PA/01584/24: demolition of existing structure while generally retaining in St Julians
4, 5, 6, Triq Birkirkara, San Giljan
Proposed demolition of existing structure while generally retaining the facade, with minor modifications to include a garage entrance door; excavation and construction of a basement garage for the parking of private vehicles and overlying residential apartments. It is also proposed that this development will share basement-level access with the adjacent block, which is owned by the same applicant and covered by PA/11207/18.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 4, 5, 6, Triq Birkirkara, San Giljan
- Locality
- St Julians
- Applicant
- Mr Matthew Navarro
- Perit
- Perit Christian Spiteri
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Received
- 1 December 2023
- Validated
- 20 March 2024
- Published
- 27 August 2025
- Comments close
- 26 September 2025
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 6 November 2025
- Permit expires
- 19 November 2030
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 4, 5, 6, Triq Birkirkara, San Giljan
44 other applications on the same street: 33 granted, 2 refused, 2 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/08203/24).
On Triq Birkirkara: 44 other applications, 33 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: Christian Spiteri, Robert Grech, Melanie Spiteri, Philip Farrugia, David Vassallo.
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/07431/26 St Julians: To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,…
- PA/06144/26 St Julians: To sanction changes to penthouse approved in PA/04958/18. Changes consist of new toilet in living area and shifting of walls and apertures in layout. Changes…
- PA/05222/26 St Julians: Proposed minor internal changes to approved PA4206/25, including roofing over third party void space to match the backyard level with the internal maisonette…
- PA/02464/26 St Julians: Proposed changes for facade and minor internal changes from approved site of Class 3A in PA/02109/19.
- PA/03441/26 St Julians: Correction of site plan of PA/07350/25.
- PA/01454/26 St Julians: Demolition of the existing dwellings at Mayfair Flats from the first floor upwards and at Milton Flats from the ground floor upwards; excavation of a…
- PA/08274/25 St Julians: Change of use from Class 4B shop to pastizeria. Work to include internal alterations and fixing of retractable awning.
- PA/07350/25 St Julians: To propose the demolition of the existing building while retaining the facade, carrying out minor excavation works, constructing one basement level at the…
- PA/05297/25 St Julians: To sanction garage as built from approved permit PA/5775/08.
- PA/04686/25 St Julians: To demolish the existing dwelling and excavate site, change in layout from that approved in PA8109/19 and construction of a 26-room Class 3A guest house on 6…
- PA/04581/25 St Julians: Sanctioning of garage from that approved in PA/00146/10 and the addition of two obstructed public service spaces.
- PA/04206/25 St Julians: To sanction maisonette as built, with differences from PA5274/19, including the formation of an underlying domestic store.
- PA/01911/25 St Julians: To sanction changes to approved PA 1527/16 and PA 9331/18 and to sanction lightweight canopies on the terrace.
- PA/01917/25 St Julians: To propose change of use from Class 4A to residential unit and internal and external alterations from approved permit PA/02092/23.
- PA/06812/24 St Julians: To sanction interconnection of premises with Class 4B uses approved in permissions PA6967/03 and PA6968/03. To shift the existing outdoor a/c unit to the…
More by Christian Spiteri
- PA/07779/26 Mellieha: To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool.
- PA/07574/26 Mellieha: To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to…
- PA/07524/26 St Julians: Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in…
- PA/07408/26 Gzira: Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing.
- PA/07220/26 Birzebbuga: To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and…
- PA/07073/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows.
All applications by Christian Spiteri
More from Matthew Navarro
- PA/06231/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Sanctioning of apartments at fourth, fifth and sixth floor level, as built, in lieu of approved planning permits PA/06531/94 and PA/01536/24.
- PA/05563/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction layout of apartment as is. Previous permit is PAPB524/87.
- PA/01274/26 Zebbug: Proposed demolition, excavation, and proposed construction of garage, shop Class 4B, and 8 apartments including recessed floor level.
- PA/07057/24 St Julians: Sanctioning of pool and staircase as constructed during PA/11207/18.
- PA/03211/24 St Julians: To propose for the redevelopment of the current site entails the demolition of the existing structure, followed by excavation to align one floor with street…
- PA/01536/24 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed alterations at fourth floor level and construction of two apartments at fifth floor level and two penthouses at receded floor level. Proposal also…