--- title: "PA/01594/25: Change of use from pre-1978 disused livestock in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01594-25/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-pre-1978-disused-livestock source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Birzebbuga: Change of use from pre-1978 disused livestock farm to residential dwellings with internal alterations including… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0159425 # PA/01594/25: Change of use from pre-1978 disused livestock in Birzebbuga 19A, Triq it-Torri, Birzebbuga Change of use from pre-1978 disused livestock farm to residential dwellings with internal alterations including demolition of shed and stairs and also excavation of well, cesspit and swimming pool. - **Status:** Pending (The report on this case has been finalised and a decision on the case still needs to be taken) - **Location:** 19A, Triq it-Torri, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Aaron Abela - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 29 January 2025 - **Validated:** 12 March 2025 - **Published:** 12 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 11 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01594/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01594&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 19A, Triq it-Torri, Birzebbuga 24 other applications within 300 m: 13 granted, 3 refused, 2 pending. 81% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/03976/23). On Triq it-Torri: 8 other applications, 5 granted and 2 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/06358/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06358-23/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PAPB/877/72 and proposed alterations consisting in addition/removal of rooms and replacement of roof. Refused, validated 1 November 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/02755/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02755-25/marsaxlokk-propose-class-1d-in-existing-apartment): To propose Class 1D in existing apartment. Refused, validated 10 September 2025, 122 m away - [**PA/02389/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02389-24/marsaxlokk-changes-to-staircase-at-basement-levels-2): Proposed changes to staircase at basement levels -2 and -1, and changes to garage numbers. Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 156 m away - [**PA/01527/21** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01527-21/marsaxlokk-alterations-to-existing-farmhouse-including-demolition-of): Alterations to existing farmhouse including demolition of existing dilapidated structures, reconstruction in a consolidated form, restoration of rooms that… Status being checked, 160 m away - [**PA/04853/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04853-26/marsaxlokk-sanctioning-of-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-07489-20): Sanctioning of changes to approved permit PA/07489/20, including shifting of internal walls, changes to approved layout, re-positioning of pool, and minor… Pending, 175 m away - [**PA/03559/21** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03559-21/marsaxlokk-proposal-includes-minor-internal-and-external-changes): Proposal includes minor internal and external changes to approved permit PA/07820/19. Includes changes to internal layout and street levels, as well as… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 176 m away - [**PA/03257/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03257-26/marsaxlokk-construction-of-pool-at-penthouse-level): Proposed construction of pool at penthouse level. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 178 m away - [**PA/02563/23** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02563-23/marsaxlokk-sanction-deviations-from-pa-02071-18-which-include-the): To sanction deviations from PA/02071/18 which include the installation of solar panels, construction of an additional 2 courses at roof level, and… Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 200 m away - [**PA/05101/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05101-26/marsaxlokk-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and proposed construction of 3 basement private car garages, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at… Suspended, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 229 m away - [**PA/07211/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07211-26/marsaxlokk-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construction-a): To demolish existing terraced house and construction a block of street level garage, two overlying dwellings with overlying washroom at roof level. (2 units… Pending, 3 floors, 251 m away - [**PA/05802/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05802-24/marsaxlokk-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): To sanction internal and external alterations to existing terraced house across two streets. sanctioning include construction of street level garage instead… Withdrawn, 252 m away - [**PA/00386/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00386-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA/1486/22, including changes to internal layout, changes to site perimeter and changes to the… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 253 m away - [**PA/01486/22** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01486-22/marsaxlokk-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-a): Proposed excavation of site and construction of a semi-basement, overlying office Class 4A and two apartments and a duplex. Status being checked, 257 m away - [**PA/03976/23** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-23/marsaxlokk-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-semi-basement): Proposed excavation of site and construction of semi-basement garages, overlying childcare center, two apartments and a duplex apartment interconnected with… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 265 m away - [**PA/06515/23** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06515-23/marsaxlokk-minor-internal-alteration-of-an-existing-terraced): Proposed minor internal alteration of an existing terraced house; and, proposed construction of a garage at ground floor level, extension of the main bedroom… Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 275 m away ## More by Joseph Saliba - [**PA/07831/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-26/iklin-renewal-of-pa-001159-22): Renewal of PA/001159/22 (To extend backyard party wall to 3.4m and install a louvered structure and change railing of ground floor terrace.) Pending - [**PA/07757/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-26/senglea-isla-interal-alterations-from-approved-pa-05964-19-and-pa-0290): Proposed interal alterations from approved PA/05964/19 & PA/02903/20. Including change of use from dentist (class 4A) to restaurant (Class 4D). Proposed… Pending - [**PA/07630/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-26/dingli-demolish-the-existing-building-approved-under-rg-00268-22): To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, and recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07137/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-26/xghajra-alterations-of-approved-pa-01175-25-and-pa-05354-25-to): Proposed alterations of approved PA/01175/25 and PA/05354/25 to merge two plots together and retaining existing reservoir as approved in PA/05354/25. Pending - [**PA/07080/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-26/zejtun-sanction-modifications-done-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction modifications done to pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06900/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06900-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-boundary-parapet-wall): To sanction the construction of a boundary/parapet wall for a pre-1968 structure. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)