--- title: "PA/05877/25: demolition of existing dwelling in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05877-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level basement and water reservoir underneath, and… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0587725 # PA/05877/25: demolition of existing dwelling in Birkirkara 149, 151, Triq B. Bontadini, Birkirkara Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level basement and water reservoir underneath, and construction of 6 private parking garages at basement level, and 9 dwellings from ground till receded floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 149, 151, Triq B. Bontadini, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Kris Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kris-calleja) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 9 - **Received:** 29 May 2025 - **Validated:** 10 September 2025 - **Published:** 10 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 10 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 11 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05877/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05877&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 149, 151, Triq B. Bontadini, Birkirkara 110 other applications within 300 m: 71 granted, 3 refused, 13 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03219/25). On Triq B. Bontadini: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/01371/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01371-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B and minor alterations, and the replacement of the paneled door to fixed aluminium window with hinged door. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/02727/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02727-25/birkirkara-conversion-of-existing-building): Conversion of existing building. To excavate and construct 2 basement levels, two maisonettes and three pools at ground floor, six apartments over 2 floors,… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/04599/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04599-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa8092-17-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA8092/17 - Demolition of existing building including bakery, confectionery, retail outlet and overlying residence and construction of basement,… Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 2 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/03422/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03422-25/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-duplex-penthouses-approved-in-pa-01089-18): To sanction as-built duplex penthouses approved in PA/01089/18 following a proper survey, including the construction of the mezzanine. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/01244/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01244-22/birkirkara-sanction-washroom-and-garage-at-level-1): To sanction washroom and garage at level -1 as built, and proposed demountable structure at 3rd floor. Status being checked, 4 floors, 87 m away - [**PA/02908/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02908-24/birkirkara-external-alterations): Proposed external alterations, installation of signage and retractable awnings to an approved Class 4B shop; to sanction minor internal alterations; use to… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/01310/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01310-26/birkirkara-additional-bedroom-with-gypsum-partition-at-first): Additional bedroom with gypsum partition at first floor and penthouse level to approved permit PA/05246/16. Granted, validated 27 March 2026, 93 m away - [**PA/06833/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06833-23/birkirkara-construct-swimming-pool-at-roof-level-and): To construct swimming pool at roof level and staircase to provide better access to roof level. Granted, validated 18 January 2024, 93 m away - [**PA/01212/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01212-21/birkirkara-re-application-to-permit-a-retail-unit): The re-application to permit a retail unit, Class 4B, of an approved pharmacy as awarded under application PA 1474/11. The conversion is for the conversion of… Status being checked, 99 m away - [**PA/00196/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00196-25/birkirkara-installation-of-a-retractable-awning): Proposed installation of a retractable awning. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 118 m away - [**PA/01885/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01885-24/birkirkara-carry-out-changes-to-pa-1933-21-including-proposed): To carry out changes to PA/1933/21 including proposed alterations at all levels, proposed redesign of facade, to sanction the construction of level -4 (under… Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 130 m away - [**PA/01933/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01933-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-store): Proposed demolition of existing store, overlying apartments and corner office building to be followed by the construction of an extension to the existing… Status being checked, 130 m away - [**PA/07669/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07669-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-as-built-three-bedroom-apartment): Proposed sanctioning of as built three bedroom apartment approved under PA5713/99. Pending, 130 m away - [**PA/01928/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01928-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation for one floor garage, construction of four maisonettes at ground floor, fifteen apartments on three floors and… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 137 m away - [**PA/00002/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00002-26/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-apartment-from-that-approved): To sanction as built apartment from that approved in PA/00591/01. Withdrawn, validated 11 March 2026, 141 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) ## More from Kris Calleja - [**PA/05180/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05180-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-10486-17-excavation-of-site-and): To renew PA/10486/17 - Excavation of site and construction of 9 basement garages and 18 residential units from ground floor to third floor and receded floor… Granted, validated 10 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01209/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01209-26/naxxar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-and-construct): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate and construct private car parking garages at basement floor level -1, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 6… Suspended, validated 25 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06676/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06676-25/msida-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, while retaining the facade and staircase and construct one 1-bed maisonette to include minimal area from that garage approved… Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/01630/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01630-25/birkirkara-partly-dismantle-and-reconstruct-fa-ade): To partly dismantle and reconstruct façade, hallway & stairwell of part of existing dwelling. To demolish the remaining part of the dwelling and to excavate… Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/01592/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01592-25/swieqi-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a): To sanction internal and external alterations to a Class 4D kiosk approved in PA/03612/21. Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/03612/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03612-21/swieqi-construct-a-class-4d-kiosk-including-tables): To construct a Class 4D kiosk including tables and chairs outside and a proposed sign. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)