--- title: "PA/00689/25: Re-development of disused area to a public in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00689-25/birzebbuga-re-development-of-disused-area-to-a-public source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Birzebbuga: Re-development of disused area to a public park with landscaping, Class 4D bar, sanitary facilities, store and… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0068925 # PA/00689/25: Re-development of disused area to a public in Birzebbuga Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Triq it-Torri, Triq il-Qajjenza, Birzebbuga Re-development of disused area to a public park with landscaping, Class 4D bar, sanitary facilities, store and a medical room all partially built within the existing terrain. The proposal also includes public solar parking for 104 car spaces, motorcycles and other vehicles. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Triq it-Torri, Triq il-Qajjenza, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Enemalta Plc Attn: Ryan Fava](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/enemalta-plc) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Solar - **Received:** 17 October 2024 - **Validated:** 20 August 2025 - **Published:** 20 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00689/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00689&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Triq it-Torri, Triq il-Qajjenza, Birzebbuga 64 other applications within 300 m: 42 granted, 4 refused, 8 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06839/23). On Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa: 16 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri), [Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri). - [**PA/05358/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05358-24/birzebbuga-alterations-to-front-facade): Proposed alterations to front facade. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/03213/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03213-26/birzebbuga-sanction-the-adjoining-of-two-apartments-into): To sanction the adjoining of two apartments into one residential unit and internal alterations from approved PA/08115/21. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/04541/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04541-25/birzebbuga-sanction-lower-apramorta-at-roof-level-and): To sanction lower apramorta at roof level and relocation of services from approved PA/07803/20. Refused, validated 9 July 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/03178/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03178-26/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA/08115/21, mainly the removal of the study room. Granted, validated 8 June 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/06944/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06944-24/birzebbuga-minor-interior-alterations-and-sanctioning-of-site): Minor interior alterations and sanctioning of site as existing Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/01576/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01576-21/birzebbuga-extension-of-penthouse-at-fourth-floor-level): Proposed extension of penthouse at fourth floor level, approved by RG/1009/20, proposed 2 apartments at fifth floor level and overlying penthouse at 6th floor… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/06839/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06839-23/birzebbuga-alterations-and-extension-to-create-a-new): Proposed alterations and extension to create a new residential unit at third floor level. Construction of i. a new residential unit at fourth floor, ii. a new… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/00962/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00962-20/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-to-subdivide-existing-house-presently): Proposed internal alterations to subdivide existing house presently on first, second and third floors into two units thereby creating a new independent… Status being checked, 3 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/01165/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01165-21/birzebbuga-renew-development-permission-pa00396-16-to-demolish-existin): To renew development permission PA00396/16: To demolish existing building and erect 2 dwelling units plus underlying garage. (outline PA 02672/02). Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/05690/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05690-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-residential-townhouse-and-constructi): Proposed demolition of existing residential townhouse and construction of a residential development comprising five apartments and one duplex penthouse. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 94 m away - [**PA/05130/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05130-25/birzebbuga-extension-of-an-additional-two-floors-above): Proposed extension of an additional two floors above the existing dwelling. Proposal inclusive of internal and external alterations including construction of… Granted, validated 6 October 2025, 124 m away - [**PA/06384/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06384-25/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at): To sanction minor internal and external alterations at all levels from approved PA/05275/19; proposed subdivision of two 1-bedroom apartments in lieu of an… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 137 m away - [**PA/02574/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02574-23/birzebbuga-change-window-into-main-entrance-door-on): To change window into main entrance door on facade and closing of door in common area. Granted, validated 15 June 2023, 137 m away - [**PA/05261/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05261-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-alterations): Sanctioning of internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 139 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, 145 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Enemalta plc - [**PA/04004/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04004-25/msida-new-distribution-centre-for-mater-dei-hospital): Proposed new distribution centre for Mater Dei Hospital and all ancillary facilities, including a chimney. Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/01081/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01081-25/xewkija-renewal-of-pa-06957-16-proposed-construction-of-boundary): Renewal of PA/06957/16: Proposed construction of boundary wall and gates. Granted, validated 7 April 2025 - [**PA/00520/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00520-25/marsa-proposal-to-utilise-part-of-the-existing): Proposal to utilise part of the existing site, currently unused, as a parking area for electric vehicles, including the formation of the parking area and… Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/08046/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08046-24/marsa-removal-of-dilapidated-structures-and-the-construction): Removal of dilapidated structures and the construction of a 33kV switch gear room, a substation and 2 ancillary rooms within part of the A-Station in Marsa. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 1 floor - [**PA/06581/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06581-24/naxxar-remove-poles-and-aerial-lines-and-to): To remove poles and aerial lines and to relocate the position of 2 existing transformer centres and include safety barriers. Granted, validated 2 October 2024 - [**PA/06012/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06012-24/attard-sanction-the-enemalta-distribution-centre-as-built): To sanction the Enemalta Distribution centre as built, correction of the site configuration, alterations to facades and buildings, part boundary wall… Withdrawn, validated 11 September 2024 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)