--- title: "PA/03913/25: enclosure over existing external staircase in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03913-25/birkirkara-enclosure-over-existing-external-staircase source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed enclosure over existing external staircase, roof canopy, and sanctioning of variations to PA542/18.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0391325 # PA/03913/25: enclosure over existing external staircase in Birkirkara 165, St. Jude, Triq Francesco Buhagiar, Birkirkara Proposed enclosure over existing external staircase, roof canopy, and sanctioning of variations to PA542/18. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 165, St. Jude, Triq Francesco Buhagiar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Joanna De Cesare - **Perit:** [Perit Justin Coppini](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-coppini) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 16 May 2025 - **Validated:** 3 September 2025 - **Published:** 3 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 3 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 18 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03913/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03913&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 165, St. Jude, Triq Francesco Buhagiar, Birkirkara 216 other applications within 300 m: 151 granted, 5 refused, 21 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05889/25). On Triq Francesco Buhagiar: 22 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Karl Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-ebejer). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 66–100%, medium reliability, from 71 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/06239/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06239-26/birkirkara-extension-at-third-floor-level): Extension at third floor level. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/02433/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02433-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-pa3186-98): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to PA3186/98 along with changes to facade including front balconies and changes to backyard. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/00457/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00457-21/birkirkara-sanction-dwelling-as-built): To sanction dwelling as-built Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/00824/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00824-20/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-shop-to): Change of use from approved shop to Class 4A offices and garage. Proposed installation of sign. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/01740/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01740-23/birkirkara-minor-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Minor alterations to existing first floor maisonette, demolition of washroom at second floor level and construction of 3 apartments at first, second and third… Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/06109/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06109-26/birkirkara-sanction-facade-as-built-not-in-accordance): To sanction facade as built not in accordance with DN1016/21 and proposed removal of stone balusters to be replaced with glazed railings. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/07706/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07706-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette, construction of lift at ground floor, and 3 dwellings from first till receded floor. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/00852/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00852-22/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-washroom-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing washroom and construction of two floors and a receded floor level to form a residential block of three units. Works also… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/05447/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05447-23/birkirkara-sanction-various-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction various internal and external alterations from approved permit PA6508/04, and to propose railing on the balcony. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/04023/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04023-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-third-floor-apartment-from): To sanction changes to third floor apartment from PA/1355/13. Proposed extension and alterations at third floor level and construction of new receded level to… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/08282/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08282-25/birkirkara-sanction-alterations-from-pa2079-17): To sanction alterations from PA2079/17. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/06298/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06298-23/birkirkara-renew-pa2896-15-internal-alterations-and-construction): Application to renew PA2896/15 - Internal alterations and construction of additional floors at second floor and third floor. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 4 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/00238/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00238-23/birkirkara-build-balcony-at-first-floor-as-it): To build balcony at first floor as it was prior to DS/00286/22. Granted, validated 24 February 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/02386/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02386-21/birkirkara-partition-at-roof-level): Proposed partition at roof level Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/04738/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04738-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-premises-including-proposed-minor): Sanctioning of existing premises including proposed minor alterations to existing dwelling. Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 59 m away ## More by Justin Coppini - [**PA/06085/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06085-26/vittoriosa-birgu-sanctioning-of-deviations-from-permit-pa-6718-23): Sanctioning of deviations from permit PA/6718/23, including the conversion of an existing garage to a bedroom within the existing dwelling. Granted, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05583/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05583-26/vittoriosa-birgu-replacement-of-existing-apertures): Proposed replacement of existing apertures, removal of a late reinforced concrete addition, and associated minor works. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/03884/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03884-26/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-of-existing-dwelling-to): Proposed change of use of existing dwelling to Class 3A Guesthouse. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/00476/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00476-25/attard-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, construction of a pool, modifications to the existing garage and sanctioning of deviations from approved permit PA 5293/22 Granted, validated 30 April 2025 - [**PA/08256/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08256-24/cospicua-bormla-sanctioning-of-internal-works-and-modifications-to): Sanctioning of internal works and modifications to setback floor as approved by PA9469/17. Granted, validated 23 January 2025 - [**PA/06718/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06718-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanctioning-of-garage-opening-and-main-door): Sanctioning of garage opening and main door from PA/2863/91, change of existing metal garage door to timber garage door opening. Proposed façade and internal… Granted, validated 17 January 2024 [All applications by Justin Coppini](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-coppini) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)