--- title: "Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-f-s-caruana source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara: 32 planning applications, 100% granted, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Birkirkara › Triq F. S. Caruana # Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara: planning intelligence 32 applications on record: 17 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 15 residential units granted. 7 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows The official height limit for this street is on Birkirkara's local plan height map; it hasn't been read automatically for this street yet. [See Birkirkara's local plan maps](https://propertylist.mt/local-plan/Birkirkara). ## Height precedents - [**PA/00248/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00248-25/birkirkara-application-includes-the-demolition-of-the-existing): Application includes the demolition of the existing first floor maisonette and the construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and third Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 5 August 2025 - [**PA/02226/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-create-one-bedroom): Proposed alterations and additions to create one bedroom unit at second floor level and room at third floor level. Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/07605/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07605-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-maisonette): Internal alterations to the existing maisonette, replacement of concrete slab underneath backyard at first floor, alteration to second floor level and demolitio Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 4 floors ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq F. S. Caruana: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Pending now - [**PA/06491/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06491-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining): Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06451/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06451-26/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-apartment): To sanction internal and external alterations to apartment at third floor as built from PA10399/17. Pending - [**PA/06336/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06336-26/birkirkara-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed alterations at first-floor level, the construction of an extension at second-floor level, and the construction of an access staircase to roof level. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05006/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05006-26/birkirkara-proposal-for-the-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposal for the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartments at first, second and third floor levels, and a receded penthouse at fourth floor Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq F. S. Caruana - [**PA/06491/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06491-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining): Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06451/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06451-26/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-apartment): To sanction internal and external alterations to apartment at third floor as built from PA10399/17. Pending - [**PA/06336/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06336-26/birkirkara-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed alterations at first-floor level, the construction of an extension at second-floor level, and the construction of an access staircase to roof level. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05006/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05006-26/birkirkara-proposal-for-the-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposal for the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartments at first, second and third floor levels, and a receded penthouse at fourth floor Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04076/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04076-26/birkirkara-changes-to-permit-pa-02449-22-including-the-demolition): Changes to permit PA/02449/22 including the demolition of existing residential unit at first floor level and proposed construction of three residential units an Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/03694/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03694-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, including redimensioning of the balcony, shifting of internal partition walls, lowering of ceiling levels and installati Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/03546/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03546-26/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built, already approved under PA/07549/05. Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/00157/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00157-26/birkirkara-demolition-whilst-retaining-the-facade-including-restoratio): Proposed demolition whilst retaining the facade including restoration (and partial alterations of same facade); excavation of (2) basement levels including wate Suspended, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/05352/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05352-25/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-dwellings-as-approved-in): To sanction as built dwellings as approved in PA/04340/22. Granted, validated 20 October 2025 - [**PA/04330/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04330-25/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-garage-for-private-cars): Alterations to existing garage for private cars including construction of access to overlying floors. Construction of a 3 bedroom apt and one penthouse. Withdrawn - [**PA/02850/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02850-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-including-shifting): Sanctioning of apartment as built including shifting of walls and alterations on facade including balcony. Granted, validated 21 June 2025 - [**PA/02226/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-create-one-bedroom): Proposed alterations and additions to create one bedroom unit at second floor level and room at third floor level. Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/01021/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01021-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining): Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. Withdrawn, validated 16 July 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/00585/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00585-25/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA/5086/08 mainly internal layout and external elevation. Granted, validated 13 March 2025 - [**PA/00248/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00248-25/birkirkara-application-includes-the-demolition-of-the-existing): Application includes the demolition of the existing first floor maisonette and the construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and third Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07894/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07894-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-7549-05): To sanction variations from approved PA/7549/05. Sanctioning mainly includes re-positioning of walls and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 16 January 2025 - [**PA/07605/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07605-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-maisonette): Internal alterations to the existing maisonette, replacement of concrete slab underneath backyard at first floor, alteration to second floor level and demolitio Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/02864/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02864-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-pre-1986-terraced-house-including-internal): Alterations to pre-1986 terraced house including internal alterations, extension of washroom, and sanctioning of balconies. Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/01362/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01362-24/birkirkara-alterations-in-stairwell-to-accommodate-lift-and): Alterations in stairwell to accommodate lift and extension at second, third and roof floor to form an additional unit in lieu of PA3673/17. Granted, validated 6 March 2024 - [**PA/01352/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01352-24/birkirkara-connect-two-overlying-residences): To connect two overlying residences, having door numbers 272 and 276 to form one single residential unit. Connection is via a proposed external spiral stairs lo Granted, validated 29 April 2024 - [**PA/00914/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00914-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-side-yard-and-domestic): Sanctioning of existing side yard and domestic store to private car garage covered by DN722/20. Granted, validated 9 April 2024 - [**PA/05614/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05614-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office covered by PA651/20 to Class 4B shop including fixing of shop sign. Granted, validated 27 September 2023 - [**PA/03264/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03264-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Proposed change of use from existing garage to residential dwelling including construction of three full floors and one receded floor above existing level. Withdrawn, validated 6 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02948/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02948-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-class-4): Change of use from a Class 4 shop to a residential ground floor maisonette, including sanctioning and minor alteration works. Granted, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/02745/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02745-23/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations-including-the-replacement): To carry out internal alterations including the replacement of walls with beams. 2. To construct an additional structure at existing roof level. 3. 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