--- title: "PA/05955/23: convert approved washrooms into 1 penthouse in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05955-23/birkirkara-convert-approved-washrooms-into-1-penthouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To convert approved washrooms into 1 penthouse Perit Alexis Inguanez. Validated 12 December 2023. Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0595523 # PA/05955/23: convert approved washrooms into 1 penthouse in Birkirkara 79/81, Triq l-Isqof Labini, Birkirkara To convert approved washrooms into 1 penthouse - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 79/81, Triq l-Isqof Labini, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Tal-Markiza Co Ltd Attn: Claude Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/tal-markiza-co-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 5 September 2023 - **Validated:** 12 December 2023 - **Published:** 12 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 January 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 12 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05955/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05955&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 79/81, Triq l-Isqof Labini, Birkirkara 219 other applications within 300 m: 127 granted, 4 refused, 25 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03822/26). On Triq l-Isqof Labini: 20 other applications, 13 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez), [Christian Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-camilleri), [Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja), [Francesca Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/francesca-ebejer). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/07658/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07658-25/birkirkara-propose-internal-alterations-and-additions-in-an): To propose internal alterations and additions in an existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/03091/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03091-26/birkirkara-extension-for-pantry-and-store-to-penthouse): Proposed extension for pantry and store to penthouse and addition of insulation to exterior of building to development approved in PA/5955/23. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/07450/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07450-24/birkirkara-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a): To propose internal and external alterations to a dwelling and the construction of two additional floors; including a setback floor to accommodate two… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/00218/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00218-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa00662-18): Proposed renewal of PA00662/18 (Proposed minor internal alterations at ground, first and second floor level. Removal of part of ground floor kitchen wall,… Granted, validated 28 February 2023, 3 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/01279/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01279-23/birkirkara-construction-of-2-maisonettes-and-6-apartments): Construction of 2 maisonettes and 6 apartments and overlying washrooms with a different layout from that approved in permission PA6951/16. Granted, validated 8 June 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/06286/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06286-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-1-maisonette): Change of use from Class 1 maisonette to childcare Class 2C and installation of a sign. Refused, validated 1 October 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/06102/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06102-24/birkirkara-amendment-to-approved-pa-1481-12-including-sanctioning-of): Amendment to approved PA/1481/12 including sanctioning of internal and external alterations as well as retention of original pre-1967 features which were… Withdrawn, validated 20 November 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/00188/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00188-23/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade-as-per-gs33-19-including): Restoration of facade as per GS33/19 including replaced of deteriorated timber balcony and other miscellaneous restoration works. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 33 m away - [**PA/03369/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03369-25/birkirkara-erect-two-rooms-overlying-existing-ground-floor): To erect two rooms overlying existing ground floor rooms at back to site. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 1 floor, 38 m away - [**PA/05550/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05550-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, addition of a window on the facade, extension of domestic store at roof level, and installation of timber canopy at roof level. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/07578/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-23/birkirkara-enlargement-of-bedroom-by-incorporating-an-existing): Enlargement of bedroom by incorporating an existing terrace. Closing off and forming a number of internal doors and shifting soil from an area to another to… Granted, validated 30 January 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/04641/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04641-23/birkirkara-construction-of-one-duplex-apartment-on-the): Construction of one duplex apartment on the second floor. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 2 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/02198/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-23/birkirkara-sanction-second-floor-level-room): To sanction second-floor level room, and propose alterations to an existing dwelling. Alterations include the demolition of a bathroom from the internal yard,… Pending, validated 19 April 2023, 3 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/05008/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05008-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-and-sanctioning-of-additional): Minor internal alterations and sanctioning of additional construction over pre-1968 building consisting of extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 4 November 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/01896/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01896-25/birkirkara-propose-minor-internal-and-external-changes-to): To propose minor internal and external changes to an existing pre-1967 structure. External change includes creation of one garage. Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 74 m away ## More by Alexis Inguanez - [**PA/07593/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07593-26/san-gwann-sanction-existing-discount-store): To sanction existing discount store (Trading Licence 53/83) having a different wall layout than what was approved in PA/1357/00. Pending - [**PA/07566/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07566-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use from pre-1968 garage to a Class 4A office and addition of external signage and internal alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07560/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07560-26/hamrun-demolition-of-first-and-second-floor-whilst): Demolition of first and second floor whilst retaining both facades. Alterations within the facades. Formation of a new access on Triq Victor Tedesco and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07317/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07317-26/zabbar-sanction-house-as-built-from-pb-06531-80): To sanction house as built from PB/06531/80. Pending - [**PA/06882/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06882-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade. Excavation of one basement floor level, a reservoir and construction of a Class 3A guest house. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06730/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06730-26/hamrun-sanctioning-of-pa-002256-19-including-differences-in-wall): Sanctioning of PA/002256/19 including differences in wall layouts, internal heights, facade materials and basement. Pending [All applications by Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez) ## More from Tal-Markiza Co Ltd - [**PA/03091/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03091-26/birkirkara-extension-for-pantry-and-store-to-penthouse): Proposed extension for pantry and store to penthouse and addition of insulation to exterior of building to development approved in PA/5955/23. Pending, validated 13 May 2026 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)