--- title: "PA/05464/26: demolish existing pre-1968 building and construct ground in Birkirkara |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05464-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-pre-1968-building-and-construct-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: To demolish existing pre-1968 building and construct ground floor garage, office Class 4A and four (4) overlying… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0546426 # PA/05464/26: demolish existing pre-1968 building and construct ground in Birkirkara 218, Esther Flats, Triq il-Bwieraq, Birkirkara To demolish existing pre-1968 building and construct ground floor garage, office Class 4A and four (4) overlying apartments. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 218, Esther Flats, Triq il-Bwieraq, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [C and HReal Estate Ltd Attn: Henry Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/c-and-hreal-estate-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Abel Cassar De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abel-cassar-de-gabriele) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 25 April 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/05464/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05464&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 218, Esther Flats, Triq il-Bwieraq, Birkirkara 303 other applications within 300 m: 206 granted, 7 refused, 27 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02539/26). On Triq il-Bwieraq: 33 other applications, 25 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella), [Glenn Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/glenn-zammit), [Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono), [Sarah Zammit Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sarah-zammit-calleja), [Pierre Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-farrugia). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 43 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/05581/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05581-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-site): To demolish existing site. To propose construction of 3 apartments, 1 penthouse and the installation of a lift. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/03759/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03759-23/birkirkara-additions-over-approved-pa8656-21-include-an-addition): Proposed additions over approved PA8656/21 include an addition to the site. Proposed changes in the floor plans which include complete removal of basement… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/03185/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03185-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-stairwell-and-roof): To demolish existing stairwell and roof, effect minor alterations at first floor level and construct three units on three floors above first floor. Under appeal, validated 24 July 2023, 5 floors, 31 m away - [**PA/00096/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00096-26/birkirkara-remove-the-common-area-from-the-proposal): To remove the common area from the proposal previously approved in PA/3185/23, and open access to the neighbouring property for a shared common area. Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/07085/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07085-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-terraced-house): Alterations and extension to existing terraced house which include, create of garage, demolition of back rooms, lowering of floor level (removal of fill) at… Granted, validated 24 November 2025, 3 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/05152/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05152-24/birkirkara-replace-deteriorated-timber-balcony): To replace deteriorated timber balcony, by a white aluminium railing and sanction extension to kitchen. Granted, validated 7 October 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/02478/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02478-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-4): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct 4 residential units. Granted, validated 22 May 2026, 1 floor, 47 m away - [**PA/02198/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-21/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-property-include-internal-alteratio): Alterations to existing property include: internal alterations; removal of rooms at the back of the property; excavation and construction of swimming pool and… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/04371/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04371-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-first-floor-dwelling-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of first floor dwelling as built and proposed alterations and extension to an existing dwelling house as to create seven apartments… Granted, validated 2 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/03546/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03546-26/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built, already approved under PA/07549/05. Granted, validated 16 July 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/00651/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00651-20/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4A office including internal alterations. Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/07894/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07894-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-7549-05): To sanction variations from approved PA/7549/05. Sanctioning mainly includes re-positioning of walls and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 16 January 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/03766/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03766-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling-excavate-1-level-of): To demolish existing dwelling excavate 1 level of basement and proposed construction of 3 private car garages at basement level, 1 private car garage at… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/03745/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03745-24/birkirkara-rehabilitation-of-existing-residential-property): Rehabilitation of existing residential property; including internal alterations, of which the removal and replacement of deteriorated structures at second… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/01364/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01364-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor. Demolition of existing washroom and construction of new floor at second floor level and receded floor… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away ## More by Abel Cassar De Gabriele - [**PA/07761/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07761-26/mosta-part-change-of-use-to-casa-bottega): Proposed part change of use to Casa Bottega Class 1D, and minor alterations. Pending - [**PA/07719/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07719-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-alterations-to-dwelling): To sanction minor alterations to dwelling (covered by DN/01201/24) and to carry out alterations to construct a washroom at roof level. Pending - [**PA/07272/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07272-26/paola-changes-in-layout-to-approved-permit): Changes in layout to approved permit, PA/02348/18, including the position of the lift and common staircase. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06851/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06851-26/mellieha-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, excavate, and construct three basement levels of garages, including five overlying apartment units and pools (in backyard… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06787/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06787-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-residence-and-construction): Demolition of existing pre-1968 residence and construction of (1) street level garage, and (4) overlying apartments. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06584/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06584-26/marsaskala-sanction-differences-from-approved-permit-pa-08306-21-and): To sanction differences from approved permit PA/08306/21 and proposed alterations, including the addition of a hot tub and pool. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Abel Cassar De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abel-cassar-de-gabriele) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)