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title: "PA/03152/23: Part demolition of existing pre-1968 building and in Birzebbuga | PropertyList"
url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03152-23/birzebbuga-part-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-building-and
source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register
retrieved: 2026-11-03
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> Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Part demolition of existing pre-1968 building and re-construction, and construction of pool. Perit Mark Arrigo.…

Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0315223

# PA/03152/23: Part demolition of existing pre-1968 building and in Birzebbuga

Peprina, Triq tal-Gebel, Sqaq ta' Salvun, Birzebbuga

Part demolition of existing pre-1968 building and re-construction, and construction of pool.

- **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- **Location:** Peprina, Triq tal-Gebel, Sqaq ta' Salvun, Birzebbuga
- **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)
- **Applicant:** Charlie Azzopardi
- **Perit:** [Perit Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo)
- **Application type:** Full development permission
- **Zone:** Outside Development Zone
- **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction
- **Received:** 9 April 2023
- **Validated:** 6 June 2023
- **Published:** 6 June 2023
- **Comments close:** 6 July 2023
- **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission
- **Decision:** Grant Permission
- **Decision date:** 12 April 2024
- **Permit expires:** 3 July 2029

The public planning file has 43 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision.

[Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03152/23)

[Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03152&caseYear=23)

## Planning activity around Peprina, Triq tal-Gebel, Sqaq ta' Salvun, Birzebbuga

32 other applications within 300 m: 14 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03815/24).

On Triq tal-Gebel: 26 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Gordon Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gordon-zammit), [Bernard Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bernard-formosa), [Stephen Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-buhagiar), [Valerio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/valerio-schembri).

Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/03815/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03815-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement garages and Class 4A office and above lying 7nr apartments on four floors and 2 penthouses at… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 104 m away
- [**PA/07702/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07702-24/birzebbuga-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built, variations from approved permit PA4888/17 namely; including a wc beneath third party stairs and car pit. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 118 m away
- [**PA/02940/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02940-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwellings-and-to-construct-2): To demolish existing dwellings and to construct 2 garages and pool at ground floor level, 1 maisonette at first floor level, 2 overlying apartments and 1… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 121 m away
- [**PA/06848/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06848-24/birzebbuga-clearing-of-site-up-to-rock-face): Clearing of site up to rock face and construction of garage at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 5 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 144 m away
- [**PA/02570/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02570-23/birzebbuga-construction-of-room-in-backyard): Proposed construction of room in backyard. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 144 m away
- [**PA/06486/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06486-26/birzebbuga-rehabilitation-of-a-pre-1967-disused-vernacular-building): Proposed rehabilitation of a pre-1967 disused vernacular building and pre-1967 extension to the same building and change of use into two residences including… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors, 170 m away
- [**PA/07088/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07088-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations): Proposed sanctioning of internal alterations. Proposed refurbishment of existing dwelling house including extension at first floor level, excavation and… Withdrawn, validated 5 November 2025, 2 floors, 170 m away
- [**PA/04568/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04568-25/birzebbuga-excavate-site-and-erect-residential-block-of): To excavate site and erect residential block of 3 apartments and a receded floor over a ground floor garage with a basement domestic store. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 172 m away
- [**PA/01842/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01842-25/birzebbuga-propose-construction-of-corner-house-including-2): To propose construction of corner house including 2 private garages at ground floor. Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 180 m away
- [**PA/05257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05257-26/birzebbuga-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-pa755-23): To sanction apartment as built from PA755/23. Granted, validated 10 September 2026, 206 m away
- [**PA/00755/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00755-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-roof-structure-and-existing): Proposed demolition of existing roof structure and existing staircase and proposed construction of three apartments with stairwell and lift. Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 206 m away
- [**PA/07235/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07235-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house-followed): Demolition of an existing terraced house followed by excavation and the construction of 4 private garages at basement floor level, 2 maisonettes, 9 apartment… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 226 m away
- [**PA/00183/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00183-22/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-one-maisonette): To demolish existing building and construct one maisonette, three apartments and one penthouse. Status being checked, 252 m away
- [**PA/05064/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05064-25/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-in-garage-from-that-approved): To sanction changes in garage from that approved in PA/918/86. Granted, validated 23 September 2025, 258 m away
- [**PA/07284/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07284-26/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-property): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1967 property, including the construction of washroom at roof level. Pending, 260 m away

## More by Mark Arrigo

- [**PA/07585/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07585-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-existing-building-at-first-floor): Sanctioning of existing building at first floor and proposed minor alterations at first floor level, including the addition of a lift and common staircase… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/07525/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07525-26/sliema-alterations-to-front-elevation): Proposed alterations to front elevation, including widening of balcony doorway and opening of window to match doors and windows of overlying apartments.… Pending
- [**PA/06989/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06989-26/vittoriosa-birgu-demolition-of-staircase-and-alterations-to-approved): Proposed demolition of staircase and alterations to approved lift shaft and landings in a Class 3A guesthouse. Proposed changes to room uses at ground and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026
- [**PA/06828/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06828-26/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-dwellings-and-construction): Demolition of existing pre-1967 dwellings and construction of; two ground floor maisonettes including reservoir accessed from Sqaq Qaccawiet, 8 apartments… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/06333/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06333-26/paola-removal-of-approved-but-not-constructed-washroom-extension-at-ro): Proposed removal of approved-but-not-constructed washroom extension at roof level. Sanctioning of security screens over party walls. Proposed installation of… Pending, validated 16 September 2026
- [**PA/06315/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06315-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of): Sanctioning of; site configuration and facade changes from PA/01274/12. Proposed change of use from Class 4 shop (as approved per PA/01274/12) to Class 4B… Pending, validated 16 September 2026

[All applications by Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo)

[All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)
