--- title: "PA/05581/26: demolish existing site in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05581-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-site source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: To demolish existing site. To propose construction of 3 apartments, 1 penthouse and the installation of a lift.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0558126 # PA/05581/26: demolish existing site in Birkirkara 170, The Lodge, Triq il-Bwieraq, Birkirkara To demolish existing site. To propose construction of 3 apartments, 1 penthouse and the installation of a lift. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 170, The Lodge, Triq il-Bwieraq, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Nathaniel Cauchi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/nathaniel-cauchi) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 22 July 2026 - **Validated:** 19 August 2026 - **Published:** 19 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05581/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05581&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 170, The Lodge, 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/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 - [**PA/00498/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00498-20/birkirkara-internal-alterations-and-alterations-to-materials-on): Internal alterations and alterations to materials on facade. Status being checked, 58 m away ## More by Jonathan Schembri - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) ## More from Nathaniel Cauchi - [**PA/07909/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07909-25/qormi-minor-alterations-at-first-floor-maisonette): Minor alterations at first floor maisonette. Creation of apartment at intermediate level in existing height and construction of penthouse at receeded floor… Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/04531/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04531-25/zejtun-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-proposed): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and proposed construction of maisonette and one car garage at ground floor, three bedroom apartments at first… Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01606/22** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01606-22/fgura-minor-external-alterations-and-construction-of-2): Minor external alterations and construction of 2 apartments and 1 penthouse at receded floor level. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)