--- title: "PA/01979/24: implement a new architectural lighting system in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01979-24/birkirkara-implement-a-new-architectural-lighting-system source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To implement a new architectural lighting system, including uplighters in parvis, as well as replacement of… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0197924 # PA/01979/24: implement a new architectural lighting system in Birkirkara Sant' Elena, Pjazza Santa Liena, Triq is-Santwarju, Triq Mike Pulis, Triq tal-Herba, Triq Santa Liena, Birkirkara To implement a new architectural lighting system, including uplighters in parvis, as well as replacement of walkway as per AADG guidelines, for St. Helen Basilica in Birkirkara. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Sant' Elena, Pjazza Santa Liena, Triq is-Santwarju, Triq Mike Pulis, Triq tal-Herba, Triq Santa Liena, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Mons Louis Suban - **Perit:** [Perit David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 31 January 2024 - **Validated:** 29 April 2024 - **Published:** 3 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 18 April 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 8 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01979/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01979&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Sant' Elena, Pjazza Santa Liena, Triq is-Santwarju, Triq Mike Pulis, Triq tal-Herba, Triq Santa Liena, Birkirkara 7 other applications on the same street: 3 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Pjazza Santa Liena: 7 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/01354/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01354-26/birkirkara-alterations): Alterations, restoration and extension to existing townhouse. Proposal includes demolition of some internal walls and ceilings, formation of adequate living… Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06814/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-existing-residential-townhouse-and): Proposed internal alterations to existing residential townhouse and restoration of front facade. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/00461/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00461-24/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-dwelling-covered-by-rg-01504-22): Extension to existing dwelling covered by RG/01504/22. Granted, validated 31 January 2024 - [**PA/00463/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00463-23/birkirkara-restoration-works-on-three-facades): Proposed restoration works on three facades. (GS/00606/19 relates) Granted, validated 28 February 2023 - [**PA/01149/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01149-22/birkirkara-restoration-to-existing-facade-as-per-proposed): Restoration to existing facade as per proposed method statement. Status being checked - [**PA/01536/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01536-21/birkirkara-replace-existing-floor-slab): To replace existing floor slab (consisting of steel joists and xorok) above basement level, with another slab using the same materials. To upgrade and enlarge… Status being checked - [**PA/03376/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03376-22/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-roof-over-washroom): Demolition of existing roof over washroom, dangerous ceilings at first floor level and external staircase at third floor level and proposed alterations and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## More by David Zahra - [**PA/07611/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-26/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-pre-67-dwelling-including-internal-alteratio): Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07304/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07304-26/fgura-internal-alterations-with-changes-from-pa-02158-26): Proposed internal alterations with changes from PA/02158/26, extension at roof level, and addition of pool. Pending - [**PA/06887/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06887-26/belt-valletta-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06462/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06462-26/msida-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-development-including): To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05821/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05821-26/zebbug-changes): Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05233/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-to-stairwell): Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling to stairwell (to include lift) and extend/subdivide existing dwelling to include three units. Works to include… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 [All applications by David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)