PA/02707/22: demolish existing workshop in Birkirkara

2, Triq San Gwakkin, Mriehel, Birkirkara

To demolish existing workshop, excavate and erect a 6-storey Class 6A storage and distribution block, consisting of a basement parking, ground floor parking and un/loading bay, plus 4 overlying storage and distribution unit. The proposal also includes the installation of a car/goods/passenger lift serving all levels.

Status

Status being checked

Location

2, Triq San Gwakkin, Mriehel, Birkirkara

Locality

Birkirkara

Applicant

Raymond Vella

Perit

Perit Michael Anastasi

Type of works

Demolition & New Construction (Commercial)

Height

5 floors

Case details on the Planning Authority website

Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps

Planning activity around 2, Triq San Gwakkin, Mriehel, Birkirkara

35 other applications within 300 m: 22 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07452/24).

On Triq San Gwakkin: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers.

Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/07345/26 Birkirkara: The proposal consists of the installation of a louvered door at level -1 and the sanctioning of a railing serving the Class 4A office at level 4, as approved… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 45 m away
• PA/01955/25 Birkirkara: Proposed alterations to existing Class 5C/Class 6A in lieu of PA/4718/22 which consists changes to the levels, facade and to the internal layout. Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 48 m away
• PA/00319/24 Birkirkara: To sanction change of use from unused foundation levels into stores ancillary to existing warehouses Class 6A, minor differences at all levels and proposed… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 52 m away
• PA/02934/24 Birkirkara: To sanction two Class 6A, two storey warehouses as built, including signage, in lieu of PB3830/83. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 2 floors, 65 m away
• PA/06729/26 Birkirkara: Construction of new external emergency escape within forecourt including minor alterations to facade at first floor level with the change from the existing… Pending, 65 m away
• PA/01920/21 Birkirkara: Proposed changes to PA 1966/10, including change of use of Class 4A offices to ground floor level parking, from Class 6A storage spaces to Class 4A offices at… Status being checked, 4 floors, 68 m away
• PA/08460/24 Birkirkara: To sanction minor alterations in existing ground floor Class 6A unit from PB355/85. and proposed construction stairwell, lift and sanitary facilities at… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 3 floors, 71 m away
• PA/01590/26 Birkirkara: To demolish existing warehouses and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of Class 6A - warehouse, office ancillary to the Class 6A and… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 1 floor, 79 m away
• PA/07452/24 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing Class 5A workshop linking it to the contiguous plot, excavation of the site and construction of a 5- storey Class 6A warehouse… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away
• PA/08410/24 Birkirkara: To renew PA/00838/20 - To sanction the layout of the property and the construction of a store in backyard from permit PA/1609/93. Requesting also the change… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 92 m away
• PA/00783/22 Birkirkara: Proposed extension to an existing warehouse and to form openings in party walls to the adjacent stores to facilitate access within the applicant’s adjacent… Status being checked, 92 m away
• PA/00838/20 Birkirkara: To sanction the layout of the property and the construction of a store in backyard from permit PA/1609/93. Requesting also the change of use from existing… Status being checked, 92 m away
• PA/01277/26 Birkirkara: To sanction interconnection between two Class 5A units at second floor (PA8646/18 and PA3525/20) and opening of lift at ground floor (PA8646/18). Proposal… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 98 m away
• PA/07245/23 Birkirkara: Excavation and construction of an additional basement and minor amendments on all floor levels of warehouse building as approved in PA/04607/21. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 100 m away
• PA/07817/24 Birkirkara: To propose change of use from approved (PA/3525/20) parking area at ground floor to showroom of commercial vehicles, propose new fascia sign on facade and… Refused, validated 20 November 2024, 102 m away

More by Michael Anastasi

• PA/07657/26 Pembroke: Proposed changes to permit PA/04863/21, including changes to the lift shaft at roof level and removal of landscaping from what was previously approved. Pending
• PA/07533/26 Rabat: Renewal request to PA/05950/18 - Change of use from shop to Class 4C, restoration of facade and minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
• PA/07414/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed construction of four overlying floors with 6 apartments per floor and three penthouses at setback floor level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
• PA/06952/26 Rabat: Renewal request to PA/10246/17 - Proposed extension of approved 3rd level (as per PA/7449/16) including minor alterations and lowering of roof level by one… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/06525/26 Mgarr: To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garage, 3 overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at setback floor level… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/06513/26 Marsaskala: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette, three overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor

All applications by Michael Anastasi

More from Raymond Vella

• PA/03482/26 Kercem: To propose amendments to approved permit PA/3026/23, including the enlargement of the reservoir, modifications to the agricultural store, and the construction… Granted, validated 3 June 2026
• PA/02031/26 Pembroke: To demolish existing dwelling and construct basement garages, three overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a duplex penthouse at setback floor level. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/08152/25 Rabat: Proposed 4 stables and ancillary facilities (sump and manure clamp). To include the sanctioning of the entrance gate and walls. Granted, validated 17 December 2025
• PA/07330/25 Mosta: To sanction extension of roof structure, back yard and reservoir from PAPB/02493/72. To construct partial parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 1 December 2025
• PA/06359/25 Mgarr: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct one basement level parking, two ground floor maisonettes, overlying six apartments and two recessed… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/06070/25 Sannat: Demolition of existing garage and construction of a two-storey house including garage and reservoir. Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 2 floors

All planning applications in Birkirkara