--- title: "PA/06979/25: subdivision of an existing duplex unit into in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06979-25/birzebbuga-subdivision-of-an-existing-duplex-unit-into source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed subdivision of an existing duplex unit into two separate residential units, including sanctioning of… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0697925 # PA/06979/25: subdivision of an existing duplex unit into in Birzebbuga Newark, Triq il-Bieqja c/w, Triq San Mikiel, Birzebbuga Proposed subdivision of an existing duplex unit into two separate residential units, including sanctioning of internal alterations. Re-painting of the projecting portion of the façade to earth colours. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Newark, Triq il-Bieqja c/w, Triq San Mikiel, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Saviour Bugeja - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 26 September 2025 - **Validated:** 14 November 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 26 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06979/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06979&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Newark, Triq il-Bieqja c/w, Triq San Mikiel, Birzebbuga 189 other applications within 300 m: 117 granted, 4 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03045/25). On Triq il-Bieqja: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 34 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/00046/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00046-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of reservoir, construction of street-level garage, 3 apartments and one penthouse. Withdrawn, validated 15 January 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/04003/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04003-26/birzebbuga-sanction-development): To sanction development. To split two levels into two distinct flats and internal alteration of other levels. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/04463/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04463-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of reservoir, construction of street-level garage, 3 apartments and one penthouse. Granted, validated 2 October 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/03303/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03303-21/birzebbuga-sanction-amendments-to-the-previously-approved-permits): To sanction amendments to the previously approved permits PA/03011/18 and PA/08737/18. Sanctioning comprises the inclusion of all units into one block… Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/02905/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02905-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-buildings-and-construct-two-houses): To demolish existing buildings and construct two houses, each consisting of a street level garage for private use and an overlying residence with pool at roof… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 2 floors, 30 m away - [**PA/07167/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07167-23/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-to-walls-openings-at-roof-level): To sanction changes to walls/openings at roof level and spiral staircase for access to upper-roof level. Proposed use of roof structure as a one-bedroom… Granted, validated 18 April 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/03257/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03257-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-terrace-house): Demolition of existing terrace house, excavation of reservoir, and construction of 2 car spaces for private parking at Ground Floor Level and 4 dwellings from… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/05332/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05332-23/birzebbuga-propose-demolition-of-existing-stores-at-ground): To propose demolition of existing stores at ground and first floor levels, construction of maisonette at ground floor, 2 overlying apartments at first and… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/01124/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01124-21/birzebbuga-internal-demolition-of-walls-and-part-slabs): Proposed internal demolition of walls and part slabs including demolition of facade. Re construction of facade, internal walls, extension to first floor level… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/05947/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05947-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-garage-lightweight-roof-and): Proposed demolition of existing garage lightweight roof and façade. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and a first floor duplex maisonette. Works… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/00106/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00106-25/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/05007/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05007-23/birzebbuga-renewal-to-pa283-18): Renewal to PA283/18 (Additions and alterations to part of development (as approved by part PA2688/09) - extension of room to unit A7. Granted, validated 24 October 2023, 61 m away - [**PA/00258/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00258-25/birzebbuga-proposal-includes-alterations-to-the-internal-layout): The proposal includes alterations to the internal layout, selective demolition works, and the construction of two additional floors, along with the… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/02696/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02696-23/birzebbuga-alterations-to-facade-and-change-of-use): Proposed alterations to facade and change of use to garage. Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/00200/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00200-22/birzebbuga-minor-internal-works-gypsum-walls-coverage): Proposed minor internal works: gypsum walls coverage, gypsum soffit, skylights repairs, roof membrane repair, installation of removable steel and wood… Status being checked, 67 m away ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)