--- title: "PA/01740/23: Minor alterations to existing first floor maisonette in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01740-23/birkirkara-minor-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Minor alterations to existing first floor maisonette, demolition of washroom at second floor level and… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0174023 # PA/01740/23: Minor alterations to existing first floor maisonette in Birkirkara Haven Lodge 67, Triq Francesco Buhagiar, Birkirkara Minor alterations to existing first floor maisonette, demolition of washroom at second floor level and construction of 3 apartments at first, second and third floor and construction of a penthouse at receded floor level. Application includes construction of a pool at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Haven Lodge 67, Triq Francesco Buhagiar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Paul Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-ellul) - **Perit:** [Perit Adam Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adam-pace) - **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:** 4 - **Received:** 15 December 2022 - **Validated:** 29 March 2023 - **Published:** 29 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 5 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 December 2023 - **Permit expires:** 10 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01740/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01740&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Haven Lodge 67, Triq Francesco Buhagiar, Birkirkara 216 other applications within 300 m: 155 granted, 5 refused, 21 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05889/25). On Triq Francesco Buhagiar: 22 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Karl Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-ebejer). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/06239/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06239-26/birkirkara-extension-at-third-floor-level): Extension at third floor level. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/02433/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02433-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-pa3186-98): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to PA3186/98 along with changes to facade including front balconies and changes to backyard. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/00457/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00457-21/birkirkara-sanction-dwelling-as-built): To sanction dwelling as-built Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/00824/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00824-20/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-shop-to): Change of use from approved shop to Class 4A offices and garage. Proposed installation of sign. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/06109/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06109-26/birkirkara-sanction-facade-as-built-not-in-accordance): To sanction facade as built not in accordance with DN1016/21 and proposed removal of stone balusters to be replaced with glazed railings. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/07706/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07706-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette, construction of lift at ground floor, and 3 dwellings from first till receded floor. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/00852/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00852-22/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-washroom-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing washroom and construction of two floors and a receded floor level to form a residential block of three units. Works also… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/05447/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05447-23/birkirkara-sanction-various-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction various internal and external alterations from approved permit PA6508/04, and to propose railing on the balcony. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/04023/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04023-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-third-floor-apartment-from): To sanction changes to third floor apartment from PA/1355/13. Proposed extension and alterations at third floor level and construction of new receded level to… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/08282/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08282-25/birkirkara-sanction-alterations-from-pa2079-17): To sanction alterations from PA2079/17. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/06298/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06298-23/birkirkara-renew-pa2896-15-internal-alterations-and-construction): Application to renew PA2896/15 - Internal alterations and construction of additional floors at second floor and third floor. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 4 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/00238/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00238-23/birkirkara-build-balcony-at-first-floor-as-it): To build balcony at first floor as it was prior to DS/00286/22. Granted, validated 24 February 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/02386/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02386-21/birkirkara-partition-at-roof-level): Proposed partition at roof level Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/04738/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04738-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-premises-including-proposed-minor): Sanctioning of existing premises including proposed minor alterations to existing dwelling. Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/01007/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01007-25/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-08977-21): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/08977/21. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 60 m away ## More by Adam Pace - [**PA/07500/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07500-26/mellieha-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-the-approved): To sanction apartment as built from the approved permission PA/07124/07. Pending - [**PA/07497/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07497-26/pieta-sanction-a-domestic-store-at-basement-level): To sanction a domestic store at basement level to an existing pre-1967 garage for private use. Pending - [**PA/07435/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07435-26/fgura-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-the-approved): To sanction apartment as built from the approved PA/7376/05. Pending - [**PA/07270/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07270-26/msida-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to the approved PA/11445/18. The application also includes amendments to the overall facade design. Pending - [**PA/07267/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07267-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor level and a two bedroom… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07020/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07020-26/naxxar-application-includes-the-extension-at-third-floor): Application includes the extension at third floor level and sub-division of the duplex into a 2 bedroom apartment at second floor level and a 1 bedroom… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Adam Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adam-pace) ## More from Paul Ellul - [**PA/04202/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04202-25/qrendi-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built. Sanctioning includes minor changes (very minimal shifting of walls and aperture type/location) to approved PB/00641/92. Granted, validated 1 August 2025 - [**PA/01306/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01306-25/qrendi-change-of-use-of-street-level-private): Change of use of street level 'private vehicle garage' to 'store'. Proposal also includes sanctioning of minor changes (very minimal shifting of walls and… Withdrawn, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/08646/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08646-24/qrendi-construct-racing-pigeon-loft-as-shown-on): To construct racing pigeon loft as shown on attached drawings. Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/07137/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-24/qrendi-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-from): Change of use of ground floor from class 4B outlet to class 4C cafeteria outlet. Change of use of basement Level to class 5A (craft brewery). Proposal also… Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/05680/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05680-23/mosta-sanction-as-built-maisonette-from-previously-approved): Request to sanction as built maisonette from previously approved permit PB4756/80. Withdrawn - [**PA/03114/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03114-23/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-garage-to-office): Change of use from garage to office (Class 4A) including minor alterations. Withdrawn, validated 31 May 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)