--- title: "PA/02635/24: Demolition of existing Class 4B establishment and in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02635-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-class-4b-establishment-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Birzebbuga: Demolition of existing Class 4B establishment and 2 overlying floors. Construction of new reservoir below ground… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0263524 # PA/02635/24: Demolition of existing Class 4B establishment and in Birzebbuga 176/174, il-Bajja s-Sabiha, Birzebbuga Demolition of existing Class 4B establishment and 2 overlying floors. Construction of new reservoir below ground floor level, lottery and gaming premise, entrance lobby at ground floor level, 6 apartments over 3 levels and 2 apartments at receded floor level, including 2 swimming pools in the backyard of the 1st floor level and 2 swimming pools at the rooftop level. - **Status:** Pending (The request for reconsideration on permit condition/s has been granted.) - **Location:** 176/174, il-Bajja s-Sabiha, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Daniel Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daniel-zahra) - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) - **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:** 8 - **Received:** 17 November 2023 - **Validated:** 8 May 2024 - **Published:** 4 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 4 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Modified as per Article 80 - **Decision date:** 23 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 22 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02635/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02635&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 176/174, il-Bajja s-Sabiha, Birzebbuga 137 other applications within 300 m: 81 granted, 5 refused, 12 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04993/25). On il-Bajja s-Sabiha: 12 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/05480/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05480-26/birzebbuga-demountable-timber-platform-over-parking-space-fronting): Proposed demountable timber platform over parking space fronting existing Class 4D restaurant approved in PA/6745/18 to cater for tables and chairs. Proposal… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/02998/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02998-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house-followed): Demolition of an existing terraced house followed by the construction of two 3-car garages at ground floor level, 3 apartment units and a receded penthouse at… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/05959/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05959-24/birzebbuga-sanction-the-installation-of-a-tented-structure): To sanction the installation of a tented structure over area approved for the placement of tables and chairs (covered by PA439/20) and minor changes to… Refused, validated 11 September 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/00523/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00523-24/birzebbuga-installation-of-signage-to-approved-bed-and): Proposed installation of signage to approved bed and breakfast hotel Class 3B permit PA2980/22. Granted, validated 1 March 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/02136/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02136-21/birzebbuga-extension-of-additional-floors-over-existing-hotel): Proposed extension of additional floors over existing hotel approved by PA 5429/19 Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/02980/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02980-22/birzebbuga-additional-floor-to-approved-3-bed-and): Proposed additional floor to approved 3 bed and breakfast Class 3B within the same approved height (for a total of 100 rooms), and introduction of sub-station. Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/02342/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02342-24/birzebbuga-sanction-second-and-third-floor-level-and): To sanction second and third floor level and common parts at ground and first floor level as built. Proposed minor alterations at second and third floor level. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/05370/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05370-24/birzebbuga-widen-door-leading-to-balcony): To widen door leading to balcony, ii. Internal alterations to existing first floor apartment. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/00439/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00439-20/birzebbuga-extension-to-approved-area-for-tables-and): Proposed extension to approved area for tables and chairs (DN 1453/14 and PA 4052/07) including demountable platform level with existing pavement and addition… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/07521/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07521-25/birzebbuga-sanction-restaurant-class-4d-use-due-to): To sanction restaurant Class 4D use due to untraceable permits and operational licenses. Withdrawn, validated 19 November 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/00486/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00486-25/birzebbuga-extend-the-existing-canopy-and-to-extend): To extend the existing canopy and to extend also the approved area for tables and chairs along with the insertion of a platform. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/00255/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00255-20/birzebbuga-lightweight-canopy-and-sanctioning-of-tables-and): Proposed lightweight canopy and sanctioning of tables and chairs Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/07226/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07226-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-installation-of-a-retractable-canopy): To sanction the installation of a retractable canopy, sign and platform from approved PA/08079/17. Proposed black aluminum louvered cabinet to cover ac units. Refused, validated 12 November 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/01162/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01162-26/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavation and construction of water reservoir, 2 Class 4D restaurants, 4 apartments and 2 overlying receded penthouses. Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 65 m away ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) ## More from Daniel Zahra - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)