--- title: "PA/02344/26: demolish existing townhouse in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02344-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-townhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To demolish existing townhouse, excavate basement garage with underlying reservoir and construct new townhouse… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0234426 # PA/02344/26: demolish existing townhouse in Birkirkara 110, Triq Santu Rokku, Birkirkara To demolish existing townhouse, excavate basement garage with underlying reservoir and construct new townhouse with underlying garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 110, Triq Santu Rokku, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Mr Lawrence Vella - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 7 February 2026 - **Validated:** 15 April 2026 - **Published:** 15 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 15 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 21 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02344/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02344&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 110, Triq Santu Rokku, Birkirkara 257 other applications within 300 m: 156 granted, 8 refused, 30 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05754/24). On Triq Santu Rokku: 26 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Kenneth Rausi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kenneth-rausi). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/04146/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04146-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-fence-installed-at-roof-level): Sanctioning of fence installed at roof level. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 13 m away - [**PA/02944/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02944-23/birkirkara-dismantle-and-rebuild-the-arches-and-flagstones): To dismantle and rebuild the arches and flagstones at the ground floor level, at a higher level that corresponds with the predominant levels of the house. To… Withdrawn, validated 24 May 2023, 21 m away - [**PA/00949/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00949-26/birkirkara-proposal-seeks-to-sanction-the-property-as): The proposal seeks to sanction the property as built. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 23 m away - [**PA/03282/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03282-22/birkirkara-extension-of-site-area-from-approved-permit): Extension of site area from approved permit PA1087/07, redesign of the unit layouts , number of dwellings and garages yet keeping the same approved facade… Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/03681/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03681-23/birkirkara-renew-pa1087-07): To renew PA1087/07. Demolition of existing building and construction of garages and apartments. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/00598/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00598-26/birkirkara-additions-and-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-including): Proposed additions and alterations to pre-1967 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor, demolition of roof at first floor and the construction… Granted, validated 7 April 2026, 2 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/00327/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00327-25/birkirkara-development-of-site-consisting-of-demolition-of): Proposed development of site consisting of demolition of corrugated roof structure, concrete roofed garage and integration of two old rooms, alterations to… Refused, validated 29 January 2025, 4 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/00332/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00332-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-at-basement-level): Internal alterations at basement level, extension at ground floor and first floor levels comprising one bedroom and domestic store. Granted, validated 4 August 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/00132/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00132-21/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-facade-pointing-at-ground-level): Sanctioning of facade pointing at ground level, minor changes to apertures, and internal alterations, and proposed removal of cement plaster to be replaced… Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/00066/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00066-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, erect gypsum partition for store and w.c. and to change use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C shop. Granted, validated 18 January 2023, 58 m away - [**PA/06649/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06649-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-pre-1967-property-including): Proposed alterations and additions to pre-1967 property including demolition of internal walls at ground floor, proposed alterations to stairwell at all… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/07095/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07095-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-4850-98-mainly-sanctio): To sanction variations from approved PA/4850/98 mainly sanctioning of site configuration following new survey. Granted, validated 25 November 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/04551/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04551-24/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-house-of-character-against-that): To sanction as-built house of character against that approved in PA/00108/10 and propose minor alterations. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/00911/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00911-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-and-re-establishing-dwelling): Proposed internal alterations and re-establishing dwelling. Pending, validated 18 February 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/01509/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01509-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-pa1098-20): To sanction changes to PA1098/20, i.e. raising of stairwell hood to allow easy access to roof. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 72 m away ## More by Joseph Attard - [**PA/07754/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07754-26/tarxien-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-maisonette-approved): Proposed internal alterations and extension to maisonette approved in RG/03546/17. Pending - [**PA/07171/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07171-26/marsaskala-installation-of-retractable-awning-to-penthouse-approved): Proposed installation of retractable awning to penthouse approved in PA/06903/25. Pending - [**PA/07116/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07116-26/mellieha-sanction-class-4b-shop-offices-and-ancillary): To sanction Class 4B shop offices and ancillary facilities approved in PA/01461/10 and PA/0353/16 as built. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06754/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06754-26/mellieha-extension-to-existing-apartment-and-modification-to): Proposed extension to existing apartment and modification to facade. Pending - [**PA/06225/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06225-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and fixing of signage. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06162/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06162-26/birzebbuga-replacement-of-facade-timber-apertures-to-u-pvc): Proposed replacement of facade timber apertures to u-pvc ones and installation of awning at roof level. Suspended, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Joseph Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-attard) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)