PA/03262/24: propose the internal and external alterations to in Birzebbuga
Penthouse No.7, Lorcam, Triq iz-Zurrieq, Birzebbuga
To propose the internal and external alterations to an existing residential unit at setback floor level that include the part-dismantling of external walls, construction of setback such that two separate residential units are created and opening and closing of apertures. The proposal also includes the construction of an additional unit at setback floor level that includes the extension of the common area and lift shaft and installation of services at roof level. Following Outline Permit PA/01392/19.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- Penthouse No.7, Lorcam, Triq iz-Zurrieq, Birzebbuga
- Locality
- Birzebbuga
- Applicant
- Roderick Zahra
- Perit
- Perit Chris Cachia
- Application type
- Full development permission - Summary Process
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- New Construction (Residential)
- Residential units
- 3
- Received
- 2 April 2024
- Validated
- 17 July 2024
- Published
- 5 June 2024
- Comments close
- 20 June 2024
- Decision
- Acceptable
- Permit expires
- 31 July 2027
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Penthouse No.7, Lorcam, 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.
Approval estimate for 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/03636/26 Birzebbuga: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartment block with street-level garage and 4 overlying apartments (3 full floors and set-back floor).
- PA/00992/26 Birzebbuga: 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…
- PA/04574/26 Birzebbuga: Proposed demolition of existing premises, excavation of ground floor level and excavation of reservoir.Proposed construction of an apartment block comprising…
- PA/00591/25 Birzebbuga: To sanction post-1967 changes to property as built and part demolition of accretions.
- PA/02454/23 Birzebbuga: Proposed internal and external alterations to existing ground, first and second floor, shifting of lift and changes to internal layouts and facades approved…
- PA/08268/25 Birzebbuga: 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…
- PA/01152/24 Birzebbuga: To propose construction of a lightweight structure (domestic store) at roof level of a block of apartments.
- PA/04489/26 Birzebbuga: To sanction as approved apartment in PB/3207/72 to as built.
- PA/03755/24 Birzebbuga: 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…
- PA/02879/23 Birzebbuga: Renewal to PA/1242/15: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of elevated ground floor, first floor, duplex second floor and penthouse apartments,…
- PA/02272/21 Birzebbuga: Proposed internal alterations and proposed construction of parapet wall to preserve the existing privacy of the adjacent back yard, including the removal of…
- PA/05106/25 Birzebbuga: 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…
- PA/01054/20 Birzebbuga: To sanction configuration of internal walls at ground floor and addition of washroom at first floor level
- PA/02214/25 Birzebbuga: Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, excavation and construction of basement garage, and five (5) overlying apartments.
- PA/03173/24 Birzebbuga: Proposed construction of additional floors at second, third and receded levels; subdivision of current dwelling to form common stairwell and lift, resulting…
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