--- title: "PA/05390/24: Sanctioning of existing and changes of facade in Vittoriosa (Birgu) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05390-24/vittoriosa-birgu-sanctioning-of-existing-and-changes-of-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Vittoriosa (Birgu): Sanctioning of existing and changes of facade, canopy, and outdoor platform. Perit Maria Schembri Grima.… Planning applications › Vittoriosa (Birgu) › PA0539024 # PA/05390/24: Sanctioning of existing and changes of facade in Vittoriosa (Birgu) 95/96, Triq San Lawrenz c/w, Triq Wenzu Dyer, Vittoriosa (Birgu) Sanctioning of existing and changes of facade, canopy, and outdoor platform. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 95/96, Triq San Lawrenz c/w, Triq Wenzu Dyer, Vittoriosa (Birgu) - **Locality:** [Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu) - **Applicant:** [Mr Simon John Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/simon-john-calleja) - **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 2 July 2024 - **Validated:** 28 August 2024 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 5 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05390/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05390&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 95/96, Triq San Lawrenz c/w, Triq Wenzu Dyer, Vittoriosa (Birgu) 145 other applications within 300 m: 93 granted, 5 refused, 20 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05023/24). On Triq San Lawrenz: 18 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Jean Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-azzopardi), [Christian Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-cuschieri), [Neville Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neville-bugeja). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/01181/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01181-26/vittoriosa-birgu-carry-out-internal-alterations-within-a-pre-1967): To carry out internal alterations within a pre-1967 building and to propose the construction of a front balcony at first floor level. Granted, validated 17 March 2026, 2 floors, 22 m away - [**PA/01148/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01148-21/vittoriosa-birgu-make-internal-alterations-in-pre-1967-house-and): To make internal alterations in pre-1967 house and extend fourth floor Status being checked, 5 floors, 31 m away - [**PA/03562/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03562-23/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-to-existing-third-floor-apartmen): Internal alterations to existing third floor apartment. Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/05149/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05149-23/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-to-existing-second-floor-apartme): Internal alterations to existing second floor apartment. Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/04366/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04366-26/vittoriosa-birgu-installation-of-balconies-at-third-floor-level): Proposed installation of balconies at third floor level and fouth floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/06164/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06164-25/vittoriosa-birgu-propose-a-lift-within-the-common-area): To propose a lift within the common area of an existing block. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/01918/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01918-21/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-of-vacant-disused-room): Proposed change of use of vacant disused room to a Class 4D shop, with possibility of limited cooking having a kitchen-counter for preparation of delicacies… Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/05987/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05987-24/vittoriosa-birgu-retractable-canopy-and-glass-enclosure-over-table-and): Proposed retractable canopy and glass-enclosure over table and chairs. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/01312/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01312-21/vittoriosa-birgu-install-p): To install p.v panels on roof of chapel Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/05012/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05012-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-the-use-of-a-separate-store): To change the use of a separate store and a Class 4C cafe into a class 4B shop to interconnect it with the adjacent approved class 4D shop (PA/1918/21) in… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/04195/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04195-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-a-penthouse-for): Proposed change of use from a penthouse for commercial use to 4 self-catering (class 1C) BnB studio apartments. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/01260/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01260-21/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-pre-196): Internal and external alterations to existing pre-1968 dilapidated dwelling (alterations of internal walls, changes in doorways and windows, replacing of… Status being checked, 86 m away - [**PA/02190/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02190-26/vittoriosa-birgu-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-including-shifting-o): Alterations to existing dwelling including shifting of existing internal staircase and construction of recessed extension. Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/01561/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01561-25/vittoriosa-birgu-replacement-of-deteriorated-timber-apertures-with-tim): Replacement of deteriorated timber apertures with timber-like PVC apertures. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 93 m away - [**PA/02246/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02246-24/vittoriosa-birgu-it-is-proposed-to-revert-use-of): It is proposed to revert use of existing development to previously approved Class 3B hotel (PA/02490/15) having 18 bedrooms, including all ancillary… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 95 m away ## More by Maria Schembri Grima - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) ## More from Simon John Calleja - [**PA/04461/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04461-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-property): Proposed alterations and extensions to existing property, including the extension of the first-floor level and the construction of a washroom level. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/07212/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07212-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-changes-from-application-permit-pa-06): Proposed sanctioning of changes from application permit PA/06473/16 and proposed shifting of existing canopy. Pending, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/01022/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01022-25/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-class-4b-and): Change of use from Class 4B and Class 4C as approved in PA/4817/15 to Class 1 and proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/06722/24** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06722-24/gudja-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of a garage at ground floor level and three apartments from first floor upwards including a penthouse. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu)