--- title: "PA/01785/23: Sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA/04412/98 in Birzebbuga |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01785-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-04412-98 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA/04412/98, including internal and external alterations,… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0178523 # PA/01785/23: Sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA/04412/98 in Birzebbuga 2 & 4, Triq Santa Marija c/w, Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Birzebbuga Sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA/04412/98, including internal and external alterations, interconnection of shop with garage, change of use of garage to Class 4B shop, and affixing of signage on facades; removal of a/c unit from the facade, and widening of interconnection between the garage and shop. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 2 & 4, Triq Santa Marija c/w, Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Mr Joseph Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-camilleri) - **Perit:** [Perit John Cassola](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-cassola) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 3 February 2023 - **Validated:** 29 March 2023 - **Published:** 29 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 5 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 July 2023 - **Permit expires:** 16 August 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01785/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01785&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 2 & 4, Triq Santa Marija c/w, Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Birzebbuga 130 other applications within 300 m: 88 granted, 4 refused, 15 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06839/23). On Triq Santa Marija: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning 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/02280/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02280-26/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-from-property-approved-in-pa4611-20): To sanction changes from property approved in PA4611/20 and proposed change of use from hall (Class 2B) to offices (Class 4A). Proposal includes the… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 13 m away - [**PA/03555/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03555-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To excavate and construct basement level garages and overlying 9 residential units. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/05342/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05342-24/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwelling-at-134-136): To demolish existing dwelling at 134/136, Triq Santa Katerina and reconstruct garage together with an overlying residence. Application also include… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/04936/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04936-24/birzebbuga-construction-of-garage-at-ground-floor-and): Construction of garage at ground floor and overlying 3 apartments with a different layout from that approved in PA/01223/15. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 4 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/01405/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01405-23/birzebbuga-proposal-change-of-use-from-residential-unit): Proposal change of use from residential unit to take away. Application also includes minor internal and external alterations and installation of sign. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/06384/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06384-25/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at): To sanction minor internal and external alterations at all levels from approved PA/05275/19; proposed subdivision of two 1-bedroom apartments in lieu of an… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/01992/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01992-25/birzebbuga-minor-alterations-to-maisonette-approved-by-rg-01025-24): Proposed minor alterations to maisonette approved by RG/01025/24 at ground floor level plus extension at intermediate floor level. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/05261/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05261-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-alterations): Sanctioning of internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/02574/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02574-23/birzebbuga-change-window-into-main-entrance-door-on): To change window into main entrance door on facade and closing of door in common area. Granted, validated 15 June 2023, 71 m away - [**PA/06353/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06353-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing structure and proposed construction of ground floor garage, and overlying three apartments. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/00608/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00608-20/birzebbuga-effect-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): To effect alterations to existing dwelling, including an extension on two levels above existing apartment. Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/04156/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04156-23/birzebbuga-extension-and-internal-alterations-to-dwelling): Extension and internal alterations to dwelling. Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 81 m away - [**PA/08149/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08149-24/birzebbuga-propose-part-demolition-of-existing-maisonette-and): To propose part demolition of existing maisonette and propose construction of similar layout including construction of shaft, washroom and staircase to roof. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/06248/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06248-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-residence-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing residence and construction of two maisonettes. Pending, 2 floors, 84 m away - [**PA/01095/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01095-24/birzebbuga-internal-changes-in-lieu-of-pa-1023-18): Proposed internal changes in lieu of PA/1023/18. Changes include redesign of common staircase, extension at the back and minor changes to residential units. Granted, validated 19 July 2024, 88 m away ## More by John Cassola - [**PA/03834/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03834-25/st-julians-alterations-and-additions-to-class-4b-shop): Alterations and additions to Class 4B shop front, including fixing of signage. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/03428/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03428-25/xghajra-carry-out-intermediary-works-with-changes-to): To carry out intermediary works with changes to ground, first and second floor layouts from those approved in PA/00028/17 and PA/01288/21 Granted, validated 19 June 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/01248/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01248-24/tarxien-sanction-removal-of-part-of-approved-stone): To sanction removal of part of approved stone balsutrade and to replace balcony stone balustrade with wrought iron railing. Granted, validated 11 April 2024 - [**PA/02237/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02237-23/swieqi-sanctioning-of-as-built-variations-from-approved): Sanctioning of as built variations from approved permit (PA/05692/05); construction of 4 additional residential units, including pool at set-back level. Granted, validated 2 June 2023 - [**PA/01288/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01288-21/xghajra-carry-out-intermediary-works-to-pre-1968-building): To carry out intermediary works to pre-1968 building with changes to ground and first floor layouts from those approved in PA/00028/17, but keeping… Status being checked [All applications by John Cassola](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-cassola) ## More from Joseph Camilleri - [**PA/04818/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04818-26/birkirkara-affect-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): To affect internal and external alterations to the existing confectionery (incl selling spirits by the tot) in question which include the demolition of store… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04183/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04183-26/birzebbuga-sanction-internal-alterations-approved-in-pa1188-04-and): To sanction internal alterations approved in PA1188/04 and RG3071/18 including opening of a door and conversion of a shop into two private car garages for… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04065/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04065-26/birkirkara-changes-to-facade): Changes to facade, replacement of masonry railing with metal railing and Maltese closed balcony with open balcony with metal railing. Granted, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03679/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03679-26/birkirkara-change-use-of-domestic-store-to-class): To change use of domestic store to Class 4B Retail (hairdresser/nail parlour), within pre-1968 building, and to affix shop sign. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**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, 4 floors - [**PA/03084/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03084-26/mosta-sanction-common-parts-including-lift-and-basement): To sanction common parts including lift and basement store/s and access from the street, from those approved in PA5679/97 and PA5763/07. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)