--- title: "PA/08248/24: Change of use from a service garage in Vittoriosa (Birgu) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08248-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-a-service-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Vittoriosa (Birgu): Change of use from a service garage to a Class 4C cafeteria. Proposal to include sanctioning of use,… Planning applications › Vittoriosa (Birgu) › PA0824824 # PA/08248/24: Change of use from a service garage in Vittoriosa (Birgu) Taste Malta, Pjazza tal-Belt Vittoriosa, Vittoriosa (Birgu) Change of use from a service garage to a Class 4C cafeteria. Proposal to include sanctioning of use, mezzanine, sign and retractable awning. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Taste Malta, Pjazza tal-Belt Vittoriosa, Vittoriosa (Birgu) - **Locality:** [Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu) - **Applicant:** Renald Cassar - **Perit:** [JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 17 October 2024 - **Validated:** 4 December 2024 - **Published:** 4 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 13 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 10 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08248/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08248&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Taste Malta, Pjazza tal-Belt Vittoriosa, Vittoriosa (Birgu) 166 other applications within 300 m: 108 granted, 6 refused, 18 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05023/24). On Pjazza tal-Belt Vittoriosa: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/05818/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05818-25/vittoriosa-birgu-careful-dismantling-of-existing-building-declared-and): Proposed careful dismantling of existing building declared and registered as dangerous structure, excavation of basement and reservoir levels, and… Pending, validated 10 September 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/07809/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07809-25/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-of-existing-dwelling-to): Change of use of existing dwelling to a Class 3A boutique guest house. Proposed alterations at ground, first and second floor levels and proposed extension at… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/00517/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00517-25/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-butcher-to-class): Change of use from butcher to Class 4D outlet. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/06836/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06836-24/vittoriosa-birgu-amalgamation-and-change-of-use-of-two): Proposed amalgamation and change of use of two dwellings to a Class 3A guest house. Application also includes internal and external alterations, and… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/05873/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05873-23/vittoriosa-birgu-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, replacement of external broken lintel at 5th floor and replacement of broken xorok. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 34 m away - [**PA/03388/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03388-26/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-ancillary-store): Change of use from pre-1967 ancillary store to Class 4B [retail] shop and Class 5A for the making of traditional food. Granted, validated 27 May 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/03440/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03440-21/vittoriosa-birgu-restoration-of-facade): Proposed restoration of facade Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/06349/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06349-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-use-of-class-4d-within-band): To sanction use of Class 4D within band club. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/03512/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03512-21/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-bar-within-a): Change of use from Bar within a Band Club into Class 4D within the same Band Club Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/06551/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06551-26/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-a-pre-94-grocery-shop): To sanction a pre-94 grocery shop (Class 4B) and propose a change of use from the pre-94 grocery shop Class 4B to a Class 4C cafeteria (no cooking). This… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/04930/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04930-25/vittoriosa-birgu-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-on-a): To place outdoor tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform and to fix bollards and umbrellas. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/02460/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02460-25/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/05722/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05722-25/vittoriosa-birgu-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades, change in balcony from a closed timber balcony to galvanized steel and change in position of the sign from the main door to the… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/03450/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03450-21/vittoriosa-birgu-construction-of-a-parapet-wall-at-roof): Construction of a parapet wall at roof level. Fixing of flag poles, including construction of bases over a pre-1967 structure partly covered by PA/04853/06. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/01376/22** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01376-22/vittoriosa-birgu-opening-of-window-along-fa-ade): Proposed opening of window along façade, and sanctioning of removal of wall. Status being checked, 45 m away ## More by JLZ+MBF Architects - [**PA/06594/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06594-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-bathroom-within-a-pre-1967-property): Sanctioning of bathroom within a pre-1967 property. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/05979/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05979-26/sliema-extension): Extension, alterations and restoration works to town house. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05758/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05758-26/mgarr-alterations-to-roof-configuration): Alterations to roof configuration, including relocation of services and sanctioning of canopies. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05320/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05320-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-restoration-and-rebuilding-of-rubble-walls): Restoration and rebuilding of rubble walls, including installation of two timber gates. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03048/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03048-26/qormi-demolition-of-derelict-structure): Demolition of derelict structure, excavation and erection of two basement levels and erection of 2 above levels above ground for Class 5B general industry. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01937/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01937-26/st-julians-demolish-washrooms-and-construct-two-new-overlying): To demolish washrooms and construct two new overlying dwellings. Granted, validated 15 May 2026 [All applications by JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) [All planning applications in Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu)