--- title: "PA/05550/25: Minor internal alterations in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05550-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Minor internal alterations, addition of a window on the facade, extension of domestic store at roof level, and… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0555025 # PA/05550/25: Minor internal alterations in Birkirkara 2, Triq Rigu, Birkirkara Minor internal alterations, addition of a window on the facade, extension of domestic store at roof level, and installation of timber canopy at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 2, Triq Rigu, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Carald Vella - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Received:** 20 June 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Published:** 27 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 December 2030 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 35 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05550/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05550&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 2, Triq Rigu, Birkirkara 259 other applications within 300 m: 150 granted, 4 refused, 30 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03822/26). On Triq Rigu: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/00759/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00759-22/birkirkara-internal-demolition-retaining-facade-and-proposed-change): Proposed internal demolition retaining facade and proposed change of use of part of existing Class 4B outlet into 2 dwellings. Application also includes… Status being checked, 3 floors, 9 m away - [**PA/07179/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07179-24/birkirkara-reduce-size-of-class-4b-retail-and): To reduce size of Class 4B retail and change of use to Class 4A office at ground floor at back and class 1 residential at first floor and roof level. Both new… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 12 m away - [**PA/01049/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01049-24/birkirkara-some-internal-minor-alterations-including-removing-some): Some internal minor alterations including removing some internal partitioning and also widening of some internal apertures, amending the main facade, creating… Granted, validated 24 May 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/03821/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03821-23/birkirkara-alterations-of-facade-to-convert-garage-door): Alterations of facade to convert garage door to a door and window. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/02198/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-23/birkirkara-sanction-second-floor-level-room): To sanction second-floor level room, and propose alterations to an existing dwelling. Alterations include the demolition of a bathroom from the internal yard,… Pending, validated 19 April 2023, 3 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/04363/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04363-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-sitting-room): Proposed change of use from existing sitting room to garage. Minor internal and external alterations, including the addition of a pool in the internal… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/02012/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02012-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-to-internal-wall-layouts): To sanction minor changes to internal wall layouts, external staircase at first floor level and alteration of facade opramorta of pre-1968 property. Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/02964/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02964-22/birkirkara-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Minor internal and external alterations, proposed extension at ground and first floor level at the rear side of the property. Installation of pv panels at… Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/06176/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06176-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, minor external changes to facade as approved in PA2964/22 and restoration of facade. To correct property boundary as per survey. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/03091/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03091-26/birkirkara-extension-for-pantry-and-store-to-penthouse): Proposed extension for pantry and store to penthouse and addition of insulation to exterior of building to development approved in PA/5955/23. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/06286/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06286-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-1-maisonette): Change of use from Class 1 maisonette to childcare Class 2C and installation of a sign. Refused, validated 1 October 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/01279/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01279-23/birkirkara-construction-of-2-maisonettes-and-6-apartments): Construction of 2 maisonettes and 6 apartments and overlying washrooms with a different layout from that approved in permission PA6951/16. Granted, validated 8 June 2023, 48 m away - [**PA/05955/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05955-23/birkirkara-convert-approved-washrooms-into-1-penthouse): To convert approved washrooms into 1 penthouse Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03843/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03843-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-01140-18-demolition-of-rooms): Renewal of PA/01140/18 – Demolition of rooms in central and front part of property, demolition of washroom, minor internal alterations, construction of… Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/07658/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07658-25/birkirkara-propose-internal-alterations-and-additions-in-an): To propose internal alterations and additions in an existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 52 m away ## More by Malcolm Cachia - [**PA/07303/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07303-26/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-to-pa-04963-24-to-include): Proposed alterations and additions to PA/04963/24 to include a basement level and outdoor pool and deck area. Proposal also includes minor changes to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07286/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07286-26/gzira-demolition-of-stairs-and-slab-at-level): Proposed demolition of stairs and slab at level 1, extension in backyard for provision of lift, and construction of four (4) studio apartments and one (1)… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07047/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07047-26/zabbar-addition-of-washroom-at-roof-level-to): Proposed addition of washroom at roof level to be constructed in line with adjacent property approved in PA/01398/24. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06898/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06898-26/belt-valletta-proposal-includes-minor-amendments-beyond-those-as): Proposal includes minor amendments beyond those as approved in PA/01302/15, as renewed through PA/03881/23, including the sanctioning of the following: (1)… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05741/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05741-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing maisonettes, excavation of basement level for residential garages and construction of one (1) maisonette at ground floor, six… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05683/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05683-26/st-julians-inclusion-of-a-garage-within-the-front): Proposed inclusion of a garage within the front garden perimeter making use of natural change in level of the site. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)