--- title: "PA/02155/26: development consisting of the construction of additional in Birzebbuga |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02155-26/birzebbuga-development-consisting-of-the-construction-of-additional source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed development consisting of the construction of additional overlying floors on an existing apartment,… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0215526 # PA/02155/26: development consisting of the construction of additional in Birzebbuga 56, St. Andrews Court, Flat 1, Triq il-Folklor, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga Proposed development consisting of the construction of additional overlying floors on an existing apartment, including the construction of a lift shaft and the addition of two full floors and a recessed floor at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 56, St. Andrews Court, Flat 1, Triq il-Folklor, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Kevin Schembri - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 3 March 2026 - **Validated:** 1 April 2026 - **Published:** 1 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 19 August 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02155/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02155&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 56, St. Andrews Court, Flat 1, Triq il-Folklor, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga 83 other applications within 300 m: 55 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04952/25). On Triq il-Folklor: 12 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri), [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/02372/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02372-21/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations, extension at second floor level, installation of chimney flue and wooden canopy Status being checked, 3 floors, 13 m away - [**PA/03463/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03463-21/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-pv-panels-and-chimney): Sanctioning of PV panels and chimney. Application also includes construction of light weight structure at second floor. Status being checked, 15 m away - [**PA/01085/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01085-20/birzebbuga-remove-existing-porch-which-encroaches-onto-front): To remove existing porch which encroaches onto front garden area. Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/00822/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00822-22/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-and-addition-of-three-additional): Proposed internal alterations and addition of three additional apartments over the existing first floor level. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/04097/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04097-24/birzebbuga-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built-approved): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built approved in PB2567/90. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/05951/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05951-26/birzebbuga-convert-existing-first-floor-maisonette-into-a): To convert existing first floor maisonette into a block of three apartments, including installation of lift. variations from the official alignment. Proposal… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/04952/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04952-25/birzebbuga-propose-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): To propose extension to existing apartment block, including apartment at third floor and penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/07623/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07623-24/birzebbuga-construction-of-1no): Proposed construction of 1no. three bedroom unit over existing dwelling including the necessary internal alterations to form common parts. Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 2 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/05641/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05641-25/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-to-garage-as-built-from): To sanction changes to garage as built from approved PB4963/90, including correction of site as marked on site plan, shifting of walls and mirror image.… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/00475/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00475-20/birzebbuga-sanctioning-premises-as-constructed-from-approved-permit): Proposed sanctioning premises as constructed from approved permit PA/08102/17. These include shifting of internal walls, change in balcony railings and… Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/00796/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00796-20/birzebbuga-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/02552/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02552-23/birzebbuga-convert-existing-structures-at-receded-floor-level): To convert existing structures at receded floor level into a one bedroom residential unit. Granted, validated 30 May 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/06634/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06634-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-property): To demolish existing property, proposed excavation and construction of an underground reservoir, a ground floor garage, three overlying apartments and a… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/04644/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04644-23/birzebbuga-sanction-maisonette-as-built): To sanction maisonette as built. PA permit could not be traced. Granted, validated 5 October 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/04188/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04188-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-1649-15): To sanction minor changes to approved PA/1649/15, proposed minor alterations to existing layouts and proposed extension at roof level. Proposal includes three… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away ## More by Charles Azzopardi - [**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 - [**PA/07679/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07679-26/st-julians-replacement-of-a-gold-aluminium-closed-balcony): The replacement of a gold aluminium closed balcony to a glass railing, matching the majority of the other facade treatment within the same block. Application… Pending - [**PA/07666/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-26/gzira-proposal-involves-the-demolition-of-the-approved): The proposal involves the demolition of the approved [PA/2680/07] maisonette and construct a block of five apartments, comprising three 2- bedroom units at… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-26/gzira-propose-minor-alterations-to-facade-of-approved): To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07263/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07263-26/tarxien-extend-room-at-second-floor-to-facade): To extend room at second floor to facade. Pending - [**PA/07205/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-26/birkirkara-installation-of-a-new-toilet-facility): Installation of a new toilet facility, installation of a toilet door and repainting of the main entrance garage door. Pending [All applications by Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)