--- title: "PA/06651/25: demolition of existing house in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06651-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation and construction of 1 basement level and 4 floors plus… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0665125 # PA/06651/25: demolition of existing house in Birkirkara Essendon, Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation and construction of 1 basement level and 4 floors plus recessed floor. Proposal shall consist of 6 garages at level -1, 2 residential units and 1 Class 4A office at level 0, 4 residential units per floor at levels 1/2/3 and 3 residential units at recessed floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Essendon, Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Eric Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/eric-saliba) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 17 - **Received:** 3 September 2025 - **Validated:** 15 October 2025 - **Published:** 15 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 March 2026 - **Permit expires:** 18 March 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 33 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06651/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06651&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Essendon, Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara 126 other applications within 300 m: 74 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00052/26). On Triq Dun Karm: 36 other applications, 17 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Jesmond Mugliett](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jesmond-mugliett), [Adam Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adam-pace). 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/02609/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02609-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of basement storage, ground-floor parking garage, with four residential apartments above. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/00102/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00102-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-local-shop-class): Change of use from local shop Class 4B selling electronics and parts, to Class 3C aerial sports/pole fitness studio, including internal and external… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/05000/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05000-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-of-a): Proposed sanctioning of change of use of a level 1 (basement level -4) garages and fronting private driveway to Class 6A store, for use by existing ground… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/01849/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01849-22/birkirkara-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavate over site and to construct two basement levels (level - 3 and level -2) which shall be accessible from an adjacent… Status being checked, 89 m away - [**PA/01262/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01262-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-alterations-to-the-existing-building): To sanction minor alterations to the existing building at level -1 and level 0 (removal of internal partitions), as well as to sanction minor changes to… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/02695/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02695-25/birkirkara-alteration-to-back-bedroom-to-add-the): Alteration to back bedroom to add the 4th bedroom. Granted, validated 22 May 2025, 92 m away - [**PA/06565/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06565-24/birkirkara-construction-of-class-4b-shop-at-ground): Proposed construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor and Class 4A office at first, second, third and recessed floors. Suspended, validated 9 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/02875/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02875-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-papb-00862-88): To sanction changes from PAPB/00862/88. To demolish existing canopy, front and rear balustrades, and to replace with solid wall and/or glass railing. To… Suspended, validated 6 May 2026, 100 m away - [**PA/03172/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03172-21/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations): To carry out alterations, to sanction other internal and external alterations carried out to permits PA 8511/18 and PA 8882/19 and to fix 3 signs. Status being checked, 103 m away - [**PA/05684/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05684-26/birkirkara-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to the approved ground-floor Class 4A dental clinic (PA/4143/24), including the change of use of… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 105 m away - [**PA/04143/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04143-24/birkirkara-propose-internal-alterations-to-garage-approved-in): To propose internal alterations to garage approved in PA/1329/24 and to demolish existing dwelling approved in PA/1329/24 and to construct Class 4A dental… Withdrawn, validated 3 July 2024, 105 m away - [**PA/01329/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01329-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-from): To sanction minor internal and external variations from permit PB/5059/88 and PB/862/88. Granted, validated 22 April 2024, 105 m away - [**PA/00052/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00052-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-2-floor-plus-semi-basement-terraced): To sanction existing 2 floor plus semi-basement terraced house as built and to affect alterations in all floors and erect additional 2 floors and a receded… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 108 m away - [**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, 110 m away - [**PA/04521/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04521-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-an-extension-to-an-existing): Sanctioning of an extension to an existing pre-1967 dwelling, including alterations. Withdrawn, validated 7 February 2024, 114 m away ## More by Joseph Bondin - [**PA/07614/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07614-26/st-julians-changes-in-layout-to-approved-class-3b): Proposed changes in layout to approved Class 3B hotel in PA/2151/23, changes include merging of property to existing hotel approved in PA/6725/20. Proposal… Pending - [**PA/07580/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07580-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-change-of): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse and change of use from Class 1 residential to construct Class 3A five-storey guesthouse comprising a total of 18… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07514/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07514-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-at-first-floor-level): Proposed change of use at first floor level from Class 4A offices to Class 2C educational institution for foreign students coming over to Malta for… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07400/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate 3 basement levels and construct 5 story apartment building with pools at ground floor and roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07349/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07349-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-correction-of-site-following-survey): Proposed alterations and correction of site following survey as built for levels which have been approved by planning applications PA/2035/20 and PA/4006/22.… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07300/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07300-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of 3 basement levels for parking and construction of six levels building including showroom Class 4B,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 6 floors [All applications by Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) ## More from Eric Saliba - [**PA/04215/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04215-26/nadur-remove-debris): To remove debris, to create a basement store and to carry out alterations to PA8051/24. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/06011/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06011-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-new-dwelling-as-an-end-of): To propose new dwelling as an end of scheme. Granted, validated 17 September 2025 - [**PA/05742/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05742-25/naxxar-demolition): Proposed demolition, excavation of reservoirs and construction of two street-level garages and 3 dwellings. Proposal includes pool. Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/04557/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04557-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-maisonette): Demolition of existing maisonette, excavation and construction of reservoirs and the construction of three terraced houses. The application also includes the… Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/03446/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03446-25/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-shop): Demolition of existing shop (as approved in PA/00141/10), excavation of site; construction of one basement with 10 garages and construction of 18 residential… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 6 floors - [**PA/08051/24** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08051-24/nadur-demolition-of-existing-house): Demolition of existing house, excavation of reservoirs and proposed construction of 4 houses with street level garages. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 1 floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)