--- title: "PA/01178/26: Dismantling of existing ground floor facade and in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01178-26/birzebbuga-dismantling-of-existing-ground-floor-facade-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Dismantling of existing ground floor facade and construction of proposed ground floor limestone masonry facade… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0117826 # PA/01178/26: Dismantling of existing ground floor facade and in Birzebbuga 185, Triq San Mikiel, Birzebbuga Dismantling of existing ground floor facade and construction of proposed ground floor limestone masonry facade aligned with planning authority stipulated building alignment. Re-use of dismantled material at proposed second floor facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 185, Triq San Mikiel, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Christopher Klement Buhagiar - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Genovese](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-genovese) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 23 January 2026 - **Validated:** 25 February 2026 - **Published:** 25 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 29 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01178/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01178&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 185, Triq San Mikiel, Birzebbuga 176 other applications within 300 m: 114 granted, 4 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03045/25). On Triq San Mikiel: 28 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Jean Paul Debono Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-paul-debono-vella), [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/05947/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05947-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-garage-lightweight-roof-and): Proposed demolition of existing garage lightweight roof and façade. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and a first floor duplex maisonette. Works… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors, 10 m away - [**PA/01124/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01124-21/birzebbuga-internal-demolition-of-walls-and-part-slabs): Proposed internal demolition of walls and part slabs including demolition of facade. Re construction of facade, internal walls, extension to first floor level… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 17 m away - [**PA/00715/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00715-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-townhouse-mainly-opening): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 townhouse mainly opening of garage door on facade, removal and addition on internal walls, doors and windows. Application… Pending, validated 11 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/06979/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06979-25/birzebbuga-subdivision-of-an-existing-duplex-unit-into): Proposed subdivision of an existing duplex unit into two separate residential units, including sanctioning of internal alterations. Re-painting of the… Granted, validated 14 November 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/03303/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03303-21/birzebbuga-sanction-amendments-to-the-previously-approved-permits): To sanction amendments to the previously approved permits PA/03011/18 and PA/08737/18. Sanctioning comprises the inclusion of all units into one block… Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/04003/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04003-26/birzebbuga-sanction-development): To sanction development. To split two levels into two distinct flats and internal alteration of other levels. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/02905/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02905-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-buildings-and-construct-two-houses): To demolish existing buildings and construct two houses, each consisting of a street level garage for private use and an overlying residence with pool at roof… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 2 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/04463/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04463-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of reservoir, construction of street-level garage, 3 apartments and one penthouse. Granted, validated 2 October 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/00046/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00046-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of reservoir, construction of street-level garage, 3 apartments and one penthouse. Withdrawn, validated 15 January 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/03975/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03975-23/birzebbuga-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed alterations at first floor level, including demolition of existing roof, reconstruction of same and extension at second and receded floor levels.… Granted, validated 18 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/04380/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04380-23/birzebbuga-alterations-to-existing-ground-floor-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing ground floor maisonette. Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/05013/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05013-24/birzebbuga-internal-demolition-including-the-retention-of-existing): Proposed internal demolition including the retention of existing façade, and the construction of four (4) additional floors including one (1) maisonette and… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/07167/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07167-23/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-to-walls-openings-at-roof-level): To sanction changes to walls/openings at roof level and spiral staircase for access to upper-roof level. Proposed use of roof structure as a one-bedroom… Granted, validated 18 April 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/00106/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00106-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/07696/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07696-25/birzebbuga-structural-alterations-over-a-ground-floor-maisonette): Structural alterations over a ground floor maisonette and garage. Construction of an overlying first floor maisonette and washroom. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 2 floors, 62 m away ## More by Karl Genovese - [**PA/03018/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03018-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. Property originally approved by PAPB1475/65. Granted, validated 18 June 2026 - [**PA/02484/26** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02484-26/mtarfa-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-at-first-and): Sanctioning of minor alterations at first and roof floor level from PA4083/06, PA2433/93 and RG1546/24, and proposed extension to existing roof floor level… Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/00790/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00790-25/birzebbuga-construction-of-additional-floor): Construction of additional floor, extension of back of property and internal alterations. Granted, validated 27 March 2025 - [**PA/04559/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04559-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-existing-property-and-proposed-minor): Sanctioning of existing property and proposed minor alterations. Granted, validated 13 August 2024 - [**PA/01599/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01599-24/gzira-split-dwelling-into-two-and-proposed-alterations): To split dwelling into two and proposed alterations. Granted, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/01384/21** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01384-21/zejtun-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-townhouse): Internal alterations and extension to existing townhouse as well as sanctioning of existing front door at 5, Sqaq San Anard, Zejtun. Status being checked [All applications by Karl Genovese](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-genovese) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)