--- title: "PA/00431/26: demolish the existing residential unit approved in in Gharb | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00431-26/gharb-demolish-the-existing-residential-unit-approved-in source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gharb: To demolish the existing residential unit approved in PA/00702/16 and construct two residential units with underlying… Planning applications › Gharb › PA0043126 # PA/00431/26: demolish the existing residential unit approved in in Gharb 2, Triq Birbuba, Gharb To demolish the existing residential unit approved in PA/00702/16 and construct two residential units with underlying garages at basement level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 2, Triq Birbuba, Gharb - **Locality:** [Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb) - **Applicant:** [Joseph William Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-william-scicluna) - **Perit:** [Perit Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 4 December 2025 - **Validated:** 28 January 2026 - **Published:** 28 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 8 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00431/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00431&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 2, Triq Birbuba, Gharb 51 other applications within 300 m: 32 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02115/24). On Triq Birbuba: 31 other applications, 19 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil), [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo). - [**PA/02392/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02392-25/gharb-sanction-differences-from-approved-drawings-in-pa-07132-21): To sanction differences from approved drawings in PA/07132/21 including extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/02106/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02106-25/gharb-carry-out-extension-to-dwelling-approved-in): To carry out extension to dwelling approved in PA/03393/22. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/03393/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03393-22/gharb-sanction-the-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwellings): To sanction the alterations and extensions to dwellings approved in PA04643/19. Alterations include changes to layout, facades, levels, to site outline and… Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/03017/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03017-25/gharb-sanction-minor-deviations-from-approved-permit-pa-00991-01): To sanction minor deviations from approved permit PA/00991/01, including alterations to pool shape, relocation of reservoir, addition of an underground pump… Granted, validated 2 June 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/00750/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00750-22/gharb-demolish-existing-apartments): To demolish existing apartments, excluding the existing pool; and to construct basement garages for private cars; one maisonette and apartment at the… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 95 m away - [**PA/02115/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02115-24/gharb-additions-and-alterations-at-all-levels-of): Additions and alterations at all levels of the existing building approved in PA1080/90, installation a lift shaft, construction of an extension at the receded… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 100 m away - [**PA/01506/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01506-22/gharb-construct-agricultural-store-for-arable-farming-with): To construct agricultural store for arable farming with underground reservoir. To propose widening of existing ramp and to raise the existing soil level by… Status being checked, 102 m away - [**PA/05178/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05178-24/gharb-following-an-accurate-site-survey): Following an accurate site survey, to sanction wall thicknesses and outdoor area layout including location of pool. Proposed works to include construction of… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 114 m away - [**PA/04220/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04220-23/gharb-sanction-changes-from-pa3763-20): To sanction changes from PA3763/20. Changes include alignment of boundary of property following accurate survey. To also sanction domestic store at second… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 114 m away - [**PA/01882/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01882-23/gharb-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in-pa00056-14): To sanction alterations to dwelling approved in PA00056/14. Alterations include changes to layout and facade. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 122 m away - [**PA/03008/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03008-24/gharb-sanctioning-of-small-room-and-side-window): Sanctioning of small room and side window at second floor, chimney flue at roof, pergola at first floor and minor internal alterations overlooking courtyard… Refused, validated 22 May 2024, 130 m away - [**PA/07279/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07279-26/gharb-dismantle-and-reinstate-structurally-unsafe-roof-using): To dismantle and reinstate structurally unsafe roof using same materials and to raise same roof by 80cm. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 146 m away - [**PA/08707/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08707-24/gharb-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-residential): To carry out alterations and extensions to residential dwellings approved in PA/00673/03. Alterations include changes to layout, facades, to include lift and… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 150 m away - [**PA/00559/20** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00559-20/gharb-alterations-and-additions-consisting-in-replacing-of): Alterations and additions consisting in replacing of timber beams in ground floor sitting room; alterations to first floor bedrooms and construction of… Status being checked, 151 m away - [**PA/03000/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03000-22/gharb-minor-alterations-to-layout-of-washroom-approved): Minor alterations to layout of washroom approved in PA559/20. Status being checked, 151 m away ## More by Lauran Dimech - [**PA/07160/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-26/sannat-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations and additions to existing dwelling approved in PA/04412/25, including a kitchen/living/dining and bathroom at ground floor and ensuite… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07097/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07097-26/rabat-gozo-construct-a-pump-room-and-underground-water): To construct a pump room and underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06917/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06917-26/zebbug-gozo-alterations-to-the-approved-wedding-hall-covered): Alterations to the approved wedding hall covered by permit PA/1641/17. The proposal includes the installation of safety railings, a panoramic lift and a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06916/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06916-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of site for the construction of underlying garages, and construction of a apartment block consisting of 6… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/06847/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06847-26/rabat-gozo-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor, construction of extension at receded floor, creation of two Class 4B shops at ground floor and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06744/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06744-26/rabat-gozo-change-a-pre-1967-store-to-a-class): To change a pre-1967 store to a Class 4C shop. The proposal includes a built-in illuminated sign. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) ## More from Joseph William Scicluna - [**PA/06119/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06119-26/qala-demolish-existing-residential-unit): To demolish existing residential unit, excavate one basement level and construct 22 residential units with 21 underlying garages at basement level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/02578/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02578-25/sannat-sanction-shifting-of-internal-and-external-walls): To sanction shifting of internal and external walls and apertures from approved permit PA/03822/22. Granted, validated 12 May 2025 - [**PA/06447/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06447-24/xaghra-part-demolition-and-alterations-of-the-pre-1967): Part demolition and alterations of the pre-1967 house to convert it into two residential units. The proposal includes the construction of two street level… Granted, validated 25 September 2024 [All planning applications in Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb)