--- title: "PA/02045/21: internal demolition of the existing building in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02045-21/birkirkara-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed internal demolition of the existing building, proposed construction of ground floor as… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0204521 # PA/02045/21: internal demolition of the existing building in Birkirkara 48/50, Triq Dun Filippu Borg, Birkirkara Proposed internal demolition of the existing building, proposed construction of ground floor as maisonette, first floor, second floor and third floor as 3 bedroom apartments and receded floor level 2 bedroom apartment. Proposed restoration of existing ground floor and first floor façade. Proposed traditional Timber closed balcony. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 48/50, Triq Dun Filippu Borg, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Express Development Ltd Attn:Mr Orazio Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/express-development-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02045/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02045&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 48/50, Triq Dun Filippu Borg, Birkirkara 200 other applications within 300 m: 109 granted, 12 refused, 31 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01465/26). On Triq Dun Filippu Borg: 12 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/04448/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04448-24/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (changes from PA/00978/95) including internal alterations and alterations to facade. Proposal is to also include correction of… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/03071/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03071-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of reservoir and construction of Class 4A office at ground floor, 3 apartments and a receded floor plan. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/00364/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00364-26/birkirkara-demolish-the-existing-single-floor-garage-at): To demolish the existing single floor garage at Triq Dun Filippu Borg, to construct residential apartments, and Class 4B shop and new proposal of the sign at… Suspended, validated 4 February 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/01050/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01050-26/birkirkara-alterations-over-existing-garage): Alterations over existing garage. Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and overlying washroom. Construction of 3 apartments and overlying penthouse.… Granted, validated 27 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/06018/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06018-23/birkirkara-development-including-extension-of-existing-single-dwelling): Proposed development including extension of existing single dwelling (pre-1967 building). Development to include the demolition and reconstruction of the… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 3 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/00959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00959-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-offices-and-showroom): Change of use from offices and showroom (as approved in PA2329/16) to Class 2A clinic. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/01295/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01295-22/birkirkara-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building. Construct ground floor 2 garages as parking for private use and 2 Class 4B shops. Proposed six 2 bedrooms apartments at… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/02870/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02870-25/birkirkara-propose-change-of-use-of-garage-approved): To propose change of use of garage approved under PA/01295/22 to a Class 4B shop including fixing of sign. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/07357/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07357-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-old-structures): Demolition of old structures, changes to the facade and construction of 5 apartments. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/05825/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05825-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-extensions-to-pre-1967-maisonette-with): Proposed alterations and extensions to pre-1967 maisonette with washroom approved by PB/2926/85. At second floor level, proposal includes changes to facade… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 3 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/00257/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00257-22/birkirkara-widening-of-existing-doorway): Widening of existing doorway, and replacement of signage. Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/01230/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01230-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to a Class 1 residential unit. Refused, validated 8 March 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/02455/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02455-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-a-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of a terraced house, excavation of site and reservoir and construction of three street level garages and overlying five apartments at… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/03399/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03399-21/birkirkara-alterations-to-the-approved-pa01319-20-including-removal): Proposed alterations to the approved PA01319/20 including: Removal of basement floor; change of maisonette at ground floor level to garage; Minor alterations… Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/03356/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03356-22/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-stairwell): To carry out internal alterations to existing stairwell and erect 2 additional apartments plus one receded floor over an existing first floor maisonette. Refused, validated 18 May 2022, 70 m away ## More by Joseph Bondin - [**PA/07614/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07614-26/st-julians-changes-in-layout-to-approved-class-3b): Proposed changes in layout to approved Class 3B hotel in PA/2151/23, changes include merging of property to existing hotel approved in PA/6725/20. Proposal… Pending - [**PA/07580/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07580-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-change-of): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse and change of use from Class 1 residential to construct Class 3A five-storey guesthouse comprising a total of 18… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07514/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07514-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-at-first-floor-level): Proposed change of use at first floor level from Class 4A offices to Class 2C educational institution for foreign students coming over to Malta for… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07400/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate 3 basement levels and construct 5 story apartment building with pools at ground floor and roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07349/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07349-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-correction-of-site-following-survey): Proposed alterations and correction of site following survey as built for levels which have been approved by planning applications PA/2035/20 and PA/4006/22.… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07300/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07300-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of 3 basement levels for parking and construction of six levels building including showroom Class 4B,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 6 floors [All applications by Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) ## More from Express Development Ltd - [**PA/01629/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01629-26/mosta-sanction-amendments-to-development-approved-by-pa-04522-19): To sanction amendments to development approved by PA/04522/19. Pending, validated 11 March 2026 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)