--- title: "PA/03950/24: Embellishment of existing unkept garden into a in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03950-24/birzebbuga-embellishment-of-existing-unkept-garden-into-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Embellishment of existing unkept garden into a community oriented green space and provision of access between… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0395024 # PA/03950/24: Embellishment of existing unkept garden into a in Birzebbuga Qajjenza Green Pocket Area, Triq F. M. Ferretti, Triq l-Gherien, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga Embellishment of existing unkept garden into a community oriented green space and provision of access between Triq l-Gherien and Triq F.M. Ferretti. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Qajjenza Green Pocket Area, Triq F. M. Ferretti, Triq l-Gherien, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-cuschieri) - **Perit:** [Perit Beverley Costa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/beverley-costa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 28 February 2024 - **Validated:** 29 October 2024 - **Published:** 26 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 11 July 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 13 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03950/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03950&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Qajjenza Green Pocket Area, Triq F. M. Ferretti, Triq l-Gherien, Qajjenza, Birzebbuga 21 other applications within 300 m: 13 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03085/24). On Triq F. M. Ferretti: 11 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Jean Paul Debono Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-paul-debono-vella). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/00067/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00067-26/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-with-changes-from): To sanction property as built with changes from PA/7365/07. Granted, validated 16 February 2026, 91 m away - [**PA/02813/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02813-21/birzebbuga-construct-a-terraced-house-of-an-existing): To construct a terraced house of an existing basement garage approved in PA/01948/01 and PA/04651/18. Proposed development consists of a full depth ground… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 128 m away - [**PA/01799/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01799-23/birzebbuga-carry-out-an-extension-at-third-floor): Application to carry out an extension at third floor and above to form a duplex apartment to approved washrooms by PA1402/09. Application to include… Granted, validated 15 May 2023, 141 m away - [**PA/03021/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03021-21/birzebbuga-replace-aluminum-apertures-and-railings-from-bronze): To replace aluminum apertures and railings from bronze coloured to white coloured and to widen balcony door Status being checked, 150 m away - [**PA/04341/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04341-25/birzebbuga-sanction-alterations-and-additions-to-residence-approved): To sanction alterations and additions to residence approved through development permit PA/04963/18. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 179 m away - [**PA/02816/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02816-25/birzebbuga-alterations-to-facade-including-the-replacement-of): Alterations to facade including the replacement of balustrades at roof level, replacement of garage door and minor changes to parapet wall at ground floor… Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 185 m away - [**PA/02177/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02177-22/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-a): To demolish existing terraced house and construct a maisonette and garages at ground floor, 6 overlying units and a recessed penthouse. Granted, validated 30 March 2022, 203 m away - [**PA/03578/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03578-24/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-second-floor-flat-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of second floor flat as built since original approved permit was not traced. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 246 m away - [**PA/03038/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03038-26/birzebbuga-formalise-layout-of-existing-street-level-garage): To formalise layout of existing street level garage and second floor apartment as built. Granted, validated 6 July 2026, 260 m away - [**PA/00202/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00202-22/birzebbuga-rehabilitation-of-existing-vernacular-farmhouse-including-r): Rehabilitation of existing vernacular farmhouse including reconstruction of collapsed roofs and roofing of walled yard and minor internal changes. Footprint… Status being checked, 280 m away - [**PA/06967/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06967-23/birzebbuga-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved): Minor internal and external alterations to approved permit PA2901/16 with addition of a substation, addition of automatic underground refuse bins, changing of… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 282 m away - [**PA/03096/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03096-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-maisonette-and-garage-constructed-with): Sanctioning of maisonette and garage constructed with different layout to that approved in PB/1919/91 and door way between garage and backyard. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 300 m away - [**PA/06950/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06950-23/birzebbuga-sanction-internal-alterations-together-with-washroom-as): To sanction internal alterations together with washroom as built at second floor level from approved permit PB1919/91. Pending, validated 17 January 2024, 305 m away - [**PA/02024/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02024-21/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-to-include-changes): To sanction property as built to include changes from approved PAPB/468/92 Status being checked, 363 m away - [**PA/00091/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00091-26/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-to-include-changes): To sanction property as built to include changes from approved PA/2024/21 - construction of domestic store at roof level, steel framing and internal… Granted, validated 19 February 2026, 367 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/03947/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03947-24/birkirkara-sanction-building-as-built): To sanction building as built, split existing garage and opening of a new entrance from Triq it-Tahhan. Refused, validated 23 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) ## More from Joseph Cuschieri - [**PA/00158/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00158-25/gharghur-regenerate-a-vacant-plot-into-a-public): To regenerate a vacant plot into a public green space, incorporating new trees and shrubs, accessible pathways, seating areas, nature play equipment, obstacle… Granted, validated 26 February 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/04808/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04808-24/hamrun-greening-of-external-recreation-area-currently-used): Proposed greening of external recreation area currently used as sports court, including excavation and construction of reservoir, OCR (obstacle course race),… Withdrawn - [**PA/04430/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04430-24/lija-transform-an-underutilized-site-into-a-public): To transform an underutilized site into a public green space, featuring easily accessible pathways, a tranquil sensory garden with a labyrinth maze,… Granted, validated 9 September 2024 - [**PA/04429/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04429-24/st-julians-regenerate-an-unused-site-into-a-public): To regenerate an unused site into a public green space incorporating accessible pathways, recreational play elements as well as parking spaces and an… Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/03882/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03882-24/luqa-project-involves-regenerating-an-unused-site-into): The project involves regenerating an unused site into a public green space with accessible pathways, recreational play areas, parking spaces, an underlying… Granted, validated 5 November 2024 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)