--- title: "PA/06404/26: demolition of existing house in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0640426 # PA/06404/26: demolition of existing house in Birkirkara 202 & 204, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage and 11 residential units. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 202 & 204, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Angelo Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/angelo-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 11 - **Received:** 2 July 2026 - **Validated:** 16 September 2026 - **Published:** 16 September 2026 - **Comments close:** 16 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06404/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06404&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 202 & 204, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 84 granted, 4 refused, 15 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04322/25). On Triq Salvu Psaila: 34 other applications, 21 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [David Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-sultana). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/01109/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-class-4b): Change of use of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4D restaurant, alterations, fixing of sign, a/c and retractable awning. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/01516/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01516-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floors): To demolish existing first and second floors, construction of 3 floors and receded floor. Withdrawn, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/05970/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05970-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-store): Proposed change of use from existing pre-1968 store to Class 6A storage and ancillary car space and sanctioning of changes to facade finishes. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/04719/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04719-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-subdivision-of-existing-dwelling-into): Proposed alterations and subdivision of existing dwelling into 2 separate dwellings, and proposed additional dwelling at second floor level (total of 3).… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 3 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/03006/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03006-25/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-residential-unit): To carry out alterations to existing residential unit at first floor, to carry out an extension at second floor and to construct a stairwell to the roof. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 3 floors, 37 m away - [**PA/02416/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02416-21/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-ground-floor-garage): Proposed extension to existing ground floor garage, back terrace and kitchen-dining at first floor, bedroom at second floor and washroom at roof level… Status being checked, 3 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/06959/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Change of use of Class 4B Shop to Class 4A Office and other ancillary areas. To propose minor internal layout adjustments and external alterations to façade… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01978/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01978-21/birkirkara-sanction-construction-of-walls-and-installation-of): To sanction construction of walls and installation of garage doors at semi-basement level creating 2 lock-up garages. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/06072/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06072-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa656-15): To sanction internal and external variations from PA656/15. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/01470/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01470-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-as-built-from-those): To sanction minor changes as built from those approved in PA 1446/99 at the Juventus Vero Amore Club, and the addition of a Class 4D at first floor. Status being checked, 2 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/02874/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-21/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa2811-15-to-replace-existing): Renewal of PA2811/15 - To replace existing roof with a new concrete slab and construct an overlying duplex - at second floor and penthouse level Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/01272/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01272-22/birkirkara-internal-changes-of-the-use-of-rooms): Internal changes of the use of rooms, removal of internal partitions and raising of backyard walls. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/03171/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pre-67-store-to): Proposed change of use from pre-67 store to Class 4B shop. Application also includes installation of sign. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/06810/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-garage): Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 80 m away ## More by Mario Cordina - [**PA/06289/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06289-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06015/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06015-26/munxar-private-swimming-pool-on-roof-and-private): Proposed private swimming pool on roof and private open stairwell to roof. Proposed change from washroom/pantry to bathroom in recessed floor unit. Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05450/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05450-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-ruins): Proposed demolition of existing ruins. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, ground floor garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05441/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) ## More from Angelo Portelli - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05441/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04533/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04533-26/qrendi-demolition-of-existing-garage): Proposed demolition of existing garage. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04382/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04382-26/rabat-gozo-changes-to-pa5927-24): Proposed changes to PA5927/24. Proposed demolition of existing residences. Proposed construction of 4 garages and 1 Class 4A offices, 24 apartments and… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04337/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04337-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-garages-and-apartments): Proposed demolition of existing garages and apartments. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, basement domestic store, 1 private garage for 3… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 1 floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)