--- title: "PA/02872/24: demolition of first floor maisonette and alterations in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02872-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette-and-alterations source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of first floor maisonette and alterations to ground floor garage to introduce common… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0287224 # PA/02872/24: demolition of first floor maisonette and alterations in Birkirkara 17, Lelmar, Triq Tumas Galea, Birkirkara Proposed demolition of first floor maisonette and alterations to ground floor garage to introduce common stairwell and lift. Proposed excavation in garage to form underlying water reservoir. Construction of three overlying apartments at first, second and third floor levels. Proposed sanctioning of garage from PB 3534/71. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 17, Lelmar, Triq Tumas Galea, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Samuel Calleja - **Perit:** [Perit Daniel Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-muscat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 13 March 2024 - **Validated:** 15 May 2024 - **Published:** 15 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 14 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 6 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02872/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02872&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 17, Lelmar, Triq Tumas Galea, Birkirkara 108 other applications within 300 m: 75 granted, 2 refused, 6 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08093/25). On Triq Tumas Galea: 7 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer), [Reuben Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-borg). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 31 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/05108/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05108-25/birkirkara-variations-from-official-building-alignment-to-development): Variations from official building alignment to development under the remit of permit PB/03035/85 and PA/00194/24. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/00194/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00194-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Proposed change of use from private garage to Class 4B retail with change in external aperture and sign. Proposal also includes sanctioning of built… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 22 m away - [**PA/07074/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07074-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garages-to-a): Proposed change of use from garages to a Class 2C music training centre. Development to include internal and external alterations including connection of the… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/01910/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01910-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-dwelling): Alterations to existing first floor dwelling, demolition of existing roof structures and proposed construction of new dwellings at second, third and receded… Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/02480/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02480-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-private-car-garage): Change of use of private car garage to Class 4B shop, sanctioning of formation of steps in front garden and erection of drywall partitions to form wc and… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/01884/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01884-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct): To demolish existing terraced house and construct (3) basement garages, ground floor maisonette and (7) overlying apartments served with lift. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/00924/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00924-20/birkirkara-construct-two-garages-and-reservoir-accessible-from): To construct two garages and reservoir accessible from Triq F M Galea underlying garages as approved in permission PA00408/19 Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/07996/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07996-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-study): Sanctioning of study, washroom, and wooden canopy at roof level; minor alterations at all levels; and the opening of a door at roof level to existing… Granted, validated 26 January 2026, 68 m away - [**PA/00748/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00748-20/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-class-4b-beauty-salon): Sanctioning of Class 4B – beauty salon (including sale of products) from approved garage in PB 269/80, including sanctioning of sign and installation of… Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/02761/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02761-23/birkirkara-proposal-to-remove-loose-material-for-the): Proposal to remove loose material for the formation of basement in addition to PA/5575/22. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 77 m away - [**PA/00223/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00223-24/birkirkara-proposal-includes-sanctioning): Proposal includes sanctioning, minor internal and external alterations from PA/00859/19 and subdivision of units. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 89 m away - [**PA/00234/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00234-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-dwelling-from-approved-permit-pa2052-00): To sanction existing dwelling from approved permit PA2052/00. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 93 m away - [**PA/02081/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02081-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct three basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 97 m away - [**PA/04365/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04365-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-a-first-floor-maisonette-as): Sanctioning of a first floor maisonette as built over PB/05505/79 and proposed alterations to the front garden boundary wall. Granted, validated 3 August 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/01553/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01553-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-extension-of-dwelling-mainly): Proposed internal alterations to extension of dwelling mainly consisting of the installation of a lift; construction of washroom and pool at third floor level. Granted, validated 30 May 2023, 111 m away ## More by Daniel Muscat - [**PA/07494/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07494-26/san-gwann-minor-internal-and-external-amendments-to-dwelling): Minor internal and external amendments to dwelling approved in RG/01045/22 and PA/04739/23. Pending - [**PA/05595/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05595-26/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-domestic-stores): Proposed change of use from pre-1967 domestic stores to Class 4B premises. Proposal includes internal alterations (installation of wc and intermediate level),… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05024/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05024-26/paola-sanctioning-of-party-wall-heights-to-townhouse): Proposed sanctioning of party wall heights to townhouse as built from PA/05149/21. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/04113/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04113-26/kalkara-roofing-over-of-car-space-to-form): Proposed roofing over of car space to form garage to terraced house approved by PA/02555/25. Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03965/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03965-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-third-floor-apartment-and-roof): Proposed sanctioning of third floor apartment and roof as built from PB/00325/88. Proposed demolition of deteriorated projections at roof level. Granted, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03184/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03184-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-townhouse): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, retaining facade and reusing internal stone steps for stairwell. Proposed construction of ground to fifth (receded)… Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Daniel Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-muscat) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)