--- title: "PA/07179/26: Retaining of original wall at ground floor in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07179-26/birkirkara-retaining-of-original-wall-at-ground-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Birkirkara: Retaining of original wall at ground floor, previously approved for removal in PA/03921/20, to retain room as… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0717926 # PA/07179/26: Retaining of original wall at ground floor in Birkirkara 95, Merhba, Triq Salvu Psaila, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara Retaining of original wall at ground floor, previously approved for removal in PA/03921/20, to retain room as bedroom. - **Status:** Pending (The case has been forwarded to a case officer who is awaiting a response to initial consultations carried out) - **Location:** 95, Merhba, Triq Salvu Psaila, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Jingdong Lin](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jingdong-lin) - **Perit:** [Perit Neville Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neville-bugeja) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 15 September 2026 - **Published:** 21 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 5 November 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07179/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07179&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 95, Merhba, Triq Salvu Psaila, Triq Wignacourt, Birkirkara 137 other applications within 300 m: 85 granted, 4 refused, 15 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04322/25). On Triq Salvu Psaila: 34 other applications, 21 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [David Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-sultana). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/01109/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-class-4b): Change of use of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4D restaurant, alterations, fixing of sign, a/c and retractable awning. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/01516/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01516-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floors): To demolish existing first and second floors, construction of 3 floors and receded floor. Withdrawn, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/05970/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05970-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-store): Proposed change of use from existing pre-1968 store to Class 6A storage and ancillary car space and sanctioning of changes to facade finishes. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/04719/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04719-25/birkirkara-alterations-and-subdivision-of-existing-dwelling-into): Proposed alterations and subdivision of existing dwelling into 2 separate dwellings, and proposed additional dwelling at second floor level (total of 3).… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 3 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/03006/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03006-25/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-residential-unit): To carry out alterations to existing residential unit at first floor, to carry out an extension at second floor and to construct a stairwell to the roof. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 3 floors, 37 m away - [**PA/02416/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02416-21/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-ground-floor-garage): Proposed extension to existing ground floor garage, back terrace and kitchen-dining at first floor, bedroom at second floor and washroom at roof level… Status being checked, 3 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/06959/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Change of use of Class 4B Shop to Class 4A Office and other ancillary areas. To propose minor internal layout adjustments and external alterations to façade… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01978/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01978-21/birkirkara-sanction-construction-of-walls-and-installation-of): To sanction construction of walls and installation of garage doors at semi-basement level creating 2 lock-up garages. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/06072/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06072-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa656-15): To sanction internal and external variations from PA656/15. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/01470/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01470-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-as-built-from-those): To sanction minor changes as built from those approved in PA 1446/99 at the Juventus Vero Amore Club, and the addition of a Class 4D at first floor. Status being checked, 2 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/02874/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-21/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa2811-15-to-replace-existing): Renewal of PA2811/15 - To replace existing roof with a new concrete slab and construct an overlying duplex - at second floor and penthouse level Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/01272/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01272-22/birkirkara-internal-changes-of-the-use-of-rooms): Internal changes of the use of rooms, removal of internal partitions and raising of backyard walls. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/03171/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pre-67-store-to): Proposed change of use from pre-67 store to Class 4B shop. Application also includes installation of sign. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/06810/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-garage): Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 80 m away ## More by Neville Bugeja - [**PA/07210/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07210-26/santa-lucija-change-of-apertures): Proposed change of apertures. Pending - [**PA/06097/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06097-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-change-internal-layout-of): Internal alterations to change internal layout of room, and opening of new window on facade. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05108/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05108-26/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-pa-07754-16): To sanction minor internal alterations from approved PA/07754/16. Granted, validated 21 August 2026 - [**PA/03866/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03866-26/naxxar-installation-of-fireplace-and-chimney-as-per): Installation of fireplace and chimney as per DC2015 policy P53. Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/03594/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03594-26/marsaskala-sanction-apartment-as-built-with-changes-from): To sanction apartment as built with changes from PB/3580/87. Granted, validated 13 July 2026 - [**PA/01614/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01614-26/sliema-change-of-approved-laundry-room-at-roof): Change of approved laundry room at roof level to bedroom from PA/01353/24. Granted, validated 21 April 2026 [All applications by Neville Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neville-bugeja) ## More from Jingdong Lin - [**PA/01614/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01614-26/sliema-change-of-approved-laundry-room-at-roof): Change of approved laundry room at roof level to bedroom from PA/01353/24. Granted, validated 21 April 2026 - [**PA/01353/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01353-24/sliema-alterations-to-facade-and-internal-alterations-to): Alterations to facade and internal alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 25 April 2024 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)