--- title: "PA/00089/25: demolish existing house in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00089-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To demolish existing house, excavate and construct level -1 basement garages, and construction of overlying 2… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0008925 # PA/00089/25: demolish existing house in Birkirkara 11,13 Serena, Triq Fonsu Marija Galea, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara To demolish existing house, excavate and construct level -1 basement garages, and construction of overlying 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and a receded unit at penthouse level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 11,13 Serena, Triq Fonsu Marija Galea, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Ryan Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ryan-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 9 - **Received:** 18 September 2024 - **Validated:** 5 March 2025 - **Published:** 5 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 4 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 23 July 2030 The public planning file has 32 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00089/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00089&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 11,13 Serena, Triq Fonsu Marija Galea, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara 150 other applications within 300 m: 87 granted, 7 refused, 5 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00052/26). On Triq Fonsu Marija Galea: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Christian Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-abela). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/02549/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02549-23/birkirkara-renew-permit-pa-10836-17-to-extend-third): To renew permit PA/10836/17 - To extend third floor apartment including sanctioning of projections and to construct penthouse at fourth floor. Granted, validated 1 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/08008/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08008-24/birkirkara-construction-of-a-lift-shaft): Proposed construction of a lift shaft, formation of an external ramp, internal and external alterations to the common parts in an existing government block. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/03032/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03032-23/birkirkara-minor-internal-changes-and-changes-to-facade): Minor internal changes and changes to facade, consisting of the closing of an internal door, opening of new window, and changing of window to door, with… Granted, validated 17 July 2023, 40 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, 51 m away - [**PA/00553/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00553-23/birkirkara-reconstruction-of-existing-balconies-on-the-facade): Reconstruction of existing balconies on the facade of an existing block of apartments. Granted, validated 14 March 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/00257/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00257-20/birkirkara-construction-of-lift-shaft-and-ramp-at): Proposed construction of lift shaft and ramp at entrance Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/03084/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03084-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-changes-in-balcony-and-apertures): Sanctioning changes in balcony and apertures. Construction of an apartment at third floor level and a set back floor. Proposal includes splash pool and lift. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 70 m away - [**PA/00278/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00278-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-differences-in-garage-for-parking): Sanctioning of differences in garage for parking of domestic vehicles approved in RG/03293/17 including slight modifications in internal and external… Granted, validated 2 March 2026, 71 m away - [**PA/05612/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05612-25/birkirkara-sanction-differences-from-pa-04310-23-and-propose-minor): To sanction differences from PA/04310/23 and propose minor internal and external alterations to create an open plan at ground floor level and enlarge bedroom… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/04310/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04310-23/birkirkara-sanction-external-materials-including-the-railing-and): To sanction external materials including the railing and gate, and aperture materials of terraced house. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 71 m away - [**PA/05622/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05622-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-deviations-from-pa-3021-14-to-unit): To sanction minor deviations from PA/3021/14 to unit as built and propose new signage to facade as well as modifications to internal layout and addition of… Granted, validated 28 October 2024, 79 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, 80 m away - [**PA/00140/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00140-24/birkirkara-extend-existing-garage): To extend existing garage. Proposed replacement of part of roof structure of existing garages. Granted, validated 22 February 2024, 83 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, 85 m away - [**PA/07102/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07102-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-building-from-ground-to-roof): To demolish existing building from ground to roof level including internal alteration at basement level and to construct 4 apartments and 1 duplex penthouse… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 85 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07840/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07840-26/gzira-sanction-studio-apartment): To sanction studio apartment, common area, and garages at ground floor as built, from that approved in PA/07785/23. Pending - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from Ryan Azzopardi - [**PA/04354/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04354-26/qormi-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-from-approved): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor from approved PA/00276/20 to introduce office Class 4A. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03549/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03549-26/gzira-sanction-differences-on-facade-and-entrance-from): To sanction differences on facade and entrance from approved PA/03127/22. Suspended, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02378/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02378-26/st-julians-sanction-minor-alterations-at-level-1-from): To sanction minor alterations at level -1 from approved permit by virtue PA/00483/23. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/07831/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-25/gzira-sanction-differences-on-facade-and-entrance-from): To sanction differences on facade and entrance from approved PA/03127/22. Refused, validated 3 December 2025 - [**PA/06878/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06878-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of office (Class 4A), Maisonette, overlying 5 Apartments, and 2 Penthouses at receded level. To use surplus… Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/03360/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03360-25/gzira-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-construct): To demolish existing first floor maisonette and construct 4 apartments and a duplex 5th apartment. Granted, validated 28 May 2025 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)