--- title: "PA/02552/23: convert existing structures at receded floor level in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02552-23/birzebbuga-convert-existing-structures-at-receded-floor-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To convert existing structures at receded floor level into a one bedroom residential unit. Perit Michael… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0255223 # PA/02552/23: convert existing structures at receded floor level in Birzebbuga 14, Aquarius Court- (Receded Floor Level), Triq il-Folklor, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga To convert existing structures at receded floor level into a one bedroom residential unit. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 14, Aquarius Court- (Receded Floor Level), Triq il-Folklor, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Mr Gino Calleja - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 11 April 2023 - **Validated:** 30 May 2023 - **Published:** 10 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 25 May 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 14 June 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02552/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02552&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 14, Aquarius Court- (Receded Floor Level), Triq il-Folklor, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga 83 other applications within 300 m: 55 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04952/25). On Triq il-Folklor: 12 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida), [Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/02372/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02372-21/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations, extension at second floor level, installation of chimney flue and wooden canopy Status being checked, 3 floors, 13 m away - [**PA/03463/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03463-21/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-pv-panels-and-chimney): Sanctioning of PV panels and chimney. Application also includes construction of light weight structure at second floor. Status being checked, 15 m away - [**PA/01085/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01085-20/birzebbuga-remove-existing-porch-which-encroaches-onto-front): To remove existing porch which encroaches onto front garden area. Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/00822/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00822-22/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-and-addition-of-three-additional): Proposed internal alterations and addition of three additional apartments over the existing first floor level. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/04097/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04097-24/birzebbuga-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built-approved): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built approved in PB2567/90. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/05951/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05951-26/birzebbuga-convert-existing-first-floor-maisonette-into-a): To convert existing first floor maisonette into a block of three apartments, including installation of lift. variations from the official alignment. Proposal… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/04952/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04952-25/birzebbuga-propose-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): To propose extension to existing apartment block, including apartment at third floor and penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/07623/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07623-24/birzebbuga-construction-of-1no): Proposed construction of 1no. three bedroom unit over existing dwelling including the necessary internal alterations to form common parts. Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 2 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/05641/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05641-25/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-to-garage-as-built-from): To sanction changes to garage as built from approved PB4963/90, including correction of site as marked on site plan, shifting of walls and mirror image.… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/00475/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00475-20/birzebbuga-sanctioning-premises-as-constructed-from-approved-permit): Proposed sanctioning premises as constructed from approved permit PA/08102/17. These include shifting of internal walls, change in balcony railings and… Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/00796/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00796-20/birzebbuga-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/02155/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02155-26/birzebbuga-development-consisting-of-the-construction-of-additional): Proposed development consisting of the construction of additional overlying floors on an existing apartment, including the construction of a lift shaft and… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/06634/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06634-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-property): To demolish existing property, proposed excavation and construction of an underground reservoir, a ground floor garage, three overlying apartments and a… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/04644/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04644-23/birzebbuga-sanction-maisonette-as-built): To sanction maisonette as built. PA permit could not be traced. Granted, validated 5 October 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/04188/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04188-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-1649-15): To sanction minor changes to approved PA/1649/15, proposed minor alterations to existing layouts and proposed extension at roof level. Proposal includes three… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away ## More by Michael Schembri - [**PA/05287/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05287-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette-from): To sanction alterations to first floor maisonette from the plans as approved in PA/00267/03. The alterations include: i. minor internal shifting of doors and… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/02328/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02328-26/birzebbuga-i): i. To replace dismantled masonry closed balcony (in view of possible collapse - DS/00358/25) with white coloured aluminium balcony railing and aperture (door… Granted, validated 4 May 2026 - [**PA/07160/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-25/zabbar-sanction-garage): To sanction garage, including domestic store, for changes from approved permit PA/03055/06. Granted, validated 2 December 2025 - [**PA/07037/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07037-25/birzebbuga-reopening-of-blocked-internal-openings-to-re): Proposed reopening of blocked internal openings to re amalgamate corner property with band club premises. The corner property is to be used as additional… Granted, validated 24 November 2025 - [**PA/04254/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04254-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-replacement-of-pre-1968-deteriorated-concrete): To sanction the replacement of pre-1968 deteriorated concrete ceiling slabs and masonry walls, including the laying of new roof screed and waterproofing. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/04013/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04013-25/birzebbuga-sanction-garage-for-differences-from-approved-permit): To sanction garage for differences from approved permit PB/01610/91. Granted, validated 7 July 2025 [All applications by Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)