--- title: "PA/03203/26: demolish existing dwelling in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03203-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed demolition at basement level including clearing of existing foundations.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0320326 # PA/03203/26: demolish existing dwelling in Birkirkara Sunflower, Triq il-Qanpiena, Birkirkara To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed demolition at basement level including clearing of existing foundations. Proposed excavation of lift pit. Proposed construction of garage at basement level, one maisonette at ground floor level, two overlying apartments at first and second floor level and one duplex apartment at third and fourth floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Sunflower, Triq il-Qanpiena, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-camilleri) - **Perit:** [M&V Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-and-v-architects) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 10 April 2026 - **Validated:** 20 May 2026 - **Published:** 20 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 19 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 28 October 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 46 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03203/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03203&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Sunflower, Triq il-Qanpiena, Birkirkara 133 other applications within 300 m: 83 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00052/26). On Triq il-Qanpiena: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 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 6 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/02842/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02842-22/birkirkara-construction-of-basement-garage-parking-level): Proposed construction of basement garage/parking level, two overlying maisonettes, six apartments and recessed floor above. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/07398/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07398-25/birkirkara-sanction-existing-garage-and-plans-as-it): To sanction existing garage and plans as it is in lieu PA/05221/00. Withdrawn, validated 12 November 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/02101/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02101-23/birkirkara-sanction-minor-discrepancies-including-minor-shifting-of): To sanction minor discrepancies including minor shifting of walls, doors and window from approved (GD/03614/99). Withdrawn, validated 12 April 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/04962/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04962-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-third-floor-level-roof): To demolish existing third floor level roof, to convert existing penthouse into apartment and construct penthouse at fourth floor level. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/00527/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00527-26/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction garage as built from what was approved in PA/5198/06. Granted, validated 5 March 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/01702/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01702-21/birkirkara-extension-of-washroom-level): Extension of washroom level, construction of external staircase at backyard, and sanctioning of alterations from approved permit PA/2562/99 consisting of:… Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/00582/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00582-26/birkirkara-construction-of-small-washroom-and-installation-of): Proposed construction of small washroom and installation of timber canopy. Granted, validated 13 March 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/03807/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03807-26/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-form-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations form approved permit by virtue PA8115/06 and PA280/07. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/01071/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01071-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-pa-06092-98-and-minor-internal): To sanction variations from PA/06092/98 and minor internal alterations to introduce lift. Granted, validated 19 April 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/07861/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07861-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-pa8115-06-and-pa280-07): To sanction variations from PA8115/06 and PA280/07. Sanctioning includes interconnecting an adjacent private one car garage to previously approved Class 4B… Withdrawn, validated 10 December 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/00626/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00626-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-on-the-basement-garage-from): To sanction variations on the basement garage from the approved plans PA2477/96. Granted, validated 14 April 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/01995/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01995-21/birkirkara-extension-of-an-existing-penthouse-and-construction): Extension of an existing penthouse and construction of an overlying receded penthouse and washrooms. Works include demolition of roof structures. Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/03496/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03496-21/birkirkara-sanction-the-ground-floor-from-that-approved): To sanction the ground floor from that approved in PA02843/08 and to sanction the second floor and roof plan from that approved in PA06900/98. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/00307/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00307-21/birkirkara-construct-duplex-penthouse-and-apartment-at-third): To construct duplex penthouse and apartment at third and fourth floor levels over existing second floor maisonette and alter common area to accommodate lift… Status being checked, 5 floors, 80 m away - [**PA/01343/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01343-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-of-the-lower-ground-floor): To sanction variations of the lower ground floor level, from approved planning permits. Sanctioning relates mainly to site extents due to updated survey and… Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 83 m away ## More by M&V Architects - [**PA/07434/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07434-26/mgarr-excavation-and-construction-of-car-spaces-at): Proposed excavation and construction of car spaces at basement level accessible through a car lift. Proposed ground floor level car spaces, 2 units at levels… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07421/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07421-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-under-pa-5974-22-as-built-and): To sanction apartment under PA/5974/22 as built and proposed additional bedroom and internal partition. Pending - [**PA/06992/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06992-26/swieqi-stable): Proposed stable, tack room and paddock. Proposed 100CUM reservoir. Proposed restoration of existing rubble walls. To sanction access ramp. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06822/26** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06822-26/mtarfa-sanction-construction-of-garage-and-domestic-store): To sanction construction of garage and domestic store to a pre-1967 dwelling, with an approved permit of PA/3675/94. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06783/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06783-26/sliema-class-3a-tourism-accommodation-containing-24-rooms): Proposed Class 3A tourism accommodation containing 24 rooms. Proposed development shall include ancillary facilities such as breakfast area and pool at roof… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06735/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06735-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-to-existing-domestic-store-of-penthouse): Proposed extension to existing domestic store of penthouse. Pending [All applications by M&V Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-and-v-architects) ## More from Joseph Camilleri - [**PA/04818/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04818-26/birkirkara-affect-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): To affect internal and external alterations to the existing confectionery (incl selling spirits by the tot) in question which include the demolition of store… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04183/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04183-26/birzebbuga-sanction-internal-alterations-approved-in-pa1188-04-and): To sanction internal alterations approved in PA1188/04 and RG3071/18 including opening of a door and conversion of a shop into two private car garages for… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04065/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04065-26/birkirkara-changes-to-facade): Changes to facade, replacement of masonry railing with metal railing and Maltese closed balcony with open balcony with metal railing. Granted, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03679/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03679-26/birkirkara-change-use-of-domestic-store-to-class): To change use of domestic store to Class 4B Retail (hairdresser/nail parlour), within pre-1968 building, and to affix shop sign. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03084/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03084-26/mosta-sanction-common-parts-including-lift-and-basement): To sanction common parts including lift and basement store/s and access from the street, from those approved in PA5679/97 and PA5763/07. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/02324/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02324-26/birzebbuga-sanction-two-garages-as-built-from-pb-1839-86): To sanction two garages as built from PB/1839/86 and to carry out alterations to amalgamate them into a single private car garage. Granted, validated 7 May 2026 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)