--- title: "PA/01021/25: demolition of existing residential units while retaining in Birkirkara |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01021-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0102125 # PA/01021/25: demolition of existing residential units while retaining in Birkirkara 13, Silvio, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 13, Silvio, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Stephen Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/stephen-scicluna) - **Perit:** [MODEL](https://propertylist.mt/perit/model) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 26 October 2024 - **Validated:** 16 July 2025 - **Published:** 16 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 1 September 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01021/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01021&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 13, Silvio, 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), [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/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 - [**PA/02864/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02864-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-pre-1986-terraced-house-including-internal): Alterations to pre-1986 terraced house including internal alterations, extension of washroom, and sanctioning of balconies. Granted, validated 26 June 2024 ## More by MODEL - [**PA/07632/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07632-26/marsa-construction-of-new-first-floor-above-existing): Construction of new first floor above existing ground floor warehouse (Class 6A). Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07206/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07206-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-the-subdivision-of-the-ground): Sanctioning of the subdivision of the ground floor Class 4B shop, including the sanctioning of the widened aperture and the proposed change of use from Class… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06743/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06743-26/luqa-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-an-existing-residential): Proposed restoration and rehabilitation of an existing residential dwelling consisting of internal alterations, replacement of deteriorated concrete ceilings… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06528/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06528-26/dingli-demolition-of-a-residential-unit-approved-in): Demolition of a residential unit approved in PA/02960/20. To be replaced by the construction of a new residential unit, including partial excavation for pool… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**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/06463/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06463-26/attard-renovation-of-an-existing-townhouse): Renovation of an existing townhouse. Including the removal of a garage ramp, the widening of a garage door at ground floor level, rebuilding/restoration of… Pending [All applications by MODEL](https://propertylist.mt/perit/model) ## More from Stephen Scicluna - [**PA/06510/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06510-26/zebbug-discovery-of-room-at-basement-level-during): Discovery of room at basement level during the carrying out of works of approved permit with PA/00675/20. Granted, validated 21 October 2026 - [**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/00675/20** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00675-20/zebbug-alterations-to-house-of-character-including-restoration): Proposed alterations to house of character including restoration of façade. Proposal includes excavation of some rooms to match with the adjacent levels,… Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)