--- title: "PA/07409/25: demolish existing dwellings in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07409-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwellings source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: To demolish existing dwellings, excavate site and construct basement garage, one maisonette, three overlying… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0740925 # PA/07409/25: demolish existing dwellings in Birkirkara 74, Barrier Reef, Triq il-Fuhharin, Birkirkara To demolish existing dwellings, excavate site and construct basement garage, one maisonette, three overlying floors with 2 apartments per floor and two penthouses at setback floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 74, Barrier Reef, Triq il-Fuhharin, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [Claudio Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/claudio-calleja) - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 13 October 2025 - **Validated:** 19 November 2025 - **Published:** 25 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 29 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07409/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07409&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 74, Barrier Reef, Triq il-Fuhharin, Birkirkara 244 other applications within 300 m: 156 granted, 5 refused, 24 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03964/24). On Triq il-Fuhharin: 10 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 35 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/01840/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01840-24/birkirkara-sanction-change-of-use-from-approved-class): To sanction change of use from approved Class 4B shop and garage to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 11 m away - [**PA/03488/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03488-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-to): Proposed change of use of existing garage to Class 4A office and proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 13 m away - [**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, 13 m away - [**PA/01431/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01431-23/birkirkara-propose-the-change-of-use-from-a): To propose the change of use from a private garage to a Class 4B(a) retail outlet. To propose also some minor internal additions to include a w.c. and enclose… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/06726/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06726-26/birkirkara-description-of-works): Description of works; Demolish site entrance wall and reconstruct with in site boundary. To sanction the as-built balcony on level 1 and retain the existing… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/00922/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00922-26/birkirkara-alteration-to-existing-maisonette-to-include-opening): Alteration to existing maisonette to include opening to create open plan, minor extension into backyard, replacement of concrete roof, small opening on facade. Granted, validated 26 March 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/04633/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04633-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, construction of basement garages, proposed Class 4A office at ground floor, six apartments and penthouse at recessed… Withdrawn, validated 17 July 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/01156/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01156-20/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-one-of-the): Change of use from one of the approved Class 4A office, into a 2 bedroom maisonette, including internal alterations. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/07847/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07847-24/birkirkara-removal-of-staircase-from-backyard-of-garage): Removal of staircase from backyard of garage. Granted, validated 20 January 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/01471/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01471-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of lift pit and construction of four three-bedroom apartments and a two-bedroom penthouse. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/07808/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07808-24/birkirkara-splitting-of-domestic-store-at-ground-floor): Splitting of domestic store at ground floor that is interconnected to apartment 1b at first floor and change of use of same store to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/06670/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06670-23/birkirkara-sanction-building-as-built-and-to-create): To sanction building as built and to create a w.c cubicle to existing shop. Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/04270/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04270-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-variations-to-pa8482-21): Internal and external variations to PA8482/21. Change of use from store to private-use garage at basement level and change of use from garage to residential… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/05781/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05781-25/birkirkara-demolish-rear-structure): To demolish rear structure, part of internal slab and excavate to extend existing store and commercial floor space. To install an internal platform lift. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/00700/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00700-22/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4A and change in materials on facade. Status being checked, 68 m away ## More by Michael Anastasi - [**PA/07657/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07657-26/pembroke-changes-to-permit-pa-04863-21): Proposed changes to permit PA/04863/21, including changes to the lift shaft at roof level and removal of landscaping from what was previously approved. Pending - [**PA/07533/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07533-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-05950-18-change-of): Renewal request to PA/05950/18 - Change of use from shop to Class 4C, restoration of facade and minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07414/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07414-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-four-overlying-floors-with-6): Proposed construction of four overlying floors with 6 apartments per floor and three penthouses at setback floor level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06952/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06952-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-10246-17-proposed-extension): Renewal request to PA/10246/17 - Proposed extension of approved 3rd level (as per PA/7449/16) including minor alterations and lowering of roof level by one… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06525/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06525-26/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garage, 3 overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at setback floor level… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06513/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06513-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette, three overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi) ## More from Claudio Calleja - [**PA/06525/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06525-26/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garage, 3 overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at setback floor level… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05768/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05768-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site, and construct Garages and Substation at Basement level, Class 4A - Office, Class 4B - Hair Salon including… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05031/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05031-26/mosta-external-alteration-at-roof-level-including-location): Proposed external alteration at roof level including location for solar panels. Application also includes amalgamation of two previous permits on the same… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/03782/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03782-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, two ground floor maisonette, three overlying floors with 2 apartments per floor… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01045/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01045-26/pembroke-construction-of-two-pools-at-roof-level): Proposed construction of two pools at roof level. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/08148/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08148-25/fgura-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, two maisonettes, two ground floor garages, three overlying floors with 2… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)