--- title: "PA/00379/23: modifications to approved permit PA00565/19 that consist in Birzebbuga |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00379-23/birzebbuga-modifications-to-approved-permit-pa00565-19-that-consist source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed modifications to approved permit PA00565/19 that consist of – modifications to apartments, modification… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0037923 # PA/00379/23: modifications to approved permit PA00565/19 that consist in Birzebbuga 42, Lourdes, Triq l-Ghannejja, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga Proposed modifications to approved permit PA00565/19 that consist of – modifications to apartments, modification to the external elevation, modifications to the stairwell and lift and relocation of swimming pool to roof over setback floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 42, Lourdes, Triq l-Ghannejja, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Ms Charmaine Buhagiar and Mr Hamd Mahmud - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Received:** 1 November 2022 - **Validated:** 7 March 2023 - **Published:** 8 February 2023 - **Comments close:** 23 February 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 22 March 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00379/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00379&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 42, Lourdes, Triq l-Ghannejja, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga 73 other applications within 300 m: 47 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04952/25). On Triq l-Ghannejja: 8 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/05953/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05953-25/birzebbuga-sanction-variations-from-pb-04278-83): To sanction variations from PB/04278/83, which includes the subdivision of the property into two separate units. Proposal also includes demolition of existing… Withdrawn, validated 21 January 2026, 15 m away - [**PA/06232/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06232-24/birzebbuga-change-of-use-to-pastizzeria-and-proposed): Change of use to pastizzeria and proposed installation of fascia sign including replacement of canopy instead of existing tegole. Refused, validated 18 September 2024, 15 m away - [**PA/05318/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05318-25/birzebbuga-facade-alteration-at-ground-floor-on-triq): Facade alteration at ground floor on Triq Mikiel Abela railing in between door jambs, internal alterations movement of internal doors in bedroom and… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/04183/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04183-26/birzebbuga-sanction-internal-alterations-approved-in-pa1188-04-and): To sanction internal alterations approved in PA1188/04 and RG3071/18 including opening of a door and conversion of a shop into two private car garages for… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/05641/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05641-25/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-to-garage-as-built-from): To sanction changes to garage as built from approved PB4963/90, including correction of site as marked on site plan, shifting of walls and mirror image.… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/05737/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05737-26/birzebbuga-rearrange-the-layout-of-the-existing-3-bedroom): To rearrange the layout of the existing 3-bedroom apartment approved through RG1330/23. Proposed works include minor internal alterations and removal of… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/06310/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06310-24/birzebbuga-sanction-modifications-to-approved-permit-pa-00379-23-that): To sanction modifications to approved permit PA/00379/23 that consists of modifications to internal walls and apertures, modification of parapet wall on the… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/04952/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04952-25/birzebbuga-propose-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): To propose extension to existing apartment block, including apartment at third floor and penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/04097/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04097-24/birzebbuga-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built-approved): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built approved in PB2567/90. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/03463/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03463-21/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-pv-panels-and-chimney): Sanctioning of PV panels and chimney. Application also includes construction of light weight structure at second floor. Status being checked, 87 m away - [**PA/00796/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00796-20/birzebbuga-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Status being checked, 89 m away - [**PA/02372/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02372-21/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations, extension at second floor level, installation of chimney flue and wooden canopy Status being checked, 3 floors, 89 m away - [**PA/00822/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00822-22/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-and-addition-of-three-additional): Proposed internal alterations and addition of three additional apartments over the existing first floor level. Status being checked, 96 m away - [**PA/00807/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00807-23/birzebbuga-propose-internal-alterations-which-includes-a-third): To propose internal alterations which includes a third bedroom, en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe to master bedroom. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 100 m away - [**PA/04109/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04109-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-amendments-to-approved-permit-pa02417-22): To sanction minor amendments to approved permit PA02417/22. Approved permit includes Class 4D. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 108 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)