--- title: "PA/04171/23: sanction the change of an apartment into in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04171-23/birzebbuga-sanction-the-change-of-an-apartment-into source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To sanction the change of an apartment into a maisonette and other minor internal alterations from approved… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0417123 # PA/04171/23: sanction the change of an apartment into in Birzebbuga Michele, Triq il-Kartaginizi, Birzebbuga To sanction the change of an apartment into a maisonette and other minor internal alterations from approved plans in PA5282/05. The changes are, the location of the main entrance door from the common area into the front garden, the size of one of the bedrooms from the approved measurement, the change of a door into a window and the elimination of a small terrace overlooking the ramp. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Michele, Triq il-Kartaginizi, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Mario Theuma - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 11 June 2023 - **Validated:** 23 August 2023 - **Published:** 12 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 27 July 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 6 September 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04171/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04171&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Michele, Triq il-Kartaginizi, Birzebbuga 142 other applications within 300 m: 90 granted, 5 refused, 13 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04993/25). On Triq il-Kartaginizi: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 36 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/00456/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00456-25/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-first-floor-apartment-for-changes): To sanction existing first floor apartment for changes from approved permit PB/2136/78. Granted, validated 25 February 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/03756/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03756-24/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-study-room-and-sanctioning): Extension to existing study room and sanctioning of changes from PA5545/08 including extension to kitchen/dining/living room. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/02297/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02297-25/birzebbuga-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-03102-24-to): Proposed changes to development approved in PA/03102/24 to include garage, additional storey, and changes to internal layout. Granted, validated 13 May 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/03102/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03102-24/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations to existing dwelling (removing of internal walls, closing and shifting of windows), and construction of new stairs and receded floor. Granted, validated 11 July 2024, 90 m away - [**PA/02465/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02465-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA/05282/05. Granted, validated 15 May 2026, 91 m away - [**PA/00259/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00259-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation and construction of Reservoir and two basement levels including 22 garages and 2 parking spaces, and construction… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 92 m away - [**PA/05402/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05402-26/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-including): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level including extension at first floor level and installation of lift. Granted, validated 25 September 2026, 97 m away - [**PA/05151/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05151-25/birzebbuga-incorporation-of-passenger-lift-in-the-common): Incorporation of passenger lift in the common areas of the residential block. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 98 m away - [**PA/05668/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05668-26/birzebbuga-subdivide-duplex-penthouse-as-approved-in-pa-07825-17): To subdivide duplex penthouse as approved in PA/07825/17 to two independent units (1x two bedroom apartment and 1 x two bedroom penthouse). Application also… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 104 m away - [**PA/02998/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02998-23/birzebbuga-sanction-variations-of-plans-of-duplex-maisonette): To sanction variations of plans of duplex maisonette from approved permit PA3176/18, installation of pv panels and security grid. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 104 m away - [**PA/07747/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07747-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-reinstated-walls-on-two-sides): Sanctioning of reinstated walls on two sides and the proposed construction of a third wall. The former retaining walls existed prior to 1967 and 1978, as… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 109 m away - [**PA/02791/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02791-23/birzebbuga-sanction-formation-of-enclosure-and-ramp): To sanction formation of enclosure and ramp, part of which is an extension of Triq ix-Xbieki, proposed backfilling to raise level and proposed gate. Refused, validated 17 May 2023, 109 m away - [**PA/02673/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02673-26/birzebbuga-sanction-property-following-site-survey): To sanction property following site survey. To propose internal and external alterations to the approved permit PA 6771/25, including the introduction of… Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 110 m away - [**PA/00975/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00975-22/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to garage for private cars including alterations to façade. Status being checked, 112 m away - [**PA/06771/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06771-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-replacement-of-the-back-masonry): To sanction the replacement of the back masonry wall and spalled slab by a lightweight partition wall and ceiling in a pre-67 property. Granted, validated 14 November 2025, 114 m away ## More by Christian Buhagiar - [**PA/07441/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07441-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-existing-facade): Proposed minor alterations to existing facade. Pending - [**PA/07028/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07028-26/balzan-conversion-of-the-main-entrance-and-the): Proposed conversion of the main entrance and the existing staircase into a common staircase and a lift. Proposal also includes the construction of a duplex… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06690/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06690-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/00047/21. Pending - [**PA/05848/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05848-26/zejtun-internal-alterations-and-restoration-of-existing-facade): Proposed internal alterations and restoration of existing facade. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05793/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05793-26/luqa-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/4506/18, including proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05503/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05503-26/marsaskala-this-application-seeks-to-sanction-the-internal): This application seeks to sanction the internal layout of the apartment as built, which differs from the permit PB/1986/93. The proposed sanctioning includes… Granted, validated 15 October 2026 [All applications by Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)