--- title: "PA/06723/23: demolish existing penthouse and construction of 1 in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06723-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-penthouse-and-construction-of-1 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To demolish existing penthouse and construction of 1 apartment at third floor level and penthouse at receded… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0672323 # PA/06723/23: demolish existing penthouse and construction of 1 in Birkirkara Wignacourt PH A, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara To demolish existing penthouse and construction of 1 apartment at third floor level and penthouse at receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Wignacourt PH A, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-falzon) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **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:** 2 - **Received:** 30 May 2023 - **Validated:** 20 March 2024 - **Published:** 20 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 3 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06723/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06723&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Wignacourt PH A, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara 160 other applications within 300 m: 94 granted, 9 refused, 22 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00320/24). On Triq Wignacourt: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/01174/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01174-22/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-apartment-at-first-floor): Alterations to existing apartment at first floor level and construction of an additional 2 apartments at second and receded floor level. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/07659/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07659-25/birkirkara-sanction-fuel-tank-and-retractable-canopy): To sanction fuel tank and retractable canopy Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/04817/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04817-25/birkirkara-subdivide-flat-no): To subdivide flat no. 2 (second-penthouse apartment duplex residence (PA/08810/21) into a second floor apartment (flat no. 2) and a penthouse apartment (flat… Granted, validated 19 August 2025, 3 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/07527/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07527-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to public service garage. Refused, validated 6 November 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/03356/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03356-22/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-stairwell): To carry out internal alterations to existing stairwell and erect 2 additional apartments plus one receded floor over an existing first floor maisonette. Refused, validated 18 May 2022, 45 m away - [**PA/02435/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02435-23/birkirkara-subdivide-commercial-outlet): To subdivide commercial outlet (Class 4, previously Flat 2 and Flat 4) into Class 4B retail outlet at ground floor level (Flat 2, now No.59A) and proposed… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/02455/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02455-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-a-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of a terraced house, excavation of site and reservoir and construction of three street level garages and overlying five apartments at… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/04324/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04324-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-structure): Proposed internal alterations to pre-1967 structure. Granted, validated 11 September 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/00307/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00307-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-on-all-floors): Proposed internal and external alterations on all floors and proposed extension at second floor, third floor and receded fourth floor to create 3 residential… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/02544/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02544-25/birkirkara-amendments-to-development-approved-in-pa-1037-16-including): Amendments to development approved in PA/1037/16 including the addition of another floor, the introduction of balconies within the backyard, the extension of… Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/04415/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04415-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-common-stairs-and-washroom-at): Demolition of common stairs and washroom at second floor approved in PA04739/97 and construction of stairs and lift from ground floor to fourth floor, two x… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/00404/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00404-25/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-building): Proposed alterations to existing building, including alterations to the facade, lowering of third floor and roof slab and construction of one additional… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/08120/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08120-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-of-property-at-ground-level): To sanction changes of property at ground level from approved permit PA4704/21 as existing which includes shifting of internal layout of food preparation area… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/07179/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07179-26/birkirkara-retaining-of-original-wall-at-ground-floor): Retaining of original wall at ground floor, previously approved for removal in PA/03921/20, to retain room as bedroom. Pending, 68 m away - [**PA/02306/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02306-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage): Change of use from garage (pre-1968) to shop (Class 4B) including internal alterations and extension together with an illuminated sign. Status being checked, 69 m away ## More by Jonathan Schembri - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) ## More from Joseph Falzon - [**PA/03070/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03070-25/siggiewi-propose-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-dilapidated-rubble): To propose demolition and reconstruction of dilapidated rubble walls, demolition and reconstruction of dangerous structure (pre-1968), proposed construction… Granted, validated 14 May 2025 - [**PA/01881/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01881-25/kirkop-change-of-use-from-motorcycle-garage-approved): Change of use from motorcycle garage approved in PA4820/21 to Class 4B shop, to sanction aperture and proposed sign. Granted, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/03526/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03526-24/rabat-gozo-sanctioning-of-variations-from-previously-approved-pa10125): Sanctioning of variations from previously approved PA10125/17. Variations relate to shifting of external, internal walls and apertures site at 39, Triq San… Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/06883/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06883-23/mgarr-construction-of-random-dry-stone-rubble-wall): Proposed construction of random dry-stone rubble wall (sejjiegh) on existing agricultural land. Refused, validated 22 November 2023 - [**PA/05827/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05827-23/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-overlying-maisonette): Proposed demolition of existing garage and overlying maisonette and subsequent excavation of one level for basement garages and construction of a new block of… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04670/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04670-23/tarxien-construction-of-one-residential-unit-at-setback): Construction of one residential unit at setback floor level in lieu of washrooms as approved in PA2865/22 and miscellaneous amendments. Granted, validated 28 September 2023 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)