--- title: "PA/08007/24: Internal and external alterations to already approved in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08007-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-already-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Internal and external alterations to already approved PA/07501/22 including change of use from residential to… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0800724 # PA/08007/24: Internal and external alterations to already approved in Birkirkara Casa Philora, Triq il-Vlontin, Birkirkara Internal and external alterations to already approved PA/07501/22 including change of use from residential to childcare centre Class 2C at ground floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Casa Philora, Triq il-Vlontin, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [PSS Holdings ltd Attn: Mr George Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/pss-holdings-ltd) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 16 October 2024 - **Validated:** 27 November 2024 - **Published:** 27 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 6 January 2025 - **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/08007/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08007&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Casa Philora, Triq il-Vlontin, Birkirkara 123 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 2 refused, 13 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07424/23). On Triq il-Vlontin: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/05445/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05445-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Change of use of Class 4B shop (stationery) to garage, proposed demolition of existing washroom, conversion of an existing maisonette into an apartment and… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/04092/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04092-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-existing-clinic): Proposed change of use of existing clinic (Class 2A) and pharmacy (Class 4B) approved in RG1445/22 to Class 4A (professional offices) and Class 4B (retail). Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/06675/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06675-25/birkirkara-variations-from-the-building-alignment): Variations from the building alignment, and to propose Class 4B Confectionery. The proposal also includes alterations to internal partitions and to sanction… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/00222/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00222-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): Sanctioning of washroom at receded floor level, and of internal minor variations from approved permit PB/776/69. Granted, validated 26 March 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/06330/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06330-26/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built (no permits were traced). Granted, validated 14 October 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/08189/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08189-24/birkirkara-substation-within-school-grounds): Proposed substation within school grounds. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/01892/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01892-24/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction as built - minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 14 May 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/00972/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00972-21/birkirkara-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-3): To demolish existing residential unit and construct 3 garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments at first, second, third floor level… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/07960/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07960-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-into-public): Change of use from garage into public service garage. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/07424/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07424-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level and construction of three basement garages, ground floor maisonette and 4 overlying apartments… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 5 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/00887/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00887-23/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-garage-approved-with): Minor internal alterations to garage approved with PA2052/14, and proposed change of use of part of garage to a public service garage. Refused, validated 1 March 2023, 88 m away - [**PA/00999/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00999-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-terraced-house-as-built-from): Proposed sanctioning of terraced house as built from PB01587/81, with variations comprising sanctioning of second floor level and changes to façade and… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 3 floors, 91 m away - [**PA/02149/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02149-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-structure-to-construct-a): Proposed demolition of existing structure to construct a semi-basement Class 4B (beauty parlour), apartment at elevated ground floor, an overlying duplex… Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/02962/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02962-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, change in internal height as built, minor shift to facade balcony. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 100 m away - [**PA/01991/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01991-26/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-with-different-layout): To sanction property as built with different layout approved in PB2206/79. Granted, validated 2 May 2026, 104 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from PSS Holdings Ltd - [**PA/01989/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01989-26/attard-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01221-23): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/01221/23, including sanctioning of existing works. Granted, validated 7 May 2026 - [**PA/05105/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05105-25/balzan-internal-and-external-alterations-of-class-4a): Internal and external alterations of Class 4A offices, including installation of lift to approved permit PA7357/17. Pending, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/02462/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02462-25/birkirkara-offices-class-4a-extension-over-existing-office): Proposed offices Class 4A extension over existing office premises. Granted, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/01221/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01221-23/attard-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing structure and construction of residential dwelling. Proposal includes excavation for basement level, maisonette at ground… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 5 floors [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)