--- title: "PA/00928/25: Internal alterations to an existing terraced house in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00928-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Internal alterations to an existing terraced house to create two separate residential units within the existing… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0092825 # PA/00928/25: Internal alterations to an existing terraced house in Birkirkara 18, Triq Lorenzo Gatt, Birkirkara Internal alterations to an existing terraced house to create two separate residential units within the existing building fabric. Street facade and front garden to remain as existing. - **Status:** Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 18, Triq Lorenzo Gatt, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Benjamin Testa - **Perit:** [Perit Lawrence Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lawrence-buttigieg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 16 January 2025 - **Validated:** 13 March 2025 - **Published:** 1 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 31 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00928/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00928&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 18, Triq Lorenzo Gatt, Birkirkara 127 other applications within 300 m: 84 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00761/24). On Triq Lorenzo Gatt: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/00546/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00546-22/birkirkara-construction-of-7-basement-garages): Construction of 7 basement garages, 4 apartments and 1 receded apartment with a different layout from that approved in PA/01149/19, including excavation and… Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/01658/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01658-25/birkirkara-change-car-space-to-garage-at-basement): To change car space to garage at basement level -1. Application also includes the sanctioning of site as built and installation of garage door. Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/02376/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02376-21/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-previously-approved-in-pa-07010-16): To sanction apartment previously approved in PA 07010/16, as built. Sanctioning includes internal and changes to facades. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/08158/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08158-25/birkirkara-sanction-one-car-garage-as-built-in): To sanction one car garage as built in light of no previous permits traced, development also includes the interconnecting of said garage with neighboring… Granted, validated 19 January 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/04598/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04598-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-modifications-at-third-floor-and): To sanction minor modifications at third floor and fourth (setback) floor levels from plans approved in PA3262/18 including changing the third floor apartment… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/03065/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03065-22/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-variations-from-pa04295-21): Sanctioning of variations from PA04295/21. Variations include minor changes in the positioning of various architectural elements due to a more detailed survey. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/05622/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05622-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-deviations-from-pa-3021-14-to-unit): To sanction minor deviations from PA/3021/14 to unit as built and propose new signage to facade as well as modifications to internal layout and addition of… Granted, validated 28 October 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/00730/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00730-21/birkirkara-change-use-from-garage-approved-in-pa-03757-17): To change use from garage approved in PA/03757/17 to shop (Class 4B) and to create a separate access to the underlying domestic stores. Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/07437/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07437-24/birkirkara-sanction-the-increase-in-height-of-the): To sanction the increase in height of the roof's parapet wall. Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/02354/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-21/birkirkara-sanction-basement-level-which-is-accessible-through): To sanction basement level which is accessible through common area. (Space under garage discovered during works - ex quarry). Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/06038/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06038-26/birkirkara-sanction-first-floor-maisonette-as-built-and): To sanction first floor maisonette as built and to propose minor internal and external alterations together with an extension at second and third floor level. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 69 m away - [**PA/07212/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07212-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations as per approved permits (RG/02539/18 & PA/01916/16), including change in internal heights, displacement… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/06706/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06706-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of one level and creation of basement garage and construction of maisonette, 2 apartments and a duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 78 m away - [**PA/07458/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07458-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-approved-class-4b-shop): To sanction changes to approved Class 4B shop, including change of use to a Class 3C fitness studio and proposed changes to provide amenities for the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/00089/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00089-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house, excavate and construct level -1 basement garages, and construction of overlying 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and a receded unit at… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 83 m away ## More by Lawrence Buttigieg - [**PA/00885/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00885-26/cospicua-bormla-replacement-of-timber-part-of-existing-balcony): Replacement of timber part of existing balcony using similar materials and same design. Other parts of balcony will remain untouched and are not part of this… Granted, validated 26 March 2026 - [**PA/04495/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04495-25/zabbar-this-planning-application-seeks-permission-to-1): This planning application seeks permission to: 1. change existing roofs using new steel I-beams and same 'xorok'; and 2. change existing timber balcony with a… Pending, validated 26 August 2025 - [**PA/01602/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01602-25/qrendi-this-project-proposes-the-revitalization-of-the): This project proposes the revitalization of the small open space adjacent to the Madonna tal-Hniena Church in Qrendi. The intervention includes: 1.… Granted, validated 30 April 2025 - [**PA/00992/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00992-25/kirkop-refurbishment-of-existing-garden): Refurbishment of existing garden, known as Gnien Rousset, at Kirkop including paving works, landscaping, installation of outdoor furniture, traffic management… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/08356/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08356-24/attard-this-planning-application-seeks-to-refurbish-the): This planning application seeks to refurbish the picnic area at the National Park, Ta'Qali. Proposed development includes the formation of gravel paths and… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06977/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06977-24/attard-renewal-of-pa-05265-19-permit-demolition-of-washroom): Renewal of PA/05265/19 permit [Demolition of washroom at roof level (second floor) and to add two residential units and washroom on separate floors overlying… Granted, validated 26 November 2024, 4 floors [All applications by Lawrence Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lawrence-buttigieg) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)