--- title: "PA/03904/23: sanction variations to existing townhouse’s front elevation in Birkirkara |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03904-23/birkirkara-sanction-variations-to-existing-townhouses-front-elevation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction variations to existing townhouse’s front elevation from as approved by permit PA7953/17, including… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0390423 # PA/03904/23: sanction variations to existing townhouse’s front elevation in Birkirkara 4, Sqaq Sabella, Birkirkara To sanction variations to existing townhouse’s front elevation from as approved by permit PA7953/17, including restoration works to the facade as per Irrestawra Darek 2018 restoration grant scheme (Approved GS472/18). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 4, Sqaq Sabella, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Mr Maximilian Doepfmer - **Perit:** [Perit Erika Massa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/erika-massa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 31 May 2023 - **Validated:** 19 July 2023 - **Published:** 28 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 13 July 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 2 August 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03904/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03904&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 4, Sqaq Sabella, Birkirkara 224 other applications within 300 m: 135 granted, 6 refused, 28 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03822/26). On Sqaq Sabella: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. 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/00533/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00533-20/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, inclusion of surveyed cellar, replacement of parapets with ’balavostri’, size of one external window and layout of… Status being checked, 10 m away - [**PA/05904/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05904-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-pre-1967-building-and-to-construct): To demolish existing pre-1967 building and to construct residential unit. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/03563/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03563-23/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-dn-00598-15-consisting-of-internal): To sanction changes from DN/00598/15 consisting of internal and external alterations and proposed widening of the bedroom window, change of lightweight roof… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/02740/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02740-21/birkirkara-alteration-to-dwelling-including-alterations-to-facade): Proposed alteration to dwelling including alterations to facade doorway, internal alterations and construction of internal staircase, construction of loggia… Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/02365/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02365-24/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade-as-approved-in-gs-00381-23): Restoration of facade as approved in GS/00381/23 and replacement of existing apertures to traditional timber apertures. The proposed works also include to… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/01279/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01279-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-bar-and): Change of use from a bar and lounge to Class 4D sushi bar plus other minor internal and external additions and alterations. Proposal includes sanctioning of… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/02050/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02050-22/birkirkara-creation-of-aperture-to-existing-class-4d): Creation of aperture to existing Class 4D. Status being checked, 61 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, 64 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, 70 m away - [**PA/02732/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-21/birkirkara-re-activation-of-class-4b-shop-permit-approved): Re-activation of Class 4B shop permit approved in PA03599/01. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/00135/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00135-21/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-and-shifting-of): Sanctioning of internal alterations and shifting of walls at all floors, facade apertures and domestic store at roof level. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/08362/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08362-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-offices-with): Change of use from approved offices with PA/00155/19 to residential units. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/07579/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07579-23/birkirkara-proposal-includes-the-restoration-of-the-front): The proposal includes the restoration of the front and side façade, the installation of wrought iron gratings in front windows on façade, the removal of an… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/07620/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07620-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-premises-and-proposal-of): Demolition of existing premises and proposal of construction of two maisonettes. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/06366/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06366-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-an-existing-residential-unit-and): Proposed demolition of an existing residential unit and proposed construction of a Class 4D restaurant with 9 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 77 m away [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)