--- title: "PA/04541/25: sanction lower apramorta at roof level and in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04541-25/birzebbuga-sanction-lower-apramorta-at-roof-level-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Birzebbuga: To sanction lower apramorta at roof level and relocation of services from approved PA/07803/20. Perit Jonathan… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0454125 # PA/04541/25: sanction lower apramorta at roof level and in Birzebbuga 42, Flat 4, Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Birzebbuga To sanction lower apramorta at roof level and relocation of services from approved PA/07803/20. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 42, Flat 4, Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Emmanuel Bartolo - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 9 May 2025 - **Validated:** 9 July 2025 - **Published:** 9 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 August 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 2 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 19 August 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04541/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04541&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 42, Flat 4, Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Birzebbuga 64 other applications within 300 m: 42 granted, 3 refused, 8 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06839/23). On Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa: 16 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/05358/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05358-24/birzebbuga-alterations-to-front-facade): Proposed alterations to front facade. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/03213/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03213-26/birzebbuga-sanction-the-adjoining-of-two-apartments-into): To sanction the adjoining of two apartments into one residential unit and internal alterations from approved PA/08115/21. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/03178/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03178-26/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA/08115/21, mainly the removal of the study room. Granted, validated 8 June 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/06944/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06944-24/birzebbuga-minor-interior-alterations-and-sanctioning-of-site): Minor interior alterations and sanctioning of site as existing Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/01576/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01576-21/birzebbuga-extension-of-penthouse-at-fourth-floor-level): Proposed extension of penthouse at fourth floor level, approved by RG/1009/20, proposed 2 apartments at fifth floor level and overlying penthouse at 6th floor… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/06839/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06839-23/birzebbuga-alterations-and-extension-to-create-a-new): Proposed alterations and extension to create a new residential unit at third floor level. Construction of i. a new residential unit at fourth floor, ii. a new… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/00962/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00962-20/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-to-subdivide-existing-house-presently): Proposed internal alterations to subdivide existing house presently on first, second and third floors into two units thereby creating a new independent… Status being checked, 3 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/01165/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01165-21/birzebbuga-renew-development-permission-pa00396-16-to-demolish-existin): To renew development permission PA00396/16: To demolish existing building and erect 2 dwelling units plus underlying garage. (outline PA 02672/02). Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/05690/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05690-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-residential-townhouse-and-constructi): Proposed demolition of existing residential townhouse and construction of a residential development comprising five apartments and one duplex penthouse. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 94 m away - [**PA/05130/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05130-25/birzebbuga-extension-of-an-additional-two-floors-above): Proposed extension of an additional two floors above the existing dwelling. Proposal inclusive of internal and external alterations including construction of… Granted, validated 6 October 2025, 124 m away - [**PA/06384/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06384-25/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at): To sanction minor internal and external alterations at all levels from approved PA/05275/19; proposed subdivision of two 1-bedroom apartments in lieu of an… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 137 m away - [**PA/02574/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02574-23/birzebbuga-change-window-into-main-entrance-door-on): To change window into main entrance door on facade and closing of door in common area. Granted, validated 15 June 2023, 137 m away - [**PA/05261/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05261-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-alterations): Sanctioning of internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 139 m away - [**PA/05342/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05342-24/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwelling-at-134-136): To demolish existing dwelling at 134/136, Triq Santa Katerina and reconstruct garage together with an overlying residence. Application also include… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 145 m away - [**PA/06353/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06353-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing structure and proposed construction of ground floor garage, and overlying three apartments. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors, 161 m away ## More by Jonathan Schembri - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)