--- title: "PA/03257/24: Demolition of existing terrace house in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03257-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-terrace-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Demolition of existing terrace house, excavation of reservoir, and construction of 2 car spaces for private… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0325724 # PA/03257/24: Demolition of existing terrace house in Birzebbuga 64, 66, Triq Santa Katarina, Birzebbuga Demolition of existing terrace house, excavation of reservoir, and construction of 2 car spaces for private parking at Ground Floor Level and 4 dwellings from first till receded floor level - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 64, 66, Triq Santa Katarina, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Mohib Abouzidan](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mohib-abouzidan) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 19 February 2024 - **Validated:** 12 June 2024 - **Published:** 12 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 14 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03257/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03257&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 64, 66, Triq Santa Katarina, Birzebbuga 156 other applications within 300 m: 103 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06839/23). On Triq Santa Katarina: 17 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/08149/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08149-24/birzebbuga-propose-part-demolition-of-existing-maisonette-and): To propose part demolition of existing maisonette and propose construction of similar layout including construction of shaft, washroom and staircase to roof. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/06363/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06363-26/birzebbuga-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling-consisting): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling consisting of the following; To excavation a domestic store at basement level, to dismantle part of ground… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/05555/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05555-25/birzebbuga-excavation-of-domestic-store-and-reservoir-at): Excavation of domestic store and reservoir at basement level. Dismantling sections and alterations to existing ground floor and additions to form a dwelling… Refused, validated 3 September 2025, 4 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/03555/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03555-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To excavate and construct basement level garages and overlying 9 residential units. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/01095/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01095-24/birzebbuga-internal-changes-in-lieu-of-pa-1023-18): Proposed internal changes in lieu of PA/1023/18. Changes include redesign of common staircase, extension at the back and minor changes to residential units. Granted, validated 19 July 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/04156/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04156-23/birzebbuga-extension-and-internal-alterations-to-dwelling): Extension and internal alterations to dwelling. Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/01992/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01992-25/birzebbuga-minor-alterations-to-maisonette-approved-by-rg-01025-24): Proposed minor alterations to maisonette approved by RG/01025/24 at ground floor level plus extension at intermediate floor level. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/00608/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00608-20/birzebbuga-effect-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): To effect alterations to existing dwelling, including an extension on two levels above existing apartment. Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/05310/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05310-24/birzebbuga-propose-alterations-to-pa-402-19-including-sub-division): To propose alterations to PA/402/19 including sub division to 3 flats and a duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/01405/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01405-23/birzebbuga-proposal-change-of-use-from-residential-unit): Proposal change of use from residential unit to take away. Application also includes minor internal and external alterations and installation of sign. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 68 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, 75 m away - [**PA/04107/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04107-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation for one floor garage (9spaces), construction of four maisonettes at ground floor, fifteen apartments on three… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/02280/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02280-26/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-from-property-approved-in-pa4611-20): To sanction changes from property approved in PA4611/20 and proposed change of use from hall (Class 2B) to offices (Class 4A). Proposal includes the… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/02458/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02458-21/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing building and construct ground floor garage and overlying 3 apartments and a setback floor. Status being checked, 81 m away - [**PA/03102/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03102-26/birzebbuga-division-of-a-duplex-apartment-into-two): Proposed division of a duplex apartment into two seperate apartments and other minor alterations. Granted, validated 1 June 2026, 83 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) ## More from Mohib Abouzidan - [**PA/06279/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06279-26/pembroke-demolish-existing-terrace-house): To demolish existing terrace house, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartment from first till third floor and… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06039/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06039-26/attard-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct basement garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level including a pool, 6 apartments from first till… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03944/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03944-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-maisonette): Proposed demolition of existing maisonette, as well as underlying 2 garages, and construction of 4 garages at basement level, and 6 dwellings from ground till… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02722/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02722-26/marsaskala-proposed-pool-at-roof-level-approved-in): To proposed pool at roof level approved in PA5891/21. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02243/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02243-26/iklin-sanction-reservoir-at-basement-3-and-other): To sanction reservoir at basement -3 and other alterations at all basement levels. To propose the change of use of a duplex apartment to 1 Class 4B shop and a… Refused, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/06330/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06330-25/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of reservoir, and construction of 2 private parking garages at basement level, 1 duplex maisonette,… Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)