--- title: "PA/05454/23: construction of a lift shaft and stairwell in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05454-23/birzebbuga-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-and-stairwell source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed construction of a lift shaft and stairwell, internal and external alterations to approved apartments at… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0545423 # PA/05454/23: construction of a lift shaft and stairwell in Birzebbuga 104 & 106, Triq it-Tankijiet, Birzebbuga Proposed construction of a lift shaft and stairwell, internal and external alterations to approved apartments at first and second floor (two units per floor) and conversion of two penthouses at third floor into two duplex apartments at third and fourth floors. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 104 & 106, Triq it-Tankijiet, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Maria Gafa’ - **Perit:** [Perit Ronald Zammit Lucas](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ronald-zammit-lucas) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 31 July 2023 - **Validated:** 22 February 2024 - **Published:** 20 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 5 October 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 6 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05454/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05454&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 104 & 106, Triq it-Tankijiet, Birzebbuga 188 other applications within 300 m: 124 granted, 4 refused, 20 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03045/25). On Triq it-Tankijiet: 10 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/06907/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06907-23/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-premises): To demolish existing premises, excavate site and construct a basement domestic store, a ground floor garage for domestic vehicles, a 2-bedroom duplex… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/06885/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06885-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-at): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing townhouse at ground and first floor levels. Proposed extension at first floor level terrace, construction of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/05310/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05310-24/birzebbuga-propose-alterations-to-pa-402-19-including-sub-division): To propose alterations to PA/402/19 including sub division to 3 flats and a duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/07791/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07791-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-ground-floor): Demolition of existing garage and ground floor tenement, excavation of basement and construction of a terraced house. Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/02245/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02245-23/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-modifications-to-approved-pa-07288-21-and): To sanction minor modifications to approved PA/07288/21 and proposed minor alterations. Granted, validated 30 May 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/07696/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07696-25/birzebbuga-structural-alterations-over-a-ground-floor-maisonette): Structural alterations over a ground floor maisonette and garage. Construction of an overlying first floor maisonette and washroom. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 2 floors, 56 m away - [**PA/00363/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00363-25/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-property-for-changes-from-approved): To sanction existing property for changes from approved permit PA/05667/20. Changes include: a domestic store at basement level, pool within backyard and a… Granted, validated 17 March 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/08149/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08149-24/birzebbuga-propose-part-demolition-of-existing-maisonette-and): To propose part demolition of existing maisonette and propose construction of similar layout including construction of shaft, washroom and staircase to roof. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/01780/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01780-25/birzebbuga-change-the-use-of-a-garage-into): To change the use of a garage into a Class 4B (Greengrocer) - 21sqm. To carry out internal and external alterations and to sanction the building since the… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/00261/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00261-25/birzebbuga-alterations-at-the-ground-floor-by-removal): Alterations at the ground floor by removal of walls around the staircase to create an open plan, demolishing the staircase and re-construct it with a… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/05555/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05555-25/birzebbuga-excavation-of-domestic-store-and-reservoir-at): Excavation of domestic store and reservoir at basement level. Dismantling sections and alterations to existing ground floor and additions to form a dwelling… Refused, validated 3 September 2025, 4 floors, 71 m away - [**PA/06363/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06363-26/birzebbuga-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling-consisting): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling consisting of the following; To excavation a domestic store at basement level, to dismantle part of ground… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors, 73 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, 77 m away - [**PA/06997/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06997-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-ground-floor-from): Demolition of the existing ground floor from that approved in PA/00261/25, construct a ground floor domestic store, including alterations to the existing… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 79 m away - [**PA/02411/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02411-21/birzebbuga-internal-external-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-te): Proposed internal/external alterations and extensions to existing terraced houses. Status being checked, 80 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) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)