--- title: "PA/04098/26: demolition of existing structure in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04098-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-structure source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing structure, construction of 4 apartments, receded penthouse and basement level.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0409826 # PA/04098/26: demolition of existing structure in Birkirkara 185 & 187, St. Helen, Triq Ignazio Saverio Mifsud, Birkirkara Proposed demolition of existing structure, construction of 4 apartments, receded penthouse and basement level. Whilst retaining imposed front yard and previous facade position. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 185 & 187, St. Helen, Triq Ignazio Saverio Mifsud, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [C. Galea Developments Ltd Attn: Carmel Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/c-galea-developments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-pace) - **Application type:** Outline development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 22 May 2026 - **Validated:** 17 June 2026 - **Published:** 17 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04098/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04098&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 185 & 187, St. Helen, Triq Ignazio Saverio Mifsud, Birkirkara 16 other applications on the same street: 11 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00636/26). On Triq Ignazio Saverio Mifsud: 16 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/07109/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07109-26/birkirkara-sanction-alterations-to-residential-units-approved-in): To sanction alterations to residential units approved in PA/06467/07 which include changes to layout and to levels. To also extend and carry out alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/04855/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04855-26/birkirkara-demolish-the-existing-first-floor-elevated-maisonette): To demolish the existing first-floor elevated maisonette, retaining the existing facade, construct a new staircase from the ground floor to the first-floor… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03061/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03061-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-a-garage-and-store-as): Sanctioning of a garage and store as built over PA/01345/07. Granted, validated 7 July 2026 - [**PA/03674/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03674-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of 7 basement garages. 1 Class 4A office and 14 residential units. Proposed sign. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/00636/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00636-26/birkirkara-demoliton-of-a-terraced-house): Demoliton of a terraced house, excavation of basement and reservoir and construction of garage, maisonette at ground floor, three overlying apartments, a… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05414/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05414-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-slab-over-the-garages-and): To demolish existing slab over the garages and the above structures and to reconstruct them since they are structurally unstable. Withdrawn, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/05781/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05781-25/birkirkara-demolish-rear-structure): To demolish rear structure, part of internal slab and excavate to extend existing store and commercial floor space. To install an internal platform lift. Granted, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/03311/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03311-25/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-an-existing-residential): To change the use of an existing residential property into a Class 2C childcare centre including minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/04270/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04270-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-variations-to-pa8482-21): Internal and external variations to PA8482/21. Change of use from store to private-use garage at basement level and change of use from garage to residential… Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/07776/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07776-23/birkirkara-sanction-existing-first-floor-residential-unit-and): To sanction existing first floor residential unit and roof as built with amendments form approved PB1258/81 and alterations to existing facade. Granted, validated 2 July 2024 - [**PA/02108/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02108-24/birkirkara-construct-sanitary-facilities-in-ground-floor-shop): To construct sanitary facilities in ground floor shop. To construct two overlying residential units, passenger lift, and install pv panels at roof level.… Granted, validated 10 April 2024 - [**PA/07327/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07327-23/birkirkara-extension-of-pre-1968-first-floor-dwelling-including): Proposed extension of pre-1968 first floor dwelling including replacement of damaged concrete slab at first floor. Granted, validated 1 February 2024 - [**PA/06215/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06215-23/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (no previous permits traced). Granted, validated 19 January 2024 - [**PA/01431/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01431-23/birkirkara-propose-the-change-of-use-from-a): To propose the change of use from a private garage to a Class 4B(a) retail outlet. To propose also some minor internal additions to include a w.c. and enclose… Granted, validated 15 March 2023 - [**PA/01161/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01161-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-roof-structure-located-at-roof): To demolish existing roof structure located at roof level, including conversion from maisonette to apartment, and proposed additional 3 floors and lift for 3… Granted, validated 8 March 2023 ## More by Robert Pace - [**PA/07480/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07480-26/tarxien-restoration-of-facade): Proposed restoration of facade, internal alterations and construction of a second floor washroom including installation of pv panels at roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/07120/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07120-26/marsaskala-extension-of-light-weight-structure-and-change): Extension of light weight structure and change of use form washroom to one bedroom unit. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06075/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06075-26/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-approved-pharmacy-class): Proposed change of use from approved pharmacy Class 4B (PA/07504/23) to 4 residential units. Proposal also includes sanctioning of minor variations on facade.… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05719/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05719-26/san-gwann-change-use-of-two-approved-class-4a): To change use of two approved Class 4A offices as per PA/1341/23 to residential units as per original layout permit PA/5659/08. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05197/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05197-26/xewkija-single-sided): Proposed Single sided, non-illuminated, static billboard placed on private land Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04862/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04862-26/san-gwann-sanction-garage-as-existing): To sanction garage as existing. Granted, validated 10 August 2026 [All applications by Robert Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-pace) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)