--- title: "PA/04515/23: sanction relocation of service shaft in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04515-23/birzebbuga-sanction-relocation-of-service-shaft source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To sanction relocation of service shaft, minor alterations in first floor apartment and at roof level, and… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0451523 # PA/04515/23: sanction relocation of service shaft in Birzebbuga Flat 2, 65, Triq il-Port Hieles c/w, Triq tal-Gurgier, Birzebbuga To sanction relocation of service shaft, minor alterations in first floor apartment and at roof level, and changes in façade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Flat 2, 65, Triq il-Port Hieles c/w, Triq tal-Gurgier, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Mr John Bonavia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-bonavia) - **Perit:** [Perit John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 27 June 2023 - **Validated:** 27 September 2023 - **Published:** 26 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 25 August 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 11 October 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04515/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04515&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Flat 2, 65, Triq il-Port Hieles c/w, Triq tal-Gurgier, Birzebbuga 40 other applications within 300 m: 28 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03479/24). On Triq il-Port Hieles: 11 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Johann Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/johann-farrugia), [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/07003/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07003-24/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-from-approved-pb-2429-77-including-minor): To sanction changes from approved PB/2429/77 including minor internal and external changes. Granted, validated 14 November 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/06116/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06116-24/birzebbuga-extension-at-the-back-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed extension at the back of existing dwelling. Granted, validated 12 November 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/05371/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05371-26/birzebbuga-construct-a-washroom-at-roof-level-over): To construct a washroom at roof level over existing second floor level apartment and installation of PV Panels, and to sanction existing internal yard by… Granted, validated 11 September 2026, 3 floors, 86 m away - [**PA/04660/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04660-25/birzebbuga-construction-of-ground-floor-maisonette-and-two): Proposed construction of ground floor maisonette and two duplex apartments. Site already covered by PA6686/23 with same building height. Reservoir already on… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 1 floor, 116 m away - [**PA/02005/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02005-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built): Sanctioning of apartment as built. PB/02464/66 (site plan only, no drawings were traced). Withdrawn, 124 m away - [**PA/04184/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04184-24/birzebbuga-extension-of-existing-property-to-create-4): Extension of existing property to create 4 units and a setback floor. Pending, validated 27 November 2024, 132 m away - [**PA/06686/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06686-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-garage-and-construction-of-a): Proposed demolition of garage and construction of a dwelling. Proposal also includes excavation of one floor below street level for domestic stores to same… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 142 m away - [**PA/06242/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06242-25/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-washrooms-to-studio): Change of use from washrooms to studio apartment at recessed roof level. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 155 m away - [**PA/02568/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02568-22/birzebbuga-alterations-and-additions-to-ground-floor-garage): Alterations and additions to ground floor garage, alterations and extension to first floor and the addition of two floors and a penthouse. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 189 m away - [**PA/03305/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03305-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-existing-garage-and-domestic-store-as): Sanctioning existing garage and domestic store as built. Granted, validated 12 June 2025, 197 m away - [**PA/03281/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03281-24/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-in-view): Sanctioning of apartment as built in view that no permits could be traced. (Birzebbugia plotting sheets missing). Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 204 m away - [**PA/07291/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07291-23/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-ground-floor-garage): Change of use from ground floor garage to residence already approved in PA3508/22 [To carry out internal alterations and change of use from ground floor… Withdrawn, validated 12 June 2024, 211 m away - [**PA/01175/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01175-22/birzebbuga-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing property. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and 4 apartments at, first, second, third and receded floor… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 214 m away - [**PA/03508/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03508-22/birzebbuga-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-change-of): To carry out internal alterations and change of use from ground floor garage to residence and garage. Status being checked, 215 m away - [**PA/01812/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01812-26/birzebbuga-replace-existing-second-floor-reinforced-concrete): To replace existing second floor reinforced concrete, replace balcony balustrades with railing, proposed third and fourth floor apartments and proposed… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 4 floors, 219 m away ## More by John Attard - [**PA/07765/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07765-26/xaghra-construction-of-lightweight-partitions-to-form-a): Construction of lightweight partitions to form a bedroom, adjustment of ensuite dimensions and creation of a lobby entrance with lightweight partitions. Pending - [**PA/07117/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07117-26/hamrun-change-use-of-class-4b-unit-and): To change use of Class 4B unit and garage into an apartment, including minor internal alterations and changes of apertures of the block. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06750/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06750-26/santa-lucija-construction-of-lift-shaft): Construction of lift shaft, extension of rooms at second floor, construction of part of third floor and sanctioning minor variations from PA1857/03. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06318/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06318-26/rabat-change-of-use-of-domestic-store-to): Change of use of domestic store to Class 4B and to sanction closing off of aperture to third party property. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06220/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06220-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-a-first-floor-maisonette-as): Sanctioning of a first floor maisonette as built, minor alterations to its layout, construction of 2 apartments on the second and third floor, and an… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06074/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06074-26/marsaskala-changes-in-apertures): Changes in apertures, alterations of rooms, construction of roof top pool, extension of shaft to roof level, installation of lift and sanctioning the… Granted, validated 20 October 2026 [All applications by John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard) ## More from John Bonavia - [**PA/07291/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07291-26/mosta-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa5680-19-and-correction): To sanction minor variations from PA5680/19 and correction of site outline. Pending - [**PA/03811/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03811-26/mgarr-changes-to-internal-layout-of-apartments-and): Proposed changes to internal layout of apartments and changes to facade of residential development as approved through to PA1710/24. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04668/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04668-25/hamrun-renew-pa-04699-19): To renew PA/04699/19 (To demolish existing first floor and construct apartment at first, second and third floor levels plus overlying domestic stores at… Granted, validated 22 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01697/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01697-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-basement-garages): Construction of basement garages, 6 apartment units, and a penthouse on the recessed floor. Granted, validated 18 March 2025 - [**PA/01413/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01413-25/zebbug-sanction-ground-floor-layout-as-built-with): To sanction ground floor layout as built with slight shift, to demolish the first floor and to construct new first, second and third floors, adding a total of… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/01710/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01710-24/mgarr-trimming-rock-to-the-required-level): Trimming rock to the required level. Construction of 13 garages on the semi-basement level. Construction of 3 maisonettes and 1 apartment at elevated ground… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)