--- title: "PA/04725/24: sanction existing second floor level apartment and in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04725-24/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-second-floor-level-apartment-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To sanction existing second floor level apartment and roof level (approved PB/00325/88) as built. Perit… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0472524 # PA/04725/24: sanction existing second floor level apartment and in Birzebbuga 123, Apartment 1, Essex Court, Triq l-Izbark tat-Torok c/w, Triq id-Daqqaqa, Birzebbuga To sanction existing second floor level apartment and roof level (approved PB/00325/88) as built. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 123, Apartment 1, Essex Court, Triq l-Izbark tat-Torok c/w, Triq id-Daqqaqa, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Hayle Zammit - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 20 May 2024 - **Validated:** 20 August 2024 - **Published:** 17 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 1 August 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 4 September 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04725/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04725&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 123, Apartment 1, Essex Court, Triq l-Izbark tat-Torok c/w, Triq id-Daqqaqa, Birzebbuga 89 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01891/25). On Triq l-Izbark tat-Torok: 8 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/00039/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00039-26/birzebbuga-sanction-maisonette-as-is-since-no-permits): Application to sanction maisonette as is since no permits were traced. Application also includes variations fromthe official building alignments. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/02090/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02090-25/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/06170/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06170-26/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/00475/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00475-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of apartment as built from that approved in PA/3258/93. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/07117/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07117-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-pa7474-17): Sanctioning of minor variations from PA7474/17, proposed parapet wall at penthouse level, proposed change in main door design and materials. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/04926/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04926-23/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-residential-to-commercial): Change of use from residential to commercial Class 4B, sanctioning of surveying discrepancies and proposal of sign and reinstating garage opening. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/01859/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01859-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-layout-changes-to-approved-pb-03624-86): To sanction minor layout changes to approved PB/03624/86, proposed demolition of existing portico in front garden, alterations at existing first floor level,… Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/05275/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05275-23/birzebbuga-sanction-link-of-garage-to-residence-as): To sanction link of garage to residence as built, and to sanction garage layout, garage elevation and front garden as built [original permit PA3572/90]. Granted, validated 26 October 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03125/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03125-22/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): Minor internal alterations and change of use of garage to Class 4B (grocer) as an extension to the approved Class 4B shop (PA7459/06). Installation of shop… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/00871/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00871-25/birzebbuga-installation-of-1): Proposed installation of 1.5m retractable canopies in front garden. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/03679/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03679-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-third-floor-plan-and-to): To demolish existing third floor plan and to propose third and set back floors on existing dwelling. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/02462/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02462-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-of-a-garage-into): Change of use of a garage into a Class 4B shop including fixing of sign and a/c. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/02231/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02231-22/birzebbuga-sanction-as-built-apartment-from-that-approved): To sanction as built apartment from that approved in permit PAPB3114/91/778/91 at second floor including changes in internal layout and facade. Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/06061/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06061-23/birzebbuga-alterations-to-approved-maisonette-as-built): Proposed alterations to approved maisonette as built. Granted, validated 9 November 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/01169/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01169-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): Sanctioning of ground floor maisonette as built and proposed alterations. Withdrawn, 69 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)