--- title: "PA/03356/22: carry out internal alterations to existing stairwell in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03356-22/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-stairwell source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Birkirkara: To carry out internal alterations to existing stairwell and erect 2 additional apartments plus one receded floor… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0335622 # PA/03356/22: carry out internal alterations to existing stairwell in Birkirkara 53, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara To carry out internal alterations to existing stairwell and erect 2 additional apartments plus one receded floor over an existing first floor maisonette. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 53, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mr Mario Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) - **Application type:** Outline development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 7 April 2022 - **Validated:** 18 May 2022 - **Published:** 18 May 2022 - **Comments close:** 17 June 2022 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 20 January 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03356/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03356&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around 53, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara 160 other applications within 300 m: 95 granted, 8 refused, 22 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00320/24). On Triq Wignacourt: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/01174/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01174-22/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-apartment-at-first-floor): Alterations to existing apartment at first floor level and construction of an additional 2 apartments at second and receded floor level. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/07659/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07659-25/birkirkara-sanction-fuel-tank-and-retractable-canopy): To sanction fuel tank and retractable canopy Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/04817/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04817-25/birkirkara-subdivide-flat-no): To subdivide flat no. 2 (second-penthouse apartment duplex residence (PA/08810/21) into a second floor apartment (flat no. 2) and a penthouse apartment (flat… Granted, validated 19 August 2025, 3 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/07527/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07527-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to public service garage. Refused, validated 6 November 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/02435/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02435-23/birkirkara-subdivide-commercial-outlet): To subdivide commercial outlet (Class 4, previously Flat 2 and Flat 4) into Class 4B retail outlet at ground floor level (Flat 2, now No.59A) and proposed… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/02455/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02455-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-a-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of a terraced house, excavation of site and reservoir and construction of three street level garages and overlying five apartments at… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/04324/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04324-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-structure): Proposed internal alterations to pre-1967 structure. Granted, validated 11 September 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/00307/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00307-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-on-all-floors): Proposed internal and external alterations on all floors and proposed extension at second floor, third floor and receded fourth floor to create 3 residential… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/02544/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02544-25/birkirkara-amendments-to-development-approved-in-pa-1037-16-including): Amendments to development approved in PA/1037/16 including the addition of another floor, the introduction of balconies within the backyard, the extension of… Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/04415/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04415-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-common-stairs-and-washroom-at): Demolition of common stairs and washroom at second floor approved in PA04739/97 and construction of stairs and lift from ground floor to fourth floor, two x… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/00404/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00404-25/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-building): Proposed alterations to existing building, including alterations to the facade, lowering of third floor and roof slab and construction of one additional… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/08120/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08120-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-of-property-at-ground-level): To sanction changes of property at ground level from approved permit PA4704/21 as existing which includes shifting of internal layout of food preparation area… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/07179/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07179-26/birkirkara-retaining-of-original-wall-at-ground-floor): Retaining of original wall at ground floor, previously approved for removal in PA/03921/20, to retain room as bedroom. Pending, 68 m away - [**PA/02306/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02306-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage): Change of use from garage (pre-1968) to shop (Class 4B) including internal alterations and extension together with an illuminated sign. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/01966/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01966-22/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of 2 garages at ground level overlaying 6 residential units. Status being checked, 70 m away ## More by Anthony Fenech Vella - [**PA/07703/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07703-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-parapet-wall-at-roof-level-to-screen): Proposed parapet wall at roof level to screen roof services on a pre-1967 dwelling, including pv panels. Pending - [**PA/07458/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07458-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-approved-class-4b-shop): To sanction changes to approved Class 4B shop, including change of use to a Class 3C fitness studio and proposed changes to provide amenities for the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07309/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07309-26/naxxar-carry-out-modifications-to-existing-building-and): To carry out modifications to existing building and erect two additional floors and a receeded one over. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06974/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-26/luqa-alterations-at-third-floor-level-to-remove): Proposed alterations at third floor level to remove existing washroom and build a duplex penthouse at 3rd and 4th floor level, including pool. Proposal also… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06879/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06879-26/mellieha-change-the-use-of-a-ground-floor): To change the use of a ground floor maisonette into a Class 4B pharmacy and Class 4A clinics (accommodating 2 treatment rooms), to carry out minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06738/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06738-26/sliema-sanction-minor-alterations-to-plans-approved-with): To sanction minor alterations to plans approved with PA3799/96 and of construction of temporary structure to house wc on existing back verandah. Pending [All applications by Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) ## More from Mario Grech - [**PA/06448/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06448-26/belt-valletta-propose-the-change-of-use-from-existing): To propose the change of use from existing Class 4B outlet to pastizzeria, including internal and external additions and alterations. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/00367/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00367-26/zebbug-gozo-demolition): Proposed demolition, excavation and construction of a terraced house with a different layout and design to that approved in PA/07161/19, including additional… Pending, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/07385/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07385-25/rabat-gozo-sub-division-of-2-penthouses-into-3-separate): Proposed sub-division of 2 penthouses into 3 separate units by the carrying out of internal alterations. Granted, validated 11 December 2025 - [**PA/06549/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06549-25/xaghra-outline-application-to-excavate-for-the): Outline application - To excavate for the creation of an underground reservoir and to construct 2 terraced houses on 2 floors. Withdrawn, validated 15 October 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/06423/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06423-25/fgura-sanctioning-of-four-garages-as-built-due): Proposed sanctioning of four garages as built due to deviations from PB/1775/70. Proposal includes the sanctioning of conversion from stores to garages for… Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/05769/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05769-25/kercem-carry-out-alterations-within-existing-building): To carry out alterations within existing building, to construct additional floors, to extend basement level, resulting in formation of four apartments,… Granted, validated 10 September 2025 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)