--- title: "PA/01289/23: restoration of facade in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01289-23/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed restoration of facade, removal of sign and replacement of existing metal shutter with a garage door,… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0128923 # PA/01289/23: restoration of facade in Birkirkara 99, 101, Triq il-Kbira c/w 172, Triq Brared, Birkirkara Proposed restoration of facade, removal of sign and replacement of existing metal shutter with a garage door, change of use from approved Class 4 retail shop to domestic garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 99, 101, Triq il-Kbira c/w 172, Triq Brared, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Mr Ernest Mercieca - **Perit:** [Perit Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 9 February 2023 - **Validated:** 8 March 2023 - **Published:** 8 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 July 2023 - **Permit expires:** 2 August 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01289/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01289&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 99, 101, Triq il-Kbira c/w 172, Triq Brared, Birkirkara 241 other applications within 300 m: 159 granted, 2 refused, 26 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03376/22). On Triq il-Kbira: 32 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti), [George Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-chetcuti). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, 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/00207/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00207-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Proposal includes the addition of a room at first floor and external access to roof level, reconstruction of… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 15 m away - [**PA/06867/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06867-24/birkirkara-affect-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): To affect additions and alterations to existing townhouse namely to erect room at roof level, and extend staircase to same level. Granted, validated 31 October 2024, 16 m away - [**PA/03077/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03077-21/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade-covered-by-irrestawra-darek): Restoration of facade covered by Irrestawra Darek Scheme (GS/00691/18) Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/06830/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06830-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-the-width-of-the-garage): Alterations to the width of the garage at ground floor level. Granted, validated 28 November 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/01232/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01232-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-photographic-shop): Change of use from a photographic shop and studio (as approved in PA1750/98) to a residential dwelling as per LN 74/14. Proposed includes minor internal… Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/02674/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02674-22/birkirkara-demolish-dangerous-structures-and-walls-at-ground): To demolish dangerous structures and walls at ground floor level within part of residence. To effect internal and external additions and alterations to… Granted, validated 11 May 2022, 3 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/00895/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00895-20/birkirkara-propose-the-restoration-of-facade): To propose the restoration of facade, including the restoration of the building fabric and replacement of timber door, louvered window and maltese balcony. To… Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/00461/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00461-24/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-dwelling-covered-by-rg-01504-22): Extension to existing dwelling covered by RG/01504/22. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/03376/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03376-22/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-roof-over-washroom): Demolition of existing roof over washroom, dangerous ceilings at first floor level and external staircase at third floor level and proposed alterations and… Granted, validated 18 May 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/00488/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00488-20/birkirkara-replace-two-roofs): To replace two roofs, proposed rooms at roof level and minor alterations Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/02854/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02854-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-pa-03681): To sanction minor internal alterations from approved PA/03681/09; extension at second floor and stairs to proposed utility at roof level. Granted, validated 16 July 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/00360/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00360-26/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-as): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing dwelling as approved in RG/1014/25. To construct additional volume at second floor level. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 3 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/06814/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-existing-residential-townhouse-and): Proposed internal alterations to existing residential townhouse and restoration of front facade. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/04355/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04355-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A and sanctioning of existing as-built from PA/812/08, including correction of site under PA/812/08. Granted, validated 25 August 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/01149/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01149-22/birkirkara-restoration-to-existing-facade-as-per-proposed): Restoration to existing facade as per proposed method statement. Status being checked, 51 m away ## More by Mauro Debono - [**PA/07465/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07465-26/pembroke-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-semi-basement): To demolish existing terraced house and construct semi-basement garages and overlying four apartments and penthouse with pool. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07141/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07141-26/gzira-demolish-an-existing-maisonette): To demolish an existing maisonette, a Class 4B premises and a block of apartments from second floor upwards along Triq Ir-Rebha, and first floor offices along… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06760/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06760-26/st-julians-renewal-of-pa-8180-18-to-sanction-internal): Renewal of PA/8180/18 - To sanction internal height as built, proposed part demolition to roof, extension at existing receded floor level and proposed… Pending - [**PA/06599/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06599-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-up-to): Internal alterations to ground floor up to third floor level to introduce lift. Demolition of third floor rooms and construction of duplex penthouse at third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05839/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05839-26/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-at-third-floor): Proposed demolition of existing washrooms at third floor level and to construct a duplex unit at third floor and receded floor level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05680/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05680-26/mellieha-sanction-the-property-as-built): To sanction the property as built, with reference to the previously approved permit PA/02409/02. Pending [All applications by Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)