--- title: "PA/07167/23: sanction changes to walls/openings at roof level in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07167-23/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-to-walls-openings-at-roof-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: To sanction changes to walls/openings at roof level and spiral staircase for access to upper-roof level.… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0716723 # PA/07167/23: sanction changes to walls/openings at roof level in Birzebbuga 30, Esther Flats, Triq San Mikiel, Birzebbuga 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 penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 30, Esther Flats, Triq San Mikiel, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Emanuel Barun - **Perit:** [Perit Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 20 July 2023 - **Validated:** 18 April 2024 - **Published:** 29 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 December 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 30 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07167/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07167&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 30, Esther Flats, Triq San Mikiel, Birzebbuga 176 other applications within 300 m: 114 granted, 4 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03045/25). On Triq San Mikiel: 28 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Jean Paul Debono Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-paul-debono-vella), [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia), [Karl Genovese](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-genovese). 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/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, 10 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, 17 m away - [**PA/00715/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00715-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-townhouse-mainly-opening): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 townhouse mainly opening of garage door on facade, removal and addition on internal walls, doors and windows. Application… Pending, validated 11 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/06979/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06979-25/birzebbuga-subdivision-of-an-existing-duplex-unit-into): Proposed subdivision of an existing duplex unit into two separate residential units, including sanctioning of internal alterations. Re-painting of the… Granted, validated 14 November 2025, 34 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, 36 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, 40 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, 41 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, 43 m away - [**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, 47 m away - [**PA/03975/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03975-23/birzebbuga-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed alterations at first floor level, including demolition of existing roof, reconstruction of same and extension at second and receded floor levels.… Granted, validated 18 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/04380/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04380-23/birzebbuga-alterations-to-existing-ground-floor-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing ground floor maisonette. Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/05013/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05013-24/birzebbuga-internal-demolition-including-the-retention-of-existing): Proposed internal demolition including the retention of existing façade, and the construction of four (4) additional floors including one (1) maisonette and… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 56 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, 57 m away - [**PA/07696/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07696-25/birzebbuga-structural-alterations-over-a-ground-floor-maisonette): Structural alterations over a ground floor maisonette and garage. Construction of an overlying first floor maisonette and washroom. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 2 floors, 62 m away - [**PA/07432/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07432-23/birzebbuga-extension-at-roof-level): Extension at roof level. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 63 m away ## More by Randolph Nicholas Bartoli - [**PA/07103/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07103-26/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-and-replacement): Proposed minor internal alterations to dwelling and replacement of roofs. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06641/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06641-26/xghajra-sanction-garage-as-built-from-pa-06629-05): To sanction garage as built from PA/06629/05. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06151/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06151-26/zabbar-demolition-of-roof-structures): Demolition of roof structures, proposed formation of lift to serve all levels, alterations at first floor level, construction of second/third/roof level to… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06061/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06061-26/marsaskala-placing-of-pergola-on-front-terrace): Proposed placing of pergola on front terrace. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05874/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05874-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-site-to): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate site to lower levels and formation of water cistern. Proposed construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor and… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05596/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05596-26/qormi-changes-to-pa-04791-25-to-re-design-layout-of): Proposed changes to PA/04791/25 to re-design layout of first floor unit and construction of 2 overlying apartments and a receded floor penthouse including… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)