--- title: "PA/03213/26: sanction the adjoining of two apartments into in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03213-26/birzebbuga-sanction-the-adjoining-of-two-apartments-into source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To sanction the adjoining of two apartments into one residential unit and internal alterations from approved… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0321326 # PA/03213/26: sanction the adjoining of two apartments into in Birzebbuga 37, Bush, Flat 9 & Flat 10, Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Birzebbuga To sanction the adjoining of two apartments into one residential unit and internal alterations from approved PA/08115/21. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 37, Bush, Flat 9 & Flat 10, Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Saviour Schembri & Mary Josephine Schembri - **Perit:** [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 9 February 2026 - **Validated:** 1 July 2026 - **Published:** 1 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 November 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03213/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03213&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 37, Bush, Flat 9 & Flat 10, Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Birzebbuga 64 other applications within 300 m: 41 granted, 4 refused, 8 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06839/23). On Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa: 16 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri), [Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/05358/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05358-24/birzebbuga-alterations-to-front-facade): Proposed alterations to front facade. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/04541/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04541-25/birzebbuga-sanction-lower-apramorta-at-roof-level-and): To sanction lower apramorta at roof level and relocation of services from approved PA/07803/20. Refused, validated 9 July 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/03178/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03178-26/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA/08115/21, mainly the removal of the study room. Granted, validated 8 June 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/06944/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06944-24/birzebbuga-minor-interior-alterations-and-sanctioning-of-site): Minor interior alterations and sanctioning of site as existing Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/01576/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01576-21/birzebbuga-extension-of-penthouse-at-fourth-floor-level): Proposed extension of penthouse at fourth floor level, approved by RG/1009/20, proposed 2 apartments at fifth floor level and overlying penthouse at 6th floor… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/06839/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06839-23/birzebbuga-alterations-and-extension-to-create-a-new): Proposed alterations and extension to create a new residential unit at third floor level. Construction of i. a new residential unit at fourth floor, ii. a new… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/00962/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00962-20/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-to-subdivide-existing-house-presently): Proposed internal alterations to subdivide existing house presently on first, second and third floors into two units thereby creating a new independent… Status being checked, 3 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/01165/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01165-21/birzebbuga-renew-development-permission-pa00396-16-to-demolish-existin): To renew development permission PA00396/16: To demolish existing building and erect 2 dwelling units plus underlying garage. (outline PA 02672/02). Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/05690/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05690-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-residential-townhouse-and-constructi): Proposed demolition of existing residential townhouse and construction of a residential development comprising five apartments and one duplex penthouse. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 94 m away - [**PA/05130/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05130-25/birzebbuga-extension-of-an-additional-two-floors-above): Proposed extension of an additional two floors above the existing dwelling. Proposal inclusive of internal and external alterations including construction of… Granted, validated 6 October 2025, 124 m away - [**PA/06384/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06384-25/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at): To sanction minor internal and external alterations at all levels from approved PA/05275/19; proposed subdivision of two 1-bedroom apartments in lieu of an… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 137 m away - [**PA/02574/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02574-23/birzebbuga-change-window-into-main-entrance-door-on): To change window into main entrance door on facade and closing of door in common area. Granted, validated 15 June 2023, 137 m away - [**PA/05261/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05261-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-alterations): Sanctioning of internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 139 m away - [**PA/05342/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05342-24/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwelling-at-134-136): To demolish existing dwelling at 134/136, Triq Santa Katerina and reconstruct garage together with an overlying residence. Application also include… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 145 m away - [**PA/06353/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06353-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing structure and proposed construction of ground floor garage, and overlying three apartments. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors, 161 m away ## More by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design - [**PA/07629/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-26/tarxien-change-of-use-to-approved-private-garage): Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07470/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07470-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use of pre-1968 garage to Class 4B outlet. Proposal includes also blocking of aperture, change of front door, formation of wc, installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07161/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-02251-16): Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07130/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-26/dingli-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-shop): Change of use of ground floor shop from Class 4B to Class 4C. Alterations to include the introduction of food preparation area, and sanctioning of alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07107/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07107-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-back-of-dwelling-whilst): Demolition of existing back of dwelling whilst retaining existing street facade and front room, to make way for new construction of dwelling of three-bedrooms… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07096/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07096-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Proposed sanctioning of the change of use of site to open storage for the parking of refuse collection vehicles. Sanctioning includes the existing boundary… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)