--- title: "PA/00087/26: sanction the existing dwelling as built and in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00087-26/birkirkara-sanction-the-existing-dwelling-as-built-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction the existing dwelling as built and to propose extensions at all levels. Perit Stephen Farrugia.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0008726 # PA/00087/26: sanction the existing dwelling as built and in Birkirkara 5, Sqaq il-Matluwa, Birkirkara To sanction the existing dwelling as built and to propose extensions at all levels. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 5, Sqaq il-Matluwa, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 10 October 2025 - **Validated:** 14 January 2026 - **Published:** 14 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 21 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00087/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00087&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 5, Sqaq il-Matluwa, Birkirkara 224 other applications within 300 m: 149 granted, 5 refused, 22 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03376/22). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 61 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/02082/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02082-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa95-16): Renewal of PA95/16; Partial demolition, internal and external alterations, replacement of ceilings and partial reconstruction of existing garigor.… Withdrawn, 11 m away - [**PA/01653/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01653-22/birkirkara-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-town-house): Alterations and extension to existing town house including :1) Demolition of existing roof structures 2) Opening of new window at first floor level 3)… Status being checked, 3 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/00463/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00463-23/birkirkara-restoration-works-on-three-facades): Proposed restoration works on three facades. (GS/00606/19 relates) Granted, validated 28 February 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/06208/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06208-26/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to an existing townhouse. Internal alterations comprise removal of partitions and formation of new ones.… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/07445/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07445-23/birkirkara-sanction-existing-building-as-built-originally-approved): To sanction existing building as built originally approved in PB 2101-78 and proposed minor internal and external alterations to existing maisonette as well… Withdrawn, validated 12 December 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/05435/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05435-25/birkirkara-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling. Proposal includes: Part demolition and reconstruction and extension at roof level, proposed addition to the… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/00819/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00819-22/birkirkara-alterations-and-extension-to-dwelling): Alterations and extension to dwelling. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/01536/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01536-21/birkirkara-replace-existing-floor-slab): To replace existing floor slab (consisting of steel joists and xorok) above basement level, with another slab using the same materials. To upgrade and enlarge… Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/07331/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07331-23/birkirkara-additions-to-town-house-consisting-in-partial): Additions to town house consisting in partial roofing over of yard at ground floor; addition of bathroom and washroom at first floor, addition of en-suite… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/00351/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00351-23/birkirkara-construction-of-an-additional-block-of-apartments): Construction of an additional block of apartments of five units including a receded floor and basement garages within the development zone on Triq il-Gazzija… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/03296/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03296-21/birkirkara-minor-alterations-to-the-interior-part-of): Minor alterations to the interior part of the house within UCA from PA 4131/20 . Re design proposal for the new extended part of the property from approved PA… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/02367/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02367-22/birkirkara-replace-secondary-timber-door-on-front-elevation): To replace secondary timber door on front elevation with new door comprised of timber, glass and wrought iron to introduce more natural light in front room. Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/01385/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01385-21/birkirkara-install-timber-mezzanine-level-in-bedroom-and): To install timber mezzanine level in bedroom and enlarge internal doorway at ground floor. No external changes. To relocate the pv panels. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/01756/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01756-26/birkirkara-sanction-approved-plans-pa-00351-23-to-as-built): To sanction approved plans PA/00351/23 to as built plans including sanctioning of water reservoir. Granted, validated 27 May 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/04319/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04319-26/birkirkara-construction-of-two-apartments-at-third-and): Proposed construction of two apartments at third and fourth floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors, 56 m away ## More by Stephen Farrugia - [**PA/07820/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07820-26/naxxar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-ground-floor-garage): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of ground floor garage, construction of 2 bedroom apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor and a 1 bedroom at receded level. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06396/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06396-26/mellieha-sanction-the-demolition-of-a-dangerous-structure): To sanction the demolition of a dangerous structure, stabilisation of the loose materials, and the reconstruction of the permitted structure as constructed by… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06388/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06388-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-pa03938-10-the-third-floor-workshop): Sanctioning of PA03938/10 the third floor workshop (Class 5A), located at third floor level to include minor alterations and removal of car lift. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06011/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06011-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-additional-bedroom-and-bathroom): To propose additional bedroom and bathroom. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/05554/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05554-26/marsa-sanction-3rd-floor-level-as-built): To sanction 3rd floor level as built, and To propose internal alterations, subdivision of the apartment into 2 units and extension to the building alignment… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05448/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05448-26/cospicua-bormla-demolish-the-existing-structure): To demolish the existing structure, carry out minatory excavation works and to construct a residential dwelling comprising four bedrooms, one private parking… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia) ## More from Joseph Borg - [**PA/07192/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-26/mellieha-sanction-a-terraced-house-approved-in): To sanction a terraced house approved in (PA/01099/93) as built and change the use to a guesthouse (Class 3A); proposed construction of full second floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04496/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04496-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-a-greenhouse-and-a-water-reservoir): To construct a greenhouse and a water reservoir. To carry out planting of trees. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04295/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04295-26/qormi-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-papb-00193-83): To sanction changes from approved permit PAPB/00193/83. Changes include correction of site configuration, shifting of walls and levels and changes to the… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04181/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04181-26/sliema-carry-out-internal-alterations-at-all-levels): To carry out internal alterations at all levels due to introduction of extra skin along party walls, change of use of Class 4A office to Class 4B and… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03748/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03748-26/ghajnsielem-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to dwelling and Class 4B use approved in PA2452/23 which alterations include the provision of a garage. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03022/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03022-26/msida-sanction-terraced-house-as-built-including-variations): To sanction terraced house as built including variations from approved PA2875/82 and PA2079/91. Granted, validated 19 June 2026 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)