--- title: "PA/03394/26: demolition of an existing terraced house in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03394-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of an existing terraced house. Proposed excavation and construction of a basement level to… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0339426 # PA/03394/26: demolition of an existing terraced house in Birkirkara 172, La Lumiere, Triq tal-Qattus, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara Proposed demolition of an existing terraced house. Proposed excavation and construction of a basement level to accommodate two-car garages for private parking. Proposed construction of apartments at ground, first, second, and third floor levels, and one apartment at receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 172, La Lumiere, Triq tal-Qattus, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Lourdes Zammit - **Perit:** [Perit Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) - **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:** 5 - **Received:** 24 April 2026 - **Validated:** 27 May 2026 - **Published:** 27 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 26 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 11 November 2031 The public planning file has 43 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03394/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03394&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 172, La Lumiere, Triq tal-Qattus, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 78 granted, 0 refused, 6 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00786/26). On Triq tal-Qattus: 16 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila), [Malcolm Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/03711/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03711-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-semi-basement-apartment-approved-by): Proposed sanctioning of existing semi-basement apartment approved by PA3749/05. Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 14 m away - [**PA/00116/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00116-22/birkirkara-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-p): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA861/07 and proposed construction of artist studio (Class 1D) at third floor level and overlying… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 14 m away - [**PA/04722/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04722-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-alteration-at-levels-lb1): Proposed sanctioning of internal alteration at levels LB1 and level 0 including amendments to the location of w.c and store within shop Class 4B, conversion… Granted, validated 29 July 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/00786/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00786-26/birkirkara-extend-existing-receded-third-floor-and-construct): To extend existing receded third floor and construct a new receded floor above it. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/01689/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01689-23/birkirkara-sanction-maisonette-layout-as-built): To sanction maisonette layout as built (according to PA/5173/03). This application includes also sanctioning of basement garage. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/05427/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05427-23/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (differences from PA2660/05). Proposal also include change of use from garage to a Class 4B shop, minor internal alterations and… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/05817/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05817-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-residential-dwelling-from-approved): Proposed sanctioning of existing residential dwelling from approved PA/6021/06. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/03203/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03203-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed demolition at basement level including clearing of existing foundations. Proposed excavation of lift pit. Proposed… Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/00035/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00035-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of plot, construction of 36 garages at basement levels -1 and -2, 8 maisonettes and 34 apartments… Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/01355/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01355-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-development-permis): To sanction minor differences from approved development permission PA/00398/08 plus other additions and alterations including construction of lightweight… Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/00761/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00761-24/birkirkara-construction-of-vacant-plot-including-excavation-at): Proposed construction of vacant plot including excavation at basement level for private garages, and construction of five (5) overlying floors. Granted, validated 14 May 2024, 5 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/02354/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-21/birkirkara-sanction-basement-level-which-is-accessible-through): To sanction basement level which is accessible through common area. (Space under garage discovered during works - ex quarry). Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/03312/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03312-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-2-offices-to): Change of use of 2 offices to 2 3 bedroom apartments at first and second floor. Proposal also includes sanctioning of internal alterations. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/00730/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00730-21/birkirkara-change-use-from-garage-approved-in-pa-03757-17): To change use from garage approved in PA/03757/17 to shop (Class 4B) and to create a separate access to the underlying domestic stores. Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/00052/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00052-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-2-floor-plus-semi-basement-terraced): To sanction existing 2 floor plus semi-basement terraced house as built and to affect alterations in all floors and erect additional 2 floors and a receded… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away ## More by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras - [**PA/07670/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07670-26/attard-sanction-an-existing-lpg-tank-to-service): To sanction an existing LPG tank to service the approved Class 4D commercial premises, as approved under PA/08275/17. Pending - [**PA/07638/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07638-26/gzira-addition-of-third): Proposed addition of third, fourth floors and a receded fifth-floor level to accommodate residential units, alterations to the existing common parts to… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07581/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07581-26/mqabba-basement-level-to-the-approved-agriculture-store): Proposed basement level to the approved agriculture store in PA/07479/25. Pending - [**PA/07578/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-26/hamrun-sanction-the-existing-room-at-roof-level): To sanction the existing room at roof level as a laundry room to the existing pre-1967 property, and to carry out minor proposed alterations. Pending - [**PA/07549/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07549-26/mosta-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): To sanction internal and external alterations to the Class 4B shop approved under PA/04699/22. Proposed shop sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07306/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07306-26/siggiewi-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Proposed internal demolition of the existing building, retaining the existing facade and garage; construction of a dwelling over two floors, including a… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)