PA/02081/26: demolish existing terraced house in Birkirkara
68, Triq Tumas Galea, Birkirkara
To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct three basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 68, Triq Tumas Galea, Birkirkara
- Locality
- Birkirkara
- Applicant
- Darren Borg
- Perit
- Perit Reuben Borg
- Application type
- Full development permission - Summary Process
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 3 floors plus a receded floor
- Residential units
- 5
- Received
- 20 February 2026
- Validated
- 12 May 2026
- Published
- 1 April 2026
- Comments close
- 20 April 2026
- Decision
- Acceptable
- Permit expires
- 27 May 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 68, 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.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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: Proposed demolition of first floor maisonette and alterations to ground floor garage to introduce common stairwell and lift. Proposed excavation in garage to…
- PA/05108/25 Birkirkara: Variations from official building alignment to development under the remit of permit PB/03035/85 and PA/00194/24.
- PA/00194/24 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from private garage to Class 4B retail with change in external aperture and sign. Proposal also includes sanctioning of built…
- PA/07074/24 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from garages to a Class 2C music training centre. Development to include internal and external alterations including connection of the…
- PA/01910/24 Birkirkara: Alterations to existing first floor dwelling, demolition of existing roof structures and proposed construction of new dwellings at second, third and receded…
- PA/02480/24 Birkirkara: 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…
- PA/01884/24 Birkirkara: To demolish existing terraced house and construct (3) basement garages, ground floor maisonette and (7) overlying apartments served with lift.
- PA/00924/20 Birkirkara: To construct two garages and reservoir accessible from Triq F M Galea underlying garages as approved in permission PA00408/19
- PA/07996/25 Birkirkara: 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…
- PA/00748/20 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of Class 4B – beauty salon (including sale of products) from approved garage in PB 269/80, including sanctioning of sign and installation of…
- PA/02761/23 Birkirkara: Proposal to remove loose material for the formation of basement in addition to PA/5575/22.
- PA/00223/24 Birkirkara: Proposal includes sanctioning, minor internal and external alterations from PA/00859/19 and subdivision of units.
- PA/00234/26 Birkirkara: To sanction existing dwelling from approved permit PA2052/00.
- PA/04365/26 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of a first floor maisonette as built over PB/05505/79 and proposed alterations to the front garden boundary wall.
- PA/01553/23 Birkirkara: Proposed internal alterations to extension of dwelling mainly consisting of the installation of a lift; construction of washroom and pool at third floor level.
More by Reuben Borg
- PA/06923/26 Fgura: Changes to PA/05668/24, demolition of existing adjacent terraced house, excavation and construction of three levels below ground for parking, retail Class 4B…
- PA/04664/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To demolish two existing maisonettes and garages, excavate and construct basement garage, two overlying maisonettes and pool at roof level.
- PA/02835/26 Hamrun: Change of use from a residential space to a Class 2C childcare centre, including internal and external alterations, and installation of a sign.
- PA/02773/26 Birkirkara: To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool.
- PA/01529/26 Qormi: Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4B mini market with butcher.
- PA/00533/26 Birkirkara: To sanction alterations to maisonette, demolition of existing roof structure, alterations to existing maisonette and addition of two overlying apartments and…
All applications by Reuben Borg
More from Darren Borg
- PA/05463/26 Zurrieq: Extension of existing third floor unit and the construction of a recessed unit.
- PA/02773/26 Birkirkara: To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool.
- PA/06944/25 Hamrun: To demolish existing terraced house and construct ground floor garage, three overlying apartments and penthouse with pool.
- PA/03716/23 Qormi: Construction of stairs in second floor apartment, demolition of washroom and extension at third floor level.
- PA/00988/20 Hamrun: Proposed external alterations to facade.