--- title: "PA/03514/26: Alterations to existing first-floor maisonette and conversion in Birkirkara |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03514-26/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-conversi source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Alterations to existing first-floor maisonette and conversion into an apartment, including demolition of… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0351426 # PA/03514/26: Alterations to existing first-floor maisonette and conversion in Birkirkara 147, Dorvana, Triq Olaf Gollcher, Birkirkara Alterations to existing first-floor maisonette and conversion into an apartment, including demolition of existing washroom. Introduction of a common area and lift, construction of a second-floor three-bedroom apartment, and construction of a three-bedroom duplex penthouse. Development to include a pool at recessed level, together with services and solar panels at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 147, Dorvana, Triq Olaf Gollcher, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Neil Abela - **Perit:** [Perit David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 26 April 2026 - **Validated:** 14 July 2026 - **Published:** 3 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 18 June 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 29 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03514/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03514&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 147, Dorvana, Triq Olaf Gollcher, Birkirkara 116 other applications within 300 m: 73 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02609/26). On Triq Olaf Gollcher: 12 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/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, 27 m away - [**PA/02376/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02376-21/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-previously-approved-in-pa-07010-16): To sanction apartment previously approved in PA 07010/16, as built. Sanctioning includes internal and changes to facades. Status being checked, 34 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, 35 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, 38 m away - [**PA/00102/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00102-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-local-shop-class): Change of use from local shop Class 4B selling electronics and parts, to Class 3C aerial sports/pole fitness studio, including internal and external… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/05622/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05622-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-deviations-from-pa-3021-14-to-unit): To sanction minor deviations from PA/3021/14 to unit as built and propose new signage to facade as well as modifications to internal layout and addition of… Granted, validated 28 October 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/00928/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00928-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-terraced-house): Internal alterations to an existing terraced house to create two separate residential units within the existing building fabric. Street facade and front… Granted, validated 13 March 2025, 61 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, 67 m away - [**PA/02609/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02609-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of basement storage, ground-floor parking garage, with four residential apartments above. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/07212/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07212-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations as per approved permits (RG/02539/18 & PA/01916/16), including change in internal heights, displacement… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 73 m away - [**PA/08158/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08158-25/birkirkara-sanction-one-car-garage-as-built-in): To sanction one car garage as built in light of no previous permits traced, development also includes the interconnecting of said garage with neighboring… Granted, validated 19 January 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/03065/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03065-22/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-variations-from-pa04295-21): Sanctioning of variations from PA04295/21. Variations include minor changes in the positioning of various architectural elements due to a more detailed survey. Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/04598/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04598-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-modifications-at-third-floor-and): To sanction minor modifications at third floor and fourth (setback) floor levels from plans approved in PA3262/18 including changing the third floor apartment… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 77 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, 78 m away - [**PA/01658/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01658-25/birkirkara-change-car-space-to-garage-at-basement): To change car space to garage at basement level -1. Application also includes the sanctioning of site as built and installation of garage door. Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 81 m away ## More by David Borg - [**PA/06950/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06950-26/marsaxlokk-conversion-of-a-pre-1968-property-into-a): Conversion of a pre-1968 property into a two bedroom property and takeaway outlet at ground floor level. Proposal includes the demolition of walls and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06170/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06170-26/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/06070/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06070-26/siggiewi-part-demolition-and-alterations-to-pre-1978-structures): Part demolition and alterations to pre-1978 structures, retention of pre-1968 structures, excavation and construction of an underlying, reservoir, and… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05424/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05424-26/naxxar-extension-to-the-approved-operating-dairy-farm): Proposed extension to the approved operating dairy farm (Class 7) as per PA/00676/08 for the keeping of mature heifers, dry cows and calves, comprising the… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05285/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05285-26/qormi-construction-of-3-units-at-second): Proposed construction of 3 units at second, third and fourth floor level and proposed pool at roof floor level. Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05172/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05172-26/mosta-demolition-and-alteration-works-to-an-existing): Demolition and alteration works to an existing dwelling, part of which is a pre-1968 structure, at ground floor level, and proposed extensions at first and… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-borg) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)