over approved PA8656/21 include an addition to the site. Proposed changes in the floor plans which include complete removal of basement… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/03185/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03185-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-stairwell-and-roof): To demolish existing stairwell and roof, effect minor alterations at first floor level and construct three units on three floors above first floor. Under appeal, validated 24 July 2023, 5 floors, 31 m away - [**PA/00096/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00096-26/birkirkara-remove-the-common-area-from-the-proposal): To remove the common area from the proposal previously approved in PA/3185/23, and open access to the neighbouring property for a shared common area. Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/07085/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07085-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-terraced-house): Alterations and extension to existing terraced house which include, create of garage, demolition of back rooms, lowering of floor level (removal of fill) at… Granted, validated 24 November 2025, 3 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/05152/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05152-24/birkirkara-replace-deteriorated-timber-balcony): To replace deteriorated timber balcony, by a white aluminium railing and sanction extension to kitchen. Granted, validated 7 October 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/02478/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02478-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-4): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct 4 residential units. Granted, validated 22 May 2026, 1 floor, 47 m away - [**PA/02198/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-21/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-property-include-internal-alteratio): Alterations to existing property include: internal alterations; removal of rooms at the back of the property; excavation and construction of swimming pool and… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/04371/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04371-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-first-floor-dwelling-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of first floor dwelling as built and proposed alterations and extension to an existing dwelling house as to create seven apartments… Granted, validated 2 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/03546/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03546-26/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built, already approved under PA/07549/05. Granted, validated 16 July 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/00651/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00651-20/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4A office including internal alterations. Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/07894/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07894-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-7549-05): To sanction variations from approved PA/7549/05. Sanctioning mainly includes re-positioning of walls and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 16 January 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/03766/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03766-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling-excavate-1-level-of): To demolish existing dwelling excavate 1 level of basement and proposed construction of 3 private car garages at basement level, 1 private car garage at… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/03745/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03745-24/birkirkara-rehabilitation-of-existing-residential-property): Rehabilitation of existing residential property; including internal alterations, of which the removal and replacement of deteriorated structures at second… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/01364/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01364-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor. Demolition of existing washroom and construction of new floor at second floor level and receded floor… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07833/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07833-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa): Additions and alterations to approved permits PA 2916/22 and PA 5362/25, including the sanctioning of slight variances in layout, slab positions and the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Michael Galea - [**PA/07131/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07131-26/msida-correction-of-site-plan-for-pa-03679-16): Correction of site plan for PA/03679/16. Pending - [**PA/04570/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04570-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Granted, validated 10 August 2026 - [**PA/08102/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08102-25/xaghra-incorporate-area-in-ground-floor-garage-for): To incorporate area in ground floor garage for Class 5A car valeting and alterations at basement level. Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/03712/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03712-25/pieta-retention-of-existing-facade): Proposed retention of existing facade, demolition of existing first and second floor. Additions and alterations at ground floor to approved Class 4A office… Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/03055/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03055-25/pieta-sanction-property-as-built-with-minor-difference): To sanction property as built with minor difference in site configuration from that approved in PB961/76. Granted, validated 21 June 2025 - [**PA/02990/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02990-25/xaghra-chicken-coop): Proposed chicken coop; reinstatement of rubble walls and to release part of two land parcels Nos: 727606 and 727607, tied with PA6470/22. Granted, validated 14 May 2025 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)