PA/04322/25: Full development permission following outline approval PA/1439/24 in Birkirkara
7, Catalunya Building, Triq Salvu Psaila c/w, Triq G. Dimech Debono, Birkirkara
Full development permission following outline approval PA/1439/24. The proposed works include the introduction of an escalator leading to the third-floor level and two refuge areas at the second-floor level. To extend the existing receded third-floor to be in line with the existing facade and change the use of the existing offices (Class 4A) to retail (Class 4B), construct stairs leading to the proposed fourth floor, introduce an accessible toilet, and extend the existing lifts to the fourth floor. To construct an additional receded fourth-floor office space (Class 4A) with an accessible toilet and stairs leading to the proposed service area.
- Status
- Granted (Reconsideration Decided)
- Location
- 7, Catalunya Building, Triq Salvu Psaila c/w, Triq G. Dimech Debono, Birkirkara
- Locality
- Birkirkara
- Applicant
- Eurosport Ltd. Attn: Michael Peresso
- Perit
- Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- New Construction (Commercial)
- Height
- 5 floors plus a receded floor
- Received
- 3 June 2025
- Validated
- 2 July 2025
- Published
- 2 July 2025
- Comments close
- 1 August 2025
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 13 November 2025
- Permit expires
- 26 November 2030
The public planning file has 25 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision.
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 7, Catalunya Building, Triq Salvu Psaila c/w, Triq G. Dimech Debono, Birkirkara
137 other applications within 300 m: 83 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00785/26).
On Triq Salvu Psaila: 34 other applications, 20 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: MASStudio, Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers, Andre Magro, David Vassallo, David Sultana.
Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 79% (likely range 49–100%, low reliability, from 6 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 5 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 4. 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/01109/23 Birkirkara: Change of use of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4D restaurant, alterations, fixing of sign, a/c and retractable awning.
- PA/01516/23 Birkirkara: To demolish existing first and second floors, construction of 3 floors and receded floor.
- PA/05970/26 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from existing pre-1968 store to Class 6A storage and ancillary car space and sanctioning of changes to facade finishes.
- PA/04719/25 Birkirkara: Proposed alterations and subdivision of existing dwelling into 2 separate dwellings, and proposed additional dwelling at second floor level (total of 3).…
- PA/03006/25 Birkirkara: To carry out alterations to existing residential unit at first floor, to carry out an extension at second floor and to construct a stairwell to the roof.
- PA/02416/21 Birkirkara: Proposed extension to existing ground floor garage, back terrace and kitchen-dining at first floor, bedroom at second floor and washroom at roof level…
- PA/06959/23 Birkirkara: Change of use of Class 4B Shop to Class 4A Office and other ancillary areas. To propose minor internal layout adjustments and external alterations to façade…
- PA/01978/21 Birkirkara: To sanction construction of walls and installation of garage doors at semi-basement level creating 2 lock-up garages.
- PA/06072/24 Birkirkara: To sanction internal and external variations from PA656/15.
- PA/01470/21 Birkirkara: To sanction minor changes as built from those approved in PA 1446/99 at the Juventus Vero Amore Club, and the addition of a Class 4D at first floor.
- PA/02874/21 Birkirkara: Renewal of PA2811/15 - To replace existing roof with a new concrete slab and construct an overlying duplex - at second floor and penthouse level
- PA/01272/22 Birkirkara: Internal changes of the use of rooms, removal of internal partitions and raising of backyard walls.
- PA/07381/26 Birkirkara: To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third…
- PA/03171/25 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from pre-67 store to Class 4B shop. Application also includes installation of sign.
- PA/06810/26 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting…
More by Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers
- PA/06212/26 Pembroke: To renew PA/06521/18 (renewal of PA/00071/13) - Proposed erection of lightweight structure in between existing Malta Judo Academy facilities.
- PA/06103/26 Paola: To carry out internal and external alterations to the existing property and to sanction minor internal alterations from the approved permit PB/996/78. At…
- PA/04798/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction the receded floor as built, differing from that approved under permit PA/06935/03, to convert it into a full apartment, and to construct an…
- PA/02674/26 Rabat: To reconstruct a soil retaining wall.
- PA/02162/26 Birkirkara: Construction of a warehouse with a different layout from that approved under permit PA/01470/25, which was not executed. The proposed works include the…
- PA/02070/26 Naxxar: Application to sanction existing terraces at third and receded floor level and a skylight and a chimney at roof level from PA/02551/19.
All applications by Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers
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- PA/08410/24 Birkirkara: To renew PA/00838/20 - To sanction the layout of the property and the construction of a store in backyard from permit PA/1609/93. Requesting also the change…
- PA/01439/24 Birkirkara: Proposed alterations: to introduce an escalator leading to the third-floor level and two refuge areas at second floor level. To extend the existing receded…
- PA/03079/23 Belt Valletta: To place tables and chairs, and install two retractable umbrellas, to a permitted Class 4D Outlet.
- PA/02616/23 Birkirkara: Proposed works to make internal alterations to the existing retail area at ground floor level: To eliminate a secondary entrance to the retail by removing the…
- PA/03006/22 Birkirkara: Remove the planters, ramp and stairs to increase the existing retail area at ground floor level up to the actual building alignment, Install an accessible…
- PA/00783/22 Birkirkara: Proposed extension to an existing warehouse and to form openings in party walls to the adjacent stores to facilitate access within the applicant’s adjacent…