PA/04550/24: internal and external alterations to a ground in Birkirkara

12 Helen, 14 Linnet, 16 Xefaq Gdid, Triq Censu Busuttil, Birkirkara

Proposed internal and external alterations to a ground floor maisonette including the partial change of use of the residence into a one car garage for private vehicles, alterations to two apartments at first and second floor levels including the addition of a communal stairwell, lift, external aperture and balconies, and construction of an additional 3 apartments at second and third floor level, and 2 penthouses at setback floor level.

Status

Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)

Location

12 Helen, 14 Linnet, 16 Xefaq Gdid, Triq Censu Busuttil, Birkirkara

Locality

Birkirkara

Applicant

Claudio Calleja

Perit

Perit Michael Anastasi

Application type

Full development permission - Summary Process

Zone

Within Development Zone

Type of works

Change of Use

Height

4 floors plus a receded floor

Residential units

5

Received

5 June 2024

Validated

12 September 2024

Published

17 July 2024

Comments close

1 August 2024

Decision

Acceptable

Permit expires

25 September 2029

Case details on the Planning Authority website

Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps

Planning activity around 12 Helen, 14 Linnet, 16 Xefaq Gdid, Triq Censu Busuttil, Birkirkara

160 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 4 refused, 11 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06760/23).

On Triq Censu Busuttil: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused.

Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/00603/22 Birkirkara: Internal and external alterations which include the demolition of an internal wall to create an open plan area, re-location of the second bedroom, demolition… Status being checked, 24 m away
• PA/05362/24 Birkirkara: To propose demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of a basement garage and construction of one maisonette, six apartments and two… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 27 m away
• PA/04378/26 Birkirkara: To sanction aluminum fencing in front of window, aluminium fencing and gate in front garden from approved permit RG/01733/25. Granted, validated 27 July 2026, 40 m away
• PA/08598/24 Birkirkara: To demolish existing terraced house, excavate basement and built a basement level garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartment and a receded floor. Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away
• PA/02397/21 Birkirkara: Change of use from office (Class 4A, as approved in PA901/16) to Class 4B, installation of glass door and installation of sign Status being checked, 65 m away
• PA/01737/26 Birkirkara: To sanction garage as built - no permits traced. To sanction variations in interlinked maisonette as built from approved DN1184/15. Granted, validated 28 April 2026, 69 m away
• PA/06880/23 Birkirkara: Change of use from private car garage into a Class 4B beauty and well being shop, installation of WC, parapet wall and installation of illuminated aluminium… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 82 m away
• PA/01144/22 Birkirkara: Change of use from a garage to a small health club Class 3C, replacing roofing over existing bathroom, change of facade apertures and fixing of sign. Status being checked, 83 m away
• PA/01641/21 Birkirkara: To sanction as built variations and internal alterations from PB/1224/77, propose an open fence to enclose the front garden boundary and change of use from… Status being checked, 83 m away
• PA/00782/21 Birkirkara: Minor alteration works to dwelling to shift main entrance door to front facade building line Status being checked, 91 m away
• PA/01064/20 Birkirkara: To sanction internal layout plans, back yard, slight changes to front elevation and internal height from approved PAPB/3163/79 Status being checked, 91 m away
• PA/00694/20 Birkirkara: Change of use from Class 1 garage for private vehicles to Class 6A store (only use of light vehicles to be used for transport of goods) Status being checked, 92 m away
• PA/04491/26 Birkirkara: Demolition of the existing garage and first-floor maisonette, excavation of one basement level, and construction of a residential development comprising… Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 98 m away
• PA/00935/22 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of site configuration from that approved in PB0071/82, and including minor displacements of walls and fixing of two signs. Current Class 4B use… Status being checked, 103 m away
• PA/06619/25 Birkirkara: To sanction variations from the approved permit PB/01224/77, construction of the third floor and setback floor interconnected to the second-floor apartment,… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 104 m away

More by Michael Anastasi

• PA/07657/26 Pembroke: Proposed changes to permit PA/04863/21, including changes to the lift shaft at roof level and removal of landscaping from what was previously approved. Pending
• PA/07533/26 Rabat: Renewal request to PA/05950/18 - Change of use from shop to Class 4C, restoration of facade and minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
• PA/07414/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed construction of four overlying floors with 6 apartments per floor and three penthouses at setback floor level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
• PA/06952/26 Rabat: Renewal request to PA/10246/17 - Proposed extension of approved 3rd level (as per PA/7449/16) including minor alterations and lowering of roof level by one… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/06525/26 Mgarr: To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garage, 3 overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at setback floor level… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/06513/26 Marsaskala: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette, three overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor

All applications by Michael Anastasi

More from Claudio Calleja

• PA/06525/26 Mgarr: To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garage, 3 overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at setback floor level… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/05768/26 Mqabba: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site, and construct Garages and Substation at Basement level, Class 4A - Office, Class 4B - Hair Salon including… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/05031/26 Mosta: Proposed external alteration at roof level including location for solar panels. Application also includes amalgamation of two previous permits on the same… Granted, validated 2 September 2026
• PA/03782/26 Zabbar: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, two ground floor maisonette, three overlying floors with 2 apartments per floor… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/01045/26 Pembroke: Proposed construction of two pools at roof level. Granted, validated 8 April 2026
• PA/08148/25 Fgura: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, two maisonettes, two ground floor garages, three overlying floors with 2… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor

All planning applications in Birkirkara