--- title: "PA/07358/23: Alterations to approved garage including to demolish in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-23/birkirkara-alterations-to-approved-garage-including-to-demolish source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Alterations to approved garage including to demolish dangerous concrete roof slab above store, removal of… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0735823 # PA/07358/23: Alterations to approved garage including to demolish in Birkirkara 70, Triq Emanuel Benjamin Vella, Birkirkara Alterations to approved garage including to demolish dangerous concrete roof slab above store, removal of existing perspex roof in back-yard, demolition of walls, construction of concrete slab above store and part of back-yard, and to sanction service pit. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 70, Triq Emanuel Benjamin Vella, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [John Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-fenech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 27 September 2023 - **Validated:** 26 January 2024 - **Published:** 12 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 8 January 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 7 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07358/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07358&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 70, Triq Emanuel Benjamin Vella, Birkirkara 213 other applications within 300 m: 125 granted, 11 refused, 28 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01465/26). On Triq Emanuel Benjamin Vella: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 2 refused. Periti active on this street: [Robert Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-cassar). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 54 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/01171/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01171-21/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-3): To demolish existing terraced house and construct 3 garages, 4 apartments and penthouse. Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/07183/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07183-25/birkirkara-sanction-residence-as-built): To sanction residence as built (in view of no permits traced), including the installation of chimney. Application also consists in alterations to facade… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/00897/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00897-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-apartment-as-built-in-view): To sanction existing apartment as built in view of no existing permits. Granted, validated 6 March 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/00465/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00465-23/birkirkara-sanction-semi-basement-garage-as-built-including-internal): To sanction semi-basement garage as built including internal variations not shown or wrongly shown in DN00219/16, mainly consisting of internal pilasters and… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 48 m away - [**PA/01146/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01146-26/birkirkara-sanction-street-level-garage): To sanction street level garage. The proposal includes variations from the official building alignments. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/04518/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04518-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-including-change): Alterations to existing terraced house including change in materials on facade, internal alterations, extension at second floor level and garage at basement… Granted, validated 24 October 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/01800/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01800-21/birkirkara-sanction-existing-apartment-flat-no): To sanction existing apartment flat No. 1 as-built owing to missing permit records at PA including sanctioning of internal yard size. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/03356/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03356-23/birkirkara-sanction-terraced-house-as-built-and-proposed): To sanction terraced house as built and proposed alterations at first floor. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/04502/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04502-24/birkirkara-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-p): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA/5322/95 and proposed alterations to facade plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/02543/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02543-24/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-approved-permit): To sanction apartment as built from approved permit PB/293/78. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/03169/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03169-25/birkirkara-construction-of-a-public-convenience-store-and): Proposed construction of a public convenience store and a watchman / security room as an extension to the existing public convenience facilities. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/02580/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02580-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-train-wagon-shelter-at-gnien): Sanctioning of Train Wagon Shelter at Gnien l-iStazzjon, Birkirkara. Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/01576/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01576-22/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of Use from Garage to Class 4B and proposed installation of an illuminated sign, and minor changes to the façade including landscaping. Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/00008/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00008-26/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-a-private-garage): To change the use of a private garage into a Class 4B convenience shop, to carry out internal and external alterations, to infill the back part of the site… Refused, validated 14 January 2026, 79 m away - [**PA/03198/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-garages-to): Change of use from existing garages to Class 4B including minor internal alteration and changes to existing facade, including the introduction of a sign.… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 79 m away ## More by Robert Fenech - [**PA/07625/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07625-26/marsaxlokk-construct-store-at-first-floor-level): To construct store at first floor level. Pending - [**PA/05383/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05383-26/gudja-alterations-and-extension-to-dwelling-approved-in): Alterations and extension to dwelling approved in PA/05450/10 including: Excavation of site, Demolition of rubble walls, Conversion from kitchen-sitting room… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05306/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05306-26/hamrun-alterations-to-development-approved-in-permit-pa-05086-17): Alterations to development approved in permit PA/05086/17 including to sanction lift size, changes to Class 4D (food and drink establishments where cooking is… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/05251/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05251-26/zebbug-sanction-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): To sanction alterations to existing dwelling (including internal alterations, external alterations, semi-basement and washroom) from approved permit… Granted, validated 4 September 2026 - [**PA/01065/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01065-26/mgarr-sanction-minor-alterations-to-facade-from-approved): To sanction minor alterations to facade from approved permit PA/05330/24. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00013/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00013-26/san-gwann-internal-alterations-to-approved-terraced-house-including): Internal alterations to approved terraced house including: 1) Demolition/alteration of part of existing staircase. 2) Formation of door/window openings. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 [All applications by Robert Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-fenech) ## More from John Azzopardi - [**PA/05781/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05781-26/zebbug-gozo-alterations-to-premises-approved-under-pa4145-25): Proposed alterations to premises approved under PA4145/25, consisting of the change of use of a ground floor room to a Class 4B retail shop; the annexation of… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/04871/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04871-26/nadur-alterations-to-convert-existing-dwelling): Alterations to convert existing dwelling. Alterations to include shifting of internal walls, construction of a new staircase and a proposed roof structure. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/05167/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05167-25/birkirkara-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment-as): Variations from the official building alignment as built from that approved by virtue of PB/01881/82 and PA/10085/17 as per PA circular 1/24 and… Granted, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/04145/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04145-25/zebbug-gozo-carry-out-internal-and-external-modifications-including): To carry out internal and external modifications including the replacing of ceiling and the demolition and reconstruction of the facade. Granted, validated 12 August 2025 - [**PA/00362/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00362-25/xaghra-renewal-to-pa9239-19): Renewal to PA9239/19; - Renewal to PA00024/14: - Alterations at ground floor and first floor to house 1 and addition of bedrooms and bathrooms at second floor… Granted, validated 19 February 2025 - [**PA/08119/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08119-24/zebbug-gozo-additions-and-alterations-to-subdivide-the-receded): Proposed additions and alterations to subdivide the receded floor level approved in PA8996/21, into two units. Granted, validated 5 February 2025 [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)