--- title: "PA/00465/23: sanction semi-basement garage as built including internal in Birkirkara |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00465-23/birkirkara-sanction-semi-basement-garage-as-built-including-internal source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction semi-basement garage as built including internal variations not shown or wrongly shown in… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0046523 # PA/00465/23: sanction semi-basement garage as built including internal in Birkirkara 71, Nelson Court, Triq F. Zahra, Birkirkara To sanction semi-basement garage as built including internal variations not shown or wrongly shown in DN00219/16, mainly consisting of internal pilasters and beams. To permanently block existing skylight approved in DN/00675/22 using laminated timber boards. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 71, Nelson Court, Triq F. Zahra, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mr Simon Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/simon-tabone) - **Perit:** [Perit Gaetano k/a Tano Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gaetano-k-a-tano-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 17 December 2022 - **Validated:** 17 May 2023 - **Published:** 17 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 16 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 6 December 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00465/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00465&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 71, Nelson Court, Triq F. Zahra, Birkirkara 162 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 6 refused, 22 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01465/26). On Triq F. Zahra: 11 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 43 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/08184/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08184-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-alterations-from-pa-03740-10-to-penthouse): To sanction minor alterations from PA/03740/10 to penthouse; including installation of lightweight railings and spiral staircase at receded floor level. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/03541/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03541-24/birkirkara-install-cylindrical-shaped-elevator-in-between-stair): To install cylindrical shaped elevator in between stair flights. No wall construction or elevator pit required. Trimming of stair flights by a few centimeters… Granted, validated 1 August 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/04742/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04742-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-carry): To demolish existing first floor maisonette and carry out alterations at ground floor level, and construct 8 residential units spread on 4 floors, works to… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 4 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/00363/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00363-23/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-including-extension-and): To sanction property as built including extension and other changes from approved planning permit PAPB1485/73. Granted, validated 24 February 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/00073/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00073-20/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/02711/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02711-22/birkirkara-widen-garage-door-and-include-internal-wall): To widen garage door and include internal wall abutting party wall. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/02025/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02025-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-garage-at-street-level-as): Sanctioning of garage at street level as built (previous permit not found). Granted, validated 9 May 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/08279/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08279-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-pa419-18-of-bathroom-box-room): Sanctioning of PA419/18 of bathroom/box room, and proposal for closure of opening in parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/06169/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06169-23/birkirkara-alterations-to-maisonette-including-construction-of-lift): Alterations to maisonette including construction of lift and construction of second floor, and third floor. Granted, validated 7 December 2023, 4 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/07735/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07735-23/birkirkara-sanction-garage-domestic-stores-as-built-at-ground): To sanction garage/domestic stores as built at ground floor level. Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/01725/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01725-23/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built-in-lieu-of): To sanction garage as built in lieu of maisonette as approved in PB4540/80, and proposed change of use to Class 4B confectionery and bottle shop with separate… Refused, validated 29 March 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/05230/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05230-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-by-virtue): To sanction variations from approved permit by virtue PB/04540/80. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/06317/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06317-25/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, including variations from the official building alignment, and proposed minor internal alteration. Granted, validated 7 January 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/05921/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05921-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage): Change of use from garage (for private use) to childcare (Class 2C), change of external apertures and introduction of illuminated sign. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/02805/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02805-25/birkirkara-sanction-the-changes-from-the-maisonette-approved): To sanction the changes from the maisonette approved in PB/2807/71 and the proposed modifications. Granted, validated 27 June 2025, 59 m away ## More by Gaetano k/a Tano Zammit - [**PA/04322/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04322-26/birkirkara-cleaning-and-restoration-of-external-facades): Cleaning and restoration of external facades. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/01359/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01359-26/lija-demolish-existing-dilapidated-rooms-on-a-restricted): To demolish existing dilapidated rooms on a restricted site, to construct a two-storey dwelling including the excavation and construction of a rainwater… Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/00088/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00088-26/dingli-replace-existing-masonry-balustrade-from-first-floor): To replace existing masonry balustrade from first floor open balcony with an enclosed traditional Maltese timber balcony and to refrain from forming a window… Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/07775/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07775-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-use-of-existing): To change use of existing, basement level -2, domestic garage to a public service garage (for garaging of 'Y-plate' vehicles). Granted, validated 3 December 2025 - [**PA/05576/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05576-25/rabat-restore-four-masonry-statues-located-at-first): To restore four masonry statues located at first floor level of the convent's facade. Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/03021/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03021-25/marsa-replace-6-no): To replace 6 No. (six) deteriorated solid timber beams with 6 No. (six) new, laminated timber beams. Works include numbering, dismantling and reconstruction… Granted, validated 14 May 2025 [All applications by Gaetano k/a Tano Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gaetano-k-a-tano-zammit) ## More from Simon Tabone - [**PA/06637/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06637-23/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-apartment): Proposed minor internal alterations to apartment. Granted, validated 31 January 2024 - [**PA/01800/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01800-21/birkirkara-sanction-existing-apartment-flat-no): To sanction existing apartment flat No. 1 as-built owing to missing permit records at PA including sanctioning of internal yard size. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)