PA/05684/26: propose internal and external alterations and additions in Birkirkara
Empa, Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara
To propose internal and external alterations and additions to the approved ground-floor Class 4A dental clinic (PA/4143/24), including the change of use of two residential units to a Class 4A dental clinic, to be connected with the approved clinic at ground-floor level, together with the construction of a semi-basement garage below to provide on-site car parking spaces. (This application also requests the refund of the urban improvement fund (UIF) contribution paid under application PA/4143/24, as car parking spaces are now being provided as part of the proposed development).
- Status
- Pending (The case has been referred to a Case Officer and is being assessed with a view of preparing a recommendation report to the Board/Commission)
- Location
- Empa, Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara
- Locality
- Birkirkara
- Applicant
- Dr. Franco Mercieca
- Perit
- Perit Leonard Spiteri
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Change of Use
- Residential units
- 2
- Received
- 19 April 2026
- Validated
- 19 August 2026
- Published
- 19 August 2026
- Comments close
- 22 September 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Empa, Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara
126 other applications within 300 m: 75 granted, 2 refused, 6 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02609/26).
On Triq Dun Karm: 36 other applications, 18 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: Mark Arrigo, Samuel Formosa, Joseph Bondin, Leonard Spiteri, Jesmond Mugliett.
Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/02609/26 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing house and construction of basement storage, ground-floor parking garage, with four residential apartments above.
- PA/00102/26 Birkirkara: Change of use from local shop Class 4B selling electronics and parts, to Class 3C aerial sports/pole fitness studio, including internal and external…
- PA/05000/26 Birkirkara: Proposed sanctioning of change of use of a level 1 (basement level -4) garages and fronting private driveway to Class 6A store, for use by existing ground…
- PA/01849/22 Birkirkara: To demolish existing structures, excavate over site and to construct two basement levels (level - 3 and level -2) which shall be accessible from an adjacent…
- PA/01262/26 Birkirkara: To sanction minor alterations to the existing building at level -1 and level 0 (removal of internal partitions), as well as to sanction minor changes to…
- PA/02695/25 Birkirkara: Alteration to back bedroom to add the 4th bedroom.
- PA/06565/24 Birkirkara: Proposed construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor and Class 4A office at first, second, third and recessed floors.
- PA/02875/26 Birkirkara: To sanction changes from PAPB/00862/88. To demolish existing canopy, front and rear balustrades, and to replace with solid wall and/or glass railing. To…
- PA/03172/21 Birkirkara: To carry out alterations, to sanction other internal and external alterations carried out to permits PA 8511/18 and PA 8882/19 and to fix 3 signs.
- PA/04143/24 Birkirkara: To propose internal alterations to garage approved in PA/1329/24 and to demolish existing dwelling approved in PA/1329/24 and to construct Class 4A dental…
- PA/01329/24 Birkirkara: To sanction minor internal and external variations from permit PB/5059/88 and PB/862/88.
- PA/00052/26 Birkirkara: To sanction existing 2 floor plus semi-basement terraced house as built and to affect alterations in all floors and erect additional 2 floors and a receded…
- PA/05441/26 Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units.
- PA/04521/23 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of an extension to an existing pre-1967 dwelling, including alterations.
- PA/07212/24 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations as per approved permits (RG/02539/18 & PA/01916/16), including change in internal heights, displacement…
More by Leonard Spiteri
- PA/07696/26 Gudja: To demolish the existing structure and construct 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette and 1 apartment at ground-floor level, 6 apartments at first-, second- and…
- PA/07485/26 Nadur: To propose internal and external alterations and additions to the existing structures, together with the excavation and construction of a swimming pool.
- PA/07230/26 Msida: Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of ground-floor car parking spaces, together with Class 4B stationery premises, five offices at…
- PA/07158/26 Fontana: Change of use of the two Class 4A offices at ground-floor level, approved under PA/06591/25, to Class 4B (beautician) and a residential unit.
- PA/06645/26 San Lawrenz: To construct agricultural store with underlying reservoir and to install a gate.
- PA/06610/26 Xewkija: To propose internal and external alterations and additions to a pre-1967 building.
All applications by Leonard Spiteri
More from Franco Mercieca
- PA/01055/25 Ghasri: To renew PA/02973/16 - To demolish existing garage and construction of four terraced houses with pools.
- PA/04143/24 Birkirkara: To propose internal alterations to garage approved in PA/1329/24 and to demolish existing dwelling approved in PA/1329/24 and to construct Class 4A dental…
- PA/01329/24 Birkirkara: To sanction minor internal and external variations from permit PB/5059/88 and PB/862/88.