--- title: "PA/04993/25: demolish existing structure in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04993-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-structure source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To demolish existing structure, excavation of reservoir and construciton of garage at ground floor and four… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0499325 # PA/04993/25: demolish existing structure in Birzebbuga 61, Sunset, Triq Alessandru, Birzebbuga To demolish existing structure, excavation of reservoir and construciton of garage at ground floor and four overlying apartments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 61, Sunset, Triq Alessandru, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/david-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 6 April 2025 - **Validated:** 30 July 2025 - **Published:** 30 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 15 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 6 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04993/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04993&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 61, Sunset, Triq Alessandru, Birzebbuga 138 other applications within 300 m: 87 granted, 6 refused, 9 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00292/24). On Triq Alessandru: 12 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/00748/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00748-24/birzebbuga-replacement-of-balcony-railing-and-aperture-at): Proposed replacement of balcony railing and aperture at second floor level. Proposed duplex apartment at third and setback floor level. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 4 m away - [**PA/06243/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06243-25/birzebbuga-formation-of-domestic-store-in-unused-space): Proposed formation of domestic store in unused space and sanctioning of unconstructed stairs approved in PA/8864/20. Granted, validated 17 October 2025, 10 m away - [**PA/01535/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01535-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation for water reservoir and construction of residential apartments. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 14 m away - [**PA/01974/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01974-24/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-and-construct): To demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct street level garage and overlying single dwelling unit on three floors. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 3 floors, 16 m away - [**PA/00580/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00580-20/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-residence): Demolition of existing residence, excavation of basement and construction of 3 basement garages, 1 maisonette, 3 flats and 1 penthouse. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/08226/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08226-24/birzebbuga-sanction-alterations-to-duplex-maisonette-from-the): To sanction alterations to duplex maisonette from the plans as approved in PB/01228/80. The alterations include: i. the footprint area is smaller and ii. a… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/06257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06257-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-pre-67-property-to-construct): The demolition of a pre-67 property to construct 3 apartments and a duplex unit. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/04254/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04254-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-replacement-of-pre-1968-deteriorated-concrete): To sanction the replacement of pre-1968 deteriorated concrete ceiling slabs and masonry walls, including the laying of new roof screed and waterproofing. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/05309/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05309-25/birzebbuga-sanction-variations-from-pa7343-07): To sanction variations from PA7343/07, including sub-division into two separate units. Proposed extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 3 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/03090/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03090-22/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate and construct 29 garages at basement level, providing also access to garages being proposed under PA/2946/22,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/06740/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06740-25/birzebbuga-division-of-existing-dwelling-into-2-apartments): Proposed division of existing dwelling into 2 apartments. Including alterations and extension at second floor level. Refused, validated 15 October 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/06751/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06751-24/birzebbuga-sanction-terraced-house-as-constructed-and-photo-voltaic): To sanction terraced house as constructed and photo-voltaic panels, proposed internal alterations at ground floor level and construction of swimming pool. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/05402/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05402-26/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-including): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level including extension at first floor level and installation of lift. Granted, validated 25 September 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/03798/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03798-23/birzebbuga-propose-alterations-to-facade-to-remove-existing): To propose alterations to facade to remove existing render and exposing natural stone finish. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/00048/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00048-26/birzebbuga-sanction-use-of-green-grocer-and-cold): To sanction use of green grocer and cold room from as approved permit - PA/02702/18. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 64 m away ## More by George Farrugia - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07564/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07564-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-concrete-structure-to-support-dangerous): To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07418/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-drawings-as): Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) ## More from David Borg - [**PA/07233/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07233-26/fgura-sanction-the-property-as-built-following-a): To sanction the property as built following a site survey, from the approved PB/04512/81, together with proposed internal alterations to subdivide the… Pending - [**PA/06865/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06865-26/tarxien-perform-internal-alterations-at-ground): To perform internal alterations at ground, first and second floor level including installation of lift and extension at third floor level including… Pending - [**PA/06479/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06479-26/rabat-gozo-demolition-of-shop-and-overlying-dwelling): Demolition of shop and overlying dwelling. Excavation of site to accommodate a basement level comprising of 5 car spaces. Proposal to include a Class 4B shop… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05744/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05744-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of three apartments and a penthouse at receded floor level. Proposal also includes the… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04752/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04752-26/pieta-sanction-cellar-found-during-works-and-position): To sanction cellar found during works and position of slab above ramp having a different layout from PA8126/24. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04621/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04621-26/birkirkara-alterations-to-ground-floor-and-first-floor): Alterations to ground floor and first floor, retaining the facade, and conversion to 2 residential units, and creation of receded new residential units at… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)