--- title: "PA/02609/25: alterations and extension to pre-1968 dwelling including in Birkirkara |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02609-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-including source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1968 dwelling including demolition of structures in back garden,… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0260925 # PA/02609/25: alterations and extension to pre-1968 dwelling including in Birkirkara 40, Triq it-Tahhan, Birkirkara Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1968 dwelling including demolition of structures in back garden, construction of roof structure, excavation in back garden, and construction of swimming pool and balance tank. Proposal also includes sanctioning of the removal of a structure in the back garden. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 40, Triq it-Tahhan, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Brian Pace - **Perit:** [Perit Oriana Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/oriana-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 7 March 2025 - **Validated:** 23 April 2025 - **Published:** 23 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 23 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02609/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02609&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 40, Triq it-Tahhan, Birkirkara 155 other applications within 300 m: 106 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06438/25). On Triq it-Tahhan: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, medium reliability, from 57 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/01418/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01418-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction variations as built from that approved in PA/05536/17. Sanctioning includes the configuration of the site following a site survey and alterations… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 13 m away - [**PA/01294/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01294-22/birkirkara-demolish-existing-and-construct-3-garages-and): To demolish existing and construct 3 garages and a Class 4B shop at ground floor level, 3 apartments at first, second and third floor level plus overlying… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/03947/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03947-24/birkirkara-sanction-building-as-built): To sanction building as built, split existing garage and opening of a new entrance from Triq it-Tahhan. Refused, validated 23 October 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/01452/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01452-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-townhouse-at): Internal alterations to an existing townhouse at ground floor and first floor level, including excavation, demolition and reconstruction of an outdoor pool… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/07335/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07335-23/birkirkara-modifications-to-pa-430-19-including-proposed-sanctioning-o): Modifications to PA/430/19 including proposed sanctioning of: stairwell structure as built; changes to opramorta levels at second floor and roof level;… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/01152/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01152-25/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-04115-19-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA/04115/19 - Demolition of existing structures, excavation and construction of 3 levels of garages (76 units), overlying 6 maisonettes, 23… Granted, validated 24 March 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/02949/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02949-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-one-story-garage-and-basement): Demolition of existing one-story garage and basement. Excavation for a single basement level and reservoir. Construction of basement garages, a maisonette at… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/00818/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00818-25/birkirkara-alterations-to-townhouse-at-ground-floor-and): Alterations to townhouse at ground floor and second floor including the opening of a garage at ground floor. Application also includes new extensions to the… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/06797/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06797-26/birkirkara-interconnecting-property-approved-by-pa-818-25-to-adjacent): Proposed interconnecting property approved by PA/818/25 to adjacent pre-1967 building to form one residential unit. Application also includes internal and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/00536/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00536-21/birkirkara-internal-alteration-comprising-enlargement-of-doorway-and): Internal alteration comprising enlargement of doorway and removal of arch. Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/08345/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08345-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-dwelling-retaining): Demolition of existing ground floor dwelling retaining part of the facade and construction of 6 garages, 1 Class 4B shop, fixing of sign and a/c. Construction… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 3 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/03338/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03338-24/birkirkara-sanction-existing-differences-from-pa-06508-03-following-de): To sanction existing differences from PA/06508/03 following detailed survey of pre-1967 dwelling and to revert the approved conversion of the first room to a… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/05399/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05399-26/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-the-facade): Alterations to existing townhouse including the facade and the construction of an additional receded floor. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/07906/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07906-25/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-permit): Internal and external alterations to approved permit PA840/22 including the addition of a pool at the receded floor and sanctioning of the garage door as built. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/00840/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00840-22/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-including-changes-to-facade): Minor internal alterations including changes to facade apertures. Status being checked, 72 m away ## More by Oriana Farrugia - [**PA/04042/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04042-26/ghaxaq-sanction-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing): To sanction internal and external modifications to existing maisonette from approved PA/05965/04. Granted, validated 6 July 2026 - [**PA/03581/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03581-26/swieqi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-semi-detached): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing semi-detached villa, including extension to existing garage, proposed above-ground swimming pool, minor… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/01468/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01468-26/attard-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-modifications): Sanctioning of minor internal and external modifications to penthouse from approved PA/04410/10, including creation of walk-in wardrobe, shifting of internal… Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/07071/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07071-25/mellieha-construction-of-two-units): Proposed construction of two units, each comprising beach accommodation. Refused, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/06172/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06172-25/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwellings-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwellings and construction of one maisonette, six apartments and one penthouse. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04925/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04925-25/birkirkara-internal-alteration-to-convert-door-into-window): Internal alteration to convert door into window. Granted, validated 15 September 2025 [All applications by Oriana Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/oriana-farrugia) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)