--- title: "PA/01910/24: Alterations to existing first floor dwelling in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01910-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Alterations to existing first floor dwelling, demolition of existing roof structures and proposed construction… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0191024 # PA/01910/24: Alterations to existing first floor dwelling in Birkirkara 33 and 35, Triq Tumas Galea, Birkirkara Alterations to existing first floor dwelling, demolition of existing roof structures and proposed construction of new dwellings at second, third and receded fourth floor. Proposal also includes sanctioning of as-built layout from that approved in PAPB/929/89 and PB/02966/96. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 33 and 35, Triq Tumas Galea, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Josef Zammit - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 12 February 2024 - **Validated:** 3 April 2024 - **Published:** 10 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 August 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 19 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01910/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01910&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 33 and 35, Triq Tumas Galea, Birkirkara 108 other applications within 300 m: 75 granted, 2 refused, 6 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08093/25). On Triq Tumas Galea: 7 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer), [Reuben Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-borg). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 31 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/02872/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02872-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette-and-alterations): Proposed demolition of first floor maisonette and alterations to ground floor garage to introduce common stairwell and lift. Proposed excavation in garage to… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors, 15 m away - [**PA/05108/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05108-25/birkirkara-variations-from-official-building-alignment-to-development): Variations from official building alignment to development under the remit of permit PB/03035/85 and PA/00194/24. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/00194/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00194-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Proposed change of use from private garage to Class 4B retail with change in external aperture and sign. Proposal also includes sanctioning of built… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 22 m away - [**PA/07074/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07074-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garages-to-a): Proposed change of use from garages to a Class 2C music training centre. Development to include internal and external alterations including connection of the… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/02480/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02480-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-private-car-garage): Change of use of private car garage to Class 4B shop, sanctioning of formation of steps in front garden and erection of drywall partitions to form wc and… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/01884/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01884-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct): To demolish existing terraced house and construct (3) basement garages, ground floor maisonette and (7) overlying apartments served with lift. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/00924/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00924-20/birkirkara-construct-two-garages-and-reservoir-accessible-from): To construct two garages and reservoir accessible from Triq F M Galea underlying garages as approved in permission PA00408/19 Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/07996/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07996-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-study): Sanctioning of study, washroom, and wooden canopy at roof level; minor alterations at all levels; and the opening of a door at roof level to existing… Granted, validated 26 January 2026, 68 m away - [**PA/00748/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00748-20/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-class-4b-beauty-salon): Sanctioning of Class 4B – beauty salon (including sale of products) from approved garage in PB 269/80, including sanctioning of sign and installation of… Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/02761/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02761-23/birkirkara-proposal-to-remove-loose-material-for-the): Proposal to remove loose material for the formation of basement in addition to PA/5575/22. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 77 m away - [**PA/00223/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00223-24/birkirkara-proposal-includes-sanctioning): Proposal includes sanctioning, minor internal and external alterations from PA/00859/19 and subdivision of units. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 89 m away - [**PA/00234/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00234-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-dwelling-from-approved-permit-pa2052-00): To sanction existing dwelling from approved permit PA2052/00. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 93 m away - [**PA/02081/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02081-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct three basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 97 m away - [**PA/04365/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04365-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-a-first-floor-maisonette-as): Sanctioning of a first floor maisonette as built over PB/05505/79 and proposed alterations to the front garden boundary wall. Granted, validated 3 August 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/01553/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01553-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-extension-of-dwelling-mainly): Proposed internal alterations to extension of dwelling mainly consisting of the installation of a lift; construction of washroom and pool at third floor level. Granted, validated 30 May 2023, 111 m away ## More by Malcolm Caruana - [**PA/07817/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07817-26/hamrun-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground-floor): proposed internal and external changes to ground floor maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07727/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07727-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-apartment-from-approved-pa-0176-11): Sanctioning of apartment from approved PA/0176/11. Pending - [**PA/07250/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07250-26/st-julians-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-to-apt-1752): Sanctioning of minor variations to Apt 1752 from PA/02930/16. Pending - [**PA/07061/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07061-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-to-apartment-3): Sanctioning of minor variations to apartment 3 and garage 16 from PA/00191/16. Pending - [**PA/06874/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06874-26/zurrieq-subdivision-of-first-floor-duplex-apartment): Proposed subdivision of first floor duplex apartment. Pending - [**PA/06739/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06739-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-existing-townhouse-as-built): To sanction existing townhouse as built (no permits found). Pending [All applications by Malcolm Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)