--- title: "PA/00928/23: propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining in Birkirkara |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00928-23/birkirkara-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Birkirkara: To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining existing façade and construction of five… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0092823 # PA/00928/23: propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining in Birkirkara No. 233 and 235, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining existing façade and construction of five residential units. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** No. 233 and 235, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Darren Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/darren-formosa) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 21 December 2022 - **Validated:** 1 March 2023 - **Published:** 1 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 April 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00928/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00928&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around No. 233 and 235, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara 31 other applications on the same street: 17 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04076/26). On Triq F. S. Caruana: 31 other applications, 17 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [MODEL](https://propertylist.mt/perit/model), [Adam Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adam-pace), [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/06491/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06491-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining): Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06336/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06336-26/birkirkara-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed alterations at first-floor level, the construction of an extension at second-floor level, and the construction of an access staircase to roof level. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05006/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05006-26/birkirkara-proposal-for-the-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposal for the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartments at first, second and third floor levels, and a receded penthouse at fourth… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03694/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03694-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, including redimensioning of the balcony, shifting of internal partition walls, lowering of ceiling levels and… Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/03546/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03546-26/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built, already approved under PA/07549/05. Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/04076/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04076-26/birkirkara-changes-to-permit-pa-02449-22-including-the-demolition): Changes to permit PA/02449/22 including the demolition of existing residential unit at first floor level and proposed construction of three residential units… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00157/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00157-26/birkirkara-demolition-whilst-retaining-the-facade-including-restoratio): Proposed demolition whilst retaining the facade including restoration (and partial alterations of same facade); excavation of (2) basement levels including… Suspended, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/05352/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05352-25/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-dwellings-as-approved-in): To sanction as built dwellings as approved in PA/04340/22. Granted, validated 20 October 2025 - [**PA/01021/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01021-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining): Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. Withdrawn, validated 16 July 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/02850/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02850-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-including-shifting): Sanctioning of apartment as built including shifting of walls and alterations on facade including balcony. Granted, validated 21 June 2025 - [**PA/02226/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-create-one-bedroom): Proposed alterations and additions to create one bedroom unit at second floor level and room at third floor level. Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/00585/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00585-25/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA/5086/08 mainly internal layout and external elevation. Granted, validated 13 March 2025 - [**PA/07605/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07605-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-maisonette): Internal alterations to the existing maisonette, replacement of concrete slab underneath backyard at first floor, alteration to second floor level and… Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/00248/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00248-25/birkirkara-application-includes-the-demolition-of-the-existing): Application includes the demolition of the existing first floor maisonette and the construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07894/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07894-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-7549-05): To sanction variations from approved PA/7549/05. Sanctioning mainly includes re-positioning of walls and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 16 January 2025 ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to… Pending - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) ## More from Darren Formosa - [**PA/01333/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01333-25/mosta-sanction-changes-to-existing-block-of-apartments): To sanction changes to existing block of apartments approved by virtue of PA1780/22, including internal alterations in all levels and change in layout of… Pending, validated 11 April 2025 - [**PA/02133/23** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02133-23/qrendi-propose-an-extension-in-an-existing-garage): To propose an extension in an existing garage for private vehicles and construction of an addition four residential units. Granted, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/01780/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01780-22/mosta-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-basement): To demolish existing terraced house and construct basement garage, two maisonettes at raised ground floor level, overlying six apartments and two penthouses… Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)