--- title: "PA/05332/23: propose demolition of existing stores at ground in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05332-23/birzebbuga-propose-demolition-of-existing-stores-at-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To propose demolition of existing stores at ground and first floor levels, construction of maisonette at ground… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0533223 # PA/05332/23: propose demolition of existing stores at ground in Birzebbuga 15, Triq il-Bieqja, Birzebbuga To propose demolition of existing stores at ground and first floor levels, construction of maisonette at ground floor, 2 overlying apartments at first and second floor, and duplex penthouse at third and setback floor. All units are connected to existing adjacent building covered by RG1087/18 to form larger dwellings. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 15, Triq il-Bieqja, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Marthese Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/marthese-busuttil) - **Perit:** [Dr Antoine Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/antoine-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 16 - **Received:** 19 May 2023 - **Validated:** 13 September 2023 - **Published:** 13 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 13 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 20 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05332/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05332&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 15, Triq il-Bieqja, Birzebbuga 189 other applications within 300 m: 117 granted, 4 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03045/25). On Triq il-Bieqja: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 34 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/00046/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00046-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of reservoir, construction of street-level garage, 3 apartments and one penthouse. Withdrawn, validated 15 January 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/04003/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04003-26/birzebbuga-sanction-development): To sanction development. To split two levels into two distinct flats and internal alteration of other levels. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/04463/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04463-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of reservoir, construction of street-level garage, 3 apartments and one penthouse. Granted, validated 2 October 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/03303/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03303-21/birzebbuga-sanction-amendments-to-the-previously-approved-permits): To sanction amendments to the previously approved permits PA/03011/18 and PA/08737/18. Sanctioning comprises the inclusion of all units into one block… Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/02905/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02905-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-buildings-and-construct-two-houses): To demolish existing buildings and construct two houses, each consisting of a street level garage for private use and an overlying residence with pool at roof… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 2 floors, 30 m away - [**PA/07167/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07167-23/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-to-walls-openings-at-roof-level): To sanction changes to walls/openings at roof level and spiral staircase for access to upper-roof level. Proposed use of roof structure as a one-bedroom… Granted, validated 18 April 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/03257/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03257-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-terrace-house): Demolition of existing terrace house, excavation of reservoir, and construction of 2 car spaces for private parking at Ground Floor Level and 4 dwellings from… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/01124/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01124-21/birzebbuga-internal-demolition-of-walls-and-part-slabs): Proposed internal demolition of walls and part slabs including demolition of facade. Re construction of facade, internal walls, extension to first floor level… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/06979/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06979-25/birzebbuga-subdivision-of-an-existing-duplex-unit-into): Proposed subdivision of an existing duplex unit into two separate residential units, including sanctioning of internal alterations. Re-painting of the… Granted, validated 14 November 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/05947/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05947-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-garage-lightweight-roof-and): Proposed demolition of existing garage lightweight roof and façade. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and a first floor duplex maisonette. Works… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/00106/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00106-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/05007/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05007-23/birzebbuga-renewal-to-pa283-18): Renewal to PA283/18 (Additions and alterations to part of development (as approved by part PA2688/09) - extension of room to unit A7. Granted, validated 24 October 2023, 61 m away - [**PA/00258/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00258-25/birzebbuga-proposal-includes-alterations-to-the-internal-layout): The proposal includes alterations to the internal layout, selective demolition works, and the construction of two additional floors, along with the… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/02696/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02696-23/birzebbuga-alterations-to-facade-and-change-of-use): Proposed alterations to facade and change of use to garage. Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/00200/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00200-22/birzebbuga-minor-internal-works-gypsum-walls-coverage): Proposed minor internal works: gypsum walls coverage, gypsum soffit, skylights repairs, roof membrane repair, installation of removable steel and wood… Status being checked, 67 m away ## More by Antoine Zammit - [**PA/06310/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06310-26/mosta-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968): Internal and external alterations to existing pre-1968 townhouse, including the proposed introduction of a carport at ground floor and the opening up of the… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/02767/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02767-26/xewkija-excavation-and-construction-of-6no): Proposed excavation and construction of 6no. garages at basement level, as an extension of PA/07125/25, 2no. maisonettes at ground floor level, 4no.… Suspended, validated 29 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02463/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02463-26/naxxar-sanction-semi-detached-bungalow-as-built): To sanction semi-detached bungalow as built, previously approved through PA/01112/11. Proposed alterations include sanctioning of coverage to enable the… Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/02067/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02067-26/santa-lucija-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions-to): Internal and external alterations and additions to a pre-1967 terraced house, including: demolition of some internal walls at ground floor; extension of… Granted, validated 21 April 2026 - [**PA/01718/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01718-26/zurrieq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an-existing): Internal and external alterations to an existing townhouse, including demolition of the more recent central front facade portion at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00931/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00931-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa): Demolition of existing fully detached villa, subdivision of existing site into 3 individual plots, excavation works within each plot to create basement… Pending, validated 18 February 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Antoine Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/antoine-zammit) ## More from Marthese Busuttil - [**PA/05300/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05300-23/birzebbuga-propose-extension-of-bedroom-including-closing-of): To propose extension of bedroom including closing of backyard balcony and propose new games room at fourth floor. Granted, validated 6 September 2023 - [**PA/02705/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02705-23/luqa-correct-site-plan): To correct site plan, sanction house as built and propose extension to ground, first and second floor levels as per building alignment and construction of… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)