--- title: "PA/02036/24: Demolition of existing washroom and alteration of in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02036-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-washroom-and-alteration-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Birkirkara: Demolition of existing washroom and alteration of existing penthouses approved by PA/5238/05 creating a fourth… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0203624 # PA/02036/24: Demolition of existing washroom and alteration of in Birkirkara Victoria and Cinzia Flats, Triq Guze' Orlando c/w, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara Demolition of existing washroom and alteration of existing penthouses approved by PA/5238/05 creating a fourth full level including 3 residential units and, construction of a new penthouse level (including 2 residential units and 3 washrooms). - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Victoria and Cinzia Flats, Triq Guze' Orlando c/w, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [George Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/george-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Kerstien Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 22 December 2023 - **Validated:** 10 April 2024 - **Published:** 10 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 10 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 28 February 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02036/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02036&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Victoria and Cinzia Flats, Triq Guze' Orlando c/w, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara 134 other applications within 300 m: 87 granted, 5 refused, 19 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01465/26). On Triq Guze' Orlando: 7 other applications, 3 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/05230/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05230-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-by-virtue): To sanction variations from approved permit by virtue PB/04540/80. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/01725/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01725-23/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built-in-lieu-of): To sanction garage as built in lieu of maisonette as approved in PB4540/80, and proposed change of use to Class 4B confectionery and bottle shop with separate… Refused, validated 29 March 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/02025/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02025-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-garage-at-street-level-as): Sanctioning of garage at street level as built (previous permit not found). Granted, validated 9 May 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/00220/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00220-22/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 15no garages and 1no car parking space (in lieu of previously approved 15 garages and 7 car parking… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/04214/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04214-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-carried-out-to-pa-220-22): To sanction changes carried out to PA/220/22. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/07767/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07767-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed internal and external changes to approved permit PA/728/24, consisting of the revision of the site extents to reflect the measured survey and the… Pending, 48 m away - [**PA/00728/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00728-24/birkirkara-construction-of-a-4-floors-and-a): Construction of a 4 floors and a recessed level of which 3 one bedroom apartments at ground, first, and second floor level, and a 3 bedroom duplex at third… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/00870/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00870-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-to-a-social-supporters): Proposed change of use to a social supporter's club with an ancillary snack bar. Proposal also includes internal alterations Refused, validated 11 February 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/03541/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03541-24/birkirkara-install-cylindrical-shaped-elevator-in-between-stair): To install cylindrical shaped elevator in between stair flights. No wall construction or elevator pit required. Trimming of stair flights by a few centimeters… Granted, validated 1 August 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/06882/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06882-23/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-from-approved-pa-01415-18-and): To sanction as built from approved PA/01415/18 and proposed change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 3C dojo, including changes to internal layout. Refused, validated 22 November 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/08184/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08184-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-alterations-from-pa-03740-10-to-penthouse): To sanction minor alterations from PA/03740/10 to penthouse; including installation of lightweight railings and spiral staircase at receded floor level. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/04785/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04785-26/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-07934-17): Renewal of PA/07934/17 (Amended permit to effect alterations and additions to approved permit PA 2215/15 including change of use from shop to residential unit… Granted, validated 17 August 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/03984/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03984-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-02215-15-to-demolish-existing-structures): Renewal of PA/02215/15: To demolish existing structures on site and construct basement garages, semi-basement garages, Class 4B shop and residential unit,… Granted, validated 10 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/05801/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-25/birkirkara-construction-of-an-additional-overlying-floor-level): Construction of an additional overlying floor level, internal alterations to the existing basement and ground floor level, introduction of new parking spaces… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/00363/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00363-23/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-including-extension-and): To sanction property as built including extension and other changes from approved planning permit PAPB1485/73. Granted, validated 24 February 2023, 65 m away ## More by Kerstien Micallef - [**PA/07416/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07416-26/swieqi-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): Minor internal and external alteration to approved permit PA/05068/25, including the addition of a plant room instead of a reservoir at level -2 and entrance… Pending - [**PA/07092/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07092-26/rabat-amalgamation-of-two-class-4b-convenience-outlets): Amalgamation of two Class 4B convenience outlets into a single retail outlet, including minor internal alterations and the replacement of the existing signage. Pending - [**PA/06529/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06529-26/birkirkara-changes-to-approved-pa-5431-25-including-removal-of): Changes to approved PA/5431/25 including removal of basement level and minor external and internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/06458/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06458-26/sliema-alteration-to-approved-permit-by-virtue-of): Alteration to approved permit by virtue of PA/05013/23 to extend recessed level and extend the staircase to access roof. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05716/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05716-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-semi-detached-house): Demolition of existing semi-detached house. Modifications to previously approved PA4918/25. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05534/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05534-26/st-julians-alteration-to-approved-permit-by-virtue-of): Alteration to approved permit by virtue of PA/03486/24, including the excavation and construction of garages at basement -2 and installation of a car lift. Granted, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Kerstien Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef) ## More from George Grech - [**PA/04993/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04993-26/zabbar-sanction-terraced-house-as-built-from-pb2094-80): To sanction terraced house as built from PB2094/80. Granted, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/00810/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00810-26/sannat-excavate-the-site-to-construct-a-reservoir): To excavate the site to construct a reservoir and garages for private cars at basement levels, a maisonette at ground floor level, and four flats at first,… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07608/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07608-25/sannat-sanction-existing-house-flats-as-it-is-and): To sanction existing house/flats as it is and to demolish existing balcony. Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/06998/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06998-25/siggiewi-sanction-layout-of-building-as-built-from): To sanction layout of building as built from PB/01539/69. Proposed garage at ground level and construction of parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 14 November 2025 - [**PA/03317/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03317-25/sannat-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Granted, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/04341/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04341-24/rabat-gozo-extend-existing-receded-flat-at-third-floor): To extend existing receded flat at third floor level to full floor by the carrying out of additions and alterations and create two units, and proposed receded… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)