PA/02214/25: demolition of existing townhouse in Birzebbuga
No. 129 & 131, Triq iz-Zurrieq, Birzebbuga
Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, excavation and construction of basement garage, and five (5) overlying apartments.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- No. 129 & 131, Triq iz-Zurrieq, Birzebbuga
- Locality
- Birzebbuga
- Applicant
- Clyde Abdilla
- Perit
- Perit Malcolm Cachia
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Residential units
- 5
- Received
- 31 January 2025
- Validated
- 9 April 2025
- Published
- 9 April 2025
- Comments close
- 16 May 2025
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 11 November 2025
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around No. 129 & 131, Triq iz-Zurrieq, Birzebbuga
122 other applications within 300 m: 74 granted, 5 refused, 13 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07137/25).
On Triq iz-Zurrieq: 22 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Anton Zammit.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/03636/26 Birzebbuga: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartment block with street-level garage and 4 overlying apartments (3 full floors and set-back floor).
- PA/00992/26 Birzebbuga: Demolition of existing pre-1967 garage and domestic stores at ground and first floor levels and proposed larger street level garage for the parking of private…
- PA/04574/26 Birzebbuga: Proposed demolition of existing premises, excavation of ground floor level and excavation of reservoir.Proposed construction of an apartment block comprising…
- PA/00591/25 Birzebbuga: To sanction post-1967 changes to property as built and part demolition of accretions.
- PA/02454/23 Birzebbuga: Proposed internal and external alterations to existing ground, first and second floor, shifting of lift and changes to internal layouts and facades approved…
- PA/08268/25 Birzebbuga: To sanction existing property and variations from PB/2662/71 and propose change of use from store to Class 4B mini-market and pet supplies including…
- PA/01152/24 Birzebbuga: To propose construction of a lightweight structure (domestic store) at roof level of a block of apartments.
- PA/04489/26 Birzebbuga: To sanction as approved apartment in PB/3207/72 to as built.
- PA/03755/24 Birzebbuga: To sanction change of use from old Class 11 to Class 5A air conditioning servicing and cleaning and Class 5B auto electrical installations and electrical…
- PA/02879/23 Birzebbuga: Renewal to PA/1242/15: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of elevated ground floor, first floor, duplex second floor and penthouse apartments,…
- PA/02272/21 Birzebbuga: Proposed internal alterations and proposed construction of parapet wall to preserve the existing privacy of the adjacent back yard, including the removal of…
- PA/05106/25 Birzebbuga: To sanction property as built from previously approved permit PA/3217/16; a lightweight roof over part of back terrace; materials on facade. Proposal of…
- PA/01054/20 Birzebbuga: To sanction configuration of internal walls at ground floor and addition of washroom at first floor level
- PA/03173/24 Birzebbuga: Proposed construction of additional floors at second, third and receded levels; subdivision of current dwelling to form common stairwell and lift, resulting…
- PA/07747/25 Birzebbuga: Sanctioning of reinstated walls on two sides and the proposed construction of a third wall. The former retaining walls existed prior to 1967 and 1978, as…
More by Malcolm Cachia
- PA/07303/26 Zabbar: Proposed alterations and additions to PA/04963/24 to include a basement level and outdoor pool and deck area. Proposal also includes minor changes to…
- PA/07286/26 Gzira: Proposed demolition of stairs and slab at level 1, extension in backyard for provision of lift, and construction of four (4) studio apartments and one (1)…
- PA/07047/26 Zabbar: Proposed addition of washroom at roof level to be constructed in line with adjacent property approved in PA/01398/24.
- PA/06898/26 Belt Valletta: Proposal includes minor amendments beyond those as approved in PA/01302/15, as renewed through PA/03881/23, including the sanctioning of the following: (1)…
- PA/05741/26 Zabbar: Proposed demolition of existing maisonettes, excavation of basement level for residential garages and construction of one (1) maisonette at ground floor, six…
- PA/05683/26 St Julians: Proposed inclusion of a garage within the front garden perimeter making use of natural change in level of the site.
All applications by Malcolm Cachia
More from Clyde Abdilla
- PA/05493/26 Birzebbuga: To change use from Class 4B to Class 4A, install sign and sanction alterations as shown in conventional colours.
- PA/00070/26 Birzebbuga: To close internal access between two shops (Class 4B) and create a small toilet.
- PA/04934/25 Birzebbuga: To change use from pastizzeria to take away (food and drink establishment where cooking is allowed) and installation of retractable awning.
- PA/00835/22 Birzebbuga: To carry out alterations to facade, travertine cladding, and change of entrance door material from aluminum to glass.
- PA/03115/21 Birzebbuga: To carry out minor changes to approved permit, PA/01196/19, as shown in conventional colours