--- title: "PA/01974/24: demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct in Birzebbuga |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01974-24/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-and-construct source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct street level garage and overlying single dwelling… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0197424 # PA/01974/24: demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct in Birzebbuga 52, Triq Alessandru, Birzebbuga To demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct street level garage and overlying single dwelling unit on three floors. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 52, Triq Alessandru, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Ernest Theuma - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 22 December 2023 - **Validated:** 3 April 2024 - **Published:** 3 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 3 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 September 2024 - **Permit expires:** 25 September 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01974/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01974&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 52, Triq Alessandru, Birzebbuga 138 other applications within 300 m: 87 granted, 6 refused, 9 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00292/24). On Triq Alessandru: 12 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/00748/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00748-24/birzebbuga-replacement-of-balcony-railing-and-aperture-at): Proposed replacement of balcony railing and aperture at second floor level. Proposed duplex apartment at third and setback floor level. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 4 m away - [**PA/06243/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06243-25/birzebbuga-formation-of-domestic-store-in-unused-space): Proposed formation of domestic store in unused space and sanctioning of unconstructed stairs approved in PA/8864/20. Granted, validated 17 October 2025, 10 m away - [**PA/01535/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01535-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation for water reservoir and construction of residential apartments. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 14 m away - [**PA/04993/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04993-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-structure): To demolish existing structure, excavation of reservoir and construciton of garage at ground floor and four overlying apartments. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 5 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/00580/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00580-20/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-residence): Demolition of existing residence, excavation of basement and construction of 3 basement garages, 1 maisonette, 3 flats and 1 penthouse. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/08226/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08226-24/birzebbuga-sanction-alterations-to-duplex-maisonette-from-the): To sanction alterations to duplex maisonette from the plans as approved in PB/01228/80. The alterations include: i. the footprint area is smaller and ii. a… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/06257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06257-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-pre-67-property-to-construct): The demolition of a pre-67 property to construct 3 apartments and a duplex unit. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/04254/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04254-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-replacement-of-pre-1968-deteriorated-concrete): To sanction the replacement of pre-1968 deteriorated concrete ceiling slabs and masonry walls, including the laying of new roof screed and waterproofing. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/05309/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05309-25/birzebbuga-sanction-variations-from-pa7343-07): To sanction variations from PA7343/07, including sub-division into two separate units. Proposed extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 3 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/03090/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03090-22/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate and construct 29 garages at basement level, providing also access to garages being proposed under PA/2946/22,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/06740/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06740-25/birzebbuga-division-of-existing-dwelling-into-2-apartments): Proposed division of existing dwelling into 2 apartments. Including alterations and extension at second floor level. Refused, validated 15 October 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/06751/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06751-24/birzebbuga-sanction-terraced-house-as-constructed-and-photo-voltaic): To sanction terraced house as constructed and photo-voltaic panels, proposed internal alterations at ground floor level and construction of swimming pool. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/05402/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05402-26/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-including): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level including extension at first floor level and installation of lift. Granted, validated 25 September 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/03798/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03798-23/birzebbuga-propose-alterations-to-facade-to-remove-existing): To propose alterations to facade to remove existing render and exposing natural stone finish. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/00048/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00048-26/birzebbuga-sanction-use-of-green-grocer-and-cold): To sanction use of green grocer and cold room from as approved permit - PA/02702/18. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 64 m away ## More by Michael Schembri - [**PA/05287/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05287-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette-from): To sanction alterations to first floor maisonette from the plans as approved in PA/00267/03. The alterations include: i. minor internal shifting of doors and… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/02328/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02328-26/birzebbuga-i): i. To replace dismantled masonry closed balcony (in view of possible collapse - DS/00358/25) with white coloured aluminium balcony railing and aperture (door… Granted, validated 4 May 2026 - [**PA/07160/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-25/zabbar-sanction-garage): To sanction garage, including domestic store, for changes from approved permit PA/03055/06. Granted, validated 2 December 2025 - [**PA/07037/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07037-25/birzebbuga-reopening-of-blocked-internal-openings-to-re): Proposed reopening of blocked internal openings to re amalgamate corner property with band club premises. The corner property is to be used as additional… Granted, validated 24 November 2025 - [**PA/04254/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04254-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-replacement-of-pre-1968-deteriorated-concrete): To sanction the replacement of pre-1968 deteriorated concrete ceiling slabs and masonry walls, including the laying of new roof screed and waterproofing. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/04013/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04013-25/birzebbuga-sanction-garage-for-differences-from-approved-permit): To sanction garage for differences from approved permit PB/01610/91. Granted, validated 7 July 2025 [All applications by Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)