--- title: "PA/07169/26: demolition of existing dwellings in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0716926 # PA/07169/26: demolition of existing dwellings in Birkirkara 50, 51, 52, 53, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23 dwellings from ground till receded floor level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 50, 51, 52, 53, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Steve Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/steve-mercieca) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Residential units:** 23 - **Received:** 24 June 2026 - **Validated:** 14 October 2026 - **Published:** 14 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 November 2026 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/07169/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07169&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 50, 51, 52, 53, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara 263 other applications within 300 m: 159 granted, 11 refused, 37 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/01075/26). On Triq Fleur-De-Lys: 52 other applications, 25 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Elaine Genovese](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elaine-genovese), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella), [Fabrizio Baldacchino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/fabrizio-baldacchino), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/04267/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04267-23/birkirkara-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To propose internal and external alterations to an existing building that include, subdivision and change of use to a Class 4A office, opening and closing of… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/01814/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01814-21/birkirkara-sanction-a-separate-class-4d-shop-at): To sanction a separate Class 4D shop at ground floor level, the carry out of internal and external alterations and to narrow the existing sign. Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/04553/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04553-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-consisting-of-the-relocation-of): Proposed internal alterations consisting of the relocation of the first-floor layout (Class 4B) to the second floor and the relocation of the second-floor… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/02118/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02118-25/birkirkara-change-in-material-of-external-apertures-closed-balcony): Proposed change in material of external apertures/closed balcony from timber to dark red pvc and minor change in the wrought iron railings from that approved… Granted, validated 25 July 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/00713/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00713-26/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-class-4a-offices): To change the use of Class 4A Offices at first, second and third floor levels into a Class 2C educational institution for foreign students coming over to… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/06332/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-25/birkirkara-internal-alteration-to-existing-pre-1968-property-with): Internal alteration to existing pre-1968 property with approved permit PA/2118/25, including construction of lift to create a separate access to a separate… Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/05283/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05283-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4B gaming shop, minor internal alterations and replacement of signage. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/00044/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00044-22/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-offices-approved-as): Change of use of offices approved as per PA/04240/18 into 3 apartments including internal replanning. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/04578/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04578-25/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations to approved permit PA/03012/19. To sanction the internal shifting of walls and minor modifications to the facade… Withdrawn, 32 m away - [**PA/00417/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00417-24/birkirkara-replacements-of-timber-balcony-as-per-approved): Replacements of timber balcony as per approved ’Irrestawra Darek 2023 restoration grant scheme’ GS581/23. Granted, validated 27 February 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/01098/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01098-21/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-extension-built-in-the-backyard): Sanctioning of extension built in the backyard of pre-1967 Class 4B shop. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/01590/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01590-21/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (addition of ensuite bathroom to a pre-1968 building) Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/04089/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04089-26/birkirkara-subdivision-of-pre-1967-townhouse-into-two-units): Subdivision of pre-1967 townhouse into two units and addition of floor in line with others. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors, 37 m away - [**PA/01860/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01860-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-retails-class-4b): Change of use from retails Class 4B to office Class 4A. Minor alterations to toilet layout Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/05240/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05240-25/birkirkara-increasing-in-height-of-existing-lift-shaft): Proposed increasing in height of existing lift shaft, and proposed parapet wall at roof floor level. Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 41 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06775/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06775-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-terrace-house): To demolish existing terrace house, excavate and construct 2 basement level garages, 2 maisonette at ground floor level and 10 units from first till penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) ## More from Steve Mercieca - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05569/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05569-26/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette, retaining the facade, and construction of 7 dwellings from first till receded floor level (for a total… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08230/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08230-25/attard-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-at-first-and): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling at first and second floor level, and construction of 4 units from first till receded floor level. Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)