--- title: "PA/07350/25: propose the demolition of the existing building in St Julians | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07350-25/st-julians-propose-the-demolition-of-the-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in St Julians: To propose the demolition of the existing building while retaining the facade, carrying out minor excavation… Planning applications › St Julians › PA0735025 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/st-julians) - **Applicant:** [Aldo Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/aldo-formosa) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07350/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07350&caseYear=25) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Melanie Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melanie-spiteri), [Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06144/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06144-26/st-julians-sanction-changes-to-penthouse-approved-in-pa-04958-18): 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… Granted, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05222/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05222-26/st-julians-minor-internal-changes-to-approved-pa4206-25): Proposed minor internal changes to approved PA4206/25, including roofing over third party void space to match the backyard level with the internal maisonette… Withdrawn, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/02464/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02464-26/st-julians-changes-for-facade-and-minor-internal-changes): Proposed changes for facade and minor internal changes from approved site of Class 3A in PA/02109/19. Granted, validated 8 June 2026 - [**PA/03441/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03441-26/st-julians-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-07350-25): Correction of site plan of PA/07350/25. Granted, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/01454/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01454-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-dwellings-at-mayfair): 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… Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08274/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08274-25/st-julians-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to pastizeria. Work to include internal alterations and fixing of retractable awning. Granted, validated 24 December 2025 - [**PA/05297/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05297-25/st-julians-sanction-garage-as-built-from-approved-permit): To sanction garage as built from approved permit PA/5775/08. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/04686/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04686-25/st-julians-demolish-the-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-site): 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… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/04581/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04581-25/st-julians-sanctioning-of-garage-from-that-approved-in): Sanctioning of garage from that approved in PA/00146/10 and the addition of two obstructed public service spaces. Refused, validated 9 July 2025 - [**PA/04206/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04206-25/st-julians-sanction-maisonette-as-built): To sanction maisonette as built, with differences from PA5274/19, including the formation of an underlying domestic store. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/01911/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01911-25/st-julians-sanction-changes-to-approved-pa-1527-16-and): To sanction changes to approved PA 1527/16 and PA 9331/18 and to sanction lightweight canopies on the terrace. Granted, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/01917/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01917-25/st-julians-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To propose change of use from Class 4A to residential unit and internal and external alterations from approved permit PA/02092/23. Granted, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/06812/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06812-24/st-julians-sanction-interconnection-of-premises-with-class-4b): 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… Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/08419/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08419-24/st-julians-sanctioning-of-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-3705-99): Proposed sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA/3705/99 and proposed alterations. Proposed sign. Granted, validated 5 February 2025 ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): 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… Pending - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) ## More from Aldo Formosa - [**PA/03441/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03441-26/st-julians-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-07350-25): Correction of site plan of PA/07350/25. Granted, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/01734/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01734-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-from): To sanction minor internal and external changes from approved permit PA7001/05 ‘to demolish existing premises and erect semi-basement garage and overlying… Granted, validated 4 May 2026 - [**PA/07148/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07148-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-2-maisonettes-and-4-apartments): To demolish existing 2 maisonettes and 4 apartments, excavation of site, and construction of 3 basement garage levels having 20 garages, 2 maisonettes at… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04955/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04955-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-changes-to-apartment): To sanction minor changes to apartment. Granted, validated 11 September 2025 - [**PA/03318/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03318-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-2-maisonettes-and-garage): To demolish existing 2 maisonettes and garage, excavate and extend underlying existing garage. and construct 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 3 apartments… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01060/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01060-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-maisonette-at): To demolish existing dwelling and construct maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments (first to 3rd floor) and 1 penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/st-julians)