--- title: "PA/06412/25: demolition of existing house in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06412-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed construction of Class 4A office and 7 residential units.… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0641225 # PA/06412/25: demolition of existing house in Birzebbuga 176, Triq Birzebbuga c/w, Triq Santa Katarina, Birzebbuga Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed construction of Class 4A office and 7 residential units. Proposed excavation and construction of water reservoir. Proposed signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 176, Triq Birzebbuga c/w, Triq Santa Katarina, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **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:** 7 - **Received:** 27 August 2025 - **Validated:** 8 October 2025 - **Published:** 8 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 7 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 22 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06412/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06412&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 176, Triq Birzebbuga c/w, Triq Santa Katarina, Birzebbuga 192 other applications within 300 m: 127 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07137/25). On Triq Birzebbuga: 23 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 36 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/06728/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06728-26/birzebbuga-change-use-of-private-garage-to-class): To change use of private garage to Class 4D restaurant, and to sanction minor changes to garage as existing. Correction of site from that approved in… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/05864/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05864-25/birzebbuga-change-the-use-of-a-class-4c): To change the use of a Class 4C shop to Class 4D shop (take away/dine in), to carry out internal and external alterations and to fix one sign instead of the… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/03261/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03261-21/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-previously-approved-class): Change of use from previously approved Class 4A (Class 5 - PA/1519/13) to Class 4C, inclusive of changes to facade which comprise of the removal of vinyl sign… Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/00832/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00832-22/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-minor-wall-configuration-of-class): Sanctioning of minor wall configuration of Class 4A office and timber like PVC apertures from that as approved in permit PA 4313/17. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/04707/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04707-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property (mainly garage, office and maisonette) and proposed construction of office (Class 4A), shop (Class 4B) and overlying two… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/00153/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00153-20/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of property as built from that approved by way of PA/04313/17. The latter includes internal wall configuration and extension at back of property… Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/01275/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01275-21/birzebbuga-alterations-to-common-parts-and-construction-of): Proposed alterations to common parts and construction of additional third and receded floor levels Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/04546/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04546-25/birzebbuga-alterations-to-facade): Alterations to facade, to change balcony projection. Granted, validated 28 July 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/04722/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04722-23/birzebbuga-demolish-the-existing-structure-as-approved-in): To demolish the existing structure as approved in PA5656/08 and reinstatement of ground to match surrounding paving. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/00771/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00771-22/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-from-original-approved-permit-pb-3218-75): To sanction changes from original approved permit PB/3218/75 which include i. construction of store and bathroom at third floor level ii. changes to balconies… Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/01402/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01402-26/birzebbuga-minor-alterations-at-second-floor-level): Proposed minor alterations at second floor level, demolition of existing structures at third floor level, construction of third floor level and receded floor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/00217/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00217-20/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-street-level): To demolish existing dwelling and construct street level garage with storage and WC. Status being checked, 1 floor, 82 m away - [**PA/02673/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02673-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-stair-and-the): Proposed demolition of the existing stair and the construction of a lift and a new stair. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 88 m away - [**PA/00401/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00401-24/birzebbuga-conversion-of-existing-first-floor-maisontte-into): Proposed conversion of existing first floor maisontte into three apartments and a receeded floor including the proposed alteration to existing ground, first… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/05040/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05040-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, maisonette, apartments and a penthouse at receded floor level. Granted, validated 27 September 2024, 95 m away ## More by Mario Cordina - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**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 [All applications by Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) ## More from Angelo Portelli - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 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/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 [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)