--- title: "PA/00004/23: Internal alterations to pre-1968 dwelling in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00004-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Internal alterations to pre-1968 dwelling, including the replacement of ceilings at second floor and roof level,… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0000423 # PA/00004/23: Internal alterations to pre-1968 dwelling in Birkirkara 1 & 14, Triq San Kostantinu c/w, Triq il-Kbira Has-Sajjied, Birkirkara Internal alterations to pre-1968 dwelling, including the replacement of ceilings at second floor and roof level, together with a concrete staircase at ground floor. Proposal also includes the dismantling of part of the ground floor and 2 small rooms on the side of the property at first and second floor, to be replaced by 3 new floors on the side of the property, ground floor to include a garage. Proposal also includes the restoration of the facade and the changing of an aluminium closed balcony into timber together with the rest of the aluminium apertures overlooking the street. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 1 & 14, Triq San Kostantinu c/w, Triq il-Kbira Has-Sajjied, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mr Josef Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/josef-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 28 November 2022 - **Validated:** 18 January 2023 - **Published:** 18 January 2023 - **Comments close:** 17 February 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 May 2023 - **Permit expires:** 31 May 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00004/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00004&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 1 & 14, Triq San Kostantinu c/w, Triq il-Kbira Has-Sajjied, Birkirkara 229 other applications within 300 m: 152 granted, 3 refused, 24 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06292/25). On Triq San Kostantinu: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/00881/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00881-26/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-previously-approved): To sanction property as built from previously approved PA/02844/14. Granted, validated 26 March 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/02641/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02641-26/birkirkara-construction-of-wash-rooms-over-approved-town): Construction of wash rooms over approved town houses and minor internal alterations to layout approved in PA/04483/19. Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/05881/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05881-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-class-4b): Proposed internal and external alterations to Class 4B shop approved in PA/01023/23. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/03515/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03515-23/birkirkara-propose-the-demolition-of-rooms-at-the): To propose the demolition of rooms at the rear of the property to enlarge an existing garden, minor internal alterations to combine two adjacent properties,… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/01023/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01023-23/birkirkara-sanction-layout-of-garage-approved-in-pb1846-88): To sanction layout of garage approved in PB1846/88. Proposed change of use from garage to beauty salon/nail parlour (Class 4B) including internal alterations… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/00115/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00115-21/birkirkara-excavation-and-construction-of-a-swimming-pool): Proposed excavation and construction of a swimming pool in backyard and other minor alterations. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/01280/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01280-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations-and-to-sanction-changes-from): Internal alterations and to sanction changes from approved permit. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/05650/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05650-23/birkirkara-complete-demolition-of-abandoned-building-and-construction): Complete demolition of abandoned building and construction of ground floor offices (Class 4A) and overlying terraced house. Withdrawn, validated 27 September 2023, 2 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/03951/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03951-24/birkirkara-linking-of-disused-shop-to-town-house): Linking of disused shop to town-house, including related structural alterations, dismantling and re-erection of second floor ceiling at a lower level,… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors, 67 m away - [**PA/01232/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01232-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-photographic-shop): Change of use from a photographic shop and studio (as approved in PA1750/98) to a residential dwelling as per LN 74/14. Proposed includes minor internal… Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/06076/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06076-26/birkirkara-removal-of-the-wall-separating-the-gardens): Proposed removal of the wall separating the gardens, to form part of the property approved under PA/06720/16. Amendments to the layouts approved under… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/00842/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00842-26/birkirkara-proposal-involves-the-formation-of-a-roof): The proposal involves the formation of a roof garden over the existing garages, improving an otherwise unusable area and reducing the adverse visual impact of… Refused, validated 11 February 2026, 84 m away - [**PA/00360/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00360-26/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-as): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing dwelling as approved in RG/1014/25. To construct additional volume at second floor level. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 3 floors, 84 m away - [**PA/01135/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01135-25/birkirkara-correction-of-site-plan-of-approved-pa-06529-23): Proposed correction of site plan of approved PA/06529/23. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/00207/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00207-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Proposal includes the addition of a room at first floor and external access to roof level, reconstruction of… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 85 m away ## More by Architecture XV - [**PA/07635/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07635-26/st-julians-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Pending - [**PA/07596/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07596-26/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-05240-18-proposal-to-completely): Renewal of PA/05240/18 - Proposal to completely dismantle and reconstruct the front terrace of the property in order to eliminate any structural instability,… Pending - [**PA/06472/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06472-26/ghajnsielem-change-of-use-from-car-showroom-previously): Proposed change of use from car showroom previously covered by RG/03694/18 to a Class 6A warehouse. Proposal shall include the removal of facade glazing and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06081/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06081-26/lija-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1968 dwelling. Works to also include facade restoration works, excavation of a pool in the backyard, demolition of… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05864/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05864-26/hamrun-introduction-of-splash-pool-and-retractable-canopy): Proposed introduction of splash pool and retractable canopy at fourth floor and introduction of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 5 October 2026 - [**PA/05467/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05467-26/marsa-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of a building forming part of the premises and proposed sanctioning of pv panels already installed. Granted, validated 8 October 2026 [All applications by Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv) ## More from Josef Azzopardi - [**PA/06419/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06419-26/birkirkara-addition-of-floor): Proposed addition of floor (third floor) to approved permit PA/01461/24. Proposal to also include changes to internal layouts from first floor upwards and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05660/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05660-24/marsa-restoration-of-the-external-facades-and-roof): Restoration of the external facades and roof of the Marsa Tram Power Station at Xatt il-Mollijiet, Marsa. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/01461/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01461-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-facade-and-internal-layout-of): Sanctioning of facade and internal layout of maisonette as built covered by PB761/81. Proposed demolition of roof structures and construction of an additional… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)