--- title: "PA/04707/25: Demolition of existing property in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04707-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Demolition of existing property (mainly garage, office and maisonette) and proposed construction of office… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0470725 # PA/04707/25: Demolition of existing property in Birzebbuga 22, 23, 24, Misrah il-Knisja, Birzebbuga Demolition of existing property (mainly garage, office and maisonette) and proposed construction of office (Class 4A), shop (Class 4B) and overlying two residential units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 22, 23, 24, Misrah il-Knisja, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Dr Mark Fenech Vella - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 28 April 2025 - **Validated:** 16 July 2025 - **Published:** 16 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 1 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 29 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04707/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04707&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 22, 23, 24, Misrah il-Knisja, Birzebbuga 175 other applications within 300 m: 116 granted, 1 refused, 12 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07137/25). On Misrah il-Knisja: 5 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Daniel Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-grima). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 34 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/04722/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04722-23/birzebbuga-demolish-the-existing-structure-as-approved-in): To demolish the existing structure as approved in PA5656/08 and reinstatement of ground to match surrounding paving. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 10 m away - [**PA/02612/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02612-24/birzebbuga-changes-to-facade-and-internal-alterations-at): Proposed changes to facade and internal alterations at second floor level including dismantling and re-construction of roof including a parapet wall for… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/05864/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05864-25/birzebbuga-change-the-use-of-a-class-4c): To change the use of a Class 4C shop to Class 4D shop (take away/dine in), to carry out internal and external alterations and to fix one sign instead of the… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/05862/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05862-23/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-at-second-floor-level-including): Proposed internal alterations at second floor level including dismantling and construction of roof and additional construction of boundary wall roof over… Withdrawn, 63 m away - [**PA/03261/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03261-21/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-previously-approved-class): Change of use from previously approved Class 4A (Class 5 - PA/1519/13) to Class 4C, inclusive of changes to facade which comprise of the removal of vinyl sign… Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/01275/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01275-21/birzebbuga-alterations-to-common-parts-and-construction-of): Proposed alterations to common parts and construction of additional third and receded floor levels Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/00771/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00771-22/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-from-original-approved-permit-pb-3218-75): To sanction changes from original approved permit PB/3218/75 which include i. construction of store and bathroom at third floor level ii. changes to balconies… Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/00026/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00026-20/birzebbuga-alterations-to-existing-3-storey-building-to): Alterations to existing 3 storey building to improve accessibility. Proposal includes i. installation of passenger lift; ii. replacement of second floor… Granted, validated 15 January 2020, 3 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/00832/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00832-22/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-minor-wall-configuration-of-class): Sanctioning of minor wall configuration of Class 4A office and timber like PVC apertures from that as approved in permit PA 4313/17. Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/01288/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01288-23/birzebbuga-partial-demolition-of-town-house-and-demolition): Proposed partial demolition of town house and demolition of existing room located at the far back of site, proposed extension, internal changes and additional… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 74 m away - [**PA/00153/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00153-20/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of property as built from that approved by way of PA/04313/17. The latter includes internal wall configuration and extension at back of property… Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/06728/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06728-26/birzebbuga-change-use-of-private-garage-to-class): To change use of private garage to Class 4D restaurant, and to sanction minor changes to garage as existing. Correction of site from that approved in… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/06412/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06412-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed construction of Class 4A office and 7 residential units. Proposed excavation and construction of water… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 79 m away - [**PA/07426/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07426-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-terraced-house): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 terraced house, including alterations at all floor levels, the construction of a bedroom at roof level, the installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/01654/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01654-25/birzebbuga-sanction-street-level-garage-as-built): To sanction street level garage as built (no permits were traced). Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 86 m away ## More by Jonathan Grech - [**PA/07672/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07672-26/siggiewi-sanction-second-and-third-floor-level-apartments): To sanction second and third floor level apartments as built from that approved in PA/00608/01 including internal layout and elevation design. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07624/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07624-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-a-further-residential-unit): Proposed construction of a further residential unit (4th-6th floor level) with access from common parts already forming part of application PA/06958/25. Pending, 7 floors - [**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 - [**PA/06804/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06804-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-structures-present-on-site): Demolition of existing structures present on site, excavation of site including a water reservoir and proposed construction of 18 residential units with… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06701/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06701-26/gudja-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PB/1957/80 and proposed external and internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/06414/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06414-26/siggiewi-excavation-of-water-reservoir-and-proposed-timber): Excavation of water reservoir and proposed timber gate including the sanctioning of the entrance opening to the field. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)