PA/05818/25: careful dismantling of existing building declared and in Vittoriosa (Birgu)
Corner site at 20, Triq Desain c/w Pjazza tal-Belt Vittoriosa c/w, Wesghet il-Kolleggjata 1820, Vittoriosa (Birgu)
Proposed careful dismantling of existing building declared and registered as dangerous structure, excavation of basement and reservoir levels, and reconstruction of the building whilst retaining the façade onto Pjazza tal-Belt Vittoriosa (including height of each course), retaining the main architectural features of the façades facing Wesghet il-Kolleggjata 1820 and Triq Desain, and re-using same stone masonryblocks that are still in good condition. The resulting building shall consist of one duplex maisonette, one duplex apartment, five apartments and a duplex penthouse.
- 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
- Corner site at 20, Triq Desain c/w Pjazza tal-Belt Vittoriosa c/w, Wesghet il-Kolleggjata 1820, Vittoriosa (Birgu)
- Locality
- Vittoriosa (Birgu)
- Applicant
- Disma Attard
- Perit
- JBA Periti
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- New Construction (Residential)
- Residential units
- 8
- Received
- 14 April 2025
- Validated
- 10 September 2025
- Published
- 10 September 2025
- Comments close
- 10 October 2025
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Corner site at 20, Triq Desain c/w Pjazza tal-Belt Vittoriosa c/w, Wesghet il-Kolleggjata 1820, Vittoriosa (Birgu)
177 other applications within 300 m: 115 granted, 5 refused, 19 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08326/25).
On Triq Desain: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused.
Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/06996/24 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Proposed shop Class 4B and commercial sign. Proposed demolition of existing structure and construction of a maisonette and overlying flats.
- PA/00630/25 Vittoriosa (Birgu): To sanction dwelling as built from PA/04740/08.Proposed railings and apertures on facade.
- PA/03971/24 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling and extension at roof level. Application also includes restoration to facade.
- PA/00160/21 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Proposed internal alterations and restoration of facade including the restoration of two timber balconies.
- PA/02212/25 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Alterations to PA/0160/21. Restoration and rehabilitation of an existing property which includes, proposed internal alterations, inclusion of lift and…
- PA/08350/25 Vittoriosa (Birgu): To carry out internal and external alterations to existing pre-1968 town dwelling including minor extension to structure at roof level.
- PA/06048/25 Vittoriosa (Birgu): To affect minor internal alterations within the apartment, as well as to replace the material of the window overlooking Triq Desain. To replace front wall…
- PA/02785/24 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Change of use from Class 1 dwelling to Class 4B (souvenir shop) at ground floor level and introduction of new aperture on the facade. Internal alterations…
- PA/05346/24 Vittoriosa (Birgu): To sanction the creation of an internal interconnecting doorway and installation of a platform with tables and chairs on public land/open space. The…
- PA/01022/25 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Change of use from Class 4B and Class 4C as approved in PA/4817/15 to Class 1 and proposed internal alterations.
- PA/05390/24 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Sanctioning of existing and changes of facade, canopy, and outdoor platform.
- PA/04693/23 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Restoration of facade including replacement of timber balcony.
- PA/01349/23 Vittoriosa (Birgu): To sanction retractable awning, glass railing, and signage to approved Class 4C (PA 5703/21).
- PA/07037/26 Vittoriosa (Birgu): To sanction spiral staircase and bathroom on second level floor from existing pre-1967 dwelling.
- PA/00564/26 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Change of use of a ground floor apartment (Class 1) into a retail shop selling groceries (Class 4B). Conversion includes minor external and internal…
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