--- title: "PA/01898/26: Retention of existing facade in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01898-26/birkirkara-retention-of-existing-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Retention of existing facade, demolition of existing townhouse, excavation and construction of reservoir at… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0189826 # PA/01898/26: Retention of existing facade in Birkirkara Evelyn, Triq Dun Gejtanu Mannarino, Birkirkara Retention of existing facade, demolition of existing townhouse, excavation and construction of reservoir at basement level, Class 4A office at ground floor level and apartments at first, second, third and forth level. Proposed interlinking with approved PA/05754/24 at ground floor level and common parts. Proposal includes installation of sign at ground floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Evelyn, Triq Dun Gejtanu Mannarino, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [MGM Properties Ltd. Attn: Conrad Pisani](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mgm-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Gareth Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gareth-dimech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Received:** 15 December 2025 - **Validated:** 25 March 2026 - **Published:** 25 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 August 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01898/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01898&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Evelyn, Triq Dun Gejtanu Mannarino, Birkirkara 220 other applications within 300 m: 123 granted, 11 refused, 31 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01465/26). On Triq Dun Gejtanu Mannarino: 19 other applications, 9 granted and 3 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [Matthew Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-tanti). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/04015/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04015-23/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-premises-including-fa-ade-and): Alterations to existing premises including façade and internal alterations, installation of a lift, construction of two full floors and one receded level, and… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 12 m away - [**PA/00285/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00285-21/birkirkara-addition-of-domestic-store-at-third-floor): Addition of domestic store at third floor level plus minor alterations. Status being checked, 4 floors, 12 m away - [**PA/07752/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07752-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-residential-unit): Proposed change of use from a residential unit to a Class 4A office. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 1 floor, 27 m away - [**PA/04071/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04071-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-2-dwellings-and-garage-whilst): Demolish existing 2 dwellings and garage whilst retaining facades. Excavate site, and construct 5 basement garages at level -1 and car-lift, 6 basement… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/03876/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03876-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-residential-apartment-block): Proposed change of use from residential apartment block to hostel (Class 3A). Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/05240/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05240-25/birkirkara-increasing-in-height-of-existing-lift-shaft): Proposed increasing in height of existing lift shaft, and proposed parapet wall at roof floor level. Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/05110/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05110-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-changes-from-pa-70-22-at-ground): Sanctioning of changes from PA/70/22 at ground, first and second floor levels, in addition to further changes on other floor levels from that approved in… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/02869/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02869-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling , except for facade with modifications to fit garage door and new entrance door, and erect garage for private cars and overlying… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 2 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/00070/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00070-22/birkirkara-construction-of-2-class-4a-offices): Construction of 2 Class 4A offices (change of use from Class 4B shops), 6 apartments and 1 receded apartment with a different layout from that approved in… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/03091/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03091-21/birkirkara-extension-at-third-and-fourth-floor-to): Extension at third & fourth floor to form an additional duplex unit. To Sanction common area from approved PA/8197/01. Status being checked, 5 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/05754/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05754-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor level and including basement storage facilities and 3… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/02952/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02952-21/birkirkara-demolish-unstable-temporary-wall-and-erect-household): To demolish unstable temporary wall and erect household store annexed to dwelling Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/01098/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01098-20/birkirkara-sanction-alterations-at-basement-level-and-an): To sanction alterations at basement level and an additional bedroom at first floor level to a pre-1967 dwelling, and a proposed parapet wall at roof level. Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/06400/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06400-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A Office to Class 4A Professional Dental Clinic including internal alterations to existing, newly constructed internal layout, and… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/00863/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00863-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-existing): Change of use of existing, pre-1967, garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 53 m away ## More by Gareth Dimech - [**PA/07069/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07069-26/san-gwann-construction-of-a-lightweight-roof-structure-at): Proposed construction of a lightweight roof structure at second floor level. Pending - [**PA/06018/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06018-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of ground floor maisonette, 5 overlying apartments and an additional apartment receded floor level.… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05392/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05392-26/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-approved-duplex-unit-at-fifth): Alterations to approved duplex unit at fifth and receded floor level covered by PA/07449/23. Alterations include internal and external changes to approved… Granted, validated 28 September 2026 - [**PA/05130/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05130-26/mosta-excavation-and-construction-of-pool): Excavation and construction of pool, boundary wall and tool shed in backyard. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/03626/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03626-26/fgura-alterations-to-existing-residence-to-change-current): Alterations to existing residence to change current maisonette into 1 duplex apartment at Level (00&01), and three additional apartments at Levels (02,03,04).… Granted, validated 15 July 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/02151/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02151-26/zejtun-sanction-facade-alterations-from-approved-pa-07520-21-at): To sanction facade alterations from approved PA/07520/21 at third floor level Withdrawn, validated 1 April 2026 [All applications by Gareth Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gareth-dimech) ## More from MGM Properties Ltd - [**PA/03626/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03626-26/fgura-alterations-to-existing-residence-to-change-current): Alterations to existing residence to change current maisonette into 1 duplex apartment at Level (00&01), and three additional apartments at Levels (02,03,04).… Granted, validated 15 July 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/05754/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05754-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor level and including basement storage facilities and 3… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04028/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04028-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-development-of-current-airspace-into-2-apartments): Proposed development of current airspace into 2 apartments at third and fourth level, together with a duplex apartment at fifth and receded floor levels.… Granted, validated 24 October 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)