--- title: "PA/05441/26: demolition of existing house in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0544126 # PA/05441/26: demolition of existing house in Birkirkara 43, Viva Marija Court, Triq it-Torri, Birkirkara Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 43, Viva Marija Court, Triq it-Torri, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Angelo Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/angelo-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 24 June 2026 - **Validated:** 5 August 2026 - **Published:** 5 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05441/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05441&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 43, Viva Marija Court, Triq it-Torri, Birkirkara 105 other applications within 300 m: 70 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00052/26). On Triq it-Torri: 20 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [AP Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ap-valletta), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/01545/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01545-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-as-per-pa): To sanction minor internal alterations as per PA 8040/94. To retain Class 4B use, construct an external ramp, affix new shop sign and correction of site… Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/01995/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01995-21/birkirkara-extension-of-an-existing-penthouse-and-construction): Extension of an existing penthouse and construction of an overlying receded penthouse and washrooms. Works include demolition of roof structures. Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/07861/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07861-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-pa8115-06-and-pa280-07): To sanction variations from PA8115/06 and PA280/07. Sanctioning includes interconnecting an adjacent private one car garage to previously approved Class 4B… Withdrawn, validated 10 December 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/00256/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00256-20/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-previous-approved-permit-pa-08040): To sanction variations from previous approved permit PA/08040/94. These includes internal and external changes. Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/03807/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03807-26/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-form-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations form approved permit by virtue PA8115/06 and PA280/07. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/00769/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00769-25/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-class): Internal and external alterations to existing Class 4A office block (3 basement parking levels accommodating 76 spaces and 4 above ground office levels),… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/01474/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01474-25/birkirkara-renewal-of-permit-pa7225-19): Renewal of permit PA7225/19: (Internal and external alterations, sanctioning of internal alterations and change in utilisation of space at third floor and… Withdrawn, 55 m away - [**PA/07398/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07398-25/birkirkara-sanction-existing-garage-and-plans-as-it): To sanction existing garage and plans as it is in lieu PA/05221/00. Withdrawn, validated 12 November 2025, 78 m away - [**PA/00626/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00626-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-on-the-basement-garage-from): To sanction variations on the basement garage from the approved plans PA2477/96. Granted, validated 14 April 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/00425/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00425-24/birkirkara-hive-off-class-4a-office-from-existing): To hive off Class 4A office from existing residential unit plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 93 m away - [**PA/03394/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03394-25/birkirkara-sanction-an-internal-garage-as-constructed): To sanction an internal garage as constructed. Granted, validated 20 June 2025, 97 m away - [**PA/00533/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00533-24/birkirkara-sanction-discrepancies-between-approved-drawings-as-per): To sanction discrepancies between approved drawings as per PA6913/98 and PA5139/05 and as built drawings for a ground floor level Class 4B retail. Also, a… Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 98 m away - [**PA/01343/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01343-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-of-the-lower-ground-floor): To sanction variations of the lower ground floor level, from approved planning permits. Sanctioning relates mainly to site extents due to updated survey and… Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 104 m away - [**PA/00189/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00189-26/birkirkara-changes-to-approved-pa-07723-25): Changes to approved PA/07723/25, to include 2 consultation rooms as part of pharmacy Class 4B. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 108 m away - [**PA/07723/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07723-25/birkirkara-shop-sign-and-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed shop sign and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 15 December 2025, 108 m away ## More by Mario Cordina - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06289/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06289-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06015/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06015-26/munxar-private-swimming-pool-on-roof-and-private): Proposed private swimming pool on roof and private open stairwell to roof. Proposed change from washroom/pantry to bathroom in recessed floor unit. Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05450/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05450-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-ruins): Proposed demolition of existing ruins. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, ground floor garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) ## More from Angelo Portelli - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04533/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04533-26/qrendi-demolition-of-existing-garage): Proposed demolition of existing garage. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04382/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04382-26/rabat-gozo-changes-to-pa5927-24): Proposed changes to PA5927/24. Proposed demolition of existing residences. Proposed construction of 4 garages and 1 Class 4A offices, 24 apartments and… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04337/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04337-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-garages-and-apartments): Proposed demolition of existing garages and apartments. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, basement domestic store, 1 private garage for 3… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 1 floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)