--- title: "PA/01462/24: i in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01462-24/birzebbuga-i source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: i. Demolition of existing roof structures, ii. Alteration to existing first floor maisonette to introduce a lift… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0146224 # PA/01462/24: i in Birzebbuga 5, 7, 9, Monrion, Triq il-Mandolina, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga i. Demolition of existing roof structures, ii. Alteration to existing first floor maisonette to introduce a lift in the stairwell, iii. conversion of maisonette into apartment, iv. construction of three additional residential units at second, third and receded floor levels. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 5, 7, 9, Monrion, Triq il-Mandolina, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Jesmond Caruana - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 29 October 2023 - **Validated:** 13 March 2024 - **Published:** 13 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 19 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 28 August 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01462/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01462&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 5, 7, 9, Monrion, Triq il-Mandolina, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga 88 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01891/25). On Triq il-Mandolina: 16 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Jean Paul Debono Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-paul-debono-vella), [David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-borg), [David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/00475/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00475-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of apartment as built from that approved in PA/3258/93. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 13 m away - [**PA/06170/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06170-26/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/02090/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02090-25/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/04188/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04188-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-1649-15): To sanction minor changes to approved PA/1649/15, proposed minor alterations to existing layouts and proposed extension at roof level. Proposal includes three… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/01968/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01968-21/birzebbuga-construction-of-block-consisting-of-a-ground): Proposed construction of block consisting of a ground floor garage with two overlying duplex units, including construction of pool at setback floor level Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/00039/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00039-26/birzebbuga-sanction-maisonette-as-is-since-no-permits): Application to sanction maisonette as is since no permits were traced. Application also includes variations fromthe official building alignments. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 23 m away - [**PA/00725/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00725-20/birzebbuga-create-extension-of-roof-structure-to-house): To create extension of roof structure to house more PV panels Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/04644/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04644-23/birzebbuga-sanction-maisonette-as-built): To sanction maisonette as built. PA permit could not be traced. Granted, validated 5 October 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/03711/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03711-23/birzebbuga-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-p): To sanction differences from approved development permission PB1204/85, proposed demolition of existing washroom at third floor level and construction of… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/03212/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03212-21/birzebbuga-installation-of-a-1m-projected-canopy): Proposed installation of a 1m projected canopy, and sanctioning of sign and billboard on elevation Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/02343/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02343-21/birzebbuga-sanction-change-of-use-of-front-part): To sanction change of use of front part of garage to Class 4B shop; proposed change of use of back part of garage into storage and construction of partition;… Status being checked, 32 m away - [**PA/00041/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00041-20/birzebbuga-make-minor-internal-alterations-at-approved-second): To make minor internal alterations at approved second floor (PA/11354/18), and construct one apartment at third floor and a penthouse at recessed floor level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/05275/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05275-23/birzebbuga-sanction-link-of-garage-to-residence-as): To sanction link of garage to residence as built, and to sanction garage layout, garage elevation and front garden as built [original permit PA3572/90]. Granted, validated 26 October 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/02155/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02155-26/birzebbuga-development-consisting-of-the-construction-of-additional): Proposed development consisting of the construction of additional overlying floors on an existing apartment, including the construction of a lift shaft and… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/05951/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05951-26/birzebbuga-convert-existing-first-floor-maisonette-into-a): To convert existing first floor maisonette into a block of three apartments, including installation of lift. variations from the official alignment. Proposal… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 50 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)