--- title: "PA/01353/21: Internal alterations to existing ground floor maisonette in Birzebbuga |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01353-21/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-to-existing-ground-floor-maisonette source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Birzebbuga: Internal alterations to existing ground floor maisonette and overlying first floor apartment,… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0135321 # PA/01353/21: Internal alterations to existing ground floor maisonette in Birzebbuga Ghansar Flats, 15, 17, Triq l-Ghansar, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga Internal alterations to existing ground floor maisonette and overlying first floor apartment, formation of lift shaft and construction of three additional residential units at second, third and receded floors. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Ghansar Flats, 15, 17, Triq l-Ghansar, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Tonio Farrugia - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01353/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01353&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around Ghansar Flats, 15, 17, Triq l-Ghansar, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga 61 other applications within 300 m: 41 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01846/25). On Triq l-Ghansar: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/06869/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06869-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-basement-garages): To demolish existing building and construct basement garages, ground floor maisonette and overlying two duplex apartments. Work to include excavation,… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 2 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/00759/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00759-24/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa2662-02): To sanction property as built from PA2662/02. Granted, validated 19 April 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/00317/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00317-21/birzebbuga-sanction-layout-of-site-configuration-following-new): Application to sanction layout of site configuration following new survey, and formation of rooms in existing garage approved by PA/2096/03 Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/01639/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01639-26/birzebbuga-minor-alterations-at-level-0-to-shift): Proposed minor alterations at level 0 to shift existing bathroom, new kithcenette in lieu of existing domestic store, re-opening of original windows on facade… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/01946/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01946-22/birzebbuga-restoration-of-the-facade-at-ground-floor): Restoration of the facade at ground floor level and replacement of apertures. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/01846/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01846-25/birzebbuga-renew-pa06928-20): To renew PA06928/20 (To sanction lightweight canopy and minor modifications from approved development permission PA04020/05 and proposed construction of new… Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/02655/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02655-23/birzebbuga-alterations-to-dwelling-including-replacement-of-roofs): Alterations to dwelling including replacement of roofs, internal and external alterations, and construction of parapet wall Withdrawn, validated 10 May 2023, 61 m away - [**PA/01891/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01891-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of site, construction of basement garages, three ground floor maisonettes, three apartments at first,… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/03234/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03234-26/birzebbuga-minor-alterations-to-approved-penthouse-in-pa4929-23): Minor alterations to approved penthouse in PA4929/23 and extension of approved penthouse to create a separate dwelling on unutilised airspace. Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 1 floor, 74 m away - [**PA/04929/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04929-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of a ground floor garage and 17 overlying residential dwellings. Proposal also includes alterations… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 1 floor, 74 m away - [**PA/04868/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04868-23/birzebbuga-renew-pa4814-18-to-turn-7-penthouses): To renew PA4814/18 - To turn 7 penthouses into 9 apartments and proposed 7 penthouses. Granted, validated 2 October 2023, 91 m away - [**PA/03619/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03619-26/birzebbuga-restoration-of-facade-of-pre-1967-building): Restoration of facade of pre-1967 building. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 94 m away - [**PA/00313/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00313-21/birzebbuga-replacement-of-dilapidated-hcb-facade-and-parapet): Replacement of dilapidated HCB facade and parapet wall in franka stone. Status being checked, 94 m away - [**PA/06967/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06967-23/birzebbuga-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved): Minor internal and external alterations to approved permit PA2901/16 with addition of a substation, addition of automatic underground refuse bins, changing of… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 122 m away - [**PA/03038/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03038-26/birzebbuga-formalise-layout-of-existing-street-level-garage): To formalise layout of existing street level garage and second floor apartment as built. Granted, validated 6 July 2026, 144 m away ## More by Michael Schembri - [**PA/05287/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05287-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette-from): To sanction alterations to first floor maisonette from the plans as approved in PA/00267/03. The alterations include: i. minor internal shifting of doors and… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/02328/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02328-26/birzebbuga-i): i. To replace dismantled masonry closed balcony (in view of possible collapse - DS/00358/25) with white coloured aluminium balcony railing and aperture (door… Granted, validated 4 May 2026 - [**PA/07160/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-25/zabbar-sanction-garage): To sanction garage, including domestic store, for changes from approved permit PA/03055/06. Granted, validated 2 December 2025 - [**PA/07037/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07037-25/birzebbuga-reopening-of-blocked-internal-openings-to-re): Proposed reopening of blocked internal openings to re amalgamate corner property with band club premises. The corner property is to be used as additional… Granted, validated 24 November 2025 - [**PA/04254/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04254-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-replacement-of-pre-1968-deteriorated-concrete): To sanction the replacement of pre-1968 deteriorated concrete ceiling slabs and masonry walls, including the laying of new roof screed and waterproofing. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/04013/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04013-25/birzebbuga-sanction-garage-for-differences-from-approved-permit): To sanction garage for differences from approved permit PB/01610/91. Granted, validated 7 July 2025 [All applications by Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)