--- title: "PA/07430/25: Demolition and construction of walls in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07430-25/birkirkara-demolition-and-construction-of-walls source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Demolition and construction of walls, and opening of apertures in pre-1967 townhouse. Perit Matthew Gatt.… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0743025 # PA/07430/25: Demolition and construction of walls in Birkirkara 52, Rose, Triq il-Papa Piju Xii, Birkirkara Demolition and construction of walls, and opening of apertures in pre-1967 townhouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 52, Rose, Triq il-Papa Piju Xii, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Chiara Dimech - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gatt) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 23 October 2025 - **Validated:** 19 November 2025 - **Published:** 19 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 December 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 March 2026 - **Permit expires:** 15 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07430/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07430&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 52, Rose, Triq il-Papa Piju Xii, Birkirkara 184 other applications within 300 m: 112 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03964/24). On Triq il-Papa Piju Xii: 5 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/06636/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06636-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-first-floor-apartment-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of first floor apartment as built from PA/02786/06. Variations from approved permit include internal layout, apertures, and washroom at… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 15 m away - [**PA/05720/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05720-24/balzan-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor: Mainly demolition of internal partitions to create open plan and also increase external area, and other… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/01129/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01129-24/balzan-sanction-changes-carried-out-to-the-existing): To sanction changes carried out to the existing property from BN/3314/69. Proposed construction of 1m parapet wall to screen existing PV panels. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/06710/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06710-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-buildings): Demolition of existing buildings, construction of 4 floors and penthouse comprising of 1 street level garage for private vehicles and Class 4A office,… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/01160/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01160-26/birkirkara-part-change-of-use-from-private-garage): Part change of use from private garage to public service garage. Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/04259/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04259-26/balzan-renewal-to-pa-0347-19-sanctioning-of-villa): Renewal to PA/0347/19 - Sanctioning of villa as built, alterations to existing and construction of pool. Granted, validated 3 August 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/02473/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02473-22/birkirkara-extension-at-second-and-third-floor-level): Extension at second and third floor level, including internal alterations, demolition of existing stairwell and installation of lift. Status being checked, 4 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/04562/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04562-25/birkirkara-renew-pa3299-20): To renew PA3299/20 (To construct room at third floor level plus other additions and alterations.). Granted, validated 28 July 2025, 4 floors, 56 m away - [**PA/08570/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08570-24/birkirkara-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B (PA/11320/18) to residential at ground floor level. Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/07738/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07738-25/birkirkara-horizontal-extension-of-first-floor-maisonette): Horizontal extension of first floor maisonette (Class 1) to include a study, a bigger bedroom instead of the existing roofed shed and a domestic store. Granted, validated 26 January 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/06195/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06195-24/birkirkara-sanction-surveying-discrepancies-from-pa-4342-04-in-both): To sanction surveying discrepancies from PA/4342/04 in both maisonette (Class1) and garage (Class 1) and the additional domestic store (Class1) and propose… Granted, validated 22 October 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/07039/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07039-23/birkirkara-demolish-ceiling-and-floor-of-the-bathroom): To demolish ceiling and floor of the bathroom and pantry and reconstruct it, as well as to build a washroom and drying area at roof level. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/02661/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02661-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of ground floor garage and four apartments. Status being checked, 3 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/04519/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04519-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-washroom-at-second-floor-level): To demolish existing washroom at second floor level, construct three additional floors, carry out minor alterations at existing level 0 stairwell and to… Granted, validated 6 October 2023, 72 m away - [**PA/04160/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04160-25/balzan-sanction-residence-as-built): To sanction residence as built. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 74 m away ## More by Matthew Gatt - [**PA/07111/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07111-26/belt-valletta-conversion-of-a-residential-property-into-a): Proposed conversion of a residential property into a Class 3A guest house. Proposal includes extensions at fourth and fifth floor levels, the addition of a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 6 floors - [**PA/07014/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07014-26/naxxar-sanction-changes-in-garage-from-pa-03109-08): To sanction changes in garage from PA/03109/08, and the proposed change from industrial garage to public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/06612/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06612-26/rabat-construct-a-class-6a-warehouse-to-relocate): To construct a Class 6A warehouse to relocate activity already licensed on the opposite side of the street. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06357/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06357-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-apartment-from-pb-04274-85): To sanction changes to apartment from PB/04274/85. Changes include shifting of walls and changes in site configuration, and to sanction the roof area,… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06272/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06272-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of three bedroom house. Proposal includes excavation for garage at semi-basement level and construction… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Matthew Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gatt) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)