--- title: "PA/00021/23: Alterations to existing townhouse including construction of in Birkirkara |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00021-23/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-construction-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Birkirkara: Alterations to existing townhouse including construction of a third floor level, receded floor level and minor… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0002123 # PA/00021/23: Alterations to existing townhouse including construction of in Birkirkara Maple Leaf, Triq in-Naxxar, Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara Alterations to existing townhouse including construction of a third floor level, receded floor level and minor internal alterations to the existing building. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** Maple Leaf, Triq in-Naxxar, Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [JKB Properties Ltd Attn: Alexander Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jkb-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 19 September 2022 - **Validated:** 18 January 2023 - **Published:** 18 January 2023 - **Comments close:** 17 February 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00021/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00021&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Maple Leaf, Triq in-Naxxar, Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara 259 other applications within 300 m: 165 granted, 7 refused, 27 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06608/23). On Triq in-Naxxar: 42 other applications, 27 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Kurt Camilleri Burlo'](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kurt-camilleri-burlo), [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud), [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella), [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/00396/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00396-25/birkirkara-sanction-the-construction-of-maisonette-as-built): To sanction the construction of maisonette as built. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/03136/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03136-26/birkirkara-fix-decal-over-main-door-instead-of): To fix decal over main door instead of the approved facade sign in PA1403/04. Withdrawn, validated 13 May 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/01692/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01692-23/birkirkara-replacement-of-existing-concrete-balcony-and-installation): Proposed replacement of existing concrete balcony and installation of aluminium railing. Granted, validated 18 April 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/04735/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04735-25/birkirkara-installation-of-led-sign): Installation of LED sign. Refused, validated 27 August 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/06608/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06608-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-unit-and-construction): Demolition of existing residential unit and construction of 4 residential units at first, second, third and fourth level (previously approved by PA/9629/17). Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 5 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/00206/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00206-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-the-existing-1st-floor): Demolition of the existing 1st floor, retaining the façade, and construction of three levels and a receded. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/07223/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07223-25/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-from-pa4128-09): To sanction internal and external changes from PA4128/09 as built. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/06779/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06779-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-ground-floor-level-and-intermediary): Sanctioning of ground floor level and intermediary level as built. Proposed reception area at ground floor level. Change of use from shops 10-12 to… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/06129/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06129-24/birkirkara-part-demolition-of-existing-facade): Part demolition of existing facade, excavation over site and construction of 3 basement levels of parking for private use, which include 28 garages and 3… Granted, validated 14 November 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/02151/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02151-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-townhouse): Alterations to townhouse, comprising minor internal alterations, minor extension into backyard and including restoration of facade and sanctioning of… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/04551/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04551-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-5a-carpentry): Change of use from Class 5A carpentry workshop to showroom for sale of cars. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/06134/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06134-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-rooms-of-pre-1968-property): Sanctioning of rooms of pre-1968 property. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/02058/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02058-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-washroom-of): Internal alterations and extension of washroom of existing townhouse. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/08553/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08553-24/birkirkara-divide-a-class-4b-showroom-with-interconnected): To divide a Class 4B showroom with interconnected Class 5B carpentry and stores at ground and first floor levels into 2 separate Class 4B showrooms with… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/02806/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02806-24/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Minor internal alterations to existing dwelling; sanctioning of minor discrepancies from approved RG 1261/18. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 60 m away ## More by Mauro Debono - [**PA/07465/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07465-26/pembroke-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-semi-basement): To demolish existing terraced house and construct semi-basement garages and overlying four apartments and penthouse with pool. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07141/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07141-26/gzira-demolish-an-existing-maisonette): To demolish an existing maisonette, a Class 4B premises and a block of apartments from second floor upwards along Triq Ir-Rebha, and first floor offices along… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06760/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06760-26/st-julians-renewal-of-pa-8180-18-to-sanction-internal): Renewal of PA/8180/18 - To sanction internal height as built, proposed part demolition to roof, extension at existing receded floor level and proposed… Pending - [**PA/06599/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06599-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-up-to): Internal alterations to ground floor up to third floor level to introduce lift. Demolition of third floor rooms and construction of duplex penthouse at third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05839/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05839-26/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-at-third-floor): Proposed demolition of existing washrooms at third floor level and to construct a duplex unit at third floor and receded floor level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05680/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05680-26/mellieha-sanction-the-property-as-built): To sanction the property as built, with reference to the previously approved permit PA/02409/02. Pending [All applications by Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono) ## More from JKB Properties Ltd - [**PA/01178/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01178-22/mosta-demolish-existing-terraced-house-facing-two-streets): To demolish existing terraced house facing two streets and excavate and construct garages at basement level, 8 residential units and 2 penthouses. Status being checked - [**PA/00243/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00243-22/mosta-retention-of-fa-ade-and-entrance-hallway-of): Retention of façade and entrance hallway of property No.11, demolition of remaining areas in properties No.9 and No.11, excavation for 2 garages, 2 parking… Status being checked - [**PA/00111/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00111-22/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-terrace-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terrace house and construction of a block of apartments consisting of five apartments and a penthouse at receded floor. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)