--- title: "PA/04573/23: open window on facade in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04573-23/birzebbuga-open-window-on-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To open window on facade, demolish room and extension at backyard and construction of bathroom at ground and… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0457323 # PA/04573/23: open window on facade in Birzebbuga 17, Byron House, Triq San Filippu, Birzebbuga To open window on facade, demolish room and extension at backyard and construction of bathroom at ground and first floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 17, Byron House, Triq San Filippu, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Ms Francesca Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/francesca-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Received:** 1 June 2023 - **Validated:** 7 September 2023 - **Published:** 2 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 1 September 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 20 September 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04573/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04573&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 17, Byron House, Triq San Filippu, Birzebbuga 113 other applications within 300 m: 75 granted, 4 refused, 8 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00292/24). On Triq San Filippu: 28 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Anton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anton-zammit), [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Andrew Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-ellul), [Josette Theuma](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josette-theuma), [Stephan Vancell](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephan-vancell). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/02498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02498-26/birzebbuga-subdivision-of-approved-two-duplex-apartments-into): Subdivision of approved two duplex apartments into 4 separate units. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 12 m away - [**PA/04690/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04690-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing townhouse and construction of 2 street level garages, one maisonette, and 4 duplex 2-bedroom apartments, including excavation for water… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/06584/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06584-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-property): Demolition of the existing property; excavation of the site for the proposed construction of a 6 private garages at semi-basement level and a reservoir below;… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/00496/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00496-24/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved permits PA9705/19, PA9459/17 and PA7523/22 including alterations to jacuzzi at upper roof… Granted, validated 29 February 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/06876/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06876-21/birzebbuga-apartments-over-existing-garage-at-1st): Proposed apartments over existing garage at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor/4th floor duplex. Granted, validated 9 February 2022, 5 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/06631/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06631-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-the): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and the construction of a ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a recessed floor including the… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/00757/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00757-20/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-garage-and-construct-new-garage): To demolish existing garage and construct new garage and stairwell Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/00055/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00055-22/birzebbuga-internal-alteration-to-existing-ground-floor-maisonette): Proposed internal alteration to existing ground floor maisonette including the formation of a garage for domestic use. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/01223/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01223-24/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette): To demolish existing first floor maisonette, second floor washroom and ground floor staircase, and construct stairwell, passenger lift, apartments at first,… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/04984/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04984-25/birzebbuga-sanction-building-structure-of-ground-floor-maisonette): To sanction building structure of ground floor maisonette (original development permit could not be traced) and change of use from residential to childcare… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/04246/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04246-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-overlying-stores): Proposed demolition of existing garage and overlying stores and the construction of a terraced house. Proposal includes the construction of a lift and a pool.… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/06377/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06377-24/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-deviations-from-the-plans-and): Sanctioning of deviations from the plans and permit approved in PB 3319/72; and proposed additions and alterations at ground and first floor levels;… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors, 77 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, 86 m away - [**PA/03163/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03163-23/birzebbuga-sanction-variation-as-built-from-approved-permit): To sanction variation as built from approved permit PA8967/17. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 86 m away - [**PA/03090/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03090-22/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate and construct 29 garages at basement level, providing also access to garages being proposed under PA/2946/22,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away ## More by Kyle Vella - [**PA/07487/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07487-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-class-3a): Change of use from approved Class 3A (guesthouse and offices) into Class 1 (residential - 3 residential units). Work to include installation of lift,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07068/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07068-26/zejtun-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, including the conversion of sitting room to a garage at ground floor level and construction of extension at the back of the property. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06777/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06777-26/qormi-addition-of-class-5c-to-approved-class): Addition of Class 5C to approved Class 6A store (covered by PA1127/26). Works include internal alterations. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06768/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06768-26/zabbar-convert-approved-washrooms-to-apartment-and-erect): To convert approved washrooms to apartment and erect washrooms at receded level. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06587/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06587-26/santa-lucija-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-back-of): Internal alterations and extension at back of property for a multi sensory room. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06574/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06574-26/pieta-replace-collapsed-and-dilapidated-roofs-and-construct): To replace collapsed and dilapidated roofs and construct new residential units at second, third and fourth floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors [All applications by Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella) ## More from Francesca Vella - [**PA/01362/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01362-26/mellieha-internal-external-alterations-to-existing-residential-units-a): Proposed internal/external alterations to existing residential units at first/second floor, and proposed development of airspace so as to form an apartment… Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/03341/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03341-23/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-06118-18-proposed-construction-of): Renewal of PA/06118/18 - Proposed construction of one dwelling unit onto existing airspace. Granted, validated 13 July 2023 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)