--- title: "PA/04952/25: propose extension to existing apartment block in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04952-25/birzebbuga-propose-extension-to-existing-apartment-block source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To propose extension to existing apartment block, including apartment at third floor and penthouse at receded… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0495225 # PA/04952/25: propose extension to existing apartment block in Birzebbuga 22, Violet Flats, Triq Mikiel Abela, Birzebbuga To propose extension to existing apartment block, including apartment at third floor and penthouse at receded level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 22, Violet Flats, Triq Mikiel Abela, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Axel Grima - **Perit:** [Perit Owen Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/owen-cordina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 3 July 2025 - **Validated:** 30 July 2025 - **Published:** 30 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 15 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant 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/04952/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04952&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 22, Violet Flats, Triq Mikiel Abela, Birzebbuga 83 other applications within 300 m: 55 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06634/25). On Triq Mikiel Abela: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/00807/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00807-23/birzebbuga-propose-internal-alterations-which-includes-a-third): To propose internal alterations which includes a third bedroom, en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe to master bedroom. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/00822/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00822-22/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-and-addition-of-three-additional): Proposed internal alterations and addition of three additional apartments over the existing first floor level. Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/04109/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04109-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-amendments-to-approved-permit-pa02417-22): To sanction minor amendments to approved permit PA02417/22. Approved permit includes Class 4D. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/05318/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05318-25/birzebbuga-facade-alteration-at-ground-floor-on-triq): Facade alteration at ground floor on Triq Mikiel Abela railing in between door jambs, internal alterations movement of internal doors in bedroom and… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/05641/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05641-25/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-to-garage-as-built-from): To sanction changes to garage as built from approved PB4963/90, including correction of site as marked on site plan, shifting of walls and mirror image.… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/06634/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06634-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-property): To demolish existing property, proposed excavation and construction of an underground reservoir, a ground floor garage, three overlying apartments and a… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/03463/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03463-21/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-pv-panels-and-chimney): Sanctioning of PV panels and chimney. Application also includes construction of light weight structure at second floor. Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/02372/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02372-21/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations, extension at second floor level, installation of chimney flue and wooden canopy Status being checked, 3 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/05953/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05953-25/birzebbuga-sanction-variations-from-pb-04278-83): To sanction variations from PB/04278/83, which includes the subdivision of the property into two separate units. Proposal also includes demolition of existing… Withdrawn, validated 21 January 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/02155/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02155-26/birzebbuga-development-consisting-of-the-construction-of-additional): Proposed development consisting of the construction of additional overlying floors on an existing apartment, including the construction of a lift shaft and… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/04097/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04097-24/birzebbuga-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built-approved): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built approved in PB2567/90. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/04183/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04183-26/birzebbuga-sanction-internal-alterations-approved-in-pa1188-04-and): To sanction internal alterations approved in PA1188/04 and RG3071/18 including opening of a door and conversion of a shop into two private car garages for… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/00041/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00041-20/birzebbuga-make-minor-internal-alterations-at-approved-second): To make minor internal alterations at approved second floor (PA/11354/18), and construct one apartment at third floor and a penthouse at recessed floor level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/06558/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06558-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of 1 no. garages at basement level, 1 no. maisonette at ground floor level, 2 no. apartments at first and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/04644/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04644-23/birzebbuga-sanction-maisonette-as-built): To sanction maisonette as built. PA permit could not be traced. Granted, validated 5 October 2023, 78 m away ## More by Owen Cordina - [**PA/07004/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07004-26/hamrun-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA/01055/11 including minor shifting of walls, gypsum partitions, a/c units in balconies and… Pending - [**PA/02225/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02225-25/marsaskala-propose-subdivision-of-apartment-approved-by-pa-501-23): To propose subdivision of apartment approved by PA/501/23 including minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 8 May 2025 - [**PA/02749/24** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02749-24/kalkara-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at): To propose minor internal and external alterations at ground and first floor levels including widening of ground floor window on facade, change of use of… Granted, validated 5 June 2024 - [**PA/00302/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00302-24/mqabba-sanctioning-of-excavation-and-proposed-creation-of): Sanctioning of excavation and proposed creation of a pool. Granted, validated 24 January 2024 [All applications by Owen Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/owen-cordina) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)