--- title: "PA/03207/23: reconstruction of once existing portico in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03207-23/birzebbuga-reconstruction-of-once-existing-portico source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed reconstruction of once existing portico, two (2) bell towers and the replacement of the cornice at the… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0320723 # PA/03207/23: reconstruction of once existing portico in Birzebbuga Sacret Family Chapel, Triq iz-Zurrieq, Birzebbuga Proposed reconstruction of once existing portico, two (2) bell towers and the replacement of the cornice at the top corners of the façade facing Triq iz-Zurrieq. Proposal is to also include a reversible timber ramp to provide accessibility for all. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Sacret Family Chapel, Triq iz-Zurrieq, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Reuben Micallef - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Bonello](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-bonello) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 24 February 2023 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 6 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 3 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03207/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03207&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Sacret Family Chapel, Triq iz-Zurrieq, Birzebbuga 122 other applications within 300 m: 74 granted, 5 refused, 13 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07137/25). On Triq iz-Zurrieq: 22 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Anton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anton-zammit). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/03636/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03636-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartment block with street-level garage and 4 overlying apartments (3 full floors and set-back floor). Granted, validated 30 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/00992/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00992-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-garage-and-domestic): Demolition of existing pre-1967 garage and domestic stores at ground and first floor levels and proposed larger street level garage for the parking of private… Withdrawn, validated 25 February 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/04574/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04574-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-premises): Proposed demolition of existing premises, excavation of ground floor level and excavation of reservoir.Proposed construction of an apartment block comprising… Pending, validated 10 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/00591/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00591-25/birzebbuga-sanction-post-1967-changes-to-property-as-built): To sanction post-1967 changes to property as built and part demolition of accretions. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/02454/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02454-23/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-ground): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing ground, first and second floor, shifting of lift and changes to internal layouts and facades approved… Granted, validated 22 June 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/08268/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08268-25/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-property-and-variations-from-pb-2662-71): To sanction existing property and variations from PB/2662/71 and propose change of use from store to Class 4B mini-market and pet supplies including… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/01152/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01152-24/birzebbuga-propose-construction-of-a-lightweight-structure): To propose construction of a lightweight structure (domestic store) at roof level of a block of apartments. Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/04489/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04489-26/birzebbuga-sanction-as-approved-apartment-in-pb-3207-72-to): To sanction as approved apartment in PB/3207/72 to as built. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/03755/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03755-24/birzebbuga-sanction-change-of-use-from-old-class): To sanction change of use from old Class 11 to Class 5A air conditioning servicing and cleaning and Class 5B auto electrical installations and electrical… Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/02879/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02879-23/birzebbuga-renewal-to-pa-1242-15-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Renewal to PA/1242/15: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of elevated ground floor, first floor, duplex second floor and penthouse apartments,… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/02272/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02272-21/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-and-proposed-construction-of-parapet): Proposed internal alterations and proposed construction of parapet wall to preserve the existing privacy of the adjacent back yard, including the removal of… Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/05106/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05106-25/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-previously-approved): To sanction property as built from previously approved permit PA/3217/16; a lightweight roof over part of back terrace; materials on facade. Proposal of… Granted, validated 9 September 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/01054/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01054-20/birzebbuga-sanction-configuration-of-internal-walls-at-ground): To sanction configuration of internal walls at ground floor and addition of washroom at first floor level Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/02214/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02214-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-townhouse): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, excavation and construction of basement garage, and five (5) overlying apartments. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/03173/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03173-24/birzebbuga-construction-of-additional-floors-at-second): Proposed construction of additional floors at second, third and receded levels; subdivision of current dwelling to form common stairwell and lift, resulting… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away ## More by Stephen Bonello - [**PA/06541/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06541-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-08964-18-to-extend): Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/08964/18 to extend common stairwell and lift to ground floor level. Granted, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06434/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06434-26/zebbug-extension-to-existing-dwelling-at-first-floor-level): Proposed extension to existing dwelling at first-floor level. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/05823/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05823-26/sliema-renovation-including-internal-alterations-and-changes-to): Renovation including internal alterations and changes to external apertures. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/03736/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03736-26/balzan-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-in-lieu): Sanctioning of garage as built in lieu of PA/01765/09. Granted, validated 17 July 2026 - [**PA/01113/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01113-26/senglea-isla-sanction-separation-of-garage-from-adjacent-residential): To sanction separation of garage from adjacent residential unit. Granted, validated 9 April 2026 - [**PA/07650/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07650-25/birkirkara-dismantling-and-reconstruction-of-the-bellcote-of): The dismantling and reconstruction of the bellcote of the Chapel of the Virgin Mary Help of Christians. Granted, validated 15 December 2025 [All applications by Stephen Bonello](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-bonello) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)