--- title: "PA/02869/24: demolish existing dwelling in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02869-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To demolish existing dwelling , except for facade with modifications to fit garage door and new entrance door,… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0286924 # PA/02869/24: demolish existing dwelling in Birkirkara 32, Triq il-Qasab, Birkirkara To demolish existing dwelling , except for facade with modifications to fit garage door and new entrance door, and erect garage for private cars and overlying 3 apartments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 32, Triq il-Qasab, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Andrew Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/andrew-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 15 March 2024 - **Validated:** 15 May 2024 - **Published:** 15 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 14 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 22 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02869/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02869&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 32, Triq il-Qasab, Birkirkara 241 other applications within 300 m: 141 granted, 13 refused, 32 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01465/26). On Triq il-Qasab: 12 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella), [Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia), [Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/02952/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02952-21/birkirkara-demolish-unstable-temporary-wall-and-erect-household): To demolish unstable temporary wall and erect household store annexed to dwelling Status being checked, 13 m away - [**PA/01098/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01098-20/birkirkara-sanction-alterations-at-basement-level-and-an): To sanction alterations at basement level and an additional bedroom at first floor level to a pre-1967 dwelling, and a proposed parapet wall at roof level. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/01509/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01509-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-pa1098-20): To sanction changes to PA1098/20, i.e. raising of stairwell hood to allow easy access to roof. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/04551/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04551-24/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-house-of-character-against-that): To sanction as-built house of character against that approved in PA/00108/10 and propose minor alterations. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/01860/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01860-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-retails-class-4b): Change of use from retails Class 4B to office Class 4A. Minor alterations to toilet layout Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/01590/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01590-21/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (addition of ensuite bathroom to a pre-1968 building) Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/02732/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-22/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations. Demolition and reconstruction of roof slabs/walls. Restoration and alterations to facade, including new apertures and… Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/06332/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-25/birkirkara-internal-alteration-to-existing-pre-1968-property-with): Internal alteration to existing pre-1968 property with approved permit PA/2118/25, including construction of lift to create a separate access to a separate… Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/04015/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04015-23/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-premises-including-fa-ade-and): Alterations to existing premises including façade and internal alterations, installation of a lift, construction of two full floors and one receded level, and… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/00332/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00332-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-at-basement-level): Internal alterations at basement level, extension at ground floor and first floor levels comprising one bedroom and domestic store. Granted, validated 4 August 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/02118/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02118-25/birkirkara-change-in-material-of-external-apertures-closed-balcony): Proposed change in material of external apertures/closed balcony from timber to dark red pvc and minor change in the wrought iron railings from that approved… Granted, validated 25 July 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/07095/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07095-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-4850-98-mainly-sanctio): To sanction variations from approved PA/4850/98 mainly sanctioning of site configuration following new survey. Granted, validated 25 November 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/00285/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00285-21/birkirkara-addition-of-domestic-store-at-third-floor): Addition of domestic store at third floor level plus minor alterations. Status being checked, 4 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/04553/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04553-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-consisting-of-the-relocation-of): Proposed internal alterations consisting of the relocation of the first-floor layout (Class 4B) to the second floor and the relocation of the second-floor… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/05240/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05240-25/birkirkara-increasing-in-height-of-existing-lift-shaft): Proposed increasing in height of existing lift shaft, and proposed parapet wall at roof floor level. Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 58 m away ## More by Anthony Fenech Vella - [**PA/07703/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07703-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-parapet-wall-at-roof-level-to-screen): Proposed parapet wall at roof level to screen roof services on a pre-1967 dwelling, including pv panels. Pending - [**PA/07458/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07458-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-approved-class-4b-shop): To sanction changes to approved Class 4B shop, including change of use to a Class 3C fitness studio and proposed changes to provide amenities for the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07309/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07309-26/naxxar-carry-out-modifications-to-existing-building-and): To carry out modifications to existing building and erect two additional floors and a receeded one over. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06974/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-26/luqa-alterations-at-third-floor-level-to-remove): Proposed alterations at third floor level to remove existing washroom and build a duplex penthouse at 3rd and 4th floor level, including pool. Proposal also… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06879/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06879-26/mellieha-change-the-use-of-a-ground-floor): To change the use of a ground floor maisonette into a Class 4B pharmacy and Class 4A clinics (accommodating 2 treatment rooms), to carry out minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06738/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06738-26/sliema-sanction-minor-alterations-to-plans-approved-with): To sanction minor alterations to plans approved with PA3799/96 and of construction of temporary structure to house wc on existing back verandah. Pending [All applications by Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) ## More from Andrew Micallef - [**PA/04551/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04551-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-5a-carpentry): Change of use from Class 5A carpentry workshop to showroom for sale of cars. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/08303/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08303-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-retail-shop-to-class): Change of use from retail-shop to Class 4B Mini-market. Granted, validated 24 December 2025 - [**PA/08322/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08322-24/san-gwann-proposal-includes-the-demolition-of-an-existing): Proposal includes the demolition of an existing building in order to construct an apartment block which includes a ground floor level garage and three duplex… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 2 floors - [**PA/04215/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04215-24/naxxar-sanction-as-built-terraced-house-against-that): To sanction as built terraced house against that approved in PA/05180/17 and propose minor internal alterations including lightweight partitions at the first… Granted, validated 21 August 2024 - [**PA/02163/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02163-24/mosta-sanction-as-built-apartment-against-that-approved): To sanction as built apartment against that approved in PA/6678/01. Granted, validated 14 June 2024 - [**PA/03399/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03399-21/birkirkara-alterations-to-the-approved-pa01319-20-including-removal): Proposed alterations to the approved PA01319/20 including: Removal of basement floor; change of maisonette at ground floor level to garage; Minor alterations… Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)