--- title: "PA/00898/26: Construction of a duplex unit at third in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00898-26/birzebbuga-construction-of-a-duplex-unit-at-third source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Construction of a duplex unit at third and receded fourth floor level. Perit Malcolm Caruana. Validated 15 April… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0089826 # PA/00898/26: Construction of a duplex unit at third in Birzebbuga Airspace at, Midas, Triq l-Izbark tat-Torok, Birzebbuga Construction of a duplex unit at third and receded fourth floor level. - **Status:** Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Airspace at, Midas, Triq l-Izbark tat-Torok, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Donatello Spiteri Sacco](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/donatello-spiteri-sacco) - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 15 January 2026 - **Validated:** 15 April 2026 - **Published:** 15 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 15 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 16 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00898/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00898&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Airspace at, Midas, Triq l-Izbark tat-Torok, Birzebbuga 89 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01891/25). On Triq l-Izbark tat-Torok: 8 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/00039/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00039-26/birzebbuga-sanction-maisonette-as-is-since-no-permits): Application to sanction maisonette as is since no permits were traced. Application also includes variations fromthe official building alignments. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/02090/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02090-25/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/06170/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06170-26/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/00475/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00475-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of apartment as built from that approved in PA/3258/93. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/07117/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07117-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-pa7474-17): Sanctioning of minor variations from PA7474/17, proposed parapet wall at penthouse level, proposed change in main door design and materials. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/04926/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04926-23/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-residential-to-commercial): Change of use from residential to commercial Class 4B, sanctioning of surveying discrepancies and proposal of sign and reinstating garage opening. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/01859/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01859-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-layout-changes-to-approved-pb-03624-86): To sanction minor layout changes to approved PB/03624/86, proposed demolition of existing portico in front garden, alterations at existing first floor level,… Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/05275/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05275-23/birzebbuga-sanction-link-of-garage-to-residence-as): To sanction link of garage to residence as built, and to sanction garage layout, garage elevation and front garden as built [original permit PA3572/90]. Granted, validated 26 October 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03125/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03125-22/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): Minor internal alterations and change of use of garage to Class 4B (grocer) as an extension to the approved Class 4B shop (PA7459/06). Installation of shop… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/00871/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00871-25/birzebbuga-installation-of-1): Proposed installation of 1.5m retractable canopies in front garden. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/03679/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03679-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-third-floor-plan-and-to): To demolish existing third floor plan and to propose third and set back floors on existing dwelling. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/02462/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02462-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-of-a-garage-into): Change of use of a garage into a Class 4B shop including fixing of sign and a/c. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/02231/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02231-22/birzebbuga-sanction-as-built-apartment-from-that-approved): To sanction as built apartment from that approved in permit PAPB3114/91/778/91 at second floor including changes in internal layout and facade. Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/06061/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06061-23/birzebbuga-alterations-to-approved-maisonette-as-built): Proposed alterations to approved maisonette as built. Granted, validated 9 November 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/01169/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01169-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): Sanctioning of ground floor maisonette as built and proposed alterations. Withdrawn, 69 m away ## More by Malcolm Caruana - [**PA/07817/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07817-26/hamrun-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground-floor): proposed internal and external changes to ground floor maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07727/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07727-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-apartment-from-approved-pa-0176-11): Sanctioning of apartment from approved PA/0176/11. Pending - [**PA/07250/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07250-26/st-julians-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-to-apt-1752): Sanctioning of minor variations to Apt 1752 from PA/02930/16. Pending - [**PA/07061/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07061-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-to-apartment-3): Sanctioning of minor variations to apartment 3 and garage 16 from PA/00191/16. Pending - [**PA/06874/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06874-26/zurrieq-subdivision-of-first-floor-duplex-apartment): Proposed subdivision of first floor duplex apartment. Pending - [**PA/06739/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06739-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-existing-townhouse-as-built): To sanction existing townhouse as built (no permits found). Pending [All applications by Malcolm Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana) ## More from Donatello Spiteri Sacco - [**PA/00871/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00871-25/birzebbuga-installation-of-1): Proposed installation of 1.5m retractable canopies in front garden. Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/03125/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03125-22/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): Minor internal alterations and change of use of garage to Class 4B (grocer) as an extension to the approved Class 4B shop (PA7459/06). Installation of shop… Status being checked [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)