--- title: "PA/04568/25: excavate site and erect residential block of in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04568-25/birzebbuga-excavate-site-and-erect-residential-block-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To excavate site and erect residential block of 3 apartments and a receded floor over a ground floor garage with… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0456825 # PA/04568/25: excavate site and erect residential block of in Birzebbuga Vacant (undeveloped) site, Triq in-Narcis, Birzebbuga To excavate site and erect residential block of 3 apartments and a receded floor over a ground floor garage with a basement domestic store. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant (undeveloped) site, Triq in-Narcis, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Pierre Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/pierre-balzan) - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 30 May 2025 - **Validated:** 16 July 2025 - **Published:** 16 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 1 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 10 December 2030 The public planning file has 34 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04568/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04568&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant (undeveloped) site, Triq in-Narcis, Birzebbuga 34 other applications within 300 m: 18 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06848/24). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/01842/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01842-25/birzebbuga-propose-construction-of-corner-house-including-2): To propose construction of corner house including 2 private garages at ground floor. Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/06848/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06848-24/birzebbuga-clearing-of-site-up-to-rock-face): Clearing of site up to rock face and construction of garage at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 5 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/02570/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02570-23/birzebbuga-construction-of-room-in-backyard): Proposed construction of room in backyard. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/02940/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02940-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwellings-and-to-construct-2): To demolish existing dwellings and to construct 2 garages and pool at ground floor level, 1 maisonette at first floor level, 2 overlying apartments and 1… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/07702/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07702-24/birzebbuga-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built, variations from approved permit PA4888/17 namely; including a wc beneath third party stairs and car pit. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 81 m away - [**PA/05257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05257-26/birzebbuga-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-pa755-23): To sanction apartment as built from PA755/23. Granted, validated 10 September 2026, 83 m away - [**PA/00755/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00755-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-roof-structure-and-existing): Proposed demolition of existing roof structure and existing staircase and proposed construction of three apartments with stairwell and lift. Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 85 m away - [**PA/03815/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03815-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement garages and Class 4A office and above lying 7nr apartments on four floors and 2 penthouses at… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 92 m away - [**PA/00183/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00183-22/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-one-maisonette): To demolish existing building and construct one maisonette, three apartments and one penthouse. Status being checked, 101 m away - [**PA/01779/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01779-21/birzebbuga-sanction-as-built-second-floor-apartment-including): To sanction as built second floor apartment including washroom at roof level Status being checked, 3 floors, 110 m away - [**PA/07235/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07235-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house-followed): Demolition of an existing terraced house followed by excavation and the construction of 4 private garages at basement floor level, 2 maisonettes, 9 apartment… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 116 m away - [**PA/07284/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07284-26/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-property): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1967 property, including the construction of washroom at roof level. Pending, 116 m away - [**PA/05064/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05064-25/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-in-garage-from-that-approved): To sanction changes in garage from that approved in PA/918/86. Granted, validated 23 September 2025, 118 m away - [**PA/05944/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05944-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-washroom): Demolition of existing washroom, modification of existing common parts, extension of common parts, proposed construction of one residential unit and domestic… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 121 m away - [**PA/04492/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04492-23/birzebbuga-propose-change-of-use-from-domestic-store): To propose change of use from domestic store to dwelling, sub-division of ground floor into private garage and entrance to dwelling, extension of second… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors, 146 m away ## More by Anthony Fenech Vella - [**PA/07703/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07703-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-parapet-wall-at-roof-level-to-screen): Proposed parapet wall at roof level to screen roof services on a pre-1967 dwelling, including pv panels. Pending - [**PA/07458/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07458-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-approved-class-4b-shop): To sanction changes to approved Class 4B shop, including change of use to a Class 3C fitness studio and proposed changes to provide amenities for the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07309/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07309-26/naxxar-carry-out-modifications-to-existing-building-and): To carry out modifications to existing building and erect two additional floors and a receeded one over. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06974/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-26/luqa-alterations-at-third-floor-level-to-remove): Proposed alterations at third floor level to remove existing washroom and build a duplex penthouse at 3rd and 4th floor level, including pool. Proposal also… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06879/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06879-26/mellieha-change-the-use-of-a-ground-floor): To change the use of a ground floor maisonette into a Class 4B pharmacy and Class 4A clinics (accommodating 2 treatment rooms), to carry out minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06738/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06738-26/sliema-sanction-minor-alterations-to-plans-approved-with): To sanction minor alterations to plans approved with PA3799/96 and of construction of temporary structure to house wc on existing back verandah. Pending [All applications by Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) ## More from Pierre Balzan - [**PA/05052/23** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05052-23/st-julians-extension-of-staircase-to-gain-access-to): Proposed extension of staircase to gain access to underlying basement space intended for domestic stores and garbage room, to serve as ancillary to the… Granted, validated 30 August 2023 - [**PA/02446/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02446-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-office): Change of use from office (Class 4A) to shop (Class 4B) including shop sign. Application includes the sanctioning of minor alterations to facade from that… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/02516/22** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02516-22/st-julians-internal-external-alterations-to-an-existing-residential-bl): Proposed internal/external alterations to an existing residential block, including; installation of lift, subdivision of existing apartments at 1st and 3rd… Granted, validated 13 April 2022, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01881/22** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01881-22/st-julians-amalgamation-interconnection-of-both-class-4b): Proposed amalgamation / interconnection of both Class 4B Grocers, including minor internal alterations, change of apertures, and new signage. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)