--- title: "PA/03666/24: demolition of building in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03666-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of building, excavation of two basements, and construction of 17 garages at basement -1 and… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0366624 # PA/03666/24: demolition of building in Birkirkara No.1 and 2 and No.231 Fajsu, Triq il-Mithna c/w, Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara Proposed demolition of building, excavation of two basements, and construction of 17 garages at basement -1 and -2, 7 commercial class 4B shops with signage at ground floor and 29 residential units from the first to the receded fourth floor level, pool and jacuzzis at the receded level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No.1 and 2 and No.231 Fajsu, Triq il-Mithna c/w, Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Excel Investments Ltd Attn: Mark Agius](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/excel-investments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) - **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:** 29 - **Received:** 20 February 2024 - **Validated:** 26 June 2024 - **Published:** 26 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 6 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03666/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03666&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around No.1 and 2 and No.231 Fajsu, Triq il-Mithna c/w, Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara 165 other applications within 300 m: 106 granted, 3 refused, 16 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03964/24). On Triq il-Mithna: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/06708/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06708-24/birkirkara-sanction-garage-door-as-existing-and-pre-1978): To sanction garage door as existing and pre-1978 additions. Granted, validated 15 November 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/07395/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07395-25/birkirkara-sanction-facade-changes-and-internal-variations-from): To sanction facade changes and internal variations from PA/07762/05. Granted, validated 28 November 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/02206/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02206-23/birkirkara-sanction-differences-from-the-approved-permit-pa1522-10): To sanction differences from the approved permit PA1522/10. Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/07386/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07386-25/birkirkara-sanction-facade-changes-and-internal-variations-mainly): To sanction facade changes and internal variations mainly re-positioning of walls, doors and windows from approved PA/7762/05. Granted, validated 28 November 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/01737/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01737-26/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built-no-permits): To sanction garage as built - no permits traced. To sanction variations in interlinked maisonette as built from approved DN1184/15. Granted, validated 28 April 2026, 69 m away - [**PA/02397/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02397-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-office): Change of use from office (Class 4A, as approved in PA901/16) to Class 4B, installation of glass door and installation of sign Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/07763/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07763-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-2-terrace-houses): To demolish existing 2 terrace houses, excavate site to accommodate 1 basement level and underlying rain water reservoir, and construct 5 basement garages,… Pending, validated 12 January 2026, 2 floors, 75 m away - [**PA/01096/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01096-20/birkirkara-demolish-existing-roof-structures-and-construct-additional): To demolish existing roof structures and construct additional floors (3 new residential units). Works to include construction of lift. Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/08471/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08471-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-to): Change of use of existing garage to a public service garage. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 77 m away - [**PA/05690/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05690-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations): Internal alterations (opening and closing of internal apertures). Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 77 m away - [**PA/05945/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05945-23/birkirkara-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-interlinked): To sanction domestic store at roof level interlinked with residential unit below. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/03510/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03510-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-parts-at-second-floor-level): Proposed demolition of parts at second floor level and main staircase, minor alterations at first floor level and the construction of three new apartments at… Granted, validated 18 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/02812/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02812-21/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-second-floor-maisonette): Proposed extension to existing second floor maisonette, creating duplex unit; including two new bedrooms at receded third floor level, and other minor changes… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 82 m away - [**PA/05542/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05542-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-house-and-to-construct-two): To demolish existing house and to construct two shops at ground floor level, two apartments and two duplex apartments. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/06059/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06059-26/birkirkara-sanction-differences-of-duplex-penthouse-at-third): To sanction differences of duplex penthouse at third and fourth floor from approved development permission PA/5315/04 and PA/4294/15 respectively. Pending, 93 m away ## More by Maria Schembri Grima - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) ## More from Excel Investments Ltd - [**PA/05223/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05223-24/qala-sanction-the-construction-of-2-pools-as): To sanction the construction of 2 pools as well as soft landscaping. Pending, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/01471/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01471-24/ta-xbiex-construction-of-wall-and-extension-of-front): Proposed construction of wall and extension of front balconies from second to fifth floor. Granted, validated 24 April 2024 - [**PA/01436/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01436-24/paola-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing structures and excavation of 2 basement levels as per proposed plans. Phase 2 is to be covered by T/N 278321. (Proposed… Granted, validated 13 March 2024 - [**PA/00752/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00752-24/paola-construction-of-2-basement-levels-of-parking): Proposed construction of 2 basement levels of parking spaces and garages, 17 retail shops (Class 4B) at ground floor level and 103 residential units from… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00394/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00394-24/xewkija-minor-changes-to-pa756-22-in-internal-layouts): Minor changes to PA756/22 in internal layouts due to a slight change in site configuration and changing duplex 7 to a three-bedroom apartment keeping the same… Granted, validated 31 January 2024 - [**PA/04143/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04143-23/msida-demolition-of-existing-building-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and excavation of 2 basement levels as per proposed plans. Phase 2 future development detailed in PA3117/23.… Granted, validated 12 July 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)