--- title: "PA/05402/26: internal alterations at ground floor level including in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05402-26/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-including source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level including extension at first floor level and installation of… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0540226 # PA/05402/26: internal alterations at ground floor level including in Birzebbuga 53, 55, Triq San Frangisk Saverju, Birzebbuga Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level including extension at first floor level and installation of lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 53, 55, Triq San Frangisk Saverju, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Maria Grazzja Polidano - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Received:** 25 May 2026 - **Validated:** 25 September 2026 - **Published:** 5 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 September 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 7 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05402/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05402&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 53, 55, Triq San Frangisk Saverju, Birzebbuga 145 other applications within 300 m: 87 granted, 5 refused, 11 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00292/24). On Triq San Frangisk Saverju: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, 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/06257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06257-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-pre-67-property-to-construct): The demolition of a pre-67 property to construct 3 apartments and a duplex unit. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/06751/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06751-24/birzebbuga-sanction-terraced-house-as-constructed-and-photo-voltaic): To sanction terraced house as constructed and photo-voltaic panels, proposed internal alterations at ground floor level and construction of swimming pool. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/00259/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00259-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation and construction of Reservoir and two basement levels including 22 garages and 2 parking spaces, and construction… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/01974/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01974-24/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-and-construct): To demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct street level garage and overlying single dwelling unit on three floors. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 3 floors, 57 m away - [**PA/01535/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01535-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation for water reservoir and construction of residential apartments. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/05151/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05151-25/birzebbuga-incorporation-of-passenger-lift-in-the-common): Incorporation of passenger lift in the common areas of the residential block. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/06243/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06243-25/birzebbuga-formation-of-domestic-store-in-unused-space): Proposed formation of domestic store in unused space and sanctioning of unconstructed stairs approved in PA/8864/20. Granted, validated 17 October 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/00580/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00580-20/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-residence): Demolition of existing residence, excavation of basement and construction of 3 basement garages, 1 maisonette, 3 flats and 1 penthouse. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/00748/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00748-24/birzebbuga-replacement-of-balcony-railing-and-aperture-at): Proposed replacement of balcony railing and aperture at second floor level. Proposed duplex apartment at third and setback floor level. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 73 m away - [**PA/08226/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08226-24/birzebbuga-sanction-alterations-to-duplex-maisonette-from-the): To sanction alterations to duplex maisonette from the plans as approved in PB/01228/80. The alterations include: i. the footprint area is smaller and ii. a… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/04993/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04993-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-structure): To demolish existing structure, excavation of reservoir and construciton of garage at ground floor and four overlying apartments. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 5 floors, 81 m away - [**PA/04254/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04254-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-replacement-of-pre-1968-deteriorated-concrete): To sanction the replacement of pre-1968 deteriorated concrete ceiling slabs and masonry walls, including the laying of new roof screed and waterproofing. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 90 m away - [**PA/03798/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03798-23/birzebbuga-propose-alterations-to-facade-to-remove-existing): To propose alterations to facade to remove existing render and exposing natural stone finish. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/05309/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05309-25/birzebbuga-sanction-variations-from-pa7343-07): To sanction variations from PA7343/07, including sub-division into two separate units. Proposed extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 3 floors, 95 m away ## More by Christian Buhagiar - [**PA/07441/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07441-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-existing-facade): Proposed minor alterations to existing facade. Pending - [**PA/07028/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07028-26/balzan-conversion-of-the-main-entrance-and-the): Proposed conversion of the main entrance and the existing staircase into a common staircase and a lift. Proposal also includes the construction of a duplex… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06690/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06690-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/00047/21. Pending - [**PA/05848/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05848-26/zejtun-internal-alterations-and-restoration-of-existing-facade): Proposed internal alterations and restoration of existing facade. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05793/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05793-26/luqa-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/4506/18, including proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05503/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05503-26/marsaskala-this-application-seeks-to-sanction-the-internal): This application seeks to sanction the internal layout of the apartment as built, which differs from the permit PB/1986/93. The proposed sanctioning includes… Granted, validated 15 October 2026 [All applications by Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)