--- title: "PA/06170/26: Extension to existing apartment block in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06170-26/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0617026 # PA/06170/26: Extension to existing apartment block in Birzebbuga 64, Triq il-Mandolina, Birzebbuga Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The Proposal includes minimal alterations to 'common parts', and construction of new levels to create a duplex apartment. Proposal also includes location for the possibility of installation of pv panels at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 64, Triq il-Mandolina, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Liam Coleiro - **Perit:** [Perit David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 20 August 2026 - **Validated:** 2 September 2026 - **Published:** 2 September 2026 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 14 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06170/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06170&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 64, Triq il-Mandolina, Birzebbuga 88 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01891/25). On Triq il-Mandolina: 16 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Jean Paul Debono Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-paul-debono-vella), [David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer), [Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/00475/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00475-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of apartment as built from that approved in PA/3258/93. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 13 m away - [**PA/02090/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02090-25/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/04188/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04188-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-1649-15): To sanction minor changes to approved PA/1649/15, proposed minor alterations to existing layouts and proposed extension at roof level. Proposal includes three… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/01968/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01968-21/birzebbuga-construction-of-block-consisting-of-a-ground): Proposed construction of block consisting of a ground floor garage with two overlying duplex units, including construction of pool at setback floor level Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/00039/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00039-26/birzebbuga-sanction-maisonette-as-is-since-no-permits): Application to sanction maisonette as is since no permits were traced. Application also includes variations fromthe official building alignments. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 23 m away - [**PA/00725/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00725-20/birzebbuga-create-extension-of-roof-structure-to-house): To create extension of roof structure to house more PV panels Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/04644/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04644-23/birzebbuga-sanction-maisonette-as-built): To sanction maisonette as built. PA permit could not be traced. Granted, validated 5 October 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/03711/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03711-23/birzebbuga-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-p): To sanction differences from approved development permission PB1204/85, proposed demolition of existing washroom at third floor level and construction of… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/03212/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03212-21/birzebbuga-installation-of-a-1m-projected-canopy): Proposed installation of a 1m projected canopy, and sanctioning of sign and billboard on elevation Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/02343/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02343-21/birzebbuga-sanction-change-of-use-of-front-part): To sanction change of use of front part of garage to Class 4B shop; proposed change of use of back part of garage into storage and construction of partition;… Status being checked, 32 m away - [**PA/00041/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00041-20/birzebbuga-make-minor-internal-alterations-at-approved-second): To make minor internal alterations at approved second floor (PA/11354/18), and construct one apartment at third floor and a penthouse at recessed floor level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/05275/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05275-23/birzebbuga-sanction-link-of-garage-to-residence-as): To sanction link of garage to residence as built, and to sanction garage layout, garage elevation and front garden as built [original permit PA3572/90]. Granted, validated 26 October 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/02155/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02155-26/birzebbuga-development-consisting-of-the-construction-of-additional): Proposed development consisting of the construction of additional overlying floors on an existing apartment, including the construction of a lift shaft and… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/05951/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05951-26/birzebbuga-convert-existing-first-floor-maisonette-into-a): To convert existing first floor maisonette into a block of three apartments, including installation of lift. variations from the official alignment. Proposal… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/00006/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00006-22/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Proposed change of use from garage for private vehicles to car showroom including carrying out external alterations and to sanction as built. Refused, validated 12 January 2022, 52 m away ## More by David Borg - [**PA/06950/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06950-26/marsaxlokk-conversion-of-a-pre-1968-property-into-a): Conversion of a pre-1968 property into a two bedroom property and takeaway outlet at ground floor level. Proposal includes the demolition of walls and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06070/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06070-26/siggiewi-part-demolition-and-alterations-to-pre-1978-structures): Part demolition and alterations to pre-1978 structures, retention of pre-1968 structures, excavation and construction of an underlying, reservoir, and… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05424/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05424-26/naxxar-extension-to-the-approved-operating-dairy-farm): Proposed extension to the approved operating dairy farm (Class 7) as per PA/00676/08 for the keeping of mature heifers, dry cows and calves, comprising the… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05285/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05285-26/qormi-construction-of-3-units-at-second): Proposed construction of 3 units at second, third and fourth floor level and proposed pool at roof floor level. Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05172/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05172-26/mosta-demolition-and-alteration-works-to-an-existing): Demolition and alteration works to an existing dwelling, part of which is a pre-1968 structure, at ground floor level, and proposed extensions at first and… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04815/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04815-26/mgarr-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-two-existing): To carry out internal alterations to two existing Shops, and to change the use from Class 4B to Class 4B Veterinary Pharmacy with ancillary Clinic.… Granted, validated 15 July 2026 [All applications by David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-borg) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)