--- title: "PA/01162/26: demolish existing terraced house in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01162-26/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Birzebbuga: To demolish existing terraced house, excavation and construction of water reservoir, 2 Class 4D restaurants, 4… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0116226 # PA/01162/26: demolish existing terraced house in Birzebbuga 20, 21, il-Bajja s-Sabiha, Birzebbuga To demolish existing terraced house, excavation and construction of water reservoir, 2 Class 4D restaurants, 4 apartments and 2 overlying receded penthouses. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 20, 21, il-Bajja s-Sabiha, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Matthew Carabott](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-carabott) - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 22 December 2025 - **Validated:** 25 February 2026 - **Published:** 25 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 14 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01162/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01162&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 20, 21, il-Bajja s-Sabiha, Birzebbuga 12 other applications on the same street: 7 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02865/24). On il-Bajja s-Sabiha: 12 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/05480/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05480-26/birzebbuga-demountable-timber-platform-over-parking-space-fronting): Proposed demountable timber platform over parking space fronting existing Class 4D restaurant approved in PA/6745/18 to cater for tables and chairs. Proposal… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/02670/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02670-26/birzebbuga-demountable-timber-platform-over-parking-spaces-fronting): Proposed demountable timber platform over parking spaces fronting existing Class 4D restaurant approved in PA939/17 to cater for tables and chairs. Includes… Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02137/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02137-26/birzebbuga-proposal-seeks-to-sanction-the-existing-premises): The proposal seeks to sanction the existing premises and proposes a change of use from the existing Class 4B use to a Class 3C gym, including internal and… Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/00964/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00964-26/birzebbuga-sanction-temporary-structure-covering-tables-and-chairs): To sanction temporary structure covering tables and chairs approved in DN/00013/06. Withdrawn, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/04864/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04864-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-additions-to-aquatic-sports-club): Proposed sanctioning of additions to Aquatic Sports Club ancillary facilities consisting of shading devices, addition of outdoor catering area with… Granted, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/04633/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04633-25/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-changes-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction minor changes to existing pre-1967 dwelling and to propose change of use of back room at ground floor level from store to Class 1D casa bottega… Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/07216/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07216-24/birzebbuga-sanction-as-built-variations-in-levels-and): To sanction as built variations in levels and slopes to skatepark approved in PA/01294/17 and PA/07923/17, and proposed new amendments to slopes and railings. Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/02865/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02865-24/birzebbuga-extension-of-first-floor-maisonette-at-second): Extension of first floor maisonette at second floor level, with the addition of 2 rooms. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/02635/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02635-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-class-4b-establishment-and): Demolition of existing Class 4B establishment and 2 overlying floors. Construction of new reservoir below ground floor level, lottery and gaming premise,… Pending, validated 8 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05300/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05300-23/birzebbuga-propose-extension-of-bedroom-including-closing-of): To propose extension of bedroom including closing of backyard balcony and propose new games room at fourth floor. Granted, validated 6 September 2023 - [**PA/03115/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03115-21/birzebbuga-carry-out-minor-changes-to-approved-permit): To carry out minor changes to approved permit, PA/01196/19, as shown in conventional colours Status being checked - [**PA/03526/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03526-22/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-dilapidated-facade-and-ceiling): Demolition of a dilapidated facade and ceiling of an existing takeaway and construction of the same facade with the inclusion of balustrades at the roof level… Status being checked ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) ## More from Matthew Carabott - [**PA/02670/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02670-26/birzebbuga-demountable-timber-platform-over-parking-spaces-fronting): Proposed demountable timber platform over parking spaces fronting existing Class 4D restaurant approved in PA939/17 to cater for tables and chairs. Includes… Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02911/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02911-24/luqa-construct-class-6a-storage-facilities-at-basement): To construct class 6A storage facilities at basement, ground & first floor levels. Proposed parking at ground floor level and proposed offices ancillary to… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 2 floors - [**PA/00497/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00497-24/zejtun-internal-and-external-modifications-to-two-existing): Proposed internal and external modifications to two existing maisonettes (PA/03108/13 and RG/00769/23). To demolish existing rooms at roof level and to… Granted, validated 31 January 2024 - [**PA/05863/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05863-23/birzebbuga-subdivision-of-property-into-two-maisonettes): Proposed subdivision of property into two maisonettes, internal alterations, replacement of damaged concrete slabs and extension at first floor and second… Granted, validated 11 October 2023 - [**PA/04127/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04127-23/birzebbuga-demountable-timber-platform-over-parking-spaces-fronting): Proposed demountable timber platform over parking spaces fronting existing Class 4D restaurant approved in PA939/17 to cater for tables and chairs. Includes… Granted, validated 5 July 2023 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)