--- title: "PA/03690/26: sanction roof with retractable skylight in shaft in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03690-26/birkirkara-sanction-roof-with-retractable-skylight-in-shaft source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction roof with retractable skylight in shaft. Perit Peter Zammit. Validated 15 July 2026. Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0369026 # PA/03690/26: sanction roof with retractable skylight in shaft in Birkirkara 18, Poco Poco, Triq l-Isqof Labini, Birkirkara To sanction roof with retractable skylight in shaft. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 18, Poco Poco, Triq l-Isqof Labini, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [John Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Peter Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/peter-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 4 May 2026 - **Validated:** 15 July 2026 - **Published:** 15 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 August 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03690/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03690&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 18, Poco Poco, Triq l-Isqof Labini, Birkirkara 219 other applications within 300 m: 130 granted, 4 refused, 24 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03822/26). On Triq l-Isqof Labini: 20 other applications, 14 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez), [Christian Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-camilleri), [Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja), [Francesca Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/francesca-ebejer). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 50 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/07658/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07658-25/birkirkara-propose-internal-alterations-and-additions-in-an): To propose internal alterations and additions in an existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/03091/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03091-26/birkirkara-extension-for-pantry-and-store-to-penthouse): Proposed extension for pantry and store to penthouse and addition of insulation to exterior of building to development approved in PA/5955/23. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/07450/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07450-24/birkirkara-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a): To propose internal and external alterations to a dwelling and the construction of two additional floors; including a setback floor to accommodate two… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/00218/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00218-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa00662-18): Proposed renewal of PA00662/18 (Proposed minor internal alterations at ground, first and second floor level. Removal of part of ground floor kitchen wall,… Granted, validated 28 February 2023, 3 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/01279/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01279-23/birkirkara-construction-of-2-maisonettes-and-6-apartments): Construction of 2 maisonettes and 6 apartments and overlying washrooms with a different layout from that approved in permission PA6951/16. Granted, validated 8 June 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/06286/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06286-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-1-maisonette): Change of use from Class 1 maisonette to childcare Class 2C and installation of a sign. Refused, validated 1 October 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/05955/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05955-23/birkirkara-convert-approved-washrooms-into-1-penthouse): To convert approved washrooms into 1 penthouse Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 26 m away - [**PA/06102/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06102-24/birkirkara-amendment-to-approved-pa-1481-12-including-sanctioning-of): Amendment to approved PA/1481/12 including sanctioning of internal and external alterations as well as retention of original pre-1967 features which were… Withdrawn, validated 20 November 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/00188/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00188-23/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade-as-per-gs33-19-including): Restoration of facade as per GS33/19 including replaced of deteriorated timber balcony and other miscellaneous restoration works. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 33 m away - [**PA/03369/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03369-25/birkirkara-erect-two-rooms-overlying-existing-ground-floor): To erect two rooms overlying existing ground floor rooms at back to site. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 1 floor, 38 m away - [**PA/05550/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05550-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, addition of a window on the facade, extension of domestic store at roof level, and installation of timber canopy at roof level. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/07578/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-23/birkirkara-enlargement-of-bedroom-by-incorporating-an-existing): Enlargement of bedroom by incorporating an existing terrace. Closing off and forming a number of internal doors and shifting soil from an area to another to… Granted, validated 30 January 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/04641/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04641-23/birkirkara-construction-of-one-duplex-apartment-on-the): Construction of one duplex apartment on the second floor. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 2 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/02198/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-23/birkirkara-sanction-second-floor-level-room): To sanction second-floor level room, and propose alterations to an existing dwelling. Alterations include the demolition of a bathroom from the internal yard,… Pending, validated 19 April 2023, 3 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/05008/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05008-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-and-sanctioning-of-additional): Minor internal alterations and sanctioning of additional construction over pre-1968 building consisting of extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 4 November 2025, 70 m away ## More by Peter Zammit - [**PA/07363/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07363-26/hamrun-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-5540-25-consisting): Changes to development approved in PA/5540/25 consisting of the omission of two upper floors (Class 4A offices) and internal alterations to the Class 4D… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05047/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05047-26/siggiewi-change-of-use-of-proposed-sub-station-as): Change of use of proposed sub-station as approved in PA/2388/23, to a 2-car garage following consultation with Enemalta, and relocation of approved reservoirs. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04956/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04956-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-buildings-including-changes-to): Proposed demolition of existing buildings including changes to development approved in PA/00566/23, proposed excavation of 3 basement levels and underlying… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04646/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04646-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-surface-car-park-infrastructure): Proposed demolition of existing surface car park infrastructure, boundary walls, and underground services, followed by the construction of a new Class 2A… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/04418/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04418-26/luqa-installation-of-10): Proposed installation of 10,000L diesel fuel storage and AdBlue admixture, for refueling of heavy vehicles and trailers belonging to site qperator. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04349/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04349-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-minor-alterations-in-odz-residence): Sanctioning minor alterations in ODZ residence. Suspended, validated 24 June 2026 [All applications by Peter Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/peter-zammit) ## More from John Vella - [**PA/05470/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05470-26/qormi-internal-alterations-including-demolition-of-dilapidated-closed): Internal alterations including demolition of dilapidated closed balcony to be converted into a window. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/04624/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04624-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-discrepancies-from-pb-06960-98-and-alteration): Proposed sanctioning of discrepancies from PB/06960/98 and alteration works to existing garage. Alterations include part demolition and extension. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/03435/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03435-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-2-duplex-apartments-over-3): Construction of 2 duplex apartments over 3 floors and 1 receded floor with a different layout than that approved in PA/09743/17. Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02923/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02923-26/xewkija-add-an-apartment-at-2nd-floor-and): To add an apartment at 2nd floor and access/ domestic store at roof level Granted, validated 30 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01095/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01095-26/birkirkara-sanction-departures-from-pa-1252-20-which-includes-the): To sanction departures from PA/1252/20 which includes the roofing of a shaft and installation of a lift. Proposed amendments to the jacuzzi at setback floor… Granted, validated 13 April 2026 - [**PA/05428/25** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05428-25/nadur-internal-and-external-alterations-to-dwelling-approved): Internal and external alterations to dwelling approved in PA14/24 and to construct a swimming pool. Granted, validated 27 August 2025 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)