--- title: "PA/00401/24: conversion of existing first floor maisontte into in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00401-24/birzebbuga-conversion-of-existing-first-floor-maisontte-into source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed conversion of existing first floor maisontte into three apartments and a receeded floor including the… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0040124 # PA/00401/24: conversion of existing first floor maisontte into in Birzebbuga Rita House, Triq Santa Katarina, Birzebbuga Proposed conversion of existing first floor maisontte into three apartments and a receeded floor including the proposed alteration to existing ground, first and second floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Rita House, Triq Santa Katarina, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Fawzi Mohamed Abdelaziz Abdelaziz - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 15 September 2023 - **Validated:** 31 January 2024 - **Published:** 6 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 18 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00401/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00401&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Rita House, Triq Santa Katarina, Birzebbuga 156 other applications within 300 m: 103 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06839/23). On Triq Santa Katarina: 17 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/08149/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08149-24/birzebbuga-propose-part-demolition-of-existing-maisonette-and): To propose part demolition of existing maisonette and propose construction of similar layout including construction of shaft, washroom and staircase to roof. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/06363/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06363-26/birzebbuga-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling-consisting): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling consisting of the following; To excavation a domestic store at basement level, to dismantle part of ground… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/05555/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05555-25/birzebbuga-excavation-of-domestic-store-and-reservoir-at): Excavation of domestic store and reservoir at basement level. Dismantling sections and alterations to existing ground floor and additions to form a dwelling… Refused, validated 3 September 2025, 4 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/03555/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03555-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To excavate and construct basement level garages and overlying 9 residential units. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/01095/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01095-24/birzebbuga-internal-changes-in-lieu-of-pa-1023-18): Proposed internal changes in lieu of PA/1023/18. Changes include redesign of common staircase, extension at the back and minor changes to residential units. Granted, validated 19 July 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/04156/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04156-23/birzebbuga-extension-and-internal-alterations-to-dwelling): Extension and internal alterations to dwelling. Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/01992/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01992-25/birzebbuga-minor-alterations-to-maisonette-approved-by-rg-01025-24): Proposed minor alterations to maisonette approved by RG/01025/24 at ground floor level plus extension at intermediate floor level. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/00608/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00608-20/birzebbuga-effect-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): To effect alterations to existing dwelling, including an extension on two levels above existing apartment. Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/05310/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05310-24/birzebbuga-propose-alterations-to-pa-402-19-including-sub-division): To propose alterations to PA/402/19 including sub division to 3 flats and a duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/01405/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01405-23/birzebbuga-proposal-change-of-use-from-residential-unit): Proposal change of use from residential unit to take away. Application also includes minor internal and external alterations and installation of sign. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/05342/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05342-24/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwelling-at-134-136): To demolish existing dwelling at 134/136, Triq Santa Katerina and reconstruct garage together with an overlying residence. Application also include… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/04107/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04107-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation for one floor garage (9spaces), construction of four maisonettes at ground floor, fifteen apartments on three… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/02280/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02280-26/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-from-property-approved-in-pa4611-20): To sanction changes from property approved in PA4611/20 and proposed change of use from hall (Class 2B) to offices (Class 4A). Proposal includes the… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/02458/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02458-21/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing building and construct ground floor garage and overlying 3 apartments and a setback floor. Status being checked, 81 m away - [**PA/03102/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03102-26/birzebbuga-division-of-a-duplex-apartment-into-two): Proposed division of a duplex apartment into two seperate apartments and other minor alterations. Granted, validated 1 June 2026, 83 m away ## More by George Farrugia - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07564/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07564-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-concrete-structure-to-support-dangerous): To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07418/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-drawings-as): Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)