--- title: "PA/01020/25: internal alterations to apartments at first floor in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01020-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-apartments-at-first-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed internal alterations to apartments at first floor, sanctioning of alterations to balcony structures… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0102025 # PA/01020/25: internal alterations to apartments at first floor in Birkirkara 105, Triq Salvu Psaila c/w, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara Proposed internal alterations to apartments at first floor, sanctioning of alterations to balcony structures from those approved in PA8328/19 and proposal to change balcony railings to glazing in line with approved railings of balconies of third party properties in floors above. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 105, Triq Salvu Psaila c/w, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Degiorgio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-degiorgio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 27 October 2024 - **Validated:** 2 April 2025 - **Published:** 26 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 13 March 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 16 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01020/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01020&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 105, Triq Salvu Psaila c/w, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 84 granted, 4 refused, 16 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04322/25). On Triq Salvu Psaila: 34 other applications, 20 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [David Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-sultana). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/01109/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-class-4b): Change of use of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4D restaurant, alterations, fixing of sign, a/c and retractable awning. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/01516/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01516-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floors): To demolish existing first and second floors, construction of 3 floors and receded floor. Withdrawn, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/05970/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05970-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-store): Proposed change of use from existing pre-1968 store to Class 6A storage and ancillary car space and sanctioning of changes to facade finishes. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/04719/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04719-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-subdivision-of-existing-dwelling-into): Proposed alterations and subdivision of existing dwelling into 2 separate dwellings, and proposed additional dwelling at second floor level (total of 3).… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 3 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/03006/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03006-25/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-residential-unit): To carry out alterations to existing residential unit at first floor, to carry out an extension at second floor and to construct a stairwell to the roof. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/02416/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02416-21/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-ground-floor-garage): Proposed extension to existing ground floor garage, back terrace and kitchen-dining at first floor, bedroom at second floor and washroom at roof level… Status being checked, 3 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/06959/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Change of use of Class 4B Shop to Class 4A Office and other ancillary areas. To propose minor internal layout adjustments and external alterations to façade… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01978/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01978-21/birkirkara-sanction-construction-of-walls-and-installation-of): To sanction construction of walls and installation of garage doors at semi-basement level creating 2 lock-up garages. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/06072/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06072-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa656-15): To sanction internal and external variations from PA656/15. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/01470/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01470-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-as-built-from-those): To sanction minor changes as built from those approved in PA 1446/99 at the Juventus Vero Amore Club, and the addition of a Class 4D at first floor. Status being checked, 2 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/02874/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-21/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa2811-15-to-replace-existing): Renewal of PA2811/15 - To replace existing roof with a new concrete slab and construct an overlying duplex - at second floor and penthouse level Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/01272/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01272-22/birkirkara-internal-changes-of-the-use-of-rooms): Internal changes of the use of rooms, removal of internal partitions and raising of backyard walls. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/03171/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pre-67-store-to): Proposed change of use from pre-67 store to Class 4B shop. Application also includes installation of sign. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/06810/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-garage): Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 80 m away ## More by Matthew Degiorgio - [**PA/07451/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07451-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-to-divide-3-residential-units-into): Alterations to divide 3 residential units into 5 residential units, removal of internal spiral staircase and alterations to common stairwell. Pending - [**PA/04737/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04737-26/xewkija-alterations-to-dwelling-including-formation-of-ensuite): Alterations to dwelling including formation of ensuite and store, internal alterations and opening of apertures overlooking courtyard. Granted, validated 10 August 2026 - [**PA/03673/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03673-26/iklin-variations-from-official-alignments-to-the-development): Variations from official alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PA561/24. Application also includes proposed internal alterations… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/01814/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01814-25/marsaskala-alterations-to-third-floor-apartment-including-shifting): Alterations to third floor apartment including shifting of walls in bathroom, ensuite and boxroom, shifting of rear wall and removal of rear balcony. Granted, validated 17 June 2025 - [**PA/06220/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06220-24/mellieha-application-in-lieu-of-pa495-22-including-joining): Application in lieu of PA495/22 including joining of 2 setback apartments into on unit, internal changes at all levels, alteration to common entrance to… Granted, validated 27 November 2024 - [**PA/06073/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06073-24/fgura-changes-to-garages-including-the-division-of): Changes to garages including the division of a single garage to form driveway and 3 garages at semi-basement. Changes also include the reduction in area of… Granted, validated 3 December 2024 [All applications by Matthew Degiorgio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-degiorgio) ## More from Joseph Farrugia - [**PA/07009/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07009-26/munxar-sanctioning-of-excavation-works-and-soil-mobilization): Sanctioning of excavation works and soil mobilization to create a stable gradient for safety, together with the construction of a retaining wall to ensure… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06544/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06544-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-development-approved-in-pa-02924-02-and): Sanctioning of development approved in PA/02924/02 and DN/00453/03. Sanctioning includes internal layout and site configuration. Pending - [**PA/06376/26** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06376-26/ghasri-sanction-alterations-to-sheep-farm-approved-in): To sanction alterations to sheep farm approved in PA/04883/20. Alterations include changes to layout, to levels, to facade, to sanction further excavation and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06344/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06344-26/zabbar-sanction-an-existing-one-storey-ground-floor-garage): To sanction an existing one-storey ground floor garage and construct first and second floor flats and third and fourth level flats. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/02824/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02824-26/siggiewi-sanctioning-of-one-dwelling-and-garage-as): Sanctioning of one dwelling and garage as built including stable over site covered by PA584/23. Suspended, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/02320/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02320-26/san-gwann-sanction-interconnection-of-garage-with-approved-class): To sanction interconnection of garage with approved Class 4B shop (PA/05329/97) including change of use. Proposal also includes variations from PA/05329/97… Granted, validated 8 April 2026 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)