--- title: "PA/03388/23: relocate and reconstruct pre-1978 agricultural room in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03388-23/birzebbuga-relocate-and-reconstruct-pre-1978-agricultural-room source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To relocate and reconstruct pre-1978 agricultural room, to construct underground water reservoir, raising of… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0338823 # PA/03388/23: relocate and reconstruct pre-1978 agricultural room in Birzebbuga Raba' Hofra tal-Widien, Triq tal-Papa, Tal-Papa, Birzebbuga To relocate and reconstruct pre-1978 agricultural room, to construct underground water reservoir, raising of rubble boundary, to place timber gate. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Raba' Hofra tal-Widien, Triq tal-Papa, Tal-Papa, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Mr Sandro (Alexander) Caruana - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Agricultural - **Received:** 1 May 2023 - **Validated:** 14 June 2023 - **Published:** 14 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 October 2023 - **Permit expires:** 8 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03388/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03388&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Raba' Hofra tal-Widien, Triq tal-Papa, Tal-Papa, Birzebbuga 58 other applications within 300 m: 35 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06354/24). On Triq tal-Papa: 8 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused. - [**PA/00203/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00203-22/birzebbuga-construct-second-floor-apartment-including-extension-and): To construct second floor apartment including extension and alterations to common stairs and washrooms at roof level and the relocation of pv panels and solar… Status being checked, 3 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/06942/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06942-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, excavation and construction of a basement level and reservoir to accommodate basement garages, two ground floor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away - [**PA/06354/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06354-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of semi-basement garages, maisonette at ground floor, duplex apartment at first and second floor and,… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/06945/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06945-26/birzebbuga-construction-of-residential-garage-and-basement): Construction of residential garage and basement. Pending, 119 m away - [**PA/02103/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02103-24/birzebbuga-propose-internal-alterations-to-second-floor-apartment): To propose internal alterations to second floor apartment and remodeling of staircases both within apartments and within common area and to sanction railing… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 120 m away - [**PA/04554/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04554-24/birzebbuga-dismantling-of-a-party-wall-and-construction): Proposed dismantling of a party wall and construction of a new wall. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 125 m away - [**PA/00993/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00993-24/birzebbuga-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-approved): To carry out alterations to existing dwelling [approved in PAPB2452/88/4468/87] to split into ground floor maisonette and first floor maisonette. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 2 floors, 126 m away - [**PA/05944/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05944-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-washroom): Demolition of existing washroom, modification of existing common parts, extension of common parts, proposed construction of one residential unit and domestic… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 135 m away - [**PA/04492/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04492-23/birzebbuga-propose-change-of-use-from-domestic-store): To propose change of use from domestic store to dwelling, sub-division of ground floor into private garage and entrance to dwelling, extension of second… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors, 135 m away - [**PA/01779/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01779-21/birzebbuga-sanction-as-built-second-floor-apartment-including): To sanction as built second floor apartment including washroom at roof level Status being checked, 3 floors, 137 m away - [**PA/01450/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01450-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-exiting-dwelling): Proposed demolition of exiting dwelling, excavation, and construction of 9 underground garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 overlying apartments and 2 penthouses. Suspended, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 139 m away - [**PA/05515/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05515-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-variations-from-permitted-development): Sanctioning of variations from permitted development (PAPB4148/87) and internal alterations and dividing terraced house in two maisonettes. Granted, validated 30 September 2026, 144 m away - [**PA/00609/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00609-23/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA2942/07. Including sanctioning of site perimeter as per survey taken and internal alterations on… Granted, validated 11 April 2023, 149 m away - [**PA/00858/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00858-20/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing structures and excavation of site. Construction of 12 garages at basement level and 1 maisonette at ground floor with pool. Status being checked, 1 floor, 164 m away - [**PA/05579/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05579-26/birzebbuga-part-demolition-of-existing-property): Part demolition of existing property (approved by PB/3759/89), re-construction of a garage at basement level and the construction of 5 residential units.… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 166 m away ## More by Michael Schembri - [**PA/05287/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05287-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette-from): To sanction alterations to first floor maisonette from the plans as approved in PA/00267/03. The alterations include: i. minor internal shifting of doors and… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/02328/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02328-26/birzebbuga-i): i. To replace dismantled masonry closed balcony (in view of possible collapse - DS/00358/25) with white coloured aluminium balcony railing and aperture (door… Granted, validated 4 May 2026 - [**PA/07160/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-25/zabbar-sanction-garage): To sanction garage, including domestic store, for changes from approved permit PA/03055/06. Granted, validated 2 December 2025 - [**PA/07037/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07037-25/birzebbuga-reopening-of-blocked-internal-openings-to-re): Proposed reopening of blocked internal openings to re amalgamate corner property with band club premises. The corner property is to be used as additional… Granted, validated 24 November 2025 - [**PA/04254/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04254-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-replacement-of-pre-1968-deteriorated-concrete): To sanction the replacement of pre-1968 deteriorated concrete ceiling slabs and masonry walls, including the laying of new roof screed and waterproofing. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/04013/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04013-25/birzebbuga-sanction-garage-for-differences-from-approved-permit): To sanction garage for differences from approved permit PB/01610/91. Granted, validated 7 July 2025 [All applications by Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)