--- title: "PA/04550/24: internal and external alterations to a ground in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04550-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed internal and external alterations to a ground floor maisonette including the partial change of use of… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0455024 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Claudio Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/claudio-calleja) - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04550/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04550&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 12 Helen, 14 Linnet, 16 Xefaq Gdid, Triq Censu Busuttil, Birkirkara 160 other applications within 300 m: 103 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00603-22/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-which-include-the): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05362-24/birkirkara-propose-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04378-26/birkirkara-sanction-aluminum-fencing-in-front-of-window): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08598-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02397-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-office): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01737-26/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built-no-permits): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01144-22/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01641-21/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-variations-and-internal-alterations): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00782-21/birkirkara-minor-alteration-works-to-dwelling-to-shift): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01064-20/birkirkara-sanction-internal-layout-plans): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00694-20/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-1-garage): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04491-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-the-existing-garage-and-first-floor): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00935-22/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-site-configuration-from-that-approved): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06619-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-the-approved-permit-pb-01224-77): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07657-26/pembroke-changes-to-permit-pa-04863-21): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07533-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-05950-18-change-of): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07414-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-four-overlying-floors-with-6): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06952-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-10246-17-proposed-extension): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06525-26/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06513-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-dwelling): 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi) ## More from Claudio Calleja - [**PA/06525/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06525-26/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05768-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-dwelling): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05031-26/mosta-external-alteration-at-roof-level-including-location): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03782-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01045-26/pembroke-construction-of-two-pools-at-roof-level): Proposed construction of two pools at roof level. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/08148/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08148-25/fgura-demolish-existing-dwelling): 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)