--- title: "PA/01271/25: excavation and construction of 2 basement level in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01271-25/birkirkara-excavation-and-construction-of-2-basement-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed excavation and construction of 2 basement level garages and 5 residential levels containing 45… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0127125 # PA/01271/25: excavation and construction of 2 basement level in Birkirkara Site at, Triq Brighella, Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara Proposed excavation and construction of 2 basement level garages and 5 residential levels containing 45 residential units interconnected with lifts. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at, Triq Brighella, Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Ciantar Properties Ltd. Attn: Darren Ciantar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ciantar-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 45 - **Received:** 15 January 2025 - **Validated:** 5 March 2025 - **Published:** 5 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 4 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 10 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01271/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01271&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq Brighella, Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara 81 other applications within 300 m: 52 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07424/23). On Triq Brighella: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/03144/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03144-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation, construction of basement garages, one maisonette and 6 apartments and a receded apartment. Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/00354/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00354-21/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-differences-from-original): To sanction internal and external differences from original permit PB 4775/83 changes in internal wall layouts, washroom layout and facade differences Status being checked, 32 m away - [**PA/07679/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07679-25/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): To sanction internal and external alterations to existing approved garage by PB923/84/4774/83. Granted, validated 16 December 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/01434/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01434-23/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-property): Internal and external alterations to property, mainly amendments to facade design, internal adjustment to layout and alterations at roof level. Granted, validated 18 April 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/02775/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02775-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-external-alterations-from-approved-permit): To sanction internal/external alterations from approved permit PAPB3266/78/181/77, which consists of opening of new doors and shifting of walls, sanctioning… Withdrawn, validated 15 May 2024, 3 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/01157/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01157-22/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, construct 5 garages at basement level, 3 bedroom maisonette at ground floor, 3 bedroom apartments at first, second and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/00704/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00704-23/birkirkara-construct-pool-at-roof-level-and-minor): To construct pool at roof level and minor internal alterations at penthouse. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 88 m away - [**PA/08189/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08189-24/birkirkara-substation-within-school-grounds): Proposed substation within school grounds. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 93 m away - [**PA/02962/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02962-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, change in internal height as built, minor shift to facade balcony. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 112 m away - [**PA/07424/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07424-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level and construction of three basement garages, ground floor maisonette and 4 overlying apartments… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 5 floors, 115 m away - [**PA/00021/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00021-26/birkirkara-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa1271-25-which): Proposed changes to development approved in PA1271/25 which include additional floor of private car garages at basement level -3. Change from car spaces to… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 126 m away - [**PA/06675/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06675-25/birkirkara-variations-from-the-building-alignment): Variations from the building alignment, and to propose Class 4B Confectionery. The proposal also includes alterations to internal partitions and to sanction… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 126 m away - [**PA/05445/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05445-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Change of use of Class 4B shop (stationery) to garage, proposed demolition of existing washroom, conversion of an existing maisonette into an apartment and… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 127 m away - [**PA/00222/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00222-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): Sanctioning of washroom at receded floor level, and of internal minor variations from approved permit PB/776/69. Granted, validated 26 March 2024, 127 m away - [**PA/04092/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04092-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-existing-clinic): Proposed change of use of existing clinic (Class 2A) and pharmacy (Class 4B) approved in RG1445/22 to Class 4A (professional offices) and Class 4B (retail). Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 127 m away ## More by Stephen Xuereb Archer - [**PA/07108/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07108-26/zebbug-changes-to-treatment-of-facade-from-that): Proposed changes to treatment of facade from that approved in PA/05921/25. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05364/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05364-26/gharghur-additions-to-development-as-approved-in-pa-00543-26): Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged. Granted, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05312/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05312-26/cospicua-bormla-demolition-of-existing-dilapidated-residence-and-const): Proposed demolition of existing dilapidated residence and construction of new structure with 3 units on 4 levels with new interconnecting staircase and lift. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04584/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04584-26/qormi-relocation-of-vernacular-structure-approved-for-relocation): Proposed relocation of vernacular structure approved for relocation as part of PA/06564/22 to form an extension to school facilities. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04435/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04435-26/santa-venera-extension-of-washroom): Proposed extension of washroom. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04030/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-26/gharghur-change-of-use-of-public-car-garages): Proposed change of use of public car garages approved in PA/01270/25 to private car garages. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 [All applications by Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer) ## More from Ciantar Properties Ltd - [**PA/06827/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06827-26/mosta-demolition-of-the-existing-property): Demolition of the existing property, excavation of basement levels -3 and -2 for parking purposes and level -1 for Class 4A offices, together with the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05985/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05985-26/dingli-modifications-to-approved-washrooms-at-setback-floor): Proposed modifications to approved washrooms at setback floor level to residential units. Overall building height and approved facades to remain unchanged. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05420/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05420-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-structures): Proposed demolition of existing structures, excavation of site and construct of parking at basement -3, parking and ancillary to home for the elderly, at… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05364/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05364-26/gharghur-additions-to-development-as-approved-in-pa-00543-26): Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged. Granted, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04030/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-26/gharghur-change-of-use-of-public-car-garages): Proposed change of use of public car garages approved in PA/01270/25 to private car garages. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03521/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03521-26/mosta-changes-to-the-development-approved-in-pa-07589-25): Proposed changes to the development approved in PA/07589/25, comprising the addition of a further basement level -3 for private car garages, the change of use… Pending, validated 27 May 2026 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)