--- title: "PA/02893/26: excavate and construct 129 garages spread over in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02893-26/birzebbuga-excavate-and-construct-129-garages-spread-over source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Birzebbuga: To excavate and construct 129 garages spread over level 0, -1, -2 and -3. Also maisonettes, 2 class 4B shops,… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0289326 # PA/02893/26: excavate and construct 129 garages spread over in Birzebbuga Corner Vacant Plot, Triq il-Port Hieles c/w, Triq il-Girghien, Birzebbuga To excavate and construct 129 garages spread over level 0, -1, -2 and -3. Also maisonettes, 2 class 4B shops, apartments, and receded dwellings including lifts unit at level 0 (7 units), 1 (13 units), 2 (13 units), 3 (13 units) and 4 (11 units) floor level and reservoir below. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Corner Vacant Plot, Triq il-Port Hieles c/w, Triq il-Girghien, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Savienne Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/savienne-mallia) - **Perit:** [Perit Melanie Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melanie-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 51 - **Received:** 2 February 2026 - **Validated:** 27 May 2026 - **Published:** 27 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 26 June 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02893/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02893&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Corner Vacant Plot, Triq il-Port Hieles c/w, Triq il-Girghien, Birzebbuga 40 other applications within 300 m: 29 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03479/24). On Triq il-Port Hieles: 11 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Johann Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/johann-farrugia), [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv). Approval estimate for 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/07003/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07003-24/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-from-approved-pb-2429-77-including-minor): To sanction changes from approved PB/2429/77 including minor internal and external changes. Granted, validated 14 November 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/06116/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06116-24/birzebbuga-extension-at-the-back-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed extension at the back of existing dwelling. Granted, validated 12 November 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/05371/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05371-26/birzebbuga-construct-a-washroom-at-roof-level-over): To construct a washroom at roof level over existing second floor level apartment and installation of PV Panels, and to sanction existing internal yard by… Granted, validated 11 September 2026, 3 floors, 86 m away - [**PA/04660/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04660-25/birzebbuga-construction-of-ground-floor-maisonette-and-two): Proposed construction of ground floor maisonette and two duplex apartments. Site already covered by PA6686/23 with same building height. Reservoir already on… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 1 floor, 116 m away - [**PA/02005/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02005-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built): Sanctioning of apartment as built. PB/02464/66 (site plan only, no drawings were traced). Withdrawn, 124 m away - [**PA/04184/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04184-24/birzebbuga-extension-of-existing-property-to-create-4): Extension of existing property to create 4 units and a setback floor. Pending, validated 27 November 2024, 132 m away - [**PA/06686/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06686-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-garage-and-construction-of-a): Proposed demolition of garage and construction of a dwelling. Proposal also includes excavation of one floor below street level for domestic stores to same… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 142 m away - [**PA/06242/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06242-25/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-washrooms-to-studio): Change of use from washrooms to studio apartment at recessed roof level. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 155 m away - [**PA/02568/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02568-22/birzebbuga-alterations-and-additions-to-ground-floor-garage): Alterations and additions to ground floor garage, alterations and extension to first floor and the addition of two floors and a penthouse. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 189 m away - [**PA/03305/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03305-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-existing-garage-and-domestic-store-as): Sanctioning existing garage and domestic store as built. Granted, validated 12 June 2025, 197 m away - [**PA/03281/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03281-24/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-in-view): Sanctioning of apartment as built in view that no permits could be traced. (Birzebbugia plotting sheets missing). Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 204 m away - [**PA/07291/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07291-23/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-ground-floor-garage): Change of use from ground floor garage to residence already approved in PA3508/22 [To carry out internal alterations and change of use from ground floor… Withdrawn, validated 12 June 2024, 211 m away - [**PA/01175/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01175-22/birzebbuga-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing property. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and 4 apartments at, first, second, third and receded floor… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 214 m away - [**PA/03508/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03508-22/birzebbuga-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-change-of): To carry out internal alterations and change of use from ground floor garage to residence and garage. Status being checked, 215 m away - [**PA/01812/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01812-26/birzebbuga-replace-existing-second-floor-reinforced-concrete): To replace existing second floor reinforced concrete, replace balcony balustrades with railing, proposed third and fourth floor apartments and proposed… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 4 floors, 219 m away ## More by Melanie Spiteri - [**PA/06924/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06924-26/sliema-sanction-minor-discrepancies-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction minor discrepancies from the approved permit to the as built. Pending - [**PA/06607/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06607-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. The proposal includes the excavation for basement garages, with overlying Class 2C childcare and three floor and a receded… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06553/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06553-26/nadur-sanction-minor-discrepancies-from-permit-pa6303-24-to): To sanction minor discrepancies from permit PA6303/24 to as built receded dwelling unit. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06282/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06282-26/xghajra-make-changes-to-property-from-approved-permit): To make changes to property from approved permit PA/00203/16 by adding a garage and a lift, while extending the property by two floors and a receded floor.… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05957/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05957-26/zabbar-sanction-internal-layout-changes-which-include-shifting): To sanction internal layout changes which include shifting of bathroom and shower walls, wall between sitting and garage at ground floor. At first floor level… Granted, validated 6 October 2026 - [**PA/05855/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05855-26/marsaskala-sanction-internal-alterations-and-configuration-of-the): To sanction internal alterations and configuration of the washroom and domestic store at third floor level. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 [All applications by Melanie Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melanie-spiteri) ## More from Savienne Mallia - [**PA/07048/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07048-26/fgura-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at-all): Minor internal and external alterations at all levels over site covered by PA4515/24 and PA6915/25, and proposed fixing of shop signs. Pending - [**PA/01015/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01015-26/naxxar-change-in-site-boundary-at-the-rear): Change in site boundary at the rear of the property to development approved in PA/00192/24, including the demolition of existing walls and rooms, minor… Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/00734/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00734-26/birzebbuga-amend-approved-plans-and-levels-of-garages): To amend approved plans and levels of garages from PA/06245/24 and add another garage level and add 27 more garages. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/06915/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06915-25/fgura-minor-adjustments-of-walls-and-drive-at): Minor adjustments of walls and drive at basement levels from PA/4515/24. Proposal includes the request for refund as per circular CIR/2/18. Granted, validated 16 December 2025 - [**PA/06321/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06321-24/paola-change-of-use-from-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from vacant premises to Class 4A office Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/04803/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04803-24/siggiewi-construct-a-steel-tent-structure-within-an): To construct a steel tent structure within an already exhausted quarry to shelter a stone crafting machine. Withdrawn, validated 31 July 2024 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)