--- title: "PA/08058/25: sanction minor internal changes and change of in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08058-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-changes-and-change-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction minor internal changes and change of use from retail shop (Class 4) approved in PA/3111/08 to… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0805825 # PA/08058/25: sanction minor internal changes and change of in Birkirkara No.26, Dwejra, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara To sanction minor internal changes and change of use from retail shop (Class 4) approved in PA/3111/08 to residential (Class 1). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No.26, Dwejra, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Miriam Sammut Alessi - **Perit:** [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 10 November 2025 - **Validated:** 10 December 2025 - **Published:** 10 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 29 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08058/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08058&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No.26, Dwejra, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara 208 other applications within 300 m: 125 granted, 8 refused, 26 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02224/23). On Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 47 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/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, 50 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, 52 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, 68 m away - [**PA/01922/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01922-24/birkirkara-structural-reinforcement-of-nave-using-metal-ties): Structural reinforcement of nave using metal ties. Granted, validated 22 April 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/01720/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01720-21/birkirkara-re-activate-the-use-of-the-premises-as): To re-activate the use of the premises as a Class 4B shop as approved in PA 6930/03. Status being checked, 73 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, 74 m away - [**PA/07081/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-23/birkirkara-sanction-extension-of-room-at-ground-floor): To sanction extension of room at ground floor level of a pre-1968 building. To replace dilapidated RC roof, and aperture. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 77 m away - [**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, 79 m away - [**PA/01489/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01489-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-site-as-existing-following-site): Sanctioning of site as existing following site survey, demolition of existing derelict rooms and construction of proposed innovation centre with Class 2B and… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 92 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, 95 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, 97 m away - [**PA/04089/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04089-26/birkirkara-subdivision-of-pre-1967-townhouse-into-two-units): Subdivision of pre-1967 townhouse into two units and addition of floor in line with others. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors, 100 m away - [**PA/05844/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05844-26/birkirkara-proposed-sanctioning-of-the-railing-at-washroom): The proposed sanctioning of the railing at washroom level, access to top of washroom, clothing line structure and the vertical diving wall on the terrace.… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/02580/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02580-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-train-wagon-shelter-at-gnien): Sanctioning of Train Wagon Shelter at Gnien l-iStazzjon, Birkirkara. Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 103 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, 103 m away ## More by Sapienza & Sullivan - [**PA/07569/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07569-26/swieqi-internal-and-external-alterations-all-levels): Proposed internal and external alterations all levels, including amendments to the approved layouts having changes to development approved in PA/5640/19. Pending - [**PA/07247/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07247-26/rabat-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-school-and): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing school and addition of lift. Pending - [**PA/07204/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07204-26/attard-internal-and-external-alterations-to-villas-1): Proposed internal and external alterations to villas 1 and 2 at all levels, including amendments to the approved layouts and the relocation and… Pending - [**PA/07074/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07074-26/sliema-sanction-washrooms-at-roof-level): To sanction washrooms at roof level. Pending - [**PA/07040/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07040-26/floriana-dismantling-of-existing-masonry-wall): Proposed dismantling of existing masonry wall (wall has no heritage importance) to allow for vehicle access during construction and to reconstruct in masonry. Pending - [**PA/07024/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07024-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-of-garage): To sanction internal and external alterations of garage - of permit PA732/99. Pending [All applications by Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)