--- title: "PA/04448/24: sanction property as built in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04448-24/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction property as built (changes from PA/00978/95) including internal alterations and alterations to… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0444824 # PA/04448/24: sanction property as built in Birkirkara 37, Triq Dun Filippu Borg, Birkirkara To sanction property as built (changes from PA/00978/95) including internal alterations and alterations to facade. Proposal is to also include correction of site plan of PA/00978/95. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 37, Triq Dun Filippu Borg, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Ronald Briffa](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ronald-briffa) - **Perit:** [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 3 June 2024 - **Validated:** 7 August 2024 - **Published:** 7 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 22 January 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04448/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04448&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 37, Triq Dun Filippu Borg, Birkirkara 200 other applications within 300 m: 109 granted, 12 refused, 31 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01465/26). On Triq Dun Filippu Borg: 12 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, medium reliability, from 50 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/03071/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03071-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of reservoir and construction of Class 4A office at ground floor, 3 apartments and a receded floor plan. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/00364/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00364-26/birkirkara-demolish-the-existing-single-floor-garage-at): To demolish the existing single floor garage at Triq Dun Filippu Borg, to construct residential apartments, and Class 4B shop and new proposal of the sign at… Suspended, validated 4 February 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/01050/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01050-26/birkirkara-alterations-over-existing-garage): Alterations over existing garage. Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and overlying washroom. Construction of 3 apartments and overlying penthouse.… Granted, validated 27 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/06018/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06018-23/birkirkara-development-including-extension-of-existing-single-dwelling): Proposed development including extension of existing single dwelling (pre-1967 building). Development to include the demolition and reconstruction of the… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 3 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/02045/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02045-21/birkirkara-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Proposed internal demolition of the existing building, proposed construction of ground floor as maisonette, first floor, second floor and third floor as 3… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/00959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00959-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-offices-and-showroom): Change of use from offices and showroom (as approved in PA2329/16) to Class 2A clinic. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/01295/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01295-22/birkirkara-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building. Construct ground floor 2 garages as parking for private use and 2 Class 4B shops. Proposed six 2 bedrooms apartments at… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/02870/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02870-25/birkirkara-propose-change-of-use-of-garage-approved): To propose change of use of garage approved under PA/01295/22 to a Class 4B shop including fixing of sign. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/07357/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07357-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-old-structures): Demolition of old structures, changes to the facade and construction of 5 apartments. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/05825/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05825-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-extensions-to-pre-1967-maisonette-with): Proposed alterations and extensions to pre-1967 maisonette with washroom approved by PB/2926/85. At second floor level, proposal includes changes to facade… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 3 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/00257/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00257-22/birkirkara-widening-of-existing-doorway): Widening of existing doorway, and replacement of signage. Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/01230/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01230-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to a Class 1 residential unit. Refused, validated 8 March 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/02455/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02455-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-a-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of a terraced house, excavation of site and reservoir and construction of three street level garages and overlying five apartments at… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/03399/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03399-21/birkirkara-alterations-to-the-approved-pa01319-20-including-removal): Proposed alterations to the approved PA01319/20 including: Removal of basement floor; change of maisonette at ground floor level to garage; Minor alterations… Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/03356/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03356-22/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-stairwell): To carry out internal alterations to existing stairwell and erect 2 additional apartments plus one receded floor over an existing first floor maisonette. Refused, validated 18 May 2022, 70 m away ## More by Architecture XV - [**PA/07635/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07635-26/st-julians-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Pending - [**PA/07596/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07596-26/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-05240-18-proposal-to-completely): Renewal of PA/05240/18 - Proposal to completely dismantle and reconstruct the front terrace of the property in order to eliminate any structural instability,… Pending - [**PA/06472/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06472-26/ghajnsielem-change-of-use-from-car-showroom-previously): Proposed change of use from car showroom previously covered by RG/03694/18 to a Class 6A warehouse. Proposal shall include the removal of facade glazing and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06081/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06081-26/lija-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1968 dwelling. Works to also include facade restoration works, excavation of a pool in the backyard, demolition of… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05864/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05864-26/hamrun-introduction-of-splash-pool-and-retractable-canopy): Proposed introduction of splash pool and retractable canopy at fourth floor and introduction of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 5 October 2026 - [**PA/05467/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05467-26/marsa-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of a building forming part of the premises and proposed sanctioning of pv panels already installed. Granted, validated 8 October 2026 [All applications by Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv) ## More from Ronald Briffa - [**PA/06546/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06546-23/marsaskala-alterations-to-existing-penthouse-to-form-additional): Alterations to existing penthouse to form additional unit. Granted, validated 8 November 2023 - [**PA/03603/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03603-23/marsaskala-carry-out-variations-from-the-approved-pa-3901-20): To carry out variations from the approved PA/3901/20 within the same footprint, these changes consist of the shifting of the food/bedding store/tack room to… Granted, validated 21 June 2023 - [**PA/01367/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01367-23/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car sale and display area (showroom). Refused, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/02658/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02658-22/marsaskala-extension-to-approved-penthouse): Extension to approved penthouse. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)