--- title: "PA/00438/25: excavate and construct two underground levels of in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00438-25/birkirkara-excavate-and-construct-two-underground-levels-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Birkirkara: To excavate and construct two underground levels of parking spaces, a mix of light industry Class 5A, storage… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0043825 # PA/00438/25: excavate and construct two underground levels of in Birkirkara Vacant Site, Central Business District, Triq l-Esportaturi c/w, Triq il-Ghadam, Birkirkara To excavate and construct two underground levels of parking spaces, a mix of light industry Class 5A, storage and distribution Class 6A at the lower floors, and Class 3C at the upper levels. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** Vacant Site, Central Business District, Triq l-Esportaturi c/w, Triq il-Ghadam, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [ICI Ltd. Attn: Keith Attard Portughes](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ici-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Commercial) - **Received:** 11 December 2024 - **Validated:** 11 March 2026 - **Published:** 8 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 8 May 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00438/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00438&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, Central Business District, Triq l-Esportaturi c/w, Triq il-Ghadam, Birkirkara 71 other applications within 300 m: 43 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04544/23). On Triq l-Esportaturi: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/00062/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00062-25/birkirkara-sanction-class-4d-establishment-in-accordance-to): To sanction Class 4D establishment in accordance to PA/03841/15, including minor internal and external alterations and change of use of garage as an extension… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/04412/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04412-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private cars to Pastizzeria including internal and external alterations to wall layout. Proposed signage. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/07302/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07302-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-as-built-of-a-class-5b): Sanctioning as built of a Class 5B workshop approved as per PB/00997/87 and PA/03008/93. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/00614/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00614-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-atm-to-class): Proposed change of use from ATM to Class 4B in tower Q1 and sanctioning of Q4 outdoor area at level 1 Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/06380/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06380-24/birkirkara-extension-to-childcare-centre-which-includes-a): Proposed extension to childcare centre which includes a change of use from Class 4B to Class 2C. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/03710/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03710-25/birkirkara-sanction-class-6a-store-as-built): To sanction Class 6A store as built, with changes including variations in ground floor layout, omission of the approved first floor level and correction of… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 1 floor, 72 m away - [**PA/02598/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02598-24/birkirkara-sanction-differences-from-pb-4060-87): To sanction differences from PB 4060/87, including the change of use from a garage into a Class 5B auto mechanic and interconnected to the adjoining existing… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/01083/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01083-25/birkirkara-excavation-of-empty-plot-for-3-levels): Excavation of empty plot for 3 levels and construction of 2 levels of parking, street level warehousing (Class 6A) and restaurant (Class 4D) with cooking on… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 74 m away - [**PA/00005/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00005-23/birkirkara-correction-of-site-from-that-approved-in): Correction of site from that approved in PA/06510/00, alterations to existing class 5A premises at ground and first floor levels, change of use from class 5A… Pending, validated 18 January 2023, 4 floors, 78 m away - [**PA/00929/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00929-22/birkirkara-correction-of-site-plan-approved-by-virtue): Correction of site plan approved by virtue of PA/2823/94. Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/02823/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02823-25/birkirkara-excavation-of-empty-plot-for-3-levels): Excavation of empty plot for 3 levels and construction of 4 levels of warehousing (Class 6A) Triq l- Innovazzjoni, Mriehel, Birkirkara. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 4 floors, 82 m away - [**PA/07221/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07221-25/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-class-5b-general-industry): To sanction garage as Class 5B general industry as built, since original permit could not be found (only past trade license could be traced). Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/05726/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05726-26/birkirkara-sanction-difference-from-pa575-19-including-the-minor): To sanction difference from PA575/19 including the minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/03807/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03807-24/birkirkara-sanction-difference-from-pa575-19-including-the-change): To sanction difference from PA575/19 including the change of use from approved Class 4A offices into 3 residential units. Refused, validated 26 June 2024, 85 m away - [**PA/08041/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08041-25/birkirkara-demolish-part-of-the-basement-and-ground): To demolish part of the basement and ground floor levels as approved in PA/00384/16 and which have already been constructed due to an encroachment in a third… Withdrawn, validated 10 December 2025, 90 m away ## More by Maurizio Ascione - [**PA/07266/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07266-26/san-gwann-demolish-exsiting-dwelling-and-construct-a-semi-detached): To demolish exsiting dwelling and construct a semi-detached villa and a fully detached villa with pools. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07255/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07255-26/sliema-renewal-of-pa6642-16-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA6642/16 - Demolition of existing (derelict) structure, retention and reinstatement of facade and additional full floor to create 6 units. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06590/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06590-26/gharb-alterations-to-layout-and-design-to-four): Alterations to layout and design to four dwellings including four pools as approved in PA/07944/21, and the reinstatement of the tennis court as part of site… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06533/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06533-26/rabat-gozo-excavate-plot-and-construct-a-dwelling-on): To excavate plot and construct a dwelling on four floors and a pool. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05568/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05568-26/mellieha-alterations-to-layout-and-design-of-bungalow): Alterations to layout and design of bungalow marked as plot 03, as approved in PA/00412/14 and renewed as per PA/02196/20. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05473/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05473-26/pieta-project-involves-the-demolition-of-the-existing): The project involves the demolition of the existing structure, and construction of a Class 3A Guesthouse. The proposal includes at ground floor level 0 a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 11 floors [All applications by Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione) ## More from ICI Ltd - [**PA/05283/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05283-26/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa1315-24-including): Proposed internal alterations to approved permit PA1315/24 including change from store to bedroom at basement level -1 and sanctioning of external minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05150/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05150-26/xghajra-excavate-the-site-to-the-required-depth): To excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a two level underground car park designated for private vehicle use and… Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04772/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04772-26/marsa-proposed-development-seeks-an-outline-development-permission): The proposed development seeks an outline development permission for a commercial hospitality development consisting of a new 4-star luxury hotel Class 3B… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 9 floors - [**PA/03566/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03566-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-layout-and-design-of-semi-detached): Alterations to layout and design of semi-detached villa, as approved in PA/03904/22. Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02605/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02605-26/gharghur-restoration-of-facade-as-per-schedule-2): Restoration of facade as per Schedule 2- Type1.7 - changes to facade. Granted, validated 11 June 2026 - [**PA/02551/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02551-26/swieqi-change-of-use-to-class-4d-restaurant): Change of use to Class 4D restaurant. Suspended, validated 22 April 2026 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)