--- title: "PA/00157/26: demolition whilst retaining the facade including restoration in Birkirkara |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00157-26/birkirkara-demolition-whilst-retaining-the-facade-including-restoratio source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition whilst retaining the facade including restoration (and partial alterations of same… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0015726 # PA/00157/26: demolition whilst retaining the facade including restoration in Birkirkara 207, 209, 211, St. Joseph, St. Michael, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara Proposed demolition whilst retaining the facade including restoration (and partial alterations of same facade); excavation of (2) basement levels including water reservoirs, construction of (8) private parking garages and (3) parking spaces, overlying (1) apartment including jacuzzi at backyard, (1) retail outlet (Class 4B), and (10) apartments. Introduction of sign - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 207, 209, 211, St. Joseph, St. Michael, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Project 5 Ltd. Attn: Karl Cauchi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/project-5-ltd) - **Perit:** [KUBU](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kubu) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 24 September 2025 - **Validated:** 14 January 2026 - **Published:** 4 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 April 2026 The public planning file has 77 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00157/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00157&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 207, 209, 211, St. Joseph, St. Michael, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara 31 other applications on the same street: 17 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04076/26). On Triq F. S. Caruana: 31 other applications, 17 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [MODEL](https://propertylist.mt/perit/model), [Adam Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adam-pace), [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/06491/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06491-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining): Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06336/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06336-26/birkirkara-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed alterations at first-floor level, the construction of an extension at second-floor level, and the construction of an access staircase to roof level. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05006/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05006-26/birkirkara-proposal-for-the-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposal for the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartments at first, second and third floor levels, and a receded penthouse at fourth… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03694/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03694-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, including redimensioning of the balcony, shifting of internal partition walls, lowering of ceiling levels and… Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/03546/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03546-26/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built, already approved under PA/07549/05. Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/04076/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04076-26/birkirkara-changes-to-permit-pa-02449-22-including-the-demolition): Changes to permit PA/02449/22 including the demolition of existing residential unit at first floor level and proposed construction of three residential units… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05352/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05352-25/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-dwellings-as-approved-in): To sanction as built dwellings as approved in PA/04340/22. Granted, validated 20 October 2025 - [**PA/01021/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01021-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining): Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. Withdrawn, validated 16 July 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/02850/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02850-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-including-shifting): Sanctioning of apartment as built including shifting of walls and alterations on facade including balcony. Granted, validated 21 June 2025 - [**PA/02226/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-create-one-bedroom): Proposed alterations and additions to create one bedroom unit at second floor level and room at third floor level. Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/00585/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00585-25/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA/5086/08 mainly internal layout and external elevation. Granted, validated 13 March 2025 - [**PA/07605/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07605-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-maisonette): Internal alterations to the existing maisonette, replacement of concrete slab underneath backyard at first floor, alteration to second floor level and… Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/00248/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00248-25/birkirkara-application-includes-the-demolition-of-the-existing): Application includes the demolition of the existing first floor maisonette and the construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07894/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07894-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-7549-05): To sanction variations from approved PA/7549/05. Sanctioning mainly includes re-positioning of walls and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 16 January 2025 - [**PA/02864/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02864-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-pre-1986-terraced-house-including-internal): Alterations to pre-1986 terraced house including internal alterations, extension of washroom, and sanctioning of balconies. Granted, validated 26 June 2024 ## More by KUBU - [**PA/06893/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06893-26/mosta-alterations-and-sanctioning-to-existing-first-floor): Proposed alterations and sanctioning to existing first floor maisonette and its conversion into a three-bedroom apartment, including introduction of lift and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06623/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06623-26/zabbar-demolition-and-removal-of-existing-dangerous-and): Proposed demolition and removal of existing dangerous and depilated structures; proposed construction of (3) terraced houses, including excavation for pool… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06084/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06084-26/mosta-internal-alterations-at-second-floor-apartment): Proposed internal alterations at second floor apartment. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/05186/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05186-26/santa-venera-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, construction of an extension at roof level, reconstruction of the existing slab to increase the internal height over the… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04195/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04195-26/attard-sanctioning-of-existing-apartment-and-internal-garage): Sanctioning of existing apartment and internal garage as per PA/04476/98 following detailed survey, including internal changes. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04193/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-26/zabbar-additional-bedroom-at-recessed-level): Proposed additional bedroom at recessed level, including introduction of parapet wall to screen services. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 [All applications by KUBU](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kubu) ## More from Project 5 Ltd - [**PA/02998/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02998-24/paola-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct): To demolish existing terraced house and construct (2) ground floor garages, overlying (7) apartments served with lift, including pool at roof level. Granted, validated 22 May 2024 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)