--- title: "PA/06608/23: Demolition of existing residential unit and construction in Birkirkara |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06608-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-unit-and-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Demolition of existing residential unit and construction of 4 residential units at first, second, third and… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0660823 # PA/06608/23: Demolition of existing residential unit and construction in Birkirkara 42, St Rita, Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara Demolition of existing residential unit and construction of 4 residential units at first, second, third and fourth level (previously approved by PA/9629/17). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 42, St Rita, Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Marcelle Grech - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 30 June 2023 - **Validated:** 24 January 2024 - **Published:** 15 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 30 November 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 7 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06608/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06608&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 42, St Rita, Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara 308 other applications within 300 m: 209 granted, 6 refused, 30 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02539/26). On Triq il-Karmnu: 34 other applications, 19 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri), [Joseph Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-tabone), [Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, medium reliability, from 44 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/04076/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04076-26/birkirkara-changes-to-permit-pa-02449-22-including-the-demolition): Changes to permit PA/02449/22 including the demolition of existing residential unit at first floor level and proposed construction of three residential units… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 6 m away - [**PA/01364/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01364-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor. Demolition of existing washroom and construction of new floor at second floor level and receded floor… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 12 m away - [**PA/02449/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02449-22/birkirkara-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette-and-construction): Alterations to first floor maisonette and construction of two more one bedroomed apartments, including lift, and washroom at fourth floor level. Status being checked, 12 m away - [**PA/00752/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00752-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-motor-cycles-and): Change of use from motor cycles and accessories showroom to Class 4B. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/03376/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03376-25/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-plans-approved-with-pa4729-09): To sanction changes to plans approved with PA4729/09 and carry out internal and external alterations to convert two maisonettes into one house with a garage. Withdrawn, validated 4 June 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/01593/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01593-21/birkirkara-changes-to-approved-pa07760-18-changes-include-elimination): Proposed changes to approved PA07760/18 changes include elimination of basement, proposed garage at ground floor and maisonette at first floor. Overlying… Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/00599/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00599-26/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-at-first-floor-mainly): To carry out alterations at first floor mainly reposition of doors/windows and installation of lightweight portioning wall and extension at second floor to… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/02737/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02737-25/birkirkara-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing houses whilst retaining the facade and to redevelop the rest of the property into a street level garage and a Class 4A… Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/05152/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05152-24/birkirkara-replace-deteriorated-timber-balcony): To replace deteriorated timber balcony, by a white aluminium railing and sanction extension to kitchen. Granted, validated 7 October 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/05614/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05614-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office covered by PA651/20 to Class 4B shop including fixing of shop sign. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/05381/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05381-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-existing-property): Internal alterations to existing property, and construction of overlying full floor and setback floor. No sub-division of, or additional dwellings are being… Refused, validated 6 December 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 40 m away - [**PA/02226/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-create-one-bedroom): Proposed alterations and additions to create one bedroom unit at second floor level and room at third floor level. Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 4 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/02272/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02272-23/birkirkara-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-which): To sanction domestic store at roof level which was built after 1967. Pending, validated 6 June 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/02904/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02904-25/birkirkara-proposal-for-minor-internal-alterations): Proposal for minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 23 May 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/00569/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00569-20/birkirkara-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed alterations to pre-1967 dwelling. Alterations include relocation of existing habitable rooms and introduction of main bathroom. Status being checked, 46 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)