--- title: "PA/06366/23: demolition of an existing residential unit and in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06366-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-an-existing-residential-unit-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of an existing residential unit and proposed construction of a Class 4D restaurant with 9… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0636623 # PA/06366/23: demolition of an existing residential unit and in Birkirkara Mater et Magistra, Triq Qrejzu, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara Proposed demolition of an existing residential unit and proposed construction of a Class 4D restaurant with 9 overlying apartments. - **Status:** Granted (The request for reconsideration on permit condition/s has been granted.) - **Location:** Mater et Magistra, Triq Qrejzu, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Mr Gordon Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/gordon-spiteri) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 9 - **Received:** 27 June 2023 - **Validated:** 1 November 2023 - **Published:** 1 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 1 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 14 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06366/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06366&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Mater et Magistra, Triq Qrejzu, Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara 225 other applications within 300 m: 136 granted, 7 refused, 26 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05754/24). On Triq Qrejzu: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/02050/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02050-22/birkirkara-creation-of-aperture-to-existing-class-4d): Creation of aperture to existing Class 4D. Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/05904/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05904-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-pre-1967-building-and-to-construct): To demolish existing pre-1967 building and to construct residential unit. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/01512/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01512-24/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-pa2649-09): To sanction apartment as built from PA2649/09. . Granted, validated 11 April 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/03826/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03826-23/birkirkara-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-on-a): To place outdoor tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform with supportive bollards. Refused, validated 28 June 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/00327/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00327-25/birkirkara-development-of-site-consisting-of-demolition-of): Proposed development of site consisting of demolition of corrugated roof structure, concrete roofed garage and integration of two old rooms, alterations to… Refused, validated 29 January 2025, 4 floors, 54 m away - [**PA/00066/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00066-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, erect gypsum partition for store and w.c. and to change use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C shop. Granted, validated 18 January 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/00267/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00267-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pastizzeria-to-take): Proposed change of use from pastizzeria to take away, and minor internal alterations and alterations to facade, including modifications to sign and removal of… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/00533/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00533-20/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, inclusion of surveyed cellar, replacement of parapets with ’balavostri’, size of one external window and layout of… Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/02732/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-21/birkirkara-re-activation-of-class-4b-shop-permit-approved): Re-activation of Class 4B shop permit approved in PA03599/01. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/00949/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00949-26/birkirkara-proposal-seeks-to-sanction-the-property-as): The proposal seeks to sanction the property as built. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/01681/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01681-21/birkirkara-construction-of-a-pedestrian-bridge): Construction of a pedestrian bridge Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/01279/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01279-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-bar-and): Change of use from a bar and lounge to Class 4D sushi bar plus other minor internal and external additions and alterations. Proposal includes sanctioning of… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/08362/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08362-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-offices-with): Change of use from approved offices with PA/00155/19 to residential units. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/05641/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05641-24/birkirkara-extension-of-a-townhouse-including-minor-internal): Extension of a townhouse including minor internal alterations and restoration works on the facade. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/00598/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00598-26/birkirkara-additions-and-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-including): Proposed additions and alterations to pre-1967 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor, demolition of roof at first floor and the construction… Granted, validated 7 April 2026, 2 floors, 75 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from Gordon Spiteri - [**PA/02678/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02678-26/gharb-sanction-variances-from-pa-05875-24-for-changes-in): To sanction variances from PA/05875/24 for changes in; levels, and internal wall layouts. Granted, validated 9 June 2026 - [**PA/01625/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01625-24/zejtun-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor): Internal alterations at ground floor, proposed balconies at first floor and pv panels at roof level and relocation of existing flagpole; proposed changes to… Granted, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/00267/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00267-24/gzira-application-includes-sanctioning-of-site-extents-as): Application includes sanctioning of site extents as per latest survey from the approved permit PA4698/21. Sanctioning of the subdivision of a four bedroom… Granted, validated 25 March 2024 - [**PA/04712/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04712-23/zejtun-sanctioning-of-differences-from-pa6576-19): Sanctioning of differences from PA6576/19. Such as changes in room uses, displacement of walls, etc. Granted, validated 9 August 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)