--- title: "PA/05049/25: Alterations and additions to an existing maisonette in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05049-25/birzebbuga-alterations-and-additions-to-an-existing-maisonette source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Alterations and additions to an existing maisonette single dwelling unit including alterations at first floor… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0504925 # PA/05049/25: Alterations and additions to an existing maisonette in Birzebbuga 39, Rose, Triq taz-Zibra, Birzebbuga Alterations and additions to an existing maisonette single dwelling unit including alterations at first floor and the construction of a receded second floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 39, Rose, Triq taz-Zibra, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [James Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/james-calleja) - **Perit:** [Perit Adrian Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-falzon) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 30 June 2025 - **Validated:** 6 August 2025 - **Published:** 6 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 13 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05049/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05049&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 39, Rose, Triq taz-Zibra, Birzebbuga 144 other applications within 300 m: 94 granted, 5 refused, 11 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07137/25). On Triq taz-Zibra: 9 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/02190/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02190-22/birzebbuga-internal-changes-from-pa01793-20-which-include-lowering): Proposed internal changes from PA01793/20 which include lowering of slab over first floor and removal of planter at backyard. Status being checked, 20 m away - [**PA/00975/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00975-22/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to garage for private cars including alterations to façade. Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/01223/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01223-21/birzebbuga-extend-ground-floor-rear-kitchen): To extend ground floor rear kitchen, minor alterations at first floor, extend roofed canopy at roof level, change garage door and to sanction layout, minor… Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/06771/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06771-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-replacement-of-the-back-masonry): To sanction the replacement of the back masonry wall and spalled slab by a lightweight partition wall and ceiling in a pre-67 property. Granted, validated 14 November 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/02673/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02673-26/birzebbuga-sanction-property-following-site-survey): To sanction property following site survey. To propose internal and external alterations to the approved permit PA 6771/25, including the introduction of… Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/05370/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05370-24/birzebbuga-widen-door-leading-to-balcony): To widen door leading to balcony, ii. Internal alterations to existing first floor apartment. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/02342/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02342-24/birzebbuga-sanction-second-and-third-floor-level-and): To sanction second and third floor level and common parts at ground and first floor level as built. Proposed minor alterations at second and third floor level. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/05480/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05480-26/birzebbuga-demountable-timber-platform-over-parking-space-fronting): Proposed demountable timber platform over parking space fronting existing Class 4D restaurant approved in PA/6745/18 to cater for tables and chairs. Proposal… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/02998/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02998-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house-followed): Demolition of an existing terraced house followed by the construction of two 3-car garages at ground floor level, 3 apartment units and a receded penthouse at… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/00523/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00523-24/birzebbuga-installation-of-signage-to-approved-bed-and): Proposed installation of signage to approved bed and breakfast hotel Class 3B permit PA2980/22. Granted, validated 1 March 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/02980/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02980-22/birzebbuga-additional-floor-to-approved-3-bed-and): Proposed additional floor to approved 3 bed and breakfast Class 3B within the same approved height (for a total of 100 rooms), and introduction of sub-station. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/02136/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02136-21/birzebbuga-extension-of-additional-floors-over-existing-hotel): Proposed extension of additional floors over existing hotel approved by PA 5429/19 Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/02297/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02297-25/birzebbuga-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-03102-24-to): Proposed changes to development approved in PA/03102/24 to include garage, additional storey, and changes to internal layout. Granted, validated 13 May 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/03102/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03102-24/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations to existing dwelling (removing of internal walls, closing and shifting of windows), and construction of new stairs and receded floor. Granted, validated 11 July 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/05668/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05668-26/birzebbuga-subdivide-duplex-penthouse-as-approved-in-pa-07825-17): To subdivide duplex penthouse as approved in PA/07825/17 to two independent units (1x two bedroom apartment and 1 x two bedroom penthouse). Application also… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 61 m away ## More by Adrian Falzon - [**PA/07034/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07034-26/marsaskala-renew-approved-pa-5482-18): To renew approved PA/5482/18. Dismantling of washrooms at third floor level, proposed additional 2 residential units at third and fourth floor levels, and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06602/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06602-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-underground-parking-at-levels-3): To sanction underground parking at levels -3, -2 and -1, commercial area (Class 4B) at level 0 and residential apartments above from approved PA/1149/18. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06363/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06363-26/birzebbuga-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling-consisting): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling consisting of the following; To excavation a domestic store at basement level, to dismantle part of ground… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05428/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05428-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Internal alterations at ground and first floor levels to existing town house and the construction of a receded floor level. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05346/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05346-26/zabbar-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-including-the): Alterations at ground floor level including the introduction of a garage and additions to first floor level and construction of a receded second floor. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05019/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05019-26/marsaskala-re-construct-store-as-approved-in-papb5003-88): To re construct store as approved in PAPB5003/88 and PA3296/23 including the reconstruction of all external retaining parapet walls and external concrete… Granted, validated 22 July 2026 [All applications by Adrian Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-falzon) ## More from James Calleja - [**PA/03901/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03901-25/zebbug-gozo-construct-agricultural-store): To construct agricultural store, excavate and construct reservoir, rubble walls and installation of gate. Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/02839/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02839-25/zebbug-gozo-extend-existing-penthouse-and-construct-receded-floor): To extend existing penthouse and construct receded floor above. Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/02796/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02796-25/zurrieq-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-a): To demolish existing terraced house and construct a total of 12 residential units, including 3 maisonettes, 6 apartments, and 3 penthouses. To excavate a semi… Granted, validated 30 April 2025 - [**PA/07085/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07085-23/zebbug-gozo-demolish-existing-structure): To demolish existing structure, to excavate site and construct basement garage, maisonette, three apartments and penthouse. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01826/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01826-21/mosta-sanction-changes-to-pa-0408-02): To sanction changes to PA 0408/02; namely, configuration, internal additions and change of use from office (Class 4A) to residential unit Status being checked [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)