PA/02455/24: demolition of a terraced house in Birkirkara
57, Caraffa, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara
Proposed demolition of a terraced house, excavation of site and reservoir and construction of three street level garages and overlying five apartments at first, second and third floors and a receded unit at fourth floor.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 57, Caraffa, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara
- Locality
- Birkirkara
- Applicant
- Jason Galea
- Perit
- Perit Ronald Zammit Lucas
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 4 floors plus a receded floor
- Residential units
- 6
- Received
- 23 March 2024
- Validated
- 7 August 2024
- Published
- 7 August 2024
- Comments close
- 23 September 2024
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 21 February 2025
- Permit expires
- 6 March 2030
The public planning file has 43 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision.
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 57, Caraffa, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara
160 other applications within 300 m: 94 granted, 8 refused, 22 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00320/24).
On Triq Wignacourt: 7 other applications, 4 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 20 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/01174/22 Birkirkara: Alterations to existing apartment at first floor level and construction of an additional 2 apartments at second and receded floor level.
- PA/07659/25 Birkirkara: To sanction fuel tank and retractable canopy
- PA/04817/25 Birkirkara: To subdivide flat no. 2 (second-penthouse apartment duplex residence (PA/08810/21) into a second floor apartment (flat no. 2) and a penthouse apartment (flat…
- PA/07527/24 Birkirkara: Change of use from existing garage to public service garage.
- PA/03356/22 Birkirkara: To carry out internal alterations to existing stairwell and erect 2 additional apartments plus one receded floor over an existing first floor maisonette.
- PA/02435/23 Birkirkara: To subdivide commercial outlet (Class 4, previously Flat 2 and Flat 4) into Class 4B retail outlet at ground floor level (Flat 2, now No.59A) and proposed…
- PA/04324/25 Birkirkara: Proposed internal alterations to pre-1967 structure.
- PA/00307/26 Birkirkara: Proposed internal and external alterations on all floors and proposed extension at second floor, third floor and receded fourth floor to create 3 residential…
- PA/02544/25 Birkirkara: Amendments to development approved in PA/1037/16 including the addition of another floor, the introduction of balconies within the backyard, the extension of…
- PA/04415/26 Birkirkara: Demolition of common stairs and washroom at second floor approved in PA04739/97 and construction of stairs and lift from ground floor to fourth floor, two x…
- PA/00404/25 Birkirkara: Proposed alterations to existing building, including alterations to the facade, lowering of third floor and roof slab and construction of one additional…
- PA/08120/24 Birkirkara: To sanction changes of property at ground level from approved permit PA4704/21 as existing which includes shifting of internal layout of food preparation area…
- PA/07179/26 Birkirkara: Retaining of original wall at ground floor, previously approved for removal in PA/03921/20, to retain room as bedroom.
- PA/02306/21 Birkirkara: Change of use from garage (pre-1968) to shop (Class 4B) including internal alterations and extension together with an illuminated sign.
- PA/01966/22 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing house and construction of 2 garages at ground level overlaying 6 residential units.
More by Ronald Zammit Lucas
- PA/07472/26 Tarxien: To sanction alterations to roof structures including the conversion of the use from washroom to domestic store and installation of a lightweight structure and…
- PA/07150/26 Safi: Proposed sanctioning of alterations to an as built street level garage and interconnected dwelling from that approved by virtue of PA/03830/92. The proposal…
- PA/06385/26 Zurrieq: Proposed alterations to the facade of a townhouse, restoration of facade and replacement of apertures.
- PA/06368/26 Zabbar: Proposed construction of additional third and fourth floors to an approved apartment block by virtue of PA/00813/20. The new extension will create an…
- PA/06157/26 Zurrieq: Proposed change of use from private vehicle garage into a Class 4B shop including internal alterations and installation of a sign.
- PA/06131/26 Mqabba: Proposed sanctioning of a terraced house and underlying garage as built from that approved by virtue of PA/00899/98.
All applications by Ronald Zammit Lucas
More from Jason Galea
- PA/04635/26 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from garage for private parking to Class 4B shop. Proposed sign.
- PA/04563/26 Marsa: Proposed change of use from Garage to Class 4B Shop. Proposed sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA/01956/18. Proposed sign.
- PA/04530/26 Msida: Proposed demolition of an existing dwelling yet retaining part of the facade and construction of five apartments from ground to fourth floor. The proposal…
- PA/03822/26 Birkirkara: Proposed part demolition of a dwelling yet retaining the facade and entrance hall and the construction of a duplex apartment at ground and first floor and…
- PA/01415/26 Belt Valletta: Alterations to Class 4D premises including sanctioning of variations from originally approved plans.
- PA/03512/25 Rabat (Gozo): Proposed parklet for tables and chairs.