--- title: "PA/07977/22: Proposal include change of use of the in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07977-22/birkirkara-proposal-include-change-of-use-of-the source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-05 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposal include change of use of the property from that of a shop to that of a restaurant (Class 4D - with… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0797722 # PA/07977/22: Proposal include change of use of the in Birkirkara 185, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara Proposal include change of use of the property from that of a shop to that of a restaurant (Class 4D - with cooking on site) redesign of the internal layout. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 185, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mr Albert Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/albert-fenech) - **Perit:** [Perit Sean Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sean-buttigieg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 26 August 2022 - **Validated:** 4 January 2023 - **Published:** 4 January 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 February 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 June 2023 - **Permit expires:** 5 July 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07977/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07977&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around 185, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara 240 other applications within 300 m: 152 granted, 7 refused, 29 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02224/23). On Triq il-Wied: 32 other applications, 18 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Paul Dalli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-dalli). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 25 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/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, 4 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, 20 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, 29 m away - [**PA/02050/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02050-22/birkirkara-creation-of-aperture-to-existing-class-4d): Creation of aperture to existing Class 4D. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/06366/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06366-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-an-existing-residential-unit-and): Proposed demolition of an existing residential unit and proposed construction of a Class 4D restaurant with 9 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/03826/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03826-23/birkirkara-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-on-a): To place outdoor tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform with supportive bollards. Refused, validated 28 June 2023, 37 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, 39 m away - [**PA/01512/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01512-24/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-pa2649-09): To sanction apartment as built from PA2649/09. . Granted, validated 11 April 2024, 44 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, 46 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, 49 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, 56 m away - [**PA/01279/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01279-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-bar-and): Change of use from a bar and lounge to Class 4D sushi bar plus other minor internal and external additions and alterations. Proposal includes sanctioning of… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/00066/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00066-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, erect gypsum partition for store and w.c. and to change use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C shop. Granted, validated 18 January 2023, 69 m away - [**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, 70 m away - [**PA/06649/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06649-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-pre-1967-property-including): Proposed alterations and additions to pre-1967 property including demolition of internal walls at ground floor, proposed alterations to stairwell at all… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 81 m away ## More by Sean Buttigieg - [**PA/07763/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07763-26/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-last-approved): Sanctioning of minor variations from last approved PB/04162/79. Variations include: addition of an aperture overlooking the backyard in the stairwell leading… Pending - [**PA/06943/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06943-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-last-approved): Sanctioning of minor variations from last approved PA/4740/19. Variations include location of walls, internal height and location and width of apertures.… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06889/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06889-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-the-last): Sanctioning of minor variations from the last approved PA/9351/19, including minor changes to the location of internal partitions and apertures, minor… Pending - [**PA/06439/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06439-26/gzira-reversion-of-the-propertys-use-class-to): Reversion of the property's use class to a pre-1968 residence, conversion of the domestic garage approved under PA/4784/06 into an open-plan studio flat on a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06105/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06105-26/msida-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-last-approved): Sanctioning of minor variations from last approved PA/05269/06. Variations include: position of apartment, not on plan, but in section. The size and presence… Granted, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05964/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05964-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-the-latest): Sanctioning of minor variations from the latest approved permit PA/5501/25. Variations include changes to the location of internal partitions and the… Granted, validated 12 October 2026 [All applications by Sean Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sean-buttigieg) ## More from Albert Fenech - [**PA/05646/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05646-25/sliema-demolish-part-existing-townhouse): To demolish part existing townhouse (Class 1 residential), facade to be retained, and construct a 5 storey, Class 3A guest house. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/03516/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03516-21/hamrun-construct-1-car-garage-and-3-apartments): To construct 1 car garage and 3 apartments with a different layout and additional dwelling to that approved in PA/00342/20. Status being checked - [**PA/00342/20** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00342-20/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of garage, and two duplex apartments. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)