--- title: "PA/02274/25: Excavation of 1 basement level in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02274-25/birzebbuga-excavation-of-1-basement-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Excavation of 1 basement level, and construction of 14 private parking garages at basement level -1, and 15… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0227425 # PA/02274/25: Excavation of 1 basement level in Birzebbuga Vacant site, Triq il-Port Hieles, Birzebbuga Excavation of 1 basement level, and construction of 14 private parking garages at basement level -1, and 15 dwellings from ground till receded floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant site, Triq il-Port Hieles, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Brian Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/brian-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Residential units:** 15 - **Received:** 9 December 2024 - **Validated:** 9 April 2025 - **Published:** 9 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 16 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 8 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02274/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02274&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant site, Triq il-Port Hieles, Birzebbuga 40 other applications within 300 m: 28 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03479/24). On Triq il-Port Hieles: 11 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Johann Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/johann-farrugia), [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/07003/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07003-24/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-from-approved-pb-2429-77-including-minor): To sanction changes from approved PB/2429/77 including minor internal and external changes. Granted, validated 14 November 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/06116/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06116-24/birzebbuga-extension-at-the-back-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed extension at the back of existing dwelling. Granted, validated 12 November 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/05371/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05371-26/birzebbuga-construct-a-washroom-at-roof-level-over): To construct a washroom at roof level over existing second floor level apartment and installation of PV Panels, and to sanction existing internal yard by… Granted, validated 11 September 2026, 3 floors, 86 m away - [**PA/04660/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04660-25/birzebbuga-construction-of-ground-floor-maisonette-and-two): Proposed construction of ground floor maisonette and two duplex apartments. Site already covered by PA6686/23 with same building height. Reservoir already on… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 1 floor, 116 m away - [**PA/02005/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02005-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built): Sanctioning of apartment as built. PB/02464/66 (site plan only, no drawings were traced). Withdrawn, 124 m away - [**PA/04184/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04184-24/birzebbuga-extension-of-existing-property-to-create-4): Extension of existing property to create 4 units and a setback floor. Pending, validated 27 November 2024, 132 m away - [**PA/06686/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06686-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-garage-and-construction-of-a): Proposed demolition of garage and construction of a dwelling. Proposal also includes excavation of one floor below street level for domestic stores to same… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 142 m away - [**PA/06242/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06242-25/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-washrooms-to-studio): Change of use from washrooms to studio apartment at recessed roof level. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 155 m away - [**PA/02568/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02568-22/birzebbuga-alterations-and-additions-to-ground-floor-garage): Alterations and additions to ground floor garage, alterations and extension to first floor and the addition of two floors and a penthouse. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 189 m away - [**PA/03305/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03305-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-existing-garage-and-domestic-store-as): Sanctioning existing garage and domestic store as built. Granted, validated 12 June 2025, 197 m away - [**PA/03281/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03281-24/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-in-view): Sanctioning of apartment as built in view that no permits could be traced. (Birzebbugia plotting sheets missing). Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 204 m away - [**PA/07291/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07291-23/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-ground-floor-garage): Change of use from ground floor garage to residence already approved in PA3508/22 [To carry out internal alterations and change of use from ground floor… Withdrawn, validated 12 June 2024, 211 m away - [**PA/01175/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01175-22/birzebbuga-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing property. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and 4 apartments at, first, second, third and receded floor… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 214 m away - [**PA/03508/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03508-22/birzebbuga-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-change-of): To carry out internal alterations and change of use from ground floor garage to residence and garage. Status being checked, 215 m away - [**PA/01812/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01812-26/birzebbuga-replace-existing-second-floor-reinforced-concrete): To replace existing second floor reinforced concrete, replace balcony balustrades with railing, proposed third and fourth floor apartments and proposed… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 4 floors, 219 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) ## More from Brian Azzopardi - [**PA/06530/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06530-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-site-footprint-and-minor-internal-changes): To sanction site footprint and minor internal changes as built from PA/06472/20. Pending - [**PA/05779/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05779-26/attard-extension-to-backyard-party-wall): Proposed extension to backyard party wall. Pending - [**PA/07787/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07787-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwelling-at-first-floor-level): To demolish existing dwelling at first floor level and third party commercial Class 4B butcher at ground floor level (in agreement with 3rd party), excavation… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02419/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02419-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of full level basement, and construction of basement garages for private parking, and 19 dwellings from… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/02271/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02271-25/rabat-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling-including-reduction): Alterations to existing Pre-1967 Dwelling including reduction in footprint, and construction of roof structure at first floor level. Proposal also includes… Pending, validated 9 April 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/00862/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00862-25/rabat-extension-of-adjacent-property-to-approved-pa-3616-21): Proposed extension of adjacent property to approved PA/3616/21 and PA/6216/18 (including upgrade from guesthouse to Class 3B 3 star hotel) consisting of… Withdrawn, validated 12 February 2025, 3 floors [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)