--- title: "PA/01075/26: demolish existing dwellings whilst retaining the facade in Birkirkara |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01075-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwellings-whilst-retaining-the-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To demolish existing dwellings whilst retaining the facade and construct a ground floor shop Class 4B, overlying… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0107526 # PA/01075/26: demolish existing dwellings whilst retaining the facade in Birkirkara 240 & 241, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara To demolish existing dwellings whilst retaining the facade and construct a ground floor shop Class 4B, overlying 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 240 & 241, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mr Daniel Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daniel-zahra) - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 7 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 2 December 2025 - **Validated:** 25 February 2026 - **Published:** 25 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 14 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01075/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01075&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 240 & 241, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara 263 other applications within 300 m: 156 granted, 11 refused, 38 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01465/26). On Triq Fleur-De-Lys: 52 other applications, 24 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Elaine Genovese](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elaine-genovese), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella), [Fabrizio Baldacchino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/fabrizio-baldacchino), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 78% (likely range 48–100%, low reliability, from 26 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 7 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 5. 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/04267/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04267-23/birkirkara-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To propose internal and external alterations to an existing building that include, subdivision and change of use to a Class 4A office, opening and closing of… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/01814/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01814-21/birkirkara-sanction-a-separate-class-4d-shop-at): To sanction a separate Class 4D shop at ground floor level, the carry out of internal and external alterations and to narrow the existing sign. Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/04553/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04553-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-consisting-of-the-relocation-of): Proposed internal alterations consisting of the relocation of the first-floor layout (Class 4B) to the second floor and the relocation of the second-floor… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/02118/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02118-25/birkirkara-change-in-material-of-external-apertures-closed-balcony): Proposed change in material of external apertures/closed balcony from timber to dark red pvc and minor change in the wrought iron railings from that approved… Granted, validated 25 July 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/00713/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00713-26/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-class-4a-offices): To change the use of Class 4A Offices at first, second and third floor levels into a Class 2C educational institution for foreign students coming over to… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/06332/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-25/birkirkara-internal-alteration-to-existing-pre-1968-property-with): Internal alteration to existing pre-1968 property with approved permit PA/2118/25, including construction of lift to create a separate access to a separate… Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/05283/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05283-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4B gaming shop, minor internal alterations and replacement of signage. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/00044/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00044-22/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-offices-approved-as): Change of use of offices approved as per PA/04240/18 into 3 apartments including internal replanning. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/04578/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04578-25/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations to approved permit PA/03012/19. To sanction the internal shifting of walls and minor modifications to the facade… Withdrawn, 32 m away - [**PA/00417/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00417-24/birkirkara-replacements-of-timber-balcony-as-per-approved): Replacements of timber balcony as per approved ’Irrestawra Darek 2023 restoration grant scheme’ GS581/23. Granted, validated 27 February 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/01098/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01098-21/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-extension-built-in-the-backyard): Sanctioning of extension built in the backyard of pre-1967 Class 4B shop. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/01590/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01590-21/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (addition of ensuite bathroom to a pre-1968 building) Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/04089/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04089-26/birkirkara-subdivision-of-pre-1967-townhouse-into-two-units): Subdivision of pre-1967 townhouse into two units and addition of floor in line with others. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors, 37 m away - [**PA/01860/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01860-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-retails-class-4b): Change of use from retails Class 4B to office Class 4A. Minor alterations to toilet layout Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/05240/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05240-25/birkirkara-increasing-in-height-of-existing-lift-shaft): Proposed increasing in height of existing lift shaft, and proposed parapet wall at roof floor level. Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 41 m away ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) ## More from Daniel Zahra - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)