--- title: "PA/07973/24: sanction as built in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07973-24/birkirkara-sanction-as-built source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction as built, and to propose change of use from Class 6A (workshop) to Class 5A (car wash) and a public… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0797324 # PA/07973/24: sanction as built in Birkirkara 37, Zone 1, Central Business District, Triq il-Kalkara tal-Gir, Birkirkara To sanction as built, and to propose change of use from Class 6A (workshop) to Class 5A (car wash) and a public service garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 37, Zone 1, Central Business District, Triq il-Kalkara tal-Gir, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Jimmy Vassallo - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 24 September 2024 - **Validated:** 20 November 2024 - **Published:** 20 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 20 December 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 21 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07973/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07973&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 37, Zone 1, Central Business District, Triq il-Kalkara tal-Gir, Birkirkara 81 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04544/23). On Triq il-Kalkara tal-Gir: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/03791/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03791-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-04153-22): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/04153/22. Variations include modifications to the facade, partitioning at ground and first floor level,… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 2 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/08674/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08674-24/birkirkara-sanction-the-variations-from-pa-02717-24-and-elevations): To sanction the variations from PA/02717/24 and elevations from PA/6230/18. Variations include modifications of projections on the facade on level 2, an… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/02717/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02717-24/birkirkara-sanction-the-variations-from-pa6230-18): To sanction the variations from PA6230/18. Variations include addition of soffit and changes in bathroom configuration. Granted, validated 12 July 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/07451/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07451-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit): To sanction changes from approved permit (PA/979/96) and proposed construction of new stair case, lift shaft and additional store at first floor level.… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/00542/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00542-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-class-4a-office-block-as): Sanctioning of Class 4A office block as built from approved permit PA00606/17, with larger basement level, changes to the common area, change in levels at all… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/05661/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05661-24/birkirkara-sanction-class-6a-storage-as-built): To sanction Class 6A storage as built. Proposal also includes replacements of slab and opening of door. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/07208/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07208-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-ground-floor): Proposed internal and external alterations to ground floor showroom and Class 4A offices, including the construction of an extension at basement level and… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 81 m away - [**PA/01558/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01558-21/birkirkara-construction-of-permanent-shading-device): Construction of permanent shading device, to hold pv panels on terrace on top of business center. Status being checked, 83 m away - [**PA/01885/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01885-24/birkirkara-carry-out-changes-to-pa-1933-21-including-proposed): To carry out changes to PA/1933/21 including proposed alterations at all levels, proposed redesign of facade, to sanction the construction of level -4 (under… Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away - [**PA/01933/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01933-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-store): Proposed demolition of existing store, overlying apartments and corner office building to be followed by the construction of an extension to the existing… Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/04544/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04544-23/birkirkara-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-existing-built): It is proposed to demolish existing built structures and construct 1 basement level store,changes to approved car showroom at ground floor level, 4 Class 4A… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 91 m away - [**PA/02895/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02895-21/birkirkara-signage-on-facade): Proposed signage on facade Status being checked, 95 m away - [**PA/02675/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02675-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-variations-from-original-permit): To sanction minor variations from original permit, including proposed minor alteration to washroom Status being checked, 96 m away - [**PA/00986/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00986-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-vehicle-bonded-storage): Proposed change of use from vehicle bonded storage (PA4948/22) to public service parking spaces. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 101 m away - [**PA/07682/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07682-23/birkirkara-vertical-extension-of-lift-shafts-in-loop): Proposed vertical extension of lift shafts in Loop 01 and Loop 02 of the MFSA. Withdrawn, validated 3 January 2024, 104 m away ## More by Stephen Farrugia - [**PA/07820/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07820-26/naxxar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-ground-floor-garage): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of ground floor garage, construction of 2 bedroom apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor and a 1 bedroom at receded level. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06396/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06396-26/mellieha-sanction-the-demolition-of-a-dangerous-structure): To sanction the demolition of a dangerous structure, stabilisation of the loose materials, and the reconstruction of the permitted structure as constructed by… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06388/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06388-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-pa03938-10-the-third-floor-workshop): Sanctioning of PA03938/10 the third floor workshop (Class 5A), located at third floor level to include minor alterations and removal of car lift. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06011/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06011-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-additional-bedroom-and-bathroom): To propose additional bedroom and bathroom. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/05554/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05554-26/marsa-sanction-3rd-floor-level-as-built): To sanction 3rd floor level as built, and To propose internal alterations, subdivision of the apartment into 2 units and extension to the building alignment… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05448/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05448-26/cospicua-bormla-demolish-the-existing-structure): To demolish the existing structure, carry out minatory excavation works and to construct a residential dwelling comprising four bedrooms, one private parking… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)