--- title: "PA/02465/26: sanction minor internal and external alterations from in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02465-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA/05282/05. Perit Joseph Saliba. Validated 15… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0246526 # PA/02465/26: sanction minor internal and external alterations from in Birzebbuga Flat 2, Sapphire Court, Triq il-Kartaginizi c/w, Triq il-Port Hieles, Birzebbuga To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA/05282/05. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Flat 2, Sapphire Court, Triq il-Kartaginizi c/w, Triq il-Port Hieles, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Terence Micallef - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 27 February 2026 - **Validated:** 15 May 2026 - **Published:** 15 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 30 April 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 27 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02465/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02465&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Flat 2, Sapphire Court, Triq il-Kartaginizi c/w, Triq il-Port Hieles, Birzebbuga 142 other applications within 300 m: 84 granted, 5 refused, 14 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04993/25). On Triq il-Kartaginizi: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 35 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/00456/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00456-25/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-first-floor-apartment-for-changes): To sanction existing first floor apartment for changes from approved permit PB/2136/78. Granted, validated 25 February 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/03756/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03756-24/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-study-room-and-sanctioning): Extension to existing study room and sanctioning of changes from PA5545/08 including extension to kitchen/dining/living room. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/04171/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04171-23/birzebbuga-sanction-the-change-of-an-apartment-into): To sanction the change of an apartment into a maisonette and other minor internal alterations from approved plans in PA5282/05. The changes are, the location… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 87 m away - [**PA/02297/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02297-25/birzebbuga-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-03102-24-to): Proposed changes to development approved in PA/03102/24 to include garage, additional storey, and changes to internal layout. Granted, validated 13 May 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/03102/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03102-24/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations to existing dwelling (removing of internal walls, closing and shifting of windows), and construction of new stairs and receded floor. Granted, validated 11 July 2024, 90 m away - [**PA/00259/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00259-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation and construction of Reservoir and two basement levels including 22 garages and 2 parking spaces, and construction… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 92 m away - [**PA/05402/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05402-26/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-including): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level including extension at first floor level and installation of lift. Granted, validated 25 September 2026, 97 m away - [**PA/05151/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05151-25/birzebbuga-incorporation-of-passenger-lift-in-the-common): Incorporation of passenger lift in the common areas of the residential block. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 98 m away - [**PA/05668/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05668-26/birzebbuga-subdivide-duplex-penthouse-as-approved-in-pa-07825-17): To subdivide duplex penthouse as approved in PA/07825/17 to two independent units (1x two bedroom apartment and 1 x two bedroom penthouse). Application also… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 104 m away - [**PA/02998/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02998-23/birzebbuga-sanction-variations-of-plans-of-duplex-maisonette): To sanction variations of plans of duplex maisonette from approved permit PA3176/18, installation of pv panels and security grid. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 104 m away - [**PA/07747/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07747-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-reinstated-walls-on-two-sides): Sanctioning of reinstated walls on two sides and the proposed construction of a third wall. The former retaining walls existed prior to 1967 and 1978, as… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 109 m away - [**PA/02791/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02791-23/birzebbuga-sanction-formation-of-enclosure-and-ramp): To sanction formation of enclosure and ramp, part of which is an extension of Triq ix-Xbieki, proposed backfilling to raise level and proposed gate. Refused, validated 17 May 2023, 109 m away - [**PA/02673/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02673-26/birzebbuga-sanction-property-following-site-survey): To sanction property following site survey. To propose internal and external alterations to the approved permit PA 6771/25, including the introduction of… Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 110 m away - [**PA/00975/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00975-22/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to garage for private cars including alterations to façade. Status being checked, 112 m away - [**PA/06771/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06771-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-replacement-of-the-back-masonry): To sanction the replacement of the back masonry wall and spalled slab by a lightweight partition wall and ceiling in a pre-67 property. Granted, validated 14 November 2025, 114 m away ## More by Joseph Saliba - [**PA/07831/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-26/iklin-renewal-of-pa-001159-22): Renewal of PA/001159/22 (To extend backyard party wall to 3.4m and install a louvered structure and change railing of ground floor terrace.) Pending - [**PA/07757/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-26/senglea-isla-interal-alterations-from-approved-pa-05964-19-and-pa-0290): Proposed interal alterations from approved PA/05964/19 & PA/02903/20. Including change of use from dentist (class 4A) to restaurant (Class 4D). Proposed… Pending - [**PA/07630/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-26/dingli-demolish-the-existing-building-approved-under-rg-00268-22): To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, and recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07137/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-26/xghajra-alterations-of-approved-pa-01175-25-and-pa-05354-25-to): Proposed alterations of approved PA/01175/25 and PA/05354/25 to merge two plots together and retaining existing reservoir as approved in PA/05354/25. Pending - [**PA/07080/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-26/zejtun-sanction-modifications-done-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction modifications done to pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06900/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06900-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-boundary-parapet-wall): To sanction the construction of a boundary/parapet wall for a pre-1968 structure. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)