--- title: "PA/01352/24: connect two overlying residences in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01352-24/birkirkara-connect-two-overlying-residences source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To connect two overlying residences, having door numbers 272 and 276 to form one single residential unit.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0135224 # PA/01352/24: connect two overlying residences in Birkirkara 272, 274 & 276, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara To connect two overlying residences, having door numbers 272 and 276 to form one single residential unit. Connection is via a proposed external spiral stairs located in the backyard and a proposed door opening connecting existing stairs leading from street level to 1st floor via the garage having door number 274. Some internal alteration, mostly at 1st floor, are also being proposed. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 272, 274 & 276, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Alan Briffa - **Perit:** [Perit Paul Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 20 February 2024 - **Validated:** 29 April 2024 - **Published:** 6 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 21 March 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 8 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01352/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01352&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 272, 274 & 276, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara 31 other applications on the same street: 16 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04076/26). On Triq F. S. Caruana: 31 other applications, 16 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [MODEL](https://propertylist.mt/perit/model), [Adam Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adam-pace), [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions 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/06491/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06491-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining): Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06336/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06336-26/birkirkara-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed alterations at first-floor level, the construction of an extension at second-floor level, and the construction of an access staircase to roof level. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05006/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05006-26/birkirkara-proposal-for-the-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposal for the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartments at first, second and third floor levels, and a receded penthouse at fourth… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03694/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03694-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, including redimensioning of the balcony, shifting of internal partition walls, lowering of ceiling levels and… Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/03546/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03546-26/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built, already approved under PA/07549/05. Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/04076/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04076-26/birkirkara-changes-to-permit-pa-02449-22-including-the-demolition): Changes to permit PA/02449/22 including the demolition of existing residential unit at first floor level and proposed construction of three residential units… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00157/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00157-26/birkirkara-demolition-whilst-retaining-the-facade-including-restoratio): Proposed demolition whilst retaining the facade including restoration (and partial alterations of same facade); excavation of (2) basement levels including… Suspended, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/05352/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05352-25/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-dwellings-as-approved-in): To sanction as built dwellings as approved in PA/04340/22. Granted, validated 20 October 2025 - [**PA/01021/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01021-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining): Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. Withdrawn, validated 16 July 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/02850/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02850-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-including-shifting): Sanctioning of apartment as built including shifting of walls and alterations on facade including balcony. Granted, validated 21 June 2025 - [**PA/02226/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-create-one-bedroom): Proposed alterations and additions to create one bedroom unit at second floor level and room at third floor level. Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/00585/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00585-25/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA/5086/08 mainly internal layout and external elevation. Granted, validated 13 March 2025 - [**PA/07605/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07605-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-maisonette): Internal alterations to the existing maisonette, replacement of concrete slab underneath backyard at first floor, alteration to second floor level and… Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/00248/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00248-25/birkirkara-application-includes-the-demolition-of-the-existing): Application includes the demolition of the existing first floor maisonette and the construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07894/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07894-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-7549-05): To sanction variations from approved PA/7549/05. Sanctioning mainly includes re-positioning of walls and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 16 January 2025 ## More by Paul Buhagiar - [**PA/05856/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05856-26/zebbug-demolish-existing-two-apartments-at-1st-and): To demolish existing two apartments at 1st and 2nd floor and replace them by 3 no 2 bedroom apartments at 1st floor to 3rd floor and a 1 bedroom penthouse at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04429/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04429-26/pembroke-transform-a-corner-2-floor-terraced-house): To transform a corner 2 floor terraced house into an elevated ground floor 3-bedroom maisonette, 3 no 3-bedroom apartments at 1st floor to 3rd floor and a… Granted, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03982/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03982-26/marsa-sanction-alterations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa-5138-09): To sanction alterations from previously approved permit PA/5138/09 and to add provision of 2 No. jockey rooms. Moreover, the stable is proposed to be split… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03981/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03981-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-private-car): Change of use from a private car garage to a public service garage for 1 No. Y-plate vehicle. In view that no permits were traced on site, garage as built is… Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03470/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03470-26/siggiewi-change-of-use-from-a-private-car): Change of use from a Private Car Garage to a Public Service Garage for 1 No. Y-Plate vehicle. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/01109/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-26/birkirkara-sanction-facade-decoration-treatment-at-ground-floor): To sanction facade decoration treatment at ground floor level from that approved in RG/03435/18. That is from plaster rendering painted in stone color to… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 [All applications by Paul Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-buhagiar) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)