--- title: "PA/05167/25: Variations from the official building alignment as in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05167-25/birkirkara-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment-as source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Variations from the official building alignment as built from that approved by virtue of PB/01881/82 and… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0516725 # PA/05167/25: Variations from the official building alignment as in Birkirkara Shennel, Flat 3, Triq L-Ahwa Hyzler c/w, Triq Gianni Vella, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara Variations from the official building alignment as built from that approved by virtue of PB/01881/82 and PA/10085/17 as per PA circular 1/24 and sanctioning/alterations of a chimney. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Shennel, Flat 3, Triq L-Ahwa Hyzler c/w, Triq Gianni Vella, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [John Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Ronald Zammit Lucas](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ronald-zammit-lucas) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 19 July 2025 - **Validated:** 6 August 2025 - **Published:** 6 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 17 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05167/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05167&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Shennel, Flat 3, Triq L-Ahwa Hyzler c/w, Triq Gianni Vella, Is-Swatar, Birkirkara 129 other applications within 300 m: 78 granted, 6 refused, 3 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/00339/26). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, medium reliability, from 47 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/05964/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05964-24/birkirkara-sanction-modifications-post-dn688-21-to-internal-walls): To sanction modifications post DN688/21 to internal walls, internal apertures, internal heights, change of used of rooms, change of location of the chimney… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/00715/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00715-22/birkirkara-extension-to-accommodate-a-bedroom-at-first-floor): Proposed extension to accommodate a bedroom at first-floor level and another bedroom at second-floor level. The proposal involves alterations to the facade. Status being checked, 3 floors, 25 m away - [**PA/03009/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03009-22/birkirkara-demolish-existing-awning): To demolish existing awning, to increase height of party wall (RHS), and to reconstruct awning. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/02250/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02250-21/birkirkara-modifications-to-front-garden-wall): Modifications to front garden wall, to external elevation and to internal walls. Change of use from sitting room to garage for private use. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/02574/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02574-21/birkirkara-alteration-to-dwelling): Alteration to dwelling, including demolition of washroom at second floor level, extension of building over second and third floor level, including… Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/00315/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00315-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-a): To demolish existing terraced house and construct a basement level garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/00144/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00144-23/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-including-internal-and-external): To sanction as built including internal and external alterations and extensions at third floor level. Proposal to include correction of site from approved… Granted, validated 14 March 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/03471/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03471-22/birkirkara-construction-of-basement-garage-parking-level): Proposed construction of basement garage/parking level, overlying maisonette, three apartments and recessed floor above. Granted, validated 27 July 2022, 60 m away - [**PA/01351/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01351-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Proposed change of use from garage for private use to Class 4A office. Proposal includes minor external alterations. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/01642/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01642-25/birkirkara-subdivision-of-terraced-house-into-2-in): Proposed subdivision of terraced house into 2 in no. maisonettes. Proposed internal alterations and sanctioning from approved PAPB/2862/90 as indicated in… Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/00485/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00485-25/birkirkara-change-part-of-a-class-4b-shop): To change part of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4C shop and to carry out minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 82 m away - [**PA/01198/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01198-25/birkirkara-renew-pa-04824-19-to-carry-out-internal): To renew PA/04824/19 - to carry out internal alterations to existing block including Class 4B shop at ground at first floor levels, gym (Class 3C) at second… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/02109/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02109-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-apartment-from-already-approved): Proposed sanctioning of existing apartment from already approved in PA/3388/09. Granted, validated 7 May 2026, 89 m away - [**PA/08702/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08702-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-to-an-approved-rg3585-17): To sanction variations to an approved RG3585/17. To propose w.c and light weight canopy at the back terrace. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 96 m away - [**PA/02499/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02499-24/birkirkara-development-including-the-construction-of-two-additional): Proposed development including the construction of two additional floors on existing building to create two additional residential units and washrooms… Pending, validated 20 June 2024, 99 m away ## More by Ronald Zammit Lucas - [**PA/07472/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07472-26/tarxien-sanction-alterations-to-roof-structures-including-the): To sanction alterations to roof structures including the conversion of the use from washroom to domestic store and installation of a lightweight structure and… Pending - [**PA/07150/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07150-26/safi-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-an-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of alterations to an as built street level garage and interconnected dwelling from that approved by virtue of PA/03830/92. The proposal… Pending - [**PA/06385/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06385-26/zurrieq-alterations-to-the-facade-of-a-townhouse): Proposed alterations to the facade of a townhouse, restoration of facade and replacement of apertures. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06368/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06368-26/zabbar-construction-of-additional-third-and-fourth-floors): Proposed construction of additional third and fourth floors to an approved apartment block by virtue of PA/00813/20. The new extension will create an… Granted, validated 26 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06157/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06157-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-private-vehicle-garage): Proposed change of use from private vehicle garage into a Class 4B shop including internal alterations and installation of a sign. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06131/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06131-26/mqabba-sanctioning-of-a-terraced-house-and-underlying): Proposed sanctioning of a terraced house and underlying garage as built from that approved by virtue of PA/00899/98. Granted, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Ronald Zammit Lucas](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ronald-zammit-lucas) ## More from John Azzopardi - [**PA/05781/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05781-26/zebbug-gozo-alterations-to-premises-approved-under-pa4145-25): Proposed alterations to premises approved under PA4145/25, consisting of the change of use of a ground floor room to a Class 4B retail shop; the annexation of… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/04871/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04871-26/nadur-alterations-to-convert-existing-dwelling): Alterations to convert existing dwelling. Alterations to include shifting of internal walls, construction of a new staircase and a proposed roof structure. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04145/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04145-25/zebbug-gozo-carry-out-internal-and-external-modifications-including): To carry out internal and external modifications including the replacing of ceiling and the demolition and reconstruction of the facade. Granted, validated 12 August 2025 - [**PA/00362/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00362-25/xaghra-renewal-to-pa9239-19): Renewal to PA9239/19; - Renewal to PA00024/14: - Alterations at ground floor and first floor to house 1 and addition of bedrooms and bathrooms at second floor… Granted, validated 19 February 2025 - [**PA/08119/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08119-24/zebbug-gozo-additions-and-alterations-to-subdivide-the-receded): Proposed additions and alterations to subdivide the receded floor level approved in PA8996/21, into two units. Granted, validated 5 February 2025 - [**PA/04374/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04374-24/santa-venera-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house (retaining the front part of the existing garage) and to extend the garage, construct a basement (to be excavated), a… Granted, validated 20 November 2024 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)