--- title: "PA/03578/23: sanction levels of existing building in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03578-23/birkirkara-sanction-levels-of-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction levels of existing building, demolition of roof structure, carrying internal alterations and… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0357823 # PA/03578/23: sanction levels of existing building in Birkirkara 35, Ocean Dream, Triq Emmanuel Schembri, Birkirkara To sanction levels of existing building, demolition of roof structure, carrying internal alterations and construction of new residential units, from one existing unit to three units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 35, Ocean Dream, Triq Emmanuel Schembri, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Jason Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jason-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 17 April 2023 - **Validated:** 21 June 2023 - **Published:** 21 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 August 2024 - **Permit expires:** 11 September 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03578/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03578&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 35, Ocean Dream, Triq Emmanuel Schembri, Birkirkara 95 other applications within 300 m: 57 granted, 6 refused, 12 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01465/26). On Triq Emmanuel Schembri: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 31 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/03926/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03926-26/birkirkara-sanction-w): To sanction w.c in private parking garage, forming part of development approved under PA/2037/96. Granted, validated 27 July 2026, 23 m away - [**PA/07053/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07053-23/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations. The class uses are Class 4b Retail and Class 4a Offices. To propose addition at receded floor level consists of a… Withdrawn, validated 22 November 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/00163/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00163-21/birkirkara-modifications-to-pa-06852-19): Proposed modifications to PA/06852/19, comprising removal of approved apartment at receded floor level and construction of a small domestic store only.… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/07089/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07089-26/birkirkara-change-use-from-garage-approved-in-pa-02720-25): To change use from garage approved in PA/02720/25 to a public service garage. To include internal alterations and layout subdivision. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/05469/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05469-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of 4 garages at basement level, n.2 maisonette, n.6 two-bedroom apartment and 1 penthouse with pool at… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/02720/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02720-25/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (from two garages to one garage) with sight variation from the official building alignment (FG is correct). Previous permit… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/00271/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00271-21/birkirkara-sanction-the-extension-of-the-garage-as): To sanction the extension of the garage as built Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/04785/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04785-26/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-07934-17): Renewal of PA/07934/17 (Amended permit to effect alterations and additions to approved permit PA 2215/15 including change of use from shop to residential unit… Granted, validated 17 August 2026, 79 m away - [**PA/03984/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03984-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-02215-15-to-demolish-existing-structures): Renewal of PA/02215/15: To demolish existing structures on site and construct basement garages, semi-basement garages, Class 4B shop and residential unit,… Granted, validated 10 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/02938/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02938-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terrace-house): To demolish existing terrace house, construction of basement garages, ground floor maisonette, three apartments and one penthouse. Access to basement garage… Pending, validated 22 August 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/03305/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03305-23/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-pa-01363-17): To sanction changes from PA/01363/17. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 81 m away - [**PA/02833/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02833-26/birkirkara-subdivision-of-an-approved-class-4a-office): Subdivision of an approved Class 4A office into a combined Class 4A office and a Class 4B hairdresser and nail technician. Application also includes minor… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/02303/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02303-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-change-of-use-from-garage-to): Sanctioning change of use from garage to Class 4A (office) and affixing of sign. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/06882/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06882-23/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-from-approved-pa-01415-18-and): To sanction as built from approved PA/01415/18 and proposed change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 3C dojo, including changes to internal layout. Refused, validated 22 November 2023, 89 m away - [**PA/00870/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00870-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-to-a-social-supporters): Proposed change of use to a social supporter's club with an ancillary snack bar. Proposal also includes internal alterations Refused, validated 11 February 2026, 90 m away ## More by Patrick Refalo - [**PA/07704/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07704-26/qormi-sanction-correction-of-survey-and-minor-internal): To sanction correction of survey and minor internal alterations from PA/01541/17 and PA/06267/19. To proposed changes to the front elevation. Pending - [**PA/07588/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-26/birkirkara-demolish-a-number-of-slabs-and-lower): To demolish a number of slabs and lower the yard area. To construct an additional floor over part of the roof and the kitchen. To excavate and construct a… Pending - [**PA/07507/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07507-26/mosta-carry-out-changes-in-residential-dwelling-including): To carry out changes in residential dwelling including modification of soft landscaping, introduction of bedroom and increase in boundary's wall. Pending - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending - [**PA/06901/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06901-26/nadur-renewal-of-pa-03734-18-to-demolish-existing-domestic): Renewal of PA/03734/18: To demolish existing domestic store, extend second floor and construct an overlying third floor washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06665/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-26/zabbar-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built (permits not found) except for rear shed covered by PA/06515/97. Pending [All applications by Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) ## More from Jason Caruana - [**PA/07502/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07502-25/birzebbuga-carry-out-alterations-and-to-restore-existing): To carry out alterations and to restore existing structure. Works include the demolition of the roof of the existing structure, which is in a structurally… Pending, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/03207/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03207-25/marsa-minor-internal-alterations-to-terraced-house-and): Minor internal alterations to terraced house and construction of additional floor at second floor level. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/08414/24** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08414-24/nadur-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-approved): Additions and alterations to existing dwelling approved in RG/1191/21, consisting of excavation below existing garage to create a domestic store, slight… Granted, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/04502/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04502-24/birkirkara-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-p): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA/5322/95 and proposed alterations to facade plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/01724/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01724-22/paola-alterations-to-existing-facade): Proposed alterations to existing facade. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)