--- title: "PA/03636/26: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03636-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartment block with street-level garage and 4 overlying… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0363626 # PA/03636/26: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of in Birzebbuga Tal-Grazzja, Triq ix-Xbieki, Birzebbuga Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartment block with street-level garage and 4 overlying apartments (3 full floors and set-back floor). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Tal-Grazzja, Triq ix-Xbieki, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Lawrence Bonnici](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/lawrence-bonnici) - **Perit:** [Perit Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 12 May 2026 - **Validated:** 30 June 2026 - **Published:** 10 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 25 June 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 15 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03636/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03636&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Tal-Grazzja, Triq ix-Xbieki, Birzebbuga 136 other applications within 300 m: 83 granted, 5 refused, 13 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07137/25). On Triq ix-Xbieki: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/00992/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00992-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-garage-and-domestic): Demolition of existing pre-1967 garage and domestic stores at ground and first floor levels and proposed larger street level garage for the parking of private… Withdrawn, validated 25 February 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/02214/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02214-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-townhouse): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, excavation and construction of basement garage, and five (5) overlying apartments. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/07747/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07747-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-reinstated-walls-on-two-sides): Sanctioning of reinstated walls on two sides and the proposed construction of a third wall. The former retaining walls existed prior to 1967 and 1978, as… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/02454/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02454-23/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-ground): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing ground, first and second floor, shifting of lift and changes to internal layouts and facades approved… Granted, validated 22 June 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/02791/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02791-23/birzebbuga-sanction-formation-of-enclosure-and-ramp): To sanction formation of enclosure and ramp, part of which is an extension of Triq ix-Xbieki, proposed backfilling to raise level and proposed gate. Refused, validated 17 May 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/00591/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00591-25/birzebbuga-sanction-post-1967-changes-to-property-as-built): To sanction post-1967 changes to property as built and part demolition of accretions. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/04574/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04574-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-premises): Proposed demolition of existing premises, excavation of ground floor level and excavation of reservoir.Proposed construction of an apartment block comprising… Pending, validated 10 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/01152/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01152-24/birzebbuga-propose-construction-of-a-lightweight-structure): To propose construction of a lightweight structure (domestic store) at roof level of a block of apartments. Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/04489/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04489-26/birzebbuga-sanction-as-approved-apartment-in-pb-3207-72-to): To sanction as approved apartment in PB/3207/72 to as built. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/08268/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08268-25/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-property-and-variations-from-pb-2662-71): To sanction existing property and variations from PB/2662/71 and propose change of use from store to Class 4B mini-market and pet supplies including… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/03755/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03755-24/birzebbuga-sanction-change-of-use-from-old-class): To sanction change of use from old Class 11 to Class 5A air conditioning servicing and cleaning and Class 5B auto electrical installations and electrical… Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/02879/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02879-23/birzebbuga-renewal-to-pa-1242-15-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Renewal to PA/1242/15: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of elevated ground floor, first floor, duplex second floor and penthouse apartments,… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/05106/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05106-25/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-previously-approved): To sanction property as built from previously approved permit PA/3217/16; a lightweight roof over part of back terrace; materials on facade. Proposal of… Granted, validated 9 September 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/00619/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00619-23/birzebbuga-alterations-to-approved-pa-02450-22-consisting-of-the): Alterations to approved PA/02450/22 consisting of the inclusion of the ground floor in the development to lower the common parts to the ground floor and… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/00898/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00898-22/birzebbuga-sanction-garage-for-minor-differences-and-correction): To sanction garage for minor differences and correction of site, from approved permit PA00815/03. Status being checked, 77 m away ## More by Wallace Farrugia - [**PA/07726/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07726-26/swieqi-change-of-use-from-office-to-two): Change of use from office to two residential maisonettes, sanctioning railing at street level and proposed alterations. Pending - [**PA/06995/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06995-26/paola-installation-of-telecommunications-equipment-and-safety-railing): Installation of telecommunications equipment and safety railing. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06748/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06748-26/qormi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-layouts-approved): Internal and external alterations to layouts approved in PA/02137/18, including redesign of common area and addition of lift; extension of unit 2 at second… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05960/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05960-26/qormi-internal-alterations-to-existing-stairwell): Internal alterations to existing stairwell, demolition of existing mezzanine level above first floor and construction of additional warehousing unit (Class… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/04058/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04058-26/rabat-installation-of-telecommunications-mast-and-pole): Installation of telecommunications mast and pole. Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03875/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03875-26/st-julians-sanctioning-of-variations-to-previous-approved-pa-3152-22): Sanctioning of variations to previous approved PA/3152/22 and installation of new lift in common parts. Granted, validated 13 July 2026 [All applications by Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia) ## More from Lawrence Bonnici - [**PA/02953/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02953-26/birzebbuga-subdivision-of-dwelling-into-2-units): Subdivision of dwelling into 2 units, including santioning and new proposed internal and exteral alterations. Withdrawn, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02454/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02454-23/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-ground): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing ground, first and second floor, shifting of lift and changes to internal layouts and facades approved… Granted, validated 22 June 2023 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)