--- title: "PA/01705/26: Alterations to stairwell at ground floor and in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01705-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-stairwell-at-ground-floor-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Birzebbuga: Alterations to stairwell at ground floor and the construction of a three bedroom apartment at first, second and… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0170526 # PA/01705/26: Alterations to stairwell at ground floor and in Birzebbuga 17, Triq ix-Xoghol, Birzebbuga Alterations to stairwell at ground floor and the construction of a three bedroom apartment at first, second and third floors and a three bedroom penthouse at recess level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 17, Triq ix-Xoghol, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Jean Claude Grech - **Perit:** [B & B Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/b-and-b-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 27 January 2026 - **Validated:** 13 May 2026 - **Published:** 13 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 12 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01705/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01705&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 17, Triq ix-Xoghol, Birzebbuga 102 other applications within 300 m: 67 granted, 0 refused, 8 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07137/25). On Triq ix-Xoghol: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/01876/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01876-24/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-flat-as-built): Sanctioning of flat as built (No permit could be traced - plotting sheet missing. Built in early 1970s). To include the setback of back parapet wall, and the… Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 7 m away - [**PA/06794/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06794-24/birzebbuga-alterations-to-ground-floor-and-first-floor): Alterations to ground floor and first floor maisonettes approved in PA801/24 including proposed lift, and proposed additional unit at second floor and… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 4 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/00801/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00801-24/birzebbuga-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-including-formation): Alterations to existing terraced house including formation of altered access, extension to same property and division of property into ground floor and first… Granted, validated 26 March 2024, 2 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/04384/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04384-25/birzebbuga-construction-of-four-residential-units-already-approved): Construction of four residential units already approved in PA/2907/24, including the complete demolition of ground floor level and proposed re-construction of… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 1 floor, 46 m away - [**PA/02907/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02907-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-roof-structures-and-existing): Demolition of existing roof structures and existing staircase, introduction of lift in common parts, proposed construction of three new residential units… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/06182/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06182-24/birzebbuga-additional-floor-over-existing-pre-1968-building-to): Proposed additional floor over existing pre-1968 building to create penthouse. Proposed works include also demolition of existing roof over stairwell and… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/01321/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01321-24/birzebbuga-construction-of-a-third-floor-apartment-and): Construction of a third floor apartment and overlying penthouse. Sanctioning of common parts. Granted, validated 21 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/06971/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06971-24/birzebbuga-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-stairwell): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of stairwell, installation of lift and proposed sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations. Variations from… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 73 m away - [**PA/02287/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02287-21/birzebbuga-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, including extension at the back of the property, demolition and reconstruction of roof over washroom. And change of colour and apertures… Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/04293/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04293-25/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-existing-convent-to): Change of use from existing convent to a Class 2A nursing home with 23 rooms. Works to include: Construction of an additional level with an overlying roof… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/02940/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02940-26/birzebbuga-renewal-of-permit-pa-143-22-demolition-of): Renewal of permit PA/143/22 - Demolition of existing washroom roof, amendment to first floor level residential unit, proposed extension of second floor level,… Granted, validated 1 June 2026, 4 floors, 97 m away - [**PA/07783/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07783-24/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-4): To demolish existing terraced house and construct 4 ground floor garages and 2 overlying apartments, whilst retaining the existing water reservoir. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 2 floors, 99 m away - [**PA/00143/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00143-22/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-washroom-roof): Demolition of existing washroom roof, amendment to first floor level residential unit, proposed extension of second floor level, construction of third and… Status being checked, 5 floors, 100 m away - [**PA/01841/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01841-24/birzebbuga-propose-internal-alterations-to-existing-stairwell-to): To propose internal alterations to existing stairwell to accommodate a lift. Granted, validated 25 April 2024, 104 m away - [**PA/01654/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01654-25/birzebbuga-sanction-street-level-garage-as-built): To sanction street level garage as built (no permits were traced). Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 116 m away ## More by B & B Periti - [**PA/06756/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06756-26/qormi-sanction-apartment-approved-in-pb-104-92-as-built): To sanction apartment approved in PB/104/92 as built, including minor interior and exterior alterations. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06605/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06605-26/marsaskala-change-of-use-of-garage-from-class): Change of use of garage from Class 1 to Class 4A car dealer office, including signage. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05985/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05985-26/dingli-modifications-to-approved-washrooms-at-setback-floor): Proposed modifications to approved washrooms at setback floor level to residential units. Overall building height and approved facades to remain unchanged. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/04949/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04949-26/gzira-dismantle-existing-dwelling-and-erect-6-apartments): To dismantle existing dwelling and erect 6 apartments. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04738/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04738-26/fgura-sanction-maisonette-approved-in-pb-1130-67): To sanction maisonette approved in PB/1130/67 (no drawings available), dismantle and rebuild stairs on first floor, lower the floor height of the second… Granted, validated 6 August 2026 - [**PA/04539/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04539-26/xewkija-dismantle-existing-pre-1967-dwellings-and-construct-three): To dismantle existing pre-1967 dwellings and construct three modern dwellings and excavate shallow pools and reservoirs. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 1 floor [All applications by B & B Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/b-and-b-periti) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)