--- title: "PA/02214/25: demolition of existing townhouse in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02214-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-townhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, excavation and construction of basement garage, and five (5)… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0221425 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Clyde Abdilla](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/clyde-abdilla) - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02214/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02214&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No. 129 & 131, Triq iz-Zurrieq, Birzebbuga 122 other applications within 300 m: 76 granted, 5 refused, 12 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07137/25). On Triq iz-Zurrieq: 22 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Anton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anton-zammit). 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/03636/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03636-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartment block with street-level garage and 4 overlying apartments (3 full floors and set-back floor). Granted, validated 30 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/00992/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00992-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-garage-and-domestic): 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… Withdrawn, validated 25 February 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/04574/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04574-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-premises): Proposed demolition of existing premises, excavation of ground floor level and excavation of reservoir.Proposed construction of an apartment block comprising… Pending, validated 10 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/00591/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00591-25/birzebbuga-sanction-post-1967-changes-to-property-as-built): To sanction post-1967 changes to property as built and part demolition of accretions. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/02454/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02454-23/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-ground): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing ground, first and second floor, shifting of lift and changes to internal layouts and facades approved… Granted, validated 22 June 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/08268/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08268-25/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-property-and-variations-from-pb-2662-71): 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… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/01152/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01152-24/birzebbuga-propose-construction-of-a-lightweight-structure): To propose construction of a lightweight structure (domestic store) at roof level of a block of apartments. Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/04489/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04489-26/birzebbuga-sanction-as-approved-apartment-in-pb-3207-72-to): To sanction as approved apartment in PB/3207/72 to as built. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/03755/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03755-24/birzebbuga-sanction-change-of-use-from-old-class): 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… Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/02879/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02879-23/birzebbuga-renewal-to-pa-1242-15-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Renewal to PA/1242/15: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of elevated ground floor, first floor, duplex second floor and penthouse apartments,… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/02272/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02272-21/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-and-proposed-construction-of-parapet): Proposed internal alterations and proposed construction of parapet wall to preserve the existing privacy of the adjacent back yard, including the removal of… Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/05106/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05106-25/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-previously-approved): 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… Granted, validated 9 September 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/01054/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01054-20/birzebbuga-sanction-configuration-of-internal-walls-at-ground): To sanction configuration of internal walls at ground floor and addition of washroom at first floor level Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/03173/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03173-24/birzebbuga-construction-of-additional-floors-at-second): Proposed construction of additional floors at second, third and receded levels; subdivision of current dwelling to form common stairwell and lift, resulting… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/07747/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07747-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-reinstated-walls-on-two-sides): 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… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 62 m away ## More by Malcolm Cachia - [**PA/07303/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07303-26/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-to-pa-04963-24-to-include): 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… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07286/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07286-26/gzira-demolition-of-stairs-and-slab-at-level): 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)… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07047/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07047-26/zabbar-addition-of-washroom-at-roof-level-to): Proposed addition of washroom at roof level to be constructed in line with adjacent property approved in PA/01398/24. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06898/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06898-26/belt-valletta-proposal-includes-minor-amendments-beyond-those-as): 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)… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05741/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05741-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing maisonettes, excavation of basement level for residential garages and construction of one (1) maisonette at ground floor, six… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05683/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05683-26/st-julians-inclusion-of-a-garage-within-the-front): Proposed inclusion of a garage within the front garden perimeter making use of natural change in level of the site. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia) ## More from Clyde Abdilla - [**PA/05493/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05493-26/birzebbuga-change-use-from-class-4b-to-class): To change use from Class 4B to Class 4A, install sign and sanction alterations as shown in conventional colours. Granted, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/00070/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00070-26/birzebbuga-close-internal-access-between-two-shops): To close internal access between two shops (Class 4B) and create a small toilet. Granted, validated 3 February 2026 - [**PA/04934/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04934-25/birzebbuga-change-use-from-pastizzeria-to-take-away): To change use from pastizzeria to take away (food and drink establishment where cooking is allowed) and installation of retractable awning. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/00835/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00835-22/birzebbuga-carry-out-alterations-to-facade): To carry out alterations to facade, travertine cladding, and change of entrance door material from aluminum to glass. Status being checked - [**PA/03115/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03115-21/birzebbuga-carry-out-minor-changes-to-approved-permit): To carry out minor changes to approved permit, PA/01196/19, as shown in conventional colours Status being checked [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)