--- title: "PA/05006/26: Proposal for the demolition of existing dwelling in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05006-26/birkirkara-proposal-for-the-demolition-of-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: Proposal for the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartments at first, second and third floor… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0500626 # PA/05006/26: Proposal for the demolition of existing dwelling in Birkirkara 95, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara Proposal for the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartments at first, second and third floor levels, and a receded penthouse at fourth floor level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 95, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Andre Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/andre-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Simon P. Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/simon-p-darmanin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 24 June 2026 - **Validated:** 22 July 2026 - **Published:** 22 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 7 September 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05006/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05006&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 95, Triq F. S. Caruana, Birkirkara 31 other applications on the same street: 17 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04076/26). On Triq F. S. Caruana: 31 other applications, 17 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [MODEL](https://propertylist.mt/perit/model), [Adam Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adam-pace), [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/06491/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06491-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining): Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06336/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06336-26/birkirkara-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed alterations at first-floor level, the construction of an extension at second-floor level, and the construction of an access staircase to roof level. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/03694/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03694-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, including redimensioning of the balcony, shifting of internal partition walls, lowering of ceiling levels and… Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/03546/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03546-26/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built, already approved under PA/07549/05. Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/04076/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04076-26/birkirkara-changes-to-permit-pa-02449-22-including-the-demolition): Changes to permit PA/02449/22 including the demolition of existing residential unit at first floor level and proposed construction of three residential units… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00157/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00157-26/birkirkara-demolition-whilst-retaining-the-facade-including-restoratio): Proposed demolition whilst retaining the facade including restoration (and partial alterations of same facade); excavation of (2) basement levels including… Suspended, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/05352/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05352-25/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-dwellings-as-approved-in): To sanction as built dwellings as approved in PA/04340/22. Granted, validated 20 October 2025 - [**PA/01021/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01021-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-while-retaining): Proposed demolition of existing residential units while retaining existing ground floor facade and construction of 5 residential units. Withdrawn, validated 16 July 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/02850/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02850-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-including-shifting): Sanctioning of apartment as built including shifting of walls and alterations on facade including balcony. Granted, validated 21 June 2025 - [**PA/02226/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-create-one-bedroom): Proposed alterations and additions to create one bedroom unit at second floor level and room at third floor level. Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/00585/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00585-25/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA/5086/08 mainly internal layout and external elevation. Granted, validated 13 March 2025 - [**PA/07605/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07605-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-maisonette): Internal alterations to the existing maisonette, replacement of concrete slab underneath backyard at first floor, alteration to second floor level and… Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/00248/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00248-25/birkirkara-application-includes-the-demolition-of-the-existing): Application includes the demolition of the existing first floor maisonette and the construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07894/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07894-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-7549-05): To sanction variations from approved PA/7549/05. Sanctioning mainly includes re-positioning of walls and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 16 January 2025 - [**PA/02864/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02864-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-pre-1986-terraced-house-including-internal): Alterations to pre-1986 terraced house including internal alterations, extension of washroom, and sanctioning of balconies. Granted, validated 26 June 2024 ## More by Simon P. Darmanin - [**PA/06637/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06637-26/zejtun-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-309-23): Alterations to approved permit PA/309/23, including modifications to the internal layouts of the approved apartments and alterations to the approved facade. Pending - [**PA/05785/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05785-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-basement-garages-internal-numbered-2): Sanctioning of basement garages internal numbered 2 and 4 as built from PA/421/93. Granted, validated 29 September 2026 - [**PA/04725/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04725-26/tarxien-alteration-to-the-facade-to-convert-an): Proposed alteration to the facade to convert an existing window to a garage door and internal alterations to convert the existing sitting room to a garage,… Granted, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04091/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04091-26/zebbug-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations to existing dwelling, construction of bedrooms, bathrooms, and ensuites at first floor, and washroom at second floor. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04052/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04052-26/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-3209-05): To sanction property as-built from PA/3209/05. Granted, validated 7 July 2026 - [**PA/03122/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03122-26/zejtun-change-of-use-of-approved-class-4a): Proposed Change of Use of approved Class 4A Offices to 2 Class 4A Clinics (Professional Services), and to carry out minor alterations. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by Simon P. Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/simon-p-darmanin) ## More from Andre Schembri - [**PA/04066/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04066-25/sliema-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-property-at): Proposed internal alterations and extension to property at recessed floor level. Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/02664/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02664-25/qormi-demolition-of-first-floor-level-and-staircase): Proposed demolition of first floor level and staircase at ground floor level, and proposed construction of a lift and a staircase at ground floor level, three… Granted, validated 26 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07353/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07353-24/tarxien-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa-7788-20): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA/7788/20 as well as the proposal of a steel structure at roof level to support pv panels. Granted, validated 3 February 2025 - [**PA/06458/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06458-23/zabbar-sanction-variations-to-pa3055-06): To sanction variations to PA3055/06. Sanctioning mainly includes correction of site configuration following new survey and repositioning of walls, doors and… Granted, validated 21 December 2023 - [**PA/03591/22** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03591-22/siggiewi-creation-of-a-back-balcony): Creation of a back balcony. Status being checked - [**PA/02090/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02090-22/xaghra-construct-a-washroom-at-roof-level-and): To construct a washroom at roof level and other internal alterations. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)