--- title: "PA/02455/24: demolition of a terraced house in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02455-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-a-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of a terraced house, excavation of site and reservoir and construction of three street level… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0245524 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Jason Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jason-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Ronald Zammit Lucas](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02455/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02455&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 57, Caraffa, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara 160 other applications within 300 m: 94 granted, 9 refused, 22 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00320/24). On Triq Wignacourt: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 1 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01174-22/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-apartment-at-first-floor): Alterations to existing apartment at first floor level and construction of an additional 2 apartments at second and receded floor level. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/07659/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07659-25/birkirkara-sanction-fuel-tank-and-retractable-canopy): To sanction fuel tank and retractable canopy Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/04817/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04817-25/birkirkara-subdivide-flat-no): 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… Granted, validated 19 August 2025, 3 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/07527/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07527-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to public service garage. Refused, validated 6 November 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/03356/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03356-22/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-stairwell): To carry out internal alterations to existing stairwell and erect 2 additional apartments plus one receded floor over an existing first floor maisonette. Refused, validated 18 May 2022, 45 m away - [**PA/02435/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02435-23/birkirkara-subdivide-commercial-outlet): 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… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/04324/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04324-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-structure): Proposed internal alterations to pre-1967 structure. Granted, validated 11 September 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/00307/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00307-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-on-all-floors): Proposed internal and external alterations on all floors and proposed extension at second floor, third floor and receded fourth floor to create 3 residential… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/02544/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02544-25/birkirkara-amendments-to-development-approved-in-pa-1037-16-including): Amendments to development approved in PA/1037/16 including the addition of another floor, the introduction of balconies within the backyard, the extension of… Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/04415/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04415-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-common-stairs-and-washroom-at): 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… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/00404/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00404-25/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-building): Proposed alterations to existing building, including alterations to the facade, lowering of third floor and roof slab and construction of one additional… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/08120/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08120-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-of-property-at-ground-level): 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… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/07179/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07179-26/birkirkara-retaining-of-original-wall-at-ground-floor): Retaining of original wall at ground floor, previously approved for removal in PA/03921/20, to retain room as bedroom. Pending, 68 m away - [**PA/02306/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02306-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage): Change of use from garage (pre-1968) to shop (Class 4B) including internal alterations and extension together with an illuminated sign. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/01966/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01966-22/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of 2 garages at ground level overlaying 6 residential units. Status being checked, 70 m away ## More by Ronald Zammit Lucas - [**PA/07472/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07472-26/tarxien-sanction-alterations-to-roof-structures-including-the): To sanction alterations to roof structures including the conversion of the use from washroom to domestic store and installation of a lightweight structure and… Pending - [**PA/07150/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07150-26/safi-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-an-as-built): 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… Pending - [**PA/06385/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06385-26/zurrieq-alterations-to-the-facade-of-a-townhouse): Proposed alterations to the facade of a townhouse, restoration of facade and replacement of apertures. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06368/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06368-26/zabbar-construction-of-additional-third-and-fourth-floors): 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… Granted, validated 26 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06157/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06157-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-private-vehicle-garage): Proposed change of use from private vehicle garage into a Class 4B shop including internal alterations and installation of a sign. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06131/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06131-26/mqabba-sanctioning-of-a-terraced-house-and-underlying): Proposed sanctioning of a terraced house and underlying garage as built from that approved by virtue of PA/00899/98. Granted, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Ronald Zammit Lucas](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ronald-zammit-lucas) ## More from Jason Galea - [**PA/04635/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04635-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Proposed change of use from garage for private parking to Class 4B shop. Proposed sign. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04563/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04563-26/marsa-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from Garage to Class 4B Shop. Proposed sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA/01956/18. Proposed sign. Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04530/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04530-26/msida-demolition-of-an-existing-dwelling-yet-retaining): Proposed demolition of an existing dwelling yet retaining part of the facade and construction of five apartments from ground to fourth floor. The proposal… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/03822/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03822-26/birkirkara-part-demolition-of-a-dwelling-yet-retaining): 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… Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/01415/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01415-26/belt-valletta-alterations-to-class-4d-premises-including-sanctioning): Alterations to Class 4D premises including sanctioning of variations from originally approved plans. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/03512/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03512-25/rabat-gozo-parklet-for-tables-and-chairs): Proposed parklet for tables and chairs. Refused, validated 4 June 2025 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)