--- title: "PA/04885/26: Alterations to an existing property including the in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04885-26/birkirkara-alterations-to-an-existing-property-including-the source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Birkirkara: Alterations to an existing property including the sanctioning of three existing Class 4B retail outlets at… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0488526 # PA/04885/26: Alterations to an existing property including the in Birkirkara 404/407, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara Alterations to an existing property including the sanctioning of three existing Class 4B retail outlets at ground floor level, which have been committed and in operation since at least 1984, demolition of the existing roof slab, retention of the facade and the existing ground and first floor geometry, and the construction of three additional floors. The proposed development will comprise three Class 4B commercial units at ground floor level and eight residential units on the upper floors. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 404/407, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** James Apap Bologna - **Perit:** [Perit Julian Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/perit/julian-sammut) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 16 March 2026 - **Validated:** 15 July 2026 - **Published:** 15 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 August 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04885/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04885&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 404/407, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara 263 other applications within 300 m: 159 granted, 11 refused, 38 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/01075/26). On Triq Fleur-De-Lys: 52 other applications, 25 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Elaine Genovese](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elaine-genovese), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella), [Fabrizio Baldacchino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/fabrizio-baldacchino), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 62 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/04267/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04267-23/birkirkara-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To propose internal and external alterations to an existing building that include, subdivision and change of use to a Class 4A office, opening and closing of… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/01814/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01814-21/birkirkara-sanction-a-separate-class-4d-shop-at): To sanction a separate Class 4D shop at ground floor level, the carry out of internal and external alterations and to narrow the existing sign. Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/04553/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04553-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-consisting-of-the-relocation-of): Proposed internal alterations consisting of the relocation of the first-floor layout (Class 4B) to the second floor and the relocation of the second-floor… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/02118/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02118-25/birkirkara-change-in-material-of-external-apertures-closed-balcony): Proposed change in material of external apertures/closed balcony from timber to dark red pvc and minor change in the wrought iron railings from that approved… Granted, validated 25 July 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/00713/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00713-26/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-class-4a-offices): To change the use of Class 4A Offices at first, second and third floor levels into a Class 2C educational institution for foreign students coming over to… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/06332/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-25/birkirkara-internal-alteration-to-existing-pre-1968-property-with): Internal alteration to existing pre-1968 property with approved permit PA/2118/25, including construction of lift to create a separate access to a separate… Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/05283/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05283-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4B gaming shop, minor internal alterations and replacement of signage. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/00044/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00044-22/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-offices-approved-as): Change of use of offices approved as per PA/04240/18 into 3 apartments including internal replanning. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/04578/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04578-25/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations to approved permit PA/03012/19. To sanction the internal shifting of walls and minor modifications to the facade… Withdrawn, 32 m away - [**PA/00417/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00417-24/birkirkara-replacements-of-timber-balcony-as-per-approved): Replacements of timber balcony as per approved ’Irrestawra Darek 2023 restoration grant scheme’ GS581/23. Granted, validated 27 February 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/01098/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01098-21/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-extension-built-in-the-backyard): Sanctioning of extension built in the backyard of pre-1967 Class 4B shop. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/01590/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01590-21/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (addition of ensuite bathroom to a pre-1968 building) Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/04089/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04089-26/birkirkara-subdivision-of-pre-1967-townhouse-into-two-units): Subdivision of pre-1967 townhouse into two units and addition of floor in line with others. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors, 37 m away - [**PA/01860/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01860-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-retails-class-4b): Change of use from retails Class 4B to office Class 4A. Minor alterations to toilet layout Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/05240/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05240-25/birkirkara-increasing-in-height-of-existing-lift-shaft): Proposed increasing in height of existing lift shaft, and proposed parapet wall at roof floor level. Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 41 m away ## More by Julian Sammut - [**PA/07033/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07033-26/zebbug-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-vacant-dwelling): Alterations and extensions to existing vacant dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/04909/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04909-26/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-the-existing-level-03-and): Alterations to the existing level 03 and level 04 floors (Class 4A), including extensions to the front and rear facades. Construction of two overlying… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03558/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03558-26/pieta-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967-townhouse): Alterations to an existing pre-1967 townhouse, including internal modifications, demolition of rear structures, and the construction of additional volume.… Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00199/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00199-26/munxar-alterations-to-existing-building): Alterations to existing building, including demolition works as well as an overlying extension creating four apartments. Withdrawn, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/00030/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00030-26/belt-valletta-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-house): Alterations and extension to existing house, creating five apartments. Pending, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/07582/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07582-25/msida-sub-division-of-apartment-into-two-separate-units): Proposed sub-division of apartment into two separate units. Proposal includes minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 7 January 2026 [All applications by Julian Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/perit/julian-sammut) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)