--- title: "PA/02371/25: Demolition and excavation of the existing terraced in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02371-25/birkirkara-demolition-and-excavation-of-the-existing-terraced source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Demolition and excavation of the existing terraced house to construct a basement-level garage, a two-bedroom… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0237125 # PA/02371/25: Demolition and excavation of the existing terraced in Birkirkara 3, Bernardette House, Triq Mons. Guzeppi Depiro, Birkirkara Demolition and excavation of the existing terraced house to construct a basement-level garage, a two-bedroom maisonette on the ground floor, three three-bedroom apartments on the first, second, and third floors, and a one-bedroom apartment on the penthouse level. The penthouse level will be interconnected with the roof above, featuring a pool and solar panels. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 3, Bernardette House, Triq Mons. Guzeppi Depiro, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Dr. Noel Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/noel-cassar) - **Perit:** [Perit David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 7 January 2025 - **Validated:** 2 June 2025 - **Published:** 9 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 2 May 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 11 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02371/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02371&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 3, Bernardette House, Triq Mons. Guzeppi Depiro, Birkirkara 2 other applications on the same street: 2 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/07582/24). On Triq Mons. Guzeppi Depiro: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/07582/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07582-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garages, two ground floor level maisonettes, six overlying apartments at… Granted, validated 19 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04931/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04931-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of 3 basement garages (one level), construction of 1 maisonette and 4 apartments including splash… Granted, validated 31 July 2024 ## More by David Borg - [**PA/06950/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06950-26/marsaxlokk-conversion-of-a-pre-1968-property-into-a): Conversion of a pre-1968 property into a two bedroom property and takeaway outlet at ground floor level. Proposal includes the demolition of walls and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06170/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06170-26/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/06070/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06070-26/siggiewi-part-demolition-and-alterations-to-pre-1978-structures): Part demolition and alterations to pre-1978 structures, retention of pre-1968 structures, excavation and construction of an underlying, reservoir, and… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05424/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05424-26/naxxar-extension-to-the-approved-operating-dairy-farm): Proposed extension to the approved operating dairy farm (Class 7) as per PA/00676/08 for the keeping of mature heifers, dry cows and calves, comprising the… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05285/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05285-26/qormi-construction-of-3-units-at-second): Proposed construction of 3 units at second, third and fourth floor level and proposed pool at roof floor level. Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05172/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05172-26/mosta-demolition-and-alteration-works-to-an-existing): Demolition and alteration works to an existing dwelling, part of which is a pre-1968 structure, at ground floor level, and proposed extensions at first and… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-borg) ## More from Noel Cassar - [**PA/07183/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07183-25/birkirkara-sanction-residence-as-built): To sanction residence as built (in view of no permits traced), including the installation of chimney. Application also consists in alterations to facade… Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/04474/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04474-25/hamrun-carry-out-minor-alterations): To carry out minor alterations, to extend second floor and to carry out facade restoration to pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/01393/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01393-25/hamrun-partial-change-of-use-from-existing-private): Partial change of use from existing private car garage to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/08685/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08685-24/hamrun-carry-out-minor-alterations): To carry out minor alterations, to extend second floor and to carry out facade restoration to two existing pre-1968 dwellings. Granted, validated 8 January 2025 - [**PA/05780/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05780-24/kercem-construct-agricultural-store-including-excavation-for-underlyin): To construct agricultural store including excavation for underlying basement. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 1 floor - [**PA/07663/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07663-23/naxxar-it-is-proposed-to-change-use-from): It is proposed to change use from existing Class 4B shop to a Class 4C cafeteria with outdoor seating. The proposal includes minor internal changes for the… Granted, validated 3 January 2024 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)