--- title: "PA/05650/23: Complete demolition of abandoned building and construction in Birkirkara |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05650-23/birkirkara-complete-demolition-of-abandoned-building-and-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Birkirkara: Complete demolition of abandoned building and construction of ground floor offices (Class 4A) and overlying… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0565023 # PA/05650/23: Complete demolition of abandoned building and construction in Birkirkara 1, Sqaq il-Kantur, Birkirkara Complete demolition of abandoned building and construction of ground floor offices (Class 4A) and overlying terraced house. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 1, Sqaq il-Kantur, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Emanuel Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/emanuel-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Franco Montesin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/franco-montesin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 4 July 2023 - **Validated:** 27 September 2023 - **Published:** 27 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 27 October 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05650/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05650&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 1, Sqaq il-Kantur, Birkirkara 219 other applications within 300 m: 146 granted, 2 refused, 23 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06438/25). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/03951/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03951-24/birkirkara-linking-of-disused-shop-to-town-house): Linking of disused shop to town-house, including related structural alterations, dismantling and re-erection of second floor ceiling at a lower level,… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors, 12 m away - [**PA/00004/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00004-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Internal alterations to pre-1968 dwelling, including the replacement of ceilings at second floor and roof level, together with a concrete staircase at ground… Granted, validated 18 January 2023, 16 m away - [**PA/06076/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06076-26/birkirkara-removal-of-the-wall-separating-the-gardens): Proposed removal of the wall separating the gardens, to form part of the property approved under PA/06720/16. Amendments to the layouts approved under… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/01280/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01280-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations-and-to-sanction-changes-from): Internal alterations and to sanction changes from approved permit. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/03726/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03726-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, extension at first floor level, and an addition of a stairwell at ground, first and roof level. Restoration of facade including… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/02924/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02924-25/birkirkara-conversion-from-two-apartments): Conversion from two apartments, as approved in PA180/19, into one dwelling. Proposed alterations, formation of garage in lieu of approved Class 4B and… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/00890/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00890-25/birkirkara-renewal-of-approved-permit-pa180-19): Renewal of approved permit PA180/19. (Demolition of existing vacant and dilapidated building, construction of 2 no. Class 4B outlets and 1 no. Class 4A outlet… Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 3 floors, 54 m away - [**PA/03515/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03515-23/birkirkara-propose-the-demolition-of-rooms-at-the): To propose the demolition of rooms at the rear of the property to enlarge an existing garden, minor internal alterations to combine two adjacent properties,… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/05448/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05448-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office. Proposal also includes alterations to facade and at backyard. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/00115/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00115-21/birkirkara-excavation-and-construction-of-a-swimming-pool): Proposed excavation and construction of a swimming pool in backyard and other minor alterations. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/04355/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04355-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A and sanctioning of existing as-built from PA/812/08, including correction of site under PA/812/08. Granted, validated 25 August 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/06753/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06753-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-store-to): Change of use from existing store to two duplex residential units including the construction of an additional level in lieu of washroom and a receded floor in… Pending, validated 22 October 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/03166/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03166-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-property-and-to-build-a): To demolish existing property and to build a basement level, commercial ground floor level (retail - Class 4B), two apartments and one penthouse. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 73 m away - [**PA/00455/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00455-25/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, alterations and extension to existing dwelling. To include excavation/construction of proposed pool at ground floor, construction and… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/00881/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00881-26/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-previously-approved): To sanction property as built from previously approved PA/02844/14. Granted, validated 26 March 2026, 82 m away ## More by Franco Montesin - [**PA/07559/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07559-26/dingli-sanction-variation-in-floor-to-ceiling-height): To sanction variation in floor to ceiling height approved in PA00826/17 due to introduction of soffit and aperture between kitchen and living rooms. Pending - [**PA/05282/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05282-26/iklin-effect-alterations-and-additions-resulting-in-the): To effect alterations and additions resulting in the development of two semi-detached villas from the existing fully detached villa. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03600/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03600-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of hostel, Class 3A, with street level accessible basement for parking/deliveries, ground floor… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03595/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03595-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-including-turning-part-of-garage): Internal alterations including turning part of garage into bedroom, division of main bedroom into two and provision of access to roof of unbuilt part over… Granted, validated 14 July 2026 - [**PA/03455/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03455-26/qormi-alterations-to-facade-of-pre-1967-garage-and): Proposed alterations to facade of pre-1967 garage and to construct shower room in back yard and horizontal subdivision of garage (to create storage space)… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03231/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03231-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car wash/car diagnostics (Class 5B). Refused, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Franco Montesin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/franco-montesin) ## More from Emanuel Micallef - [**PA/06202/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06202-25/fgura-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette): Alterations to first floor maisonette, including demolition of washroom at roof level, to convert it into a flat, and construction of two overlying floors and… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03447/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03447-25/marsa-internal-alterations-and-demolition-of-ceiling-of): Internal alterations and demolition of ceiling of first floor maisonette, construction of a staircase, lift, two additional floors and a receded floor to form… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01831/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01831-24/marsa-propose-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1969): To propose change of use of a pre-1969 garage into a Class 5A (car wash). To lower the existing floor, excavate reservoir and to propose minor internal and… Refused, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/02222/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02222-23/mellieha-internal-wall-changes): Internal wall changes, sanctioning of existing location of pool, extension of pool and underground reservoir, replacement of existing poolside canopy,… Granted, validated 26 April 2023 - [**PA/03198/22** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-22/santa-venera-sanction-garage-as-built-on-smaller-footprint): To sanction garage as built on smaller footprint and higher internal height that approved in PB3883/90. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)