PA/01661/26: partial demolition of the existing dwelling at in Birzebbuga
Nr. 2, Triq San Mikiel, Birzebbuga
Proposed partial demolition of the existing dwelling at first-floor level and the construction of a new dwelling at first, second, third and receded-floor level. The proposal includes the construction of a washroom at roof level and the installation of a low-voltage residential lift interconnecting the first-floor level with the receded-floor level.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- Nr. 2, Triq San Mikiel, Birzebbuga
- Locality
- Birzebbuga
- Applicant
- Martin Polidano
- Perit
- Perit Paul Aquilina
- 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
- 1
- Received
- 23 February 2026
- Validated
- 15 April 2026
- Published
- 15 April 2026
- Comments close
- 15 May 2026
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 14 July 2026
- Permit expires
- 19 August 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Nr. 2, Triq San Mikiel, Birzebbuga
176 other applications within 300 m: 114 granted, 4 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03045/25).
On Triq San Mikiel: 28 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Joseph Saliba, Jean Paul Debono Vella, Chris Cachia, Karl Genovese.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/05947/26 Birzebbuga: Proposed demolition of existing garage lightweight roof and façade. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and a first floor duplex maisonette. Works…
- PA/01124/21 Birzebbuga: Proposed internal demolition of walls and part slabs including demolition of facade. Re construction of facade, internal walls, extension to first floor level…
- PA/00715/26 Birzebbuga: Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 townhouse mainly opening of garage door on facade, removal and addition on internal walls, doors and windows. Application…
- PA/06979/25 Birzebbuga: Proposed subdivision of an existing duplex unit into two separate residential units, including sanctioning of internal alterations. Re-painting of the…
- PA/03303/21 Birzebbuga: To sanction amendments to the previously approved permits PA/03011/18 and PA/08737/18. Sanctioning comprises the inclusion of all units into one block…
- PA/04003/26 Birzebbuga: To sanction development. To split two levels into two distinct flats and internal alteration of other levels.
- PA/02905/25 Birzebbuga: To demolish existing buildings and construct two houses, each consisting of a street level garage for private use and an overlying residence with pool at roof…
- PA/04463/25 Birzebbuga: Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of reservoir, construction of street-level garage, 3 apartments and one penthouse.
- PA/00046/25 Birzebbuga: Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of reservoir, construction of street-level garage, 3 apartments and one penthouse.
- PA/03975/23 Birzebbuga: Proposed alterations at first floor level, including demolition of existing roof, reconstruction of same and extension at second and receded floor levels.…
- PA/04380/23 Birzebbuga: Proposed alterations to existing ground floor maisonette.
- PA/05013/24 Birzebbuga: Proposed internal demolition including the retention of existing façade, and the construction of four (4) additional floors including one (1) maisonette and…
- PA/07167/23 Birzebbuga: To sanction changes to walls/openings at roof level and spiral staircase for access to upper-roof level. Proposed use of roof structure as a one-bedroom…
- PA/00106/25 Birzebbuga: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling.
- PA/07696/25 Birzebbuga: Structural alterations over a ground floor maisonette and garage. Construction of an overlying first floor maisonette and washroom.
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- PA/08001/25 Zurrieq: Partial demolition of existing townhouse and reconstruction of same, including plunge pool and domestic store at second floor.