--- title: "PA/04875/23: restoration of structural elements and apertures in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04875-23/birkirkara-restoration-of-structural-elements-and-apertures source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed restoration of structural elements and apertures, change of use of existing dwelling to offices, minor… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0487523 # PA/04875/23: restoration of structural elements and apertures in Birkirkara Villa Carmel, Triq in-Naxxar c/w, Triq Frangisk Xerri, Birkirkara Proposed restoration of structural elements and apertures, change of use of existing dwelling to offices, minor internal modifications, addition of lift, and replacement of existing asbestos roofed structure in same style but different material. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Villa Carmel, Triq in-Naxxar c/w, Triq Frangisk Xerri, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Brian Magri - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 14 April 2023 - **Validated:** 16 August 2023 - **Published:** 16 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 December 2023 - **Permit expires:** 21 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04875/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04875&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Villa Carmel, Triq in-Naxxar c/w, Triq Frangisk Xerri, Birkirkara 259 other applications within 300 m: 162 granted, 7 refused, 27 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06608/23). On Triq in-Naxxar: 42 other applications, 26 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Kurt Camilleri Burlo'](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kurt-camilleri-burlo), [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud), [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/00021/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00021-23/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-construction-of): Alterations to existing townhouse including construction of a third floor level, receded floor level and minor internal alterations to the existing building. Withdrawn, validated 18 January 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 17 m away - [**PA/00396/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00396-25/birkirkara-sanction-the-construction-of-maisonette-as-built): To sanction the construction of maisonette as built. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/03136/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03136-26/birkirkara-fix-decal-over-main-door-instead-of): To fix decal over main door instead of the approved facade sign in PA1403/04. Withdrawn, validated 13 May 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/01692/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01692-23/birkirkara-replacement-of-existing-concrete-balcony-and-installation): Proposed replacement of existing concrete balcony and installation of aluminium railing. Granted, validated 18 April 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/04735/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04735-25/birkirkara-installation-of-led-sign): Installation of LED sign. Refused, validated 27 August 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/06608/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06608-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-unit-and-construction): Demolition of existing residential unit and construction of 4 residential units at first, second, third and fourth level (previously approved by PA/9629/17). Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 5 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/00206/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00206-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-the-existing-1st-floor): Demolition of the existing 1st floor, retaining the façade, and construction of three levels and a receded. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/07223/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07223-25/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-from-pa4128-09): To sanction internal and external changes from PA4128/09 as built. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/06779/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06779-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-ground-floor-level-and-intermediary): Sanctioning of ground floor level and intermediary level as built. Proposed reception area at ground floor level. Change of use from shops 10-12 to… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/06129/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06129-24/birkirkara-part-demolition-of-existing-facade): Part demolition of existing facade, excavation over site and construction of 3 basement levels of parking for private use, which include 28 garages and 3… Granted, validated 14 November 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/02151/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02151-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-townhouse): Alterations to townhouse, comprising minor internal alterations, minor extension into backyard and including restoration of facade and sanctioning of… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/04551/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04551-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-5a-carpentry): Change of use from Class 5A carpentry workshop to showroom for sale of cars. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/06134/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06134-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-rooms-of-pre-1968-property): Sanctioning of rooms of pre-1968 property. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/02058/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02058-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-washroom-of): Internal alterations and extension of washroom of existing townhouse. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/08553/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08553-24/birkirkara-divide-a-class-4b-showroom-with-interconnected): To divide a Class 4B showroom with interconnected Class 5B carpentry and stores at ground and first floor levels into 2 separate Class 4B showrooms with… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 60 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) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)