--- title: "PA/01443/23: extension at third floor in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01443-23/birzebbuga-extension-at-third-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed extension at third floor (removal of washroom and proposed 2 bedroom apartment) and proposed washroom… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0144323 # PA/01443/23: extension at third floor in Birzebbuga 71, Il-Bajja S-Sabiha c/w, Triq id-Duluri, Birzebbuga Proposed extension at third floor (removal of washroom and proposed 2 bedroom apartment) and proposed washroom above. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 71, Il-Bajja S-Sabiha c/w, Triq id-Duluri, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** John Busuttil - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 6 December 2022 - **Validated:** 15 March 2023 - **Published:** 15 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 29 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01443/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01443&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 71, Il-Bajja S-Sabiha c/w, Triq id-Duluri, Birzebbuga 135 other applications within 300 m: 78 granted, 5 refused, 13 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04993/25). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/05480/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05480-26/birzebbuga-demountable-timber-platform-over-parking-space-fronting): Proposed demountable timber platform over parking space fronting existing Class 4D restaurant approved in PA/6745/18 to cater for tables and chairs. Proposal… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/02998/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02998-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house-followed): Demolition of an existing terraced house followed by the construction of two 3-car garages at ground floor level, 3 apartment units and a receded penthouse at… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/05959/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05959-24/birzebbuga-sanction-the-installation-of-a-tented-structure): To sanction the installation of a tented structure over area approved for the placement of tables and chairs (covered by PA439/20) and minor changes to… Refused, validated 11 September 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/00523/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00523-24/birzebbuga-installation-of-signage-to-approved-bed-and): Proposed installation of signage to approved bed and breakfast hotel Class 3B permit PA2980/22. Granted, validated 1 March 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/02136/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02136-21/birzebbuga-extension-of-additional-floors-over-existing-hotel): Proposed extension of additional floors over existing hotel approved by PA 5429/19 Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/02980/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02980-22/birzebbuga-additional-floor-to-approved-3-bed-and): Proposed additional floor to approved 3 bed and breakfast Class 3B within the same approved height (for a total of 100 rooms), and introduction of sub-station. Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/02342/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02342-24/birzebbuga-sanction-second-and-third-floor-level-and): To sanction second and third floor level and common parts at ground and first floor level as built. Proposed minor alterations at second and third floor level. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/05370/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05370-24/birzebbuga-widen-door-leading-to-balcony): To widen door leading to balcony, ii. Internal alterations to existing first floor apartment. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/00439/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00439-20/birzebbuga-extension-to-approved-area-for-tables-and): Proposed extension to approved area for tables and chairs (DN 1453/14 and PA 4052/07) including demountable platform level with existing pavement and addition… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/07521/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07521-25/birzebbuga-sanction-restaurant-class-4d-use-due-to): To sanction restaurant Class 4D use due to untraceable permits and operational licenses. Withdrawn, validated 19 November 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/00486/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00486-25/birzebbuga-extend-the-existing-canopy-and-to-extend): To extend the existing canopy and to extend also the approved area for tables and chairs along with the insertion of a platform. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/00255/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00255-20/birzebbuga-lightweight-canopy-and-sanctioning-of-tables-and): Proposed lightweight canopy and sanctioning of tables and chairs Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/07226/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07226-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-installation-of-a-retractable-canopy): To sanction the installation of a retractable canopy, sign and platform from approved PA/08079/17. Proposed black aluminum louvered cabinet to cover ac units. Refused, validated 12 November 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/01162/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01162-26/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavation and construction of water reservoir, 2 Class 4D restaurants, 4 apartments and 2 overlying receded penthouses. Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 65 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)