--- title: "PA/05555/25: Excavation of domestic store and reservoir at in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05555-25/birzebbuga-excavation-of-domestic-store-and-reservoir-at source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Birzebbuga: Excavation of domestic store and reservoir at basement level. Dismantling sections and alterations to existing… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0555525 # PA/05555/25: Excavation of domestic store and reservoir at in Birzebbuga 20 and 21, Triq San Gorg, Birzebbuga Excavation of domestic store and reservoir at basement level. Dismantling sections and alterations to existing ground floor and additions to form a dwelling unit at ground and first floor including garden landscaping and pool, a dwelling unit at first and second floor and a washroom at third floor. The introduction to a lift at all levels and alterations to the front elevation. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 20 and 21, Triq San Gorg, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Rebecca Desira - **Perit:** [Perit Adrian Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-falzon) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 29 July 2025 - **Validated:** 3 September 2025 - **Published:** 3 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 3 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 23 March 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05555/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05555&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 20 and 21, Triq San Gorg, Birzebbuga 148 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 3 refused, 16 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06839/23). On Triq San Gorg: 9 other applications, 4 granted and 2 refused. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/01992/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01992-25/birzebbuga-minor-alterations-to-maisonette-approved-by-rg-01025-24): Proposed minor alterations to maisonette approved by RG/01025/24 at ground floor level plus extension at intermediate floor level. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/01405/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01405-23/birzebbuga-proposal-change-of-use-from-residential-unit): Proposal change of use from residential unit to take away. Application also includes minor internal and external alterations and installation of sign. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/00608/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00608-20/birzebbuga-effect-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): To effect alterations to existing dwelling, including an extension on two levels above existing apartment. Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/04156/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04156-23/birzebbuga-extension-and-internal-alterations-to-dwelling): Extension and internal alterations to dwelling. Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/01095/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01095-24/birzebbuga-internal-changes-in-lieu-of-pa-1023-18): Proposed internal changes in lieu of PA/1023/18. Changes include redesign of common staircase, extension at the back and minor changes to residential units. Granted, validated 19 July 2024, 32 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, 34 m away - [**PA/03555/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03555-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To excavate and construct basement level garages and overlying 9 residential units. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 38 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, 40 m away - [**PA/04107/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04107-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation for one floor garage (9spaces), construction of four maisonettes at ground floor, fifteen apartments on three… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/02458/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02458-21/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing building and construct ground floor garage and overlying 3 apartments and a setback floor. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/03102/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03102-26/birzebbuga-division-of-a-duplex-apartment-into-two): Proposed division of a duplex apartment into two seperate apartments and other minor alterations. Granted, validated 1 June 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/03486/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03486-22/birzebbuga-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-for-class): Extension of outdoor catering area for Class 4D establishment on public open space comprising of tables and chairs. Refused, validated 25 May 2022, 58 m away - [**PA/02425/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02425-24/birzebbuga-placing-of-outdoor-umbrellas): Proposed placing of outdoor umbrellas, tables and chairs, safety railings and planters on a timber platform, in front of approved Class 4D outlet. Refused, validated 30 April 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/02280/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02280-26/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-from-property-approved-in-pa4611-20): To sanction changes from property approved in PA4611/20 and proposed change of use from hall (Class 2B) to offices (Class 4A). Proposal includes the… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/04137/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04137-23/birzebbuga-sanction-class-4d-as-built-and-signage): To sanction Class 4D as built and signage on façade. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 64 m away ## More by Adrian Falzon - [**PA/07034/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07034-26/marsaskala-renew-approved-pa-5482-18): To renew approved PA/5482/18. Dismantling of washrooms at third floor level, proposed additional 2 residential units at third and fourth floor levels, and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06602/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06602-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-underground-parking-at-levels-3): To sanction underground parking at levels -3, -2 and -1, commercial area (Class 4B) at level 0 and residential apartments above from approved PA/1149/18. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 1 floor - [**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 - [**PA/05428/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05428-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Internal alterations at ground and first floor levels to existing town house and the construction of a receded floor level. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05346/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05346-26/zabbar-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-including-the): Alterations at ground floor level including the introduction of a garage and additions to first floor level and construction of a receded second floor. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05019/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05019-26/marsaskala-re-construct-store-as-approved-in-papb5003-88): To re construct store as approved in PAPB5003/88 and PA3296/23 including the reconstruction of all external retaining parapet walls and external concrete… Granted, validated 22 July 2026 [All applications by Adrian Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-falzon) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)