PA/07350/25: propose the demolition of the existing building in St Julians
162, Triq Birkirkara, San Giljan
To propose the demolition of the existing building while retaining the facade, carrying out minor excavation works, constructing one basement level at the rear of the property, and building a residential apartment block comprising seven units, including the construction of a water reservoir. - Site corrected by: PA/03441/26
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 162, Triq Birkirkara, San Giljan
- Locality
- St Julians
- Applicant
- Aldo Formosa
- Perit
- Perit Christian Spiteri
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Residential units
- 7
- Received
- 18 September 2025
- Validated
- 12 November 2025
- Published
- 12 November 2025
- Comments close
- 12 December 2025
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 5 May 2026
- Permit expires
- 1 July 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 162, Triq Birkirkara, San Giljan
44 other applications on the same street: 33 granted, 2 refused, 2 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/08203/24).
On Triq Birkirkara: 44 other applications, 33 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: Christian Spiteri, Robert Grech, Melanie Spiteri, Philip Farrugia, David Vassallo.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/07431/26 St Julians: To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,…
- PA/06144/26 St Julians: To sanction changes to penthouse approved in PA/04958/18. Changes consist of new toilet in living area and shifting of walls and apertures in layout. Changes…
- PA/05222/26 St Julians: Proposed minor internal changes to approved PA4206/25, including roofing over third party void space to match the backyard level with the internal maisonette…
- PA/02464/26 St Julians: Proposed changes for facade and minor internal changes from approved site of Class 3A in PA/02109/19.
- PA/03441/26 St Julians: Correction of site plan of PA/07350/25.
- PA/01454/26 St Julians: Demolition of the existing dwellings at Mayfair Flats from the first floor upwards and at Milton Flats from the ground floor upwards; excavation of a…
- PA/08274/25 St Julians: Change of use from Class 4B shop to pastizeria. Work to include internal alterations and fixing of retractable awning.
- PA/05297/25 St Julians: To sanction garage as built from approved permit PA/5775/08.
- PA/04686/25 St Julians: To demolish the existing dwelling and excavate site, change in layout from that approved in PA8109/19 and construction of a 26-room Class 3A guest house on 6…
- PA/04581/25 St Julians: Sanctioning of garage from that approved in PA/00146/10 and the addition of two obstructed public service spaces.
- PA/04206/25 St Julians: To sanction maisonette as built, with differences from PA5274/19, including the formation of an underlying domestic store.
- PA/01911/25 St Julians: To sanction changes to approved PA 1527/16 and PA 9331/18 and to sanction lightweight canopies on the terrace.
- PA/01917/25 St Julians: To propose change of use from Class 4A to residential unit and internal and external alterations from approved permit PA/02092/23.
- PA/06812/24 St Julians: To sanction interconnection of premises with Class 4B uses approved in permissions PA6967/03 and PA6968/03. To shift the existing outdoor a/c unit to the…
- PA/08419/24 St Julians: Proposed sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA/3705/99 and proposed alterations. Proposed sign.
More by Christian Spiteri
- PA/07779/26 Mellieha: To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool.
- PA/07574/26 Mellieha: To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to…
- PA/07524/26 St Julians: Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in…
- PA/07408/26 Gzira: Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing.
- PA/07220/26 Birzebbuga: To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and…
- PA/07073/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows.
All applications by Christian Spiteri
More from Aldo Formosa
- PA/03441/26 St Julians: Correction of site plan of PA/07350/25.
- PA/01734/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction minor internal and external changes from approved permit PA7001/05 ‘to demolish existing premises and erect semi-basement garage and overlying…
- PA/07148/25 San Pawl il-Bahar: To demolish existing 2 maisonettes and 4 apartments, excavation of site, and construction of 3 basement garage levels having 20 garages, 2 maisonettes at…
- PA/04955/25 San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction minor changes to apartment.
- PA/03318/24 Birkirkara: To demolish existing 2 maisonettes and garage, excavate and extend underlying existing garage. and construct 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 3 apartments…
- PA/01060/24 Birkirkara: To demolish existing dwelling and construct maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments (first to 3rd floor) and 1 penthouse at receded level.