--- title: "PA/02949/25: Demolition of existing one-story garage and basement in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02949-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-one-story-garage-and-basement source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Demolition of existing one-story garage and basement. Excavation for a single basement level and reservoir.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0294925 # PA/02949/25: Demolition of existing one-story garage and basement in Birkirkara no.5, Triq il-Kan. Karmenu Pirotta, Birkirkara Demolition of existing one-story garage and basement. Excavation for a single basement level and reservoir. Construction of basement garages, a maisonette at ground floor level, one apartment on each of the first, second, and third floors, and a penthouse at receded level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** no.5, Triq il-Kan. Karmenu Pirotta, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [David Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/david-psaila) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 2 April 2025 - **Validated:** 7 May 2025 - **Published:** 7 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 6 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02949/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02949&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around no.5, Triq il-Kan. Karmenu Pirotta, Birkirkara 8 other applications on the same street: 5 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending. 83% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06385/24). On Triq il-Kan. Karmenu Pirotta: 8 other applications, 5 granted and 1 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/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/01142/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01142-26/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-following-correction-of): To sanction property as built following correction of site survey including proposed removal of pv panels at upper roof level and relocation to lower roof… Granted, validated 6 April 2026 - [**PA/04223/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04223-25/birkirkara-sanction-existing-basement-garages-as-built-from): To sanction existing basement garages as built from that approved in PA/03479/06 and to extend the existing lift for the block of apartments down into the… Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/07326/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07326-24/birkirkara-sanction-departures-from-pb-3332-80-to-dwelling-which): To sanction departures from PB/3332/80 to dwelling which includes changes to the site configuration, to the internal layout, to the levels and to the facade… Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/06385/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06385-24/birkirkara-sanction-and-correct-survey-as-built-from): To sanction and correct survey as built from PA/04298/91. To change use from store to garage car spaces at basement level, to retain showroom use approved in… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05324/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05324-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-apartment-at-second-floor-from): Sanctioning of apartment at second floor from approved permit PA7396/95 following site survey, and the sanctioning of roof structure. Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/04888/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04888-22/birkirkara-sanctioning-the-removal-of-the-access-ramp): Sanctioning the removal of the access ramp as approved in PA2302/94 and proposed installation of car lift instead of the very steep ramp to provide safe… Refused, validated 3 August 2022 - [**PA/01615/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01615-22/birkirkara-sanction-differences-from-pa-10984-18-at-semi-basement): To sanction differences from PA/10984/18 at semi-basement, elevated ground floor, first floor, second floor, setback level and roof. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor ## More by Matthew Psaila - [**PA/06938/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06938-26/fgura-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate the site and construct 3 residential garages at basement level, a maisonette at elevated ground-floor level,… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06415/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06415-26/mosta-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-approved-ground): To propose the reconfiguration of the approved ground floor in approved PA/4287/20 and PA/4375/20, to include the introduction of six (6) Class 4B local shops… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06142/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06142-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an): To propose the change of use of an approved PA/05176/25 Class 4B shop and Class 1A residential dwelling, to a Class 3B hotel including a Class 4B retail… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06032/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06032-26/mosta-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-approved-basement): To propose the reconfiguration of the approved basement floors in approved PA/4287/20 and PA/4375/20, while proposing the basement -1 to be used as a public… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05996/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05996-26/san-gwann-reconfiguration-of-approved-pa-5406-16-to-create-one): Proposed reconfiguration of approved PA/5406/16 to create one - 1 bedroom unit and two - 2 bedroom units. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05963/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05963-26/zebbug-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-basement-levels): To propose the reconfiguration of the basement levels -2 and -3 from approved PA/07151/25 to accommodate for a total of fifty-five (55) lock-up garages and… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-psaila) ## More from David Psaila - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06938/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06938-26/fgura-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate the site and construct 3 residential garages at basement level, a maisonette at elevated ground-floor level,… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06142/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06142-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an): To propose the change of use of an approved PA/05176/25 Class 4B shop and Class 1A residential dwelling, to a Class 3B hotel including a Class 4B retail… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06032/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06032-26/mosta-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-approved-basement): To propose the reconfiguration of the approved basement floors in approved PA/4287/20 and PA/4375/20, while proposing the basement -1 to be used as a public… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05429/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05429-26/qormi-addition-of-a-basement-level-for-use): Proposed addition of a basement level for use as a residential garage to the approved PA/03752/25 residential dwelling, together with the reconfiguration of… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/04373/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04373-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Proposed change of use from a Class 4B showroom to a Class 5A. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)