--- title: "PA/01471/23: Demolition of existing dwellings in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01471-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of lift pit and construction of four three-bedroom apartments and a… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0147123 # PA/01471/23: Demolition of existing dwellings in Birkirkara Firenze 35/37, Triq il-Bwieraq, Birkirkara Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of lift pit and construction of four three-bedroom apartments and a two-bedroom penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Firenze 35/37, Triq il-Bwieraq, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mr Karl Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/karl-spiteri) - **Perit:** [Perit Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 13 February 2023 - **Validated:** 15 March 2023 - **Published:** 15 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 July 2023 - **Permit expires:** 30 August 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01471/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01471&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Firenze 35/37, Triq il-Bwieraq, Birkirkara 303 other applications within 300 m: 205 granted, 7 refused, 28 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02539/26). On Triq il-Bwieraq: 33 other applications, 24 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella), [Glenn Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/glenn-zammit), [Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono), [Sarah Zammit Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sarah-zammit-calleja), [Pierre Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-farrugia). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 42 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/05581/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05581-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-site): To demolish existing site. To propose construction of 3 apartments, 1 penthouse and the installation of a lift. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/03759/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03759-23/birkirkara-additions-over-approved-pa8656-21-include-an-addition): Proposed additions over approved PA8656/21 include an addition to the site. Proposed changes in the floor plans which include complete removal of basement… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/03185/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03185-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-stairwell-and-roof): To demolish existing stairwell and roof, effect minor alterations at first floor level and construct three units on three floors above first floor. Under appeal, validated 24 July 2023, 5 floors, 31 m away - [**PA/00096/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00096-26/birkirkara-remove-the-common-area-from-the-proposal): To remove the common area from the proposal previously approved in PA/3185/23, and open access to the neighbouring property for a shared common area. Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/07085/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07085-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-terraced-house): Alterations and extension to existing terraced house which include, create of garage, demolition of back rooms, lowering of floor level (removal of fill) at… Granted, validated 24 November 2025, 3 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/05152/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05152-24/birkirkara-replace-deteriorated-timber-balcony): To replace deteriorated timber balcony, by a white aluminium railing and sanction extension to kitchen. Granted, validated 7 October 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/02478/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02478-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-4): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct 4 residential units. Granted, validated 22 May 2026, 1 floor, 47 m away - [**PA/02198/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-21/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-property-include-internal-alteratio): Alterations to existing property include: internal alterations; removal of rooms at the back of the property; excavation and construction of swimming pool and… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/04371/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04371-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-first-floor-dwelling-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of first floor dwelling as built and proposed alterations and extension to an existing dwelling house as to create seven apartments… Granted, validated 2 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**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, 54 m away - [**PA/00651/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00651-20/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4A office including internal alterations. Status being checked, 55 m away - [**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, 56 m away - [**PA/03766/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03766-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling-excavate-1-level-of): To demolish existing dwelling excavate 1 level of basement and proposed construction of 3 private car garages at basement level, 1 private car garage at… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/03745/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03745-24/birkirkara-rehabilitation-of-existing-residential-property): Rehabilitation of existing residential property; including internal alterations, of which the removal and replacement of deteriorated structures at second… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/01364/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01364-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor. Demolition of existing washroom and construction of new floor at second floor level and receded floor… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away ## More by Krista Xuereb - [**PA/07760/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07760-26/gudja-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external lighting. Pending - [**PA/07659/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07659-26/mellieha-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external lighting (Non-LED). Pending - [**PA/07440/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07440-26/mgarr-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external illumination. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07411/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07411-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to studio maisonette and Class 4B to private car garage. Works to include minor internal and external alterations. Application… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07261/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07261-26/paola-retain-and-restore-part-of-facade): To retain and restore part of facade, to demolish part of existing dwellings, excavate reservoir and basement, and to construct 12 garages at basement level,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07192/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-26/mellieha-sanction-a-terraced-house-approved-in): To sanction a terraced house approved in (PA/01099/93) as built and change the use to a guesthouse (Class 3A); proposed construction of full second floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb) ## More from Karl Spiteri - [**PA/03121/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03121-25/mosta-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of basement and construction of three private car garages, one two-bedroom maisonette, three three-bedroom… Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/01421/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01421-25/lija-demolition-of-accretions): Demolition of accretions, restoration/rehabilitation of existing structures, minor alterations, excavations at basement level and construction of four… Granted, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/06458/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06458-24/zurrieq-propose-demolition): To propose demolition, excavation, and construction of 2 garages at ground floor level, 1 ground floor apartment with pool, 6 overlying apartments and 2… Granted, validated 25 September 2024 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)