--- title: "PA/02725/23: demolition of existing structures in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02725-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-structures source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing structures (partial pre-1968), excavation and construction of parking at… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0272523 # PA/02725/23: demolition of existing structures in Birkirkara Site at, Triq il-Ghadam, Mriehel, Birkirkara Proposed demolition of existing structures (partial pre-1968), excavation and construction of parking at basement levels, warehouses at ground, first and second (Class 6A – storage and distribution) and lightweight industry at receded 4th floor level (Class 5A). Proposal includes a proportional amount of ancillary facilities to the main industrial uses (Class 4A and 4B). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at, Triq il-Ghadam, Mriehel, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [John Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-micallef) - **Perit:** [JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 22 December 2022 - **Validated:** 17 May 2023 - **Published:** 30 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 29 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 18 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02725/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02725&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq il-Ghadam, Mriehel, Birkirkara 5 other applications on the same street: 3 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/08492/24). On Triq il-Ghadam: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/02284/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02284-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-as-per-existing-flat): To sanction variations as per existing flat, application is to include internal minor alterations. Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/08492/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08492-24/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-in-approved-ground-first-second-floor): To carry out alterations in approved ground/first/second floor levels, and (not yet built) third and setback floors approved in PA3045/20. Proposal includes… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04863/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04863-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-warehouse-to-public): Change of use from warehouse to public service garage. Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/00163/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00163-20/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-at-all-levels): Sanctioning of internal alterations at all levels & internal alterations to approved existing warehouse (Class 6A) at ground floor and basement levels and… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02608/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02608-22/birkirkara-sanctioning-to-existing-second-floor-apartment-approved): Proposed sanctioning to existing second floor apartment approved by PA6310/03. Status being checked ## More by JLZ+MBF Architects - [**PA/06594/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06594-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-bathroom-within-a-pre-1967-property): Sanctioning of bathroom within a pre-1967 property. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/05979/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05979-26/sliema-extension): Extension, alterations and restoration works to town house. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05758/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05758-26/mgarr-alterations-to-roof-configuration): Alterations to roof configuration, including relocation of services and sanctioning of canopies. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05320/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05320-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-restoration-and-rebuilding-of-rubble-walls): Restoration and rebuilding of rubble walls, including installation of two timber gates. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03048/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03048-26/qormi-demolition-of-derelict-structure): Demolition of derelict structure, excavation and erection of two basement levels and erection of 2 above levels above ground for Class 5B general industry. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01937/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01937-26/st-julians-demolish-washrooms-and-construct-two-new-overlying): To demolish washrooms and construct two new overlying dwellings. Granted, validated 15 May 2026 [All applications by JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) ## More from John Micallef - [**PA/01711/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01711-26/qrendi-construction-of-a-maisonette-and-an-apartment): Construction of a maisonette and an apartment and ground floor level, 2 apartments at first floor level and 2 penthouses at receded floor level with minor… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00776/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00776-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation below existing ramp and street level terrace, and construction of garages at semi-basement level and 5… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/08384/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08384-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house (pre-1968), excavation and construction of garage at basement level (including underlying water reservoir) and 5… Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/06419/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06419-25/marsaxlokk-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, (pre-1968) excavation and construction of garages at semi-basement level (incl. underlying water reservoir) and 5… Granted, validated 8 October 2025 - [**PA/06095/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06095-25/mqabba-re-design-to-change-layout-of-warehouses-and): Proposed re-design to change layout of warehouses and ancillary parking already approved in PA/4486/07, PA/5313/16 and PA/2175/16, and inclusion of additional… Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/05894/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05894-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of basement garages, maisonette at ground level, 3 apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor and a penthouse… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)