--- title: "PA/01689/23: sanction maisonette layout as built in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01689-23/birkirkara-sanction-maisonette-layout-as-built source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction maisonette layout as built (according to PA/5173/03). This application includes also sanctioning of… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0168923 # PA/01689/23: sanction maisonette layout as built in Birkirkara 65, Amethyst, Triq tal-Qattus, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara To sanction maisonette layout as built (according to PA/5173/03). This application includes also sanctioning of basement garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 65, Amethyst, Triq tal-Qattus, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mr Christopher Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christopher-zammit) - **Perit:** [Perit Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 3 February 2023 - **Validated:** 22 March 2023 - **Published:** 22 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 August 2023 - **Permit expires:** 16 August 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01689/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01689&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 65, Amethyst, Triq tal-Qattus, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 78 granted, 0 refused, 6 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00786/26). On Triq tal-Qattus: 16 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila), [Malcolm Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 44 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/03711/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03711-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-semi-basement-apartment-approved-by): Proposed sanctioning of existing semi-basement apartment approved by PA3749/05. Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 14 m away - [**PA/00116/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00116-22/birkirkara-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-p): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA861/07 and proposed construction of artist studio (Class 1D) at third floor level and overlying… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 14 m away - [**PA/04722/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04722-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-alteration-at-levels-lb1): Proposed sanctioning of internal alteration at levels LB1 and level 0 including amendments to the location of w.c and store within shop Class 4B, conversion… Granted, validated 29 July 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/00786/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00786-26/birkirkara-extend-existing-receded-third-floor-and-construct): To extend existing receded third floor and construct a new receded floor above it. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/05427/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05427-23/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (differences from PA2660/05). Proposal also include change of use from garage to a Class 4B shop, minor internal alterations and… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/05817/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05817-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-residential-dwelling-from-approved): Proposed sanctioning of existing residential dwelling from approved PA/6021/06. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/03203/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03203-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed demolition at basement level including clearing of existing foundations. Proposed excavation of lift pit. Proposed… Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/00035/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00035-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of plot, construction of 36 garages at basement levels -1 and -2, 8 maisonettes and 34 apartments… Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/01355/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01355-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-development-permis): To sanction minor differences from approved development permission PA/00398/08 plus other additions and alterations including construction of lightweight… Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/00761/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00761-24/birkirkara-construction-of-vacant-plot-including-excavation-at): Proposed construction of vacant plot including excavation at basement level for private garages, and construction of five (5) overlying floors. Granted, validated 14 May 2024, 5 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/02354/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-21/birkirkara-sanction-basement-level-which-is-accessible-through): To sanction basement level which is accessible through common area. (Space under garage discovered during works - ex quarry). Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/03312/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03312-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-2-offices-to): Change of use of 2 offices to 2 3 bedroom apartments at first and second floor. Proposal also includes sanctioning of internal alterations. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/00730/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00730-21/birkirkara-change-use-from-garage-approved-in-pa-03757-17): To change use from garage approved in PA/03757/17 to shop (Class 4B) and to create a separate access to the underlying domestic stores. Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/00052/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00052-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-2-floor-plus-semi-basement-terraced): To sanction existing 2 floor plus semi-basement terraced house as built and to affect alterations in all floors and erect additional 2 floors and a receded… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/05000/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05000-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-of-a): Proposed sanctioning of change of use of a level 1 (basement level -4) garages and fronting private driveway to Class 6A store, for use by existing ground… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 81 m away ## More by Henry Attard - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07373/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07373-26/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terrace-house-and-construct-two): To demolish existing terrace house and construct two terraces houses consisting of garage at ground floor level and overlying dwelling. Application also… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07065/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07065-26/msida-sanction-layout): To sanction layout (including facade signage) of existing car showroom. Application includes part change of use to public service. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07055/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07055-26/gzira-demolish-existing-ground-floor-garage-and-overlying): To demolish existing ground floor garage and overlying maisonette to construct Class 4A office at ground floor, 5 overlying units (1 at each floor) and 1 unit… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07026/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07026-26/ghaxaq-excavation-to-necessary-levels-to-construct-3): Proposed excavation to necessary levels to construct 3 garages at basement level, replace ground floor garage with 1 maisonette and minor internal and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06953/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06953-26/qormi-sanction-building-layout-as-built-from-approved): To sanction building layout as built from approved PA/0745/76. Application also includes minor internal and external alterations at all levels including the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard) ## More from Christopher Zammit - [**PA/02104/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02104-26/zebbug-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-private-car): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling and private car garage to accommodate lift and common parts. Proposed partial demolition of first floor maisonette.… Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06261/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06261-25/tarxien-sanction-extension-at-first-floor-and-stairwell): To sanction extension at first floor and stairwell at second floor levels to pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/00029/21** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00029-21/kalkara-demolition-of-internal-wall-at-first-floor): Proposed demolition of internal wall at first floor level, change of use from bedroom to living and proposed extension at second floor level to include… Granted, validated 7 April 2021 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)