--- title: "PA/00197/25: demolition of existing dwelling in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00197-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garages, swimming… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0019725 # PA/00197/25: demolition of existing dwelling in Birkirkara 54, Triq il-Vitorja, Birkirkara Proposed demolition of existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garages, swimming pool and 10 residential units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 54, Triq il-Vitorja, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Angelo Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/angelo-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 10 - **Received:** 4 December 2024 - **Validated:** 22 January 2025 - **Published:** 22 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 30 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00197/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00197&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 54, Triq il-Vitorja, Birkirkara 146 other applications within 300 m: 108 granted, 2 refused, 14 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02996/25). On Triq il-Vitorja: 14 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Ennio Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ennio-ellul), [Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/02727/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02727-23/birkirkara-sanction-facade-and-correction-of-plan-configuration): To sanction facade and correction of plan configuration following survey and to include internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 20 June 2023, 23 m away - [**PA/06974/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-23/birkirkara-residential-units-overlying-garages-and-a-shop): Proposed residential units overlying garages and a shop at basement level in lieu of building approved in PA278/21, keeping the same amount and position of… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/00278/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00278-21/birkirkara-residential-units-overlying-garages-and-a-shop): Proposed residential units overlying garages and a shop at basement level in lieu of building approved in PA 3864/17 including changes to building alignment… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/01944/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01944-23/birkirkara-renewal-to-pa-10994-17-propose-alterations-and): Renewal to PA/10994/17 - Propose alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Granted, validated 4 May 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/03964/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03964-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-structures-consisting-in-stairs): To demolish existing structures consisting in stairs, wc room and study room at ground floor level, washroom at first floor level and drying area at second… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/07316/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07316-24/birkirkara-inclusion-of-parking-provision-located-in-adjacent): Inclusion of parking provision located in adjacent site to the approved development PA 3964/23 (i.e. addition of 2 parking spaces and no changes to the… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/05525/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05525-24/birkirkara-addition-of-parapet-wall-to-dwelling): Addition of parapet wall to dwelling. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/01466/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01466-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-pa639-19-which-consist-of): To sanction variations from PA639/19 which consist of: the correction of the site configuration, shifting of internal walls, the addition of a balcony… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/02631/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02631-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-of-existing-as-built-form): To sanction variations of existing as built form approved permit PA/4284/23 (site configuration, internal alterations and height of building). Pending, validated 23 April 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/04284/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04284-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 3 garages, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and penthouse. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/05272/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05272-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa10156-18-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Renewal of PA10156/18: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartment on four floors and penthouse and underlying basement garages, with a… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/01748/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01748-25/birkirkara-changes-to-site-configuration-from-that-approved): Changes to site configuration from that approved in PA/5272/23. Reconfiguration of basement level due to reduction in footprint, alterations to ground floor… Granted, validated 22 May 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/06357/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06357-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-apartment-from-pb-04274-85): To sanction changes to apartment from PB/04274/85. Changes include shifting of walls and changes in site configuration, and to sanction the roof area,… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/01334/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01334-23/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes): To sanction minor internal and external changes, to change the use from a Class 4B shop to a pastizzeria and to remove the existing fixed structure in the… Refused, validated 8 March 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/00945/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00945-23/birkirkara-demolish-washroom-at-third-floor-level-and): To demolish washroom at third floor level and construct residential unit at same level, construction of overlying washroom at roof level Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 4 floors, 76 m away ## More by Mario Cordina - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06289/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06289-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06015/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06015-26/munxar-private-swimming-pool-on-roof-and-private): Proposed private swimming pool on roof and private open stairwell to roof. Proposed change from washroom/pantry to bathroom in recessed floor unit. Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05450/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05450-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-ruins): Proposed demolition of existing ruins. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, ground floor garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) ## More from Angelo Portelli - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05441/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04533/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04533-26/qrendi-demolition-of-existing-garage): Proposed demolition of existing garage. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04382/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04382-26/rabat-gozo-changes-to-pa5927-24): Proposed changes to PA5927/24. Proposed demolition of existing residences. Proposed construction of 4 garages and 1 Class 4A offices, 24 apartments and… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)