--- title: "PA/00962/20: internal alterations to subdivide existing house presently in Birzebbuga |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00962-20/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-to-subdivide-existing-house-presently source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed internal alterations to subdivide existing house presently on first, second and third… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0096220 # PA/00962/20: internal alterations to subdivide existing house presently in Birzebbuga 47 'St. Mary', Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa c/w, Misrah tal-Qalb Imqaddsa, Birzebbuga Proposed internal alterations to subdivide existing house presently on first, second and third floors into two units thereby creating a new independent residential unit at second floor level. Sanctioning of existing building regarding discrepancies from approved previous permit. Alterations to reduce the height of the drive-in entrance leading to the garages. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 47 'St. Mary', Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa c/w, Misrah tal-Qalb Imqaddsa, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Dr Joseph Carabott Damato - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 2 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00962/20) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00962&caseYear=20) ## Planning activity around 47 'St. Mary', Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa c/w, Misrah tal-Qalb Imqaddsa, 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). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/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/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 - [**PA/06353/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06353-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing structure and proposed construction of ground floor garage, and overlying three apartments. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors, 161 m away ## More by Michael Schembri - [**PA/05287/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05287-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette-from): To sanction alterations to first floor maisonette from the plans as approved in PA/00267/03. The alterations include: i. minor internal shifting of doors and… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/02328/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02328-26/birzebbuga-i): i. To replace dismantled masonry closed balcony (in view of possible collapse - DS/00358/25) with white coloured aluminium balcony railing and aperture (door… Granted, validated 4 May 2026 - [**PA/07160/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-25/zabbar-sanction-garage): To sanction garage, including domestic store, for changes from approved permit PA/03055/06. Granted, validated 2 December 2025 - [**PA/07037/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07037-25/birzebbuga-reopening-of-blocked-internal-openings-to-re): Proposed reopening of blocked internal openings to re amalgamate corner property with band club premises. The corner property is to be used as additional… Granted, validated 24 November 2025 - [**PA/04254/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04254-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-replacement-of-pre-1968-deteriorated-concrete): To sanction the replacement of pre-1968 deteriorated concrete ceiling slabs and masonry walls, including the laying of new roof screed and waterproofing. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/04013/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04013-25/birzebbuga-sanction-garage-for-differences-from-approved-permit): To sanction garage for differences from approved permit PB/01610/91. Granted, validated 7 July 2025 [All applications by Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)