--- title: "PA/01859/26: sanction minor layout changes to approved PB/03624/86 in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01859-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-layout-changes-to-approved-pb-03624-86 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To sanction minor layout changes to approved PB/03624/86, proposed demolition of existing portico in front… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0185926 # PA/01859/26: sanction minor layout changes to approved PB/03624/86 in Birzebbuga 81, Qawsalla, Triq l-Izbark tat-Torok, Birzebbuga To sanction minor layout changes to approved PB/03624/86, proposed demolition of existing portico in front garden, alterations at existing first floor level, demolition of existing structures at second floor level, and construction of second, third and receded floor levels including pool at uppermost roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 81, Qawsalla, Triq l-Izbark tat-Torok, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Erik Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/erik-mifsud) - **Perit:** [Perit Jean Paul Debono Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-paul-debono-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 27 January 2026 - **Validated:** 20 May 2026 - **Published:** 20 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 19 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 August 2026 - **Permit expires:** 9 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01859/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01859&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 81, Qawsalla, Triq l-Izbark tat-Torok, Birzebbuga 89 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01891/25). On Triq l-Izbark tat-Torok: 8 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. 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/00039/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00039-26/birzebbuga-sanction-maisonette-as-is-since-no-permits): Application to sanction maisonette as is since no permits were traced. Application also includes variations fromthe official building alignments. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/02090/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02090-25/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/06170/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06170-26/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/00475/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00475-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of apartment as built from that approved in PA/3258/93. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/07117/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07117-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-pa7474-17): Sanctioning of minor variations from PA7474/17, proposed parapet wall at penthouse level, proposed change in main door design and materials. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/04926/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04926-23/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-residential-to-commercial): Change of use from residential to commercial Class 4B, sanctioning of surveying discrepancies and proposal of sign and reinstating garage opening. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/05275/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05275-23/birzebbuga-sanction-link-of-garage-to-residence-as): To sanction link of garage to residence as built, and to sanction garage layout, garage elevation and front garden as built [original permit PA3572/90]. Granted, validated 26 October 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03125/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03125-22/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): Minor internal alterations and change of use of garage to Class 4B (grocer) as an extension to the approved Class 4B shop (PA7459/06). Installation of shop… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/00871/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00871-25/birzebbuga-installation-of-1): Proposed installation of 1.5m retractable canopies in front garden. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/03679/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03679-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-third-floor-plan-and-to): To demolish existing third floor plan and to propose third and set back floors on existing dwelling. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/02462/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02462-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-of-a-garage-into): Change of use of a garage into a Class 4B shop including fixing of sign and a/c. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/02231/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02231-22/birzebbuga-sanction-as-built-apartment-from-that-approved): To sanction as built apartment from that approved in permit PAPB3114/91/778/91 at second floor including changes in internal layout and facade. Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/06061/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06061-23/birzebbuga-alterations-to-approved-maisonette-as-built): Proposed alterations to approved maisonette as built. Granted, validated 9 November 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/01169/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01169-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): Sanctioning of ground floor maisonette as built and proposed alterations. Withdrawn, 69 m away - [**PA/04188/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04188-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-1649-15): To sanction minor changes to approved PA/1649/15, proposed minor alterations to existing layouts and proposed extension at roof level. Proposal includes three… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away ## More by Jean Paul Debono Vella - [**PA/07814/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07814-26/qormi-sanction-minor-variations-to-approved-pa-04020-10): To sanction minor variations to approved PA/04020/10. Pending - [**PA/06790/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06790-26/hamrun-sanction-minor-layout-changes-from-approved-dn-01378-14): To sanction minor layout changes from approved DN/01378/14 and proposed change of use from garage to a ground floor one bedroom studio maisonette. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/04925/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04925-26/mgarr-excavation-and-construction-of-terraced-house-including): Proposed excavation and construction of terraced house including domestic store at basement level and pool at roof level. Granted, validated 27 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04188/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04188-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-1649-15): To sanction minor changes to approved PA/1649/15, proposed minor alterations to existing layouts and proposed extension at roof level. Proposal includes three… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04007/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04007-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-formalise-layout-of-building-approved-in-pb-2751-68): To formalise layout of building approved in PB/2751/68 and to sanction room as built at back of garden at ground floor level, proposed minor alterations at… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02782/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02782-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-04647-09): To sanction minor changes to approved PA/04647/09. Granted, validated 1 June 2026 [All applications by Jean Paul Debono Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-paul-debono-vella) ## More from Erik Mifsud - [**PA/03627/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03627-25/birzebbuga-changes-to-the-existing-facade-elements-and): Proposed changes to the existing facade elements and front garden. Granted, validated 30 June 2025 - [**PA/03624/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03624-25/birzebbuga-changes-to-the-existing-facade-elements-and): Proposed changes to the existing facade elements and front garden. Granted, validated 30 June 2025 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)