--- title: "PA/01692/23: replacement of existing concrete balcony and installation in Birkirkara |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01692-23/birkirkara-replacement-of-existing-concrete-balcony-and-installation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed replacement of existing concrete balcony and installation of aluminium railing. Perit Architecture XV.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0169223 # PA/01692/23: replacement of existing concrete balcony and installation in Birkirkara Sonia Flats, Flat 2, Triq l-Isqof Labini, Birkirkara Proposed replacement of existing concrete balcony and installation of aluminium railing. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Sonia Flats, Flat 2, Triq l-Isqof Labini, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mr Frank Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/frank-galea) - **Perit:** [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Minor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 22 February 2023 - **Validated:** 18 April 2023 - **Published:** 22 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 13 April 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 3 May 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01692/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01692&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Sonia Flats, Flat 2, Triq l-Isqof Labini, Birkirkara 219 other applications within 300 m: 128 granted, 4 refused, 25 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03822/26). On Triq l-Isqof Labini: 20 other applications, 13 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez), [Christian Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-camilleri), [Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja), [Francesca Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/francesca-ebejer). - [**PA/07658/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07658-25/birkirkara-propose-internal-alterations-and-additions-in-an): To propose internal alterations and additions in an existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/03091/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03091-26/birkirkara-extension-for-pantry-and-store-to-penthouse): Proposed extension for pantry and store to penthouse and addition of insulation to exterior of building to development approved in PA/5955/23. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/07450/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07450-24/birkirkara-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a): To propose internal and external alterations to a dwelling and the construction of two additional floors; including a setback floor to accommodate two… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/00218/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00218-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa00662-18): Proposed renewal of PA00662/18 (Proposed minor internal alterations at ground, first and second floor level. Removal of part of ground floor kitchen wall,… Granted, validated 28 February 2023, 3 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/01279/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01279-23/birkirkara-construction-of-2-maisonettes-and-6-apartments): Construction of 2 maisonettes and 6 apartments and overlying washrooms with a different layout from that approved in permission PA6951/16. Granted, validated 8 June 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/06286/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06286-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-1-maisonette): Change of use from Class 1 maisonette to childcare Class 2C and installation of a sign. Refused, validated 1 October 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/05955/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05955-23/birkirkara-convert-approved-washrooms-into-1-penthouse): To convert approved washrooms into 1 penthouse Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 26 m away - [**PA/06102/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06102-24/birkirkara-amendment-to-approved-pa-1481-12-including-sanctioning-of): Amendment to approved PA/1481/12 including sanctioning of internal and external alterations as well as retention of original pre-1967 features which were… Withdrawn, validated 20 November 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/00188/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00188-23/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade-as-per-gs33-19-including): Restoration of facade as per GS33/19 including replaced of deteriorated timber balcony and other miscellaneous restoration works. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 33 m away - [**PA/03369/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03369-25/birkirkara-erect-two-rooms-overlying-existing-ground-floor): To erect two rooms overlying existing ground floor rooms at back to site. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 1 floor, 38 m away - [**PA/05550/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05550-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, addition of a window on the facade, extension of domestic store at roof level, and installation of timber canopy at roof level. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/07578/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-23/birkirkara-enlargement-of-bedroom-by-incorporating-an-existing): Enlargement of bedroom by incorporating an existing terrace. Closing off and forming a number of internal doors and shifting soil from an area to another to… Granted, validated 30 January 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/04641/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04641-23/birkirkara-construction-of-one-duplex-apartment-on-the): Construction of one duplex apartment on the second floor. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 2 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/02198/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-23/birkirkara-sanction-second-floor-level-room): To sanction second-floor level room, and propose alterations to an existing dwelling. Alterations include the demolition of a bathroom from the internal yard,… Pending, validated 19 April 2023, 3 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/05008/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05008-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-and-sanctioning-of-additional): Minor internal alterations and sanctioning of additional construction over pre-1968 building consisting of extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 4 November 2025, 70 m away ## More by Architecture XV - [**PA/07635/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07635-26/st-julians-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Pending - [**PA/07596/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07596-26/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-05240-18-proposal-to-completely): Renewal of PA/05240/18 - Proposal to completely dismantle and reconstruct the front terrace of the property in order to eliminate any structural instability,… Pending - [**PA/06472/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06472-26/ghajnsielem-change-of-use-from-car-showroom-previously): Proposed change of use from car showroom previously covered by RG/03694/18 to a Class 6A warehouse. Proposal shall include the removal of facade glazing and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06081/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06081-26/lija-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1968 dwelling. Works to also include facade restoration works, excavation of a pool in the backyard, demolition of… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05864/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05864-26/hamrun-introduction-of-splash-pool-and-retractable-canopy): Proposed introduction of splash pool and retractable canopy at fourth floor and introduction of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 5 October 2026 - [**PA/05467/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05467-26/marsa-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of a building forming part of the premises and proposed sanctioning of pv panels already installed. Granted, validated 8 October 2026 [All applications by Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv) ## More from Frank Galea - [**PA/06493/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06493-26/gzira-carry-out-alterations-and-construct-a-room): To carry out alterations and construct a room at roof level . Pending - [**PA/07044/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-24/gzira-sanction-additions-and-alterations-at-penthouse-and): To sanction additions and alterations at penthouse and roof levels built differently than approved in PA 2654/17 including internal spiral staircase. To… Refused, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/03225/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03225-23/rabat-gozo-demolish-an-existing-dwelling-house-and-construct): To demolish an existing dwelling house and construct a basement garage, an apartment at ground floor level and a duplex apartment at first and roof level. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)