--- title: "PA/01497/25: Restoration of franka stone facade in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01497-25/birkirkara-restoration-of-franka-stone-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Restoration of franka stone facade, sanctioning of the exclusion of wooden louvers, proposed lift and internal… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0149725 # PA/01497/25: Restoration of franka stone facade in Birkirkara Site at Gnien L-Istazzjon, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, Birkirkara Restoration of franka stone facade, sanctioning of the exclusion of wooden louvers, proposed lift and internal partition wall, and opening of door way for lift door as already approved in PA1278/14. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at Gnien L-Istazzjon, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Christine Jo Mansueto obo Birkirkara Local Council](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/birkirkara-local-council) - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony C Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-c-bezzina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 7 February 2025 - **Validated:** 28 April 2025 - **Published:** 12 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 27 March 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 7 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01497/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01497&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Site at Gnien L-Istazzjon, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, Birkirkara 122 other applications within 300 m: 80 granted, 1 refused, 13 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05812/25). On Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima: 13 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan), [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers), [Brian Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/brian-ebejer). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 25 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/01028/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01028-23/birkirkara-renew-pa9953-17-to-sanction-existing-aluminium-window): To renew PA9953/17 To sanction existing aluminium window louvres on facade and to change the existing apertures to white pvc frame at St. Aloysius College… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/01658/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01658-22/birkirkara-remove-part-of-an-existing-wall-to): To remove part of an existing wall to form a secondary entrance gate to the school from Old Railway Street. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/02857/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02857-23/birkirkara-construction-of-a-garbage-room-within-the): Construction of a garbage room within the school grounds. Granted, validated 30 June 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/03033/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03033-24/birkirkara-sanction-extensions-to-the-approved-and-valid): To sanction extensions to the approved and valid PA507/21 sports school complex Class 2 , including to sanction extensions to level 4 on Xorrox Street, over… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 92 m away - [**PA/01268/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01268-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-existing): To sanction minor internal alterations to the existing canteen having a different layout from that approved in PA/00507/21. Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 92 m away - [**PA/00507/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00507-21/birkirkara-extension-of-two-floors-for-sports-school): Proposed extension of two floors for sports school complex - Class 2, consisting of; indoor, football/basketball pitch, 7-a-side football outdoor pitch and… Status being checked, 92 m away - [**PA/02991/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02991-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and): Proposed minor internal alterations at ground floor and proposed change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 4B retail having a different layout from that… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 93 m away - [**PA/05450/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05450-23/birkirkara-add-an-additional-two-apartments-and-a): To add an additional two apartments and a penthouse above the existing maisonette. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 104 m away - [**PA/01876/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01876-21/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-to-an-existing-maisonette): To carry out alterations to an existing maisonette having a different layout from that approved in permission PA/08249/17, and to replace existing bronze… Status being checked, 107 m away - [**PA/06148/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06148-25/birkirkara-install-a-small-2-3-person-lift-in): To install a small 2-3 person lift in an existing block of 3 one bedroomed flats, starting off from first floor. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 108 m away - [**PA/04933/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04933-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-structures): Demolition of existing structures, excavation of one underground parking level, and twenty-seven residential units. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 115 m away - [**PA/07620/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07620-24/birkirkara-retain-class-4b-use-and-sanction-changes): To retain Class 4B use and sanction changes from previously approved PA/2114/98. Proposal includes minor internal and external alterations, and screening of… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 117 m away - [**PA/01820/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01820-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a Class 4B shop as per LN 74/14, and the addition of a sign on the facade. Status being checked, 118 m away - [**PA/01583/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01583-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-washroom-at-3rd-floor): Demolition of existing washroom at 3rd floor, construction of one apartment at 3rd floor, and construction of a washroom at 4th floor. Status being checked, 5 floors, 120 m away - [**PA/04460/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04460-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-rear-part-of-property-and): Proposed demolition of rear part of property and construction of two residential units including minor internal and external alterations and raising of… Granted, validated 11 September 2025, 125 m away ## More by Anthony C Bezzina - [**PA/07802/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07802-26/zebbug-change-of-use-from-garage-as-approved): Proposed change of use from garage as approved in PA/02732/98 to public service garage including sanctioning of variations from the approved plans consisting… Pending - [**PA/07426/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07426-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-terraced-house): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 terraced house, including alterations at all floor levels, the construction of a bedroom at roof level, the installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07151/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07151-26/marsaxlokk-maintenance-of-existing-legally-established-boundary-walls): Proposed maintenance of existing legally established boundary walls, including excavation works and construction of a water reservoir; sanctioning of a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06965/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06965-26/xghajra-sanction-replacement-of-dangerous-roof-to-existing): To sanction replacement of dangerous roof to existing pre-1967 dwelling including sanctioning of existing gate. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06636/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06636-26/santa-venera-sanction-changes-to-the-approved-garage): To sanction changes to the approved garage (PA/6953/06) and the proposed extension of existing storage rooms. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06524/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06524-26/safi-widening-of-existing-gate-and-construction-of): Proposed widening of existing gate and construction of an agricultural reservoir within agricultural land. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Anthony C Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-c-bezzina) ## More from Birkirkara Local Council - [**PA/07795/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07795-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of new facilities within the existing public garden consisting of public convenience, sports… Pending - [**PA/01793/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01793-26/birkirkara-this-application-involves-a-change-of-use): This application involves a change of use from Classes 2C and 4B to Class 2B, internal alterations including the widening of openings and the relocation of… Suspended, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/05541/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05541-23/birkirkara-sanction-changes-in-internal-and-external-layout): To sanction changes in internal and external layout as well as internal uses of Class 4D establishment from approved permit PA/4016/93. Withdrawn, validated 20 September 2023 - [**PA/01489/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01489-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-site-as-existing-following-site): Sanctioning of site as existing following site survey, demolition of existing derelict rooms and construction of proposed innovation centre with Class 2B and… Granted, validated 15 March 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)