--- title: "PA/00052/26: sanction existing 2 floor plus semi-basement terraced in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00052-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-2-floor-plus-semi-basement-terraced source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction existing 2 floor plus semi-basement terraced house as built and to affect alterations in all floors… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0005226 # PA/00052/26: sanction existing 2 floor plus semi-basement terraced in Birkirkara 7, Our Pride, Triq tal-Qattus, Birkirkara To sanction existing 2 floor plus semi-basement terraced house as built and to affect alterations in all floors and erect additional 2 floors and a receded floor. The proposal would transform the existing residential unit into 3 duplex residential units. The approved use of the semi-basement into a garage and a workshop in PA/01605/04 will be retained. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 7, Our Pride, Triq tal-Qattus, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Stefan Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/stefan-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Paul Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 29 November 2025 - **Validated:** 1 April 2026 - **Published:** 1 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 19 August 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 47 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00052/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00052&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 7, Our Pride, Triq tal-Qattus, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 80 granted, 0 refused, 6 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00786/26). On Triq tal-Qattus: 16 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila), [Malcolm Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 44 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/03711/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03711-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-semi-basement-apartment-approved-by): Proposed sanctioning of existing semi-basement apartment approved by PA3749/05. Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 14 m away - [**PA/00116/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00116-22/birkirkara-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-p): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA861/07 and proposed construction of artist studio (Class 1D) at third floor level and overlying… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 14 m away - [**PA/04722/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04722-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-alteration-at-levels-lb1): Proposed sanctioning of internal alteration at levels LB1 and level 0 including amendments to the location of w.c and store within shop Class 4B, conversion… Granted, validated 29 July 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/00786/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00786-26/birkirkara-extend-existing-receded-third-floor-and-construct): To extend existing receded third floor and construct a new receded floor above it. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/01689/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01689-23/birkirkara-sanction-maisonette-layout-as-built): To sanction maisonette layout as built (according to PA/5173/03). This application includes also sanctioning of basement garage. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/05427/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05427-23/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (differences from PA2660/05). Proposal also include change of use from garage to a Class 4B shop, minor internal alterations and… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/05817/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05817-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-residential-dwelling-from-approved): Proposed sanctioning of existing residential dwelling from approved PA/6021/06. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/03203/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03203-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed demolition at basement level including clearing of existing foundations. Proposed excavation of lift pit. Proposed… Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/00035/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00035-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of plot, construction of 36 garages at basement levels -1 and -2, 8 maisonettes and 34 apartments… Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/01355/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01355-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-development-permis): To sanction minor differences from approved development permission PA/00398/08 plus other additions and alterations including construction of lightweight… Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/00761/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00761-24/birkirkara-construction-of-vacant-plot-including-excavation-at): Proposed construction of vacant plot including excavation at basement level for private garages, and construction of five (5) overlying floors. Granted, validated 14 May 2024, 5 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/02354/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-21/birkirkara-sanction-basement-level-which-is-accessible-through): To sanction basement level which is accessible through common area. (Space under garage discovered during works - ex quarry). Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/03312/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03312-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-2-offices-to): Change of use of 2 offices to 2 3 bedroom apartments at first and second floor. Proposal also includes sanctioning of internal alterations. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/00730/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00730-21/birkirkara-change-use-from-garage-approved-in-pa-03757-17): To change use from garage approved in PA/03757/17 to shop (Class 4B) and to create a separate access to the underlying domestic stores. Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/05000/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05000-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-of-a): Proposed sanctioning of change of use of a level 1 (basement level -4) garages and fronting private driveway to Class 6A store, for use by existing ground… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 81 m away ## More by Paul Buhagiar - [**PA/05856/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05856-26/zebbug-demolish-existing-two-apartments-at-1st-and): To demolish existing two apartments at 1st and 2nd floor and replace them by 3 no 2 bedroom apartments at 1st floor to 3rd floor and a 1 bedroom penthouse at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04429/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04429-26/pembroke-transform-a-corner-2-floor-terraced-house): To transform a corner 2 floor terraced house into an elevated ground floor 3-bedroom maisonette, 3 no 3-bedroom apartments at 1st floor to 3rd floor and a… Granted, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03982/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03982-26/marsa-sanction-alterations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa-5138-09): To sanction alterations from previously approved permit PA/5138/09 and to add provision of 2 No. jockey rooms. Moreover, the stable is proposed to be split… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03981/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03981-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-private-car): Change of use from a private car garage to a public service garage for 1 No. Y-plate vehicle. In view that no permits were traced on site, garage as built is… Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03470/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03470-26/siggiewi-change-of-use-from-a-private-car): Change of use from a Private Car Garage to a Public Service Garage for 1 No. Y-Plate vehicle. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/01109/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-26/birkirkara-sanction-facade-decoration-treatment-at-ground-floor): To sanction facade decoration treatment at ground floor level from that approved in RG/03435/18. That is from plaster rendering painted in stone color to… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 [All applications by Paul Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-buhagiar) ## More from Stefan Micallef - [**PA/05523/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05523-26/gzira-establish-use-of-pre-1967-vacant-property-to): To establish use of pre-1967 vacant property to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/02147/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02147-25/sliema-sanction-minor-variations-in-plan-layout-at): To sanction minor variations in plan layout at 3rd floor, washroom at roof level and 3rd floor facade from those approved in PA/5519/08. Granted, validated 20 May 2025 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)