--- title: "PA/06137/24: sanction changes at basement level approved in in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06137-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-at-basement-level-approved-in source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To sanction changes at basement level approved in PA 8438/19 due to construction of piles. Perit Colin Zammit.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0613724 # PA/06137/24: sanction changes at basement level approved in in Birkirkara Landmark Apartments, Triq Karm Zerafa c/w, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara To sanction changes at basement level approved in PA 8438/19 due to construction of piles. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Landmark Apartments, Triq Karm Zerafa c/w, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [John Abela](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-abela) - **Perit:** [Perit Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 14 May 2024 - **Validated:** 18 September 2024 - **Published:** 18 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 18 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 11 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06137/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06137&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Landmark Apartments, Triq Karm Zerafa c/w, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara 167 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 7 refused, 20 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03219/25). On Triq Karm Zerafa: 8 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 45 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/02409/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02409-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, part change of use from garage to Class 4A office, and affixing of sign. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/04052/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04052-26/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-3209-05): To sanction property as-built from PA/3209/05. Granted, validated 7 July 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending, 32 m away - [**PA/03522/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03522-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing): Demolition of existing, excavation of 1 level and proposed construction of basement level - parking spaces, ground to receded fourth floor level - residential. Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/06202/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06202-26/birkirkara-conversion-of-aperture-into-a-french-balcony): Conversion of aperture into a french balcony following approval of DS/171/26. Proposal includes also sanctioning of facade - permit not traced. Pending, 37 m away - [**PA/04009/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04009-25/birkirkara-sanction-class-4a-office-as-built): To sanction Class 4A office as built, since the original permit could not be traced, and to install two a.c units - one in the front garden, enclosed in a… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/06665/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-a-ground-floor-garage): Sanctioning of a ground floor garage. Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/02257/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02257-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-from-pb-0606-79-and): Sanctioning of existing garage from PB/0606/79 and proposed change of use to Class 1 residence. Withdrawn, validated 8 April 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/01177/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01177-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-common-area-from-approved-permit-pb4763-79): Sanctioning common area from approved permit PB4763/79 to reflect building as built. Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/01150/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01150-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa560-05): To sanction minor changes from PA560/05. Changes include the removal of a window from the facade, changes in facade design, and shifting of walls. Withdrawn, 55 m away - [**PA/02999/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02999-25/birkirkara-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-05630-22): Changes to development approved in PA/05630/22. Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, and proposed excavation works to construct a reservoir. Proposal… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/04061/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04061-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-washroom-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing washroom and construction of a duplex dwelling at third floor and receded floor level. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 68 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, 74 m away - [**PA/03613/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03613-22/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-internal-apertures): Proposed minor internal alterations to internal apertures, removal of existing bedroom wall, proposed change in room configuration and extension of a room in… Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/06571/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06571-25/birkirkara-sanction-position-and-layout-of-private-car-garage): To sanction position and layout of private-car garage. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 77 m away ## More by Colin Zammit - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07550/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-26/marsa-demolition-of-two-storey-townhouse): Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07463/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-757-00): To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a… Pending [All applications by Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) ## More from John Abela - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05581/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05581-25/siggiewi-dismantling-of-existing-rubble-wall-and-blockwork): Proposed dismantling of existing rubble wall and blockwork pillars and re-constructed in a different layout using same materials. Widening of drive to create… Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/07496/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07496-24/xaghra-renew-permission-pa7104-19-construction-of-a): To renew permission PA7104/19 - Construction of a house with different layout from that approved in PA5820/16, including extension at first floor to that… Withdrawn, 2 floors - [**PA/04466/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04466-24/qormi-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 16 September 2024 - [**PA/01466/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01466-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-pa639-19-which-consist-of): To sanction variations from PA639/19 which consist of: the correction of the site configuration, shifting of internal walls, the addition of a balcony… Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/03165/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03165-22/msida-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B Shop, and proposed installation of signage. To include sanctioning of change of door aperture from approved permit. Status being checked [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)