--- title: "PA/02737/25: It is proposed to demolish the existing in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02737-25/birkirkara-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: It is proposed to demolish the existing houses whilst retaining the facade and to redevelop the rest of the… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0273725 # PA/02737/25: It is proposed to demolish the existing in Birkirkara 113, Marisa, 115 & 117, Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara It is proposed to demolish the existing houses whilst retaining the facade and to redevelop the rest of the property into a street level garage and a Class 4A office at ground floor level, 6 apartments at first, second and third floor level and a penthouse at receded floor level. The existing aluminium balconies at first floor level will be replaced with traditional timber balconies. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 113, Marisa, 115 & 117, Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Alexander Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alexander-xuereb) - **Perit:** [Perit Dylan Agius](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dylan-agius) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 21 February 2025 - **Validated:** 30 April 2025 - **Published:** 9 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 August 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 28 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02737/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02737&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 113, Marisa, 115 & 117, Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara 308 other applications within 300 m: 209 granted, 6 refused, 30 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02539/26). On Triq il-Karmnu: 34 other applications, 19 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri), [Joseph Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-tabone), [Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer). Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/04076/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04076-26/birkirkara-changes-to-permit-pa-02449-22-including-the-demolition): Changes to permit PA/02449/22 including the demolition of existing residential unit at first floor level and proposed construction of three residential units… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 6 m away - [**PA/01364/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01364-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor. Demolition of existing washroom and construction of new floor at second floor level and receded floor… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 12 m away - [**PA/02449/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02449-22/birkirkara-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette-and-construction): Alterations to first floor maisonette and construction of two more one bedroomed apartments, including lift, and washroom at fourth floor level. Status being checked, 12 m away - [**PA/00752/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00752-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-motor-cycles-and): Change of use from motor cycles and accessories showroom to Class 4B. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/03376/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03376-25/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-plans-approved-with-pa4729-09): To sanction changes to plans approved with PA4729/09 and carry out internal and external alterations to convert two maisonettes into one house with a garage. Withdrawn, validated 4 June 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/01593/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01593-21/birkirkara-changes-to-approved-pa07760-18-changes-include-elimination): Proposed changes to approved PA07760/18 changes include elimination of basement, proposed garage at ground floor and maisonette at first floor. Overlying… Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/00599/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00599-26/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-at-first-floor-mainly): To carry out alterations at first floor mainly reposition of doors/windows and installation of lightweight portioning wall and extension at second floor to… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/05152/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05152-24/birkirkara-replace-deteriorated-timber-balcony): To replace deteriorated timber balcony, by a white aluminium railing and sanction extension to kitchen. Granted, validated 7 October 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/05614/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05614-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office covered by PA651/20 to Class 4B shop including fixing of shop sign. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/05381/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05381-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-existing-property): Internal alterations to existing property, and construction of overlying full floor and setback floor. No sub-division of, or additional dwellings are being… Refused, validated 6 December 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 40 m away - [**PA/02226/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-create-one-bedroom): Proposed alterations and additions to create one bedroom unit at second floor level and room at third floor level. Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 4 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/02272/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02272-23/birkirkara-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-which): To sanction domestic store at roof level which was built after 1967. Pending, validated 6 June 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/02904/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02904-25/birkirkara-proposal-for-minor-internal-alterations): Proposal for minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 23 May 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/00569/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00569-20/birkirkara-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed alterations to pre-1967 dwelling. Alterations include relocation of existing habitable rooms and introduction of main bathroom. Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/00850/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00850-24/birkirkara-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining): To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining the facade, excavation of basement garages for private vehicles and construction of five… Refused, validated 14 February 2024, 50 m away ## More by Dylan Agius - [**PA/07380/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07380-26/birkirkara-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing terraced house, excavate an underlying reservoir and to construct a residential block of apartments consisting of a… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05993/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05993-26/tarxien-it-is-proposed-to-sanction-position-and): It is proposed to sanction position and type of main door at ground floor, to sanction design of apertures at first and second floor and it is proposed to… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05311/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05311-26/luqa-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing property and the excavate the site together with the adjoining plot of land to form a basement level for 6 garages, it… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04919/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04919-26/mosta-it-is-proposed-to-change-use-from): It is proposed to change use from approved office in RG00663/22 to a residential unit. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04884/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04884-26/sliema-it-is-proposed-to-sanction-variations-from): It is proposed to sanction variations from the approved permit PA09170/19, the variations include the removal of the proposed lift that was not constructed;… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03121/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03121-26/qormi-it-is-proposed-to-convert-part-of): It is proposed to convert part of the existing showroom into a public service garage for two public service vehicles having a separate and independent access… Granted, validated 13 May 2026 [All applications by Dylan Agius](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dylan-agius) ## More from Alexander Xuereb - [**PA/06804/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06804-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-structures-present-on-site): Demolition of existing structures present on site, excavation of site including a water reservoir and proposed construction of 18 residential units with… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04424/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04424-26/kalkara-demolition-of-existing-two-dwellings): Demolition of existing two dwellings, excavation works, proposed construction of eight basement garages, thirteen residential units and pool. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/07488/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07488-25/marsaskala-the-change-of-use-from-an-approved): Application for the change of use from an approved Class 4B retail (as per PA/03306/09) to Class 1A residential use, specifically a one-bedroom ground floor… Granted, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/07182/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07182-25/iklin-demolition-of-roof-structures): Demolition of roof structures, first and second floor level (retention of basement level) and proposed construction of maisonette at ground floor level, three… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06958/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06958-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-first-floor-level-roof-slab): Proposed demolition of first floor level roof slab and re-construction of the same roof (pre-1967 apartment), proposed construction of a further three duplex… Pending, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/04557/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04557-24/paola-demolition-of-existing-garages): Demolition of existing garages, excavation of water reservoir, proposed construction of garages at ground floor level and construction of nine residential… Withdrawn, validated 17 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)