--- title: "PA/00259/24: Demolition of existing building in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00259-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Demolition of existing building, excavation and construction of Reservoir and two basement levels including 22… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0025924 # PA/00259/24: Demolition of existing building in Birzebbuga 30, Patricia, Triq Alessandru, Birzebbuga Demolition of existing building, excavation and construction of Reservoir and two basement levels including 22 garages and 2 parking spaces, and construction of 3 maisonettes and 1 apartment at ground floor, 15 overlying apartments at first, second, third floors and 4 penthouses at Set-back level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 30, Patricia, Triq Alessandru, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Adrian Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/adrian-falzon) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Sarsero](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-sarsero) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 23 - **Received:** 14 November 2023 - **Validated:** 24 January 2024 - **Published:** 24 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse 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/00259/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00259&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 30, Patricia, Triq Alessandru, Birzebbuga 138 other applications within 300 m: 87 granted, 6 refused, 9 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00292/24). On Triq Alessandru: 12 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/00748/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00748-24/birzebbuga-replacement-of-balcony-railing-and-aperture-at): Proposed replacement of balcony railing and aperture at second floor level. Proposed duplex apartment at third and setback floor level. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 4 m away - [**PA/06243/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06243-25/birzebbuga-formation-of-domestic-store-in-unused-space): Proposed formation of domestic store in unused space and sanctioning of unconstructed stairs approved in PA/8864/20. Granted, validated 17 October 2025, 10 m away - [**PA/01535/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01535-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation for water reservoir and construction of residential apartments. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 14 m away - [**PA/01974/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01974-24/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-and-construct): To demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct street level garage and overlying single dwelling unit on three floors. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 3 floors, 16 m away - [**PA/04993/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04993-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-structure): To demolish existing structure, excavation of reservoir and construciton of garage at ground floor and four overlying apartments. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 5 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/00580/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00580-20/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-residence): Demolition of existing residence, excavation of basement and construction of 3 basement garages, 1 maisonette, 3 flats and 1 penthouse. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/08226/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08226-24/birzebbuga-sanction-alterations-to-duplex-maisonette-from-the): To sanction alterations to duplex maisonette from the plans as approved in PB/01228/80. The alterations include: i. the footprint area is smaller and ii. a… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/06257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06257-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-pre-67-property-to-construct): The demolition of a pre-67 property to construct 3 apartments and a duplex unit. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/04254/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04254-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-replacement-of-pre-1968-deteriorated-concrete): To sanction the replacement of pre-1968 deteriorated concrete ceiling slabs and masonry walls, including the laying of new roof screed and waterproofing. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/05309/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05309-25/birzebbuga-sanction-variations-from-pa7343-07): To sanction variations from PA7343/07, including sub-division into two separate units. Proposed extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 3 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/03090/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03090-22/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate and construct 29 garages at basement level, providing also access to garages being proposed under PA/2946/22,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/06740/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06740-25/birzebbuga-division-of-existing-dwelling-into-2-apartments): Proposed division of existing dwelling into 2 apartments. Including alterations and extension at second floor level. Refused, validated 15 October 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/06751/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06751-24/birzebbuga-sanction-terraced-house-as-constructed-and-photo-voltaic): To sanction terraced house as constructed and photo-voltaic panels, proposed internal alterations at ground floor level and construction of swimming pool. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/05402/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05402-26/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-including): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level including extension at first floor level and installation of lift. Granted, validated 25 September 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/03798/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03798-23/birzebbuga-propose-alterations-to-facade-to-remove-existing): To propose alterations to facade to remove existing render and exposing natural stone finish. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 63 m away ## More by Robert Sarsero - [**PA/07680/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07680-26/hamrun-proposal-includes-change-of-use-from-private): Proposal includes change of use from private garage to Class 4B, internal and external alterations including installation of signage. Proposal includes… Pending - [**PA/07542/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07542-26/mosta-sanctioning-related-to-previous-pa-07343-03-including-internal): Proposed sanctioning related to previous PA/07343/03 including internal and external alterations to existing upper ground floor maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07180/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07180-26/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, retaining the existing facade and construction of 5, 1 bedroom apartments. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06418/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06418-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposal-includes-changes-to-the-approved-pa-06719-2): The proposal includes changes to the approved PA/06719/21, including the relocation of a substation from the adjacent approved site at basement level -2 and… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06335/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06335-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-existing-building-as-approved): Internal alterations to existing building as approved in PA/4522/95. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06086/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06086-26/pieta-restore-internally-and-externally-an-existing-dilapidated): To restore internally and externally an existing dilapidated old building, including alterations and extensions of additional floors. Proposal consists of… Suspended, validated 2 September 2026 [All applications by Robert Sarsero](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-sarsero) ## More from Adrian Falzon - [**PA/00626/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00626-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-on-the-basement-garage-from): To sanction variations on the basement garage from the approved plans PA2477/96. Granted, validated 14 April 2026 - [**PA/00148/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-26/gzira-internally-demolish-existing-residence): To internally demolish existing residence, retain façade and construct 7 residential apartments within 6 floors and an additional receded floor level.… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08165/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08165-25/naxxar-rehabilitate-pre-1968-significant-vernacular-building): To rehabilitate pre-1968 significant vernacular building, retaining all original significant architectural features into a dwelling and reinstatement of… Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/02262/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02262-25/qormi-relocation-of-existing-butcher-shop-and-signage): Relocation of existing butcher shop and signage, minor internal alterations to existing residential unit. Granted, validated 9 April 2025 - [**PA/01982/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01982-25/naxxar-sanction-the-restoration-works-that-have): To sanction : the restoration works that have been carried out to the vernacular structure which is covered by the provisions of SL 552.08 Class 2(vi) and… Pending, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/06942/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06942-23/luqa-rehabilitate-pre-1968-significant-vernacular-building): To rehabilitate pre-1968 significant vernacular building, retaining all original significant architectural features into a dwelling. The proposal includes… Granted, validated 22 November 2023 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)