--- title: "PA/03084/23: Sanctioning changes in balcony and apertures in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03084-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-changes-in-balcony-and-apertures source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Sanctioning changes in balcony and apertures. Construction of an apartment at third floor level and a set back… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0308423 # PA/03084/23: Sanctioning changes in balcony and apertures in Birkirkara Shoveler, 109, Triq tal-Qattus, Birkirkara Sanctioning changes in balcony and apertures. Construction of an apartment at third floor level and a set back floor. Proposal includes splash pool and lift. - **Status:** Granted (The request for reconsideration on permit condition/s has been granted.) - **Location:** Shoveler, 109, Triq tal-Qattus, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Chanelle Galea - **Perit:** [Perit Duncan Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 11 January 2023 - **Validated:** 31 May 2023 - **Published:** 31 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 30 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 October 2023 - **Permit expires:** 20 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03084/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03084&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Shoveler, 109, Triq tal-Qattus, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 78 granted, 0 refused, 6 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00786/26). On Triq tal-Qattus: 16 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila), [Malcolm Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 44 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/03711/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03711-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-semi-basement-apartment-approved-by): Proposed sanctioning of existing semi-basement apartment approved by PA3749/05. Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 14 m away - [**PA/00116/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00116-22/birkirkara-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-p): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA861/07 and proposed construction of artist studio (Class 1D) at third floor level and overlying… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 14 m away - [**PA/04722/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04722-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-alteration-at-levels-lb1): Proposed sanctioning of internal alteration at levels LB1 and level 0 including amendments to the location of w.c and store within shop Class 4B, conversion… Granted, validated 29 July 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/00786/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00786-26/birkirkara-extend-existing-receded-third-floor-and-construct): To extend existing receded third floor and construct a new receded floor above it. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/01689/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01689-23/birkirkara-sanction-maisonette-layout-as-built): To sanction maisonette layout as built (according to PA/5173/03). This application includes also sanctioning of basement garage. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/05427/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05427-23/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (differences from PA2660/05). Proposal also include change of use from garage to a Class 4B shop, minor internal alterations and… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/05817/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05817-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-residential-dwelling-from-approved): Proposed sanctioning of existing residential dwelling from approved PA/6021/06. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/03203/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03203-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed demolition at basement level including clearing of existing foundations. Proposed excavation of lift pit. Proposed… Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/00035/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00035-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of plot, construction of 36 garages at basement levels -1 and -2, 8 maisonettes and 34 apartments… Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/01355/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01355-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-development-permis): To sanction minor differences from approved development permission PA/00398/08 plus other additions and alterations including construction of lightweight… Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/00761/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00761-24/birkirkara-construction-of-vacant-plot-including-excavation-at): Proposed construction of vacant plot including excavation at basement level for private garages, and construction of five (5) overlying floors. Granted, validated 14 May 2024, 5 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/02354/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-21/birkirkara-sanction-basement-level-which-is-accessible-through): To sanction basement level which is accessible through common area. (Space under garage discovered during works - ex quarry). Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/03312/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03312-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-2-offices-to): Change of use of 2 offices to 2 3 bedroom apartments at first and second floor. Proposal also includes sanctioning of internal alterations. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/00730/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00730-21/birkirkara-change-use-from-garage-approved-in-pa-03757-17): To change use from garage approved in PA/03757/17 to shop (Class 4B) and to create a separate access to the underlying domestic stores. Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/00052/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00052-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-2-floor-plus-semi-basement-terraced): To sanction existing 2 floor plus semi-basement terraced house as built and to affect alterations in all floors and erect additional 2 floors and a receded… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away ## More by Duncan Formosa - [**PA/05341/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05341-26/belt-valletta-remove-existing-signage-and-proposed-new-signage): To remove existing signage and proposed new signage Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05332/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05332-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-street-level-garage-and-construct-a): To demolish existing street-level garage and construct a multi-car garage at ground floor level, three residential units, and a penthouse at setback level.… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02549/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02549-26/fgura-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house (pre-1967) and construct 3 garages at ground floor level, 4 residential units, and a penthouse at setback level. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01938/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01938-26/marsa-form-a-separate-entrance-and-stairwell-at): To form a separate entrance and stairwell at ground floor. To demolish the existing store at first floor level, and to construct Class 4A offices at first,… Withdrawn, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/01789/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01789-26/msida-demolition-of-existing-first-and-second-floor): Demolition of existing first and second floor apartments. Construction of five apartments and setback floor apartment. Proposal also includes lift. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01765/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01765-26/xghajra-addition-of-room-at-roof-level): Addition of room at roof level. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 [All applications by Duncan Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-formosa) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)