--- title: "PA/03947/24: sanction building as built in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03947-24/birkirkara-sanction-building-as-built source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction building as built, split existing garage and opening of a new entrance from Triq it-Tahhan. Perit… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0394724 # PA/03947/24: sanction building as built in Birkirkara Site at, Triq it-Tahhan, Triq Mons. Alfred Mifsud, Birkirkara To sanction building as built, split existing garage and opening of a new entrance from Triq it-Tahhan. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Site at, Triq it-Tahhan, Triq Mons. Alfred Mifsud, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Joseph Parnis - **Perit:** [Perit Beverley Costa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/beverley-costa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 4 February 2024 - **Validated:** 23 October 2024 - **Published:** 11 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 22 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03947/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03947&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq it-Tahhan, Triq Mons. Alfred Mifsud, Birkirkara 155 other applications within 300 m: 107 granted, 3 refused, 19 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06438/25). On Triq it-Tahhan: 6 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 57 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/01418/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01418-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction variations as built from that approved in PA/05536/17. Sanctioning includes the configuration of the site following a site survey and alterations… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 13 m away - [**PA/02609/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02609-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-including): Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1968 dwelling including demolition of structures in back garden, construction of roof structure, excavation in back… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/01294/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01294-22/birkirkara-demolish-existing-and-construct-3-garages-and): To demolish existing and construct 3 garages and a Class 4B shop at ground floor level, 3 apartments at first, second and third floor level plus overlying… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/01452/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01452-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-townhouse-at): Internal alterations to an existing townhouse at ground floor and first floor level, including excavation, demolition and reconstruction of an outdoor pool… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/07335/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07335-23/birkirkara-modifications-to-pa-430-19-including-proposed-sanctioning-o): Modifications to PA/430/19 including proposed sanctioning of: stairwell structure as built; changes to opramorta levels at second floor and roof level;… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/01152/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01152-25/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-04115-19-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA/04115/19 - Demolition of existing structures, excavation and construction of 3 levels of garages (76 units), overlying 6 maisonettes, 23… Granted, validated 24 March 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/02949/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02949-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-one-story-garage-and-basement): Demolition of existing one-story garage and basement. Excavation for a single basement level and reservoir. Construction of basement garages, a maisonette at… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/00818/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00818-25/birkirkara-alterations-to-townhouse-at-ground-floor-and): Alterations to townhouse at ground floor and second floor including the opening of a garage at ground floor. Application also includes new extensions to the… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/06797/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06797-26/birkirkara-interconnecting-property-approved-by-pa-818-25-to-adjacent): Proposed interconnecting property approved by PA/818/25 to adjacent pre-1967 building to form one residential unit. Application also includes internal and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/00536/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00536-21/birkirkara-internal-alteration-comprising-enlargement-of-doorway-and): Internal alteration comprising enlargement of doorway and removal of arch. Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/08345/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08345-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-dwelling-retaining): Demolition of existing ground floor dwelling retaining part of the facade and construction of 6 garages, 1 Class 4B shop, fixing of sign and a/c. Construction… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 3 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/03338/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03338-24/birkirkara-sanction-existing-differences-from-pa-06508-03-following-de): To sanction existing differences from PA/06508/03 following detailed survey of pre-1967 dwelling and to revert the approved conversion of the first room to a… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/05399/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05399-26/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-the-facade): Alterations to existing townhouse including the facade and the construction of an additional receded floor. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/07906/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07906-25/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-permit): Internal and external alterations to approved permit PA840/22 including the addition of a pool at the receded floor and sanctioning of the garage door as built. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/00840/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00840-22/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-including-changes-to-facade): Minor internal alterations including changes to facade apertures. Status being checked, 72 m away ## More by Beverley Costa - [**PA/07066/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07066-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-works-include-the-excavation-of-rock): Works include the excavation of rock, the construction of a pump room and access hatch, and subsequent drilling of a borehole at a total depth of 150m. Granted, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/02389/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02389-25/zurrieq-proposal-to-read-renewal-of-pa9221-19): Proposal to read: Renewal of PA9221/19; 'Restoration of facade and apertures', to extend the validity of the original permit, subject to the same conditions. Granted, validated 26 May 2025 - [**PA/07799/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07799-24/siggiewi-regenerate-an-unused-site-into-a-green): To regenerate an unused site into a green space incorporating new trees and shrubs, accessible pathways, gardening allotments, an amenity block, two… Withdrawn, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/05479/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05479-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-1): Change of use from Class 1 (dwelling) to Class 4A (office). Refused, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/03950/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03950-24/birzebbuga-embellishment-of-existing-unkept-garden-into-a): Embellishment of existing unkept garden into a community oriented green space and provision of access between Triq l-Gherien and Triq F.M. Ferretti. Granted, validated 29 October 2024 - [**PA/03539/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03539-24/zurrieq-sanction-divergences-from-approved-permit-pa8725-19-and): To sanction divergences from approved permit PA8725/19 and proposed internal alterations to existing dwelling which include excavation, demolition and… Granted, validated 25 July 2024 [All applications by Beverley Costa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/beverley-costa) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)