--- title: "PA/07578/23: Enlargement of bedroom by incorporating an existing in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-23/birkirkara-enlargement-of-bedroom-by-incorporating-an-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Enlargement of bedroom by incorporating an existing terrace. Closing off and forming a number of internal doors… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0757823 # PA/07578/23: Enlargement of bedroom by incorporating an existing in Birkirkara 20, Sqaq Rigu, Birkirkara Enlargement of bedroom by incorporating an existing terrace. Closing off and forming a number of internal doors and shifting soil from an area to another to form a garden terrace. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 20, Sqaq Rigu, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Luca Gauci - **Perit:** [Perit Ramon Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ramon-gauci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Received:** 16 November 2023 - **Validated:** 30 January 2024 - **Published:** 20 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 15 January 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 14 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07578/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07578&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 20, Sqaq Rigu, Birkirkara 219 other applications within 300 m: 129 granted, 4 refused, 25 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03822/26). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 19 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/00218/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00218-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa00662-18): Proposed renewal of PA00662/18 (Proposed minor internal alterations at ground, first and second floor level. Removal of part of ground floor kitchen wall,… Granted, validated 28 February 2023, 3 floors, 15 m away - [**PA/06102/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06102-24/birkirkara-amendment-to-approved-pa-1481-12-including-sanctioning-of): Amendment to approved PA/1481/12 including sanctioning of internal and external alterations as well as retention of original pre-1967 features which were… Withdrawn, validated 20 November 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/07450/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07450-24/birkirkara-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a): To propose internal and external alterations to a dwelling and the construction of two additional floors; including a setback floor to accommodate two… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/07658/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07658-25/birkirkara-propose-internal-alterations-and-additions-in-an): To propose internal alterations and additions in an existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/04641/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04641-23/birkirkara-construction-of-one-duplex-apartment-on-the): Construction of one duplex apartment on the second floor. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 2 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/03091/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03091-26/birkirkara-extension-for-pantry-and-store-to-penthouse): Proposed extension for pantry and store to penthouse and addition of insulation to exterior of building to development approved in PA/5955/23. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/00188/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00188-23/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade-as-per-gs33-19-including): Restoration of facade as per GS33/19 including replaced of deteriorated timber balcony and other miscellaneous restoration works. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/01279/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01279-23/birkirkara-construction-of-2-maisonettes-and-6-apartments): Construction of 2 maisonettes and 6 apartments and overlying washrooms with a different layout from that approved in permission PA6951/16. Granted, validated 8 June 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/06286/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06286-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-1-maisonette): Change of use from Class 1 maisonette to childcare Class 2C and installation of a sign. Refused, validated 1 October 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/05955/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05955-23/birkirkara-convert-approved-washrooms-into-1-penthouse): To convert approved washrooms into 1 penthouse Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/05550/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05550-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, addition of a window on the facade, extension of domestic store at roof level, and installation of timber canopy at roof level. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/00533/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00533-20/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, inclusion of surveyed cellar, replacement of parapets with ’balavostri’, size of one external window and layout of… Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/02740/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02740-21/birkirkara-alteration-to-dwelling-including-alterations-to-facade): Proposed alteration to dwelling including alterations to facade doorway, internal alterations and construction of internal staircase, construction of loggia… Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/03369/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03369-25/birkirkara-erect-two-rooms-overlying-existing-ground-floor): To erect two rooms overlying existing ground floor rooms at back to site. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 1 floor, 59 m away - [**PA/03904/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03904-23/birkirkara-sanction-variations-to-existing-townhouses-front-elevation): To sanction variations to existing townhouse’s front elevation from as approved by permit PA7953/17, including restoration works to the facade as per… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 64 m away ## More by Ramon Gauci - [**PA/02932/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02932-26/senglea-isla-restoration-of-the-convent-facades-overlooking-triq): Restoration of the convent facades overlooking Triq San Filippu, Triq il-Ponta, and Triq il-Grigal. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/06844/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06844-25/iklin-demolish-the-existing-property-and-construct-a): To demolish the existing property and construct a Class 4B outlet on the ground floor, three apartments, and a recessed apartment on the topmost floor. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/06368/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06368-25/iklin-change-of-use-from-existing-terrace-house): Change of use from existing terrace house to Class 4C and Class 2A, and the construction of two overlying Apartments. Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/05824/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05824-25/mellieha-removal-of-loose-material-from-parts-of): Removal of loose material from parts of the lower level, internal alterations, including the removal of an existing staircase and partition walls, and… Pending, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/05761/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05761-25/msida-restoration-of-the-parish-church-fa-ades-overlooking): Restoration of the parish church façades overlooking Triq ix-Xatt Ta' Xbiex, Triq il-Parrocca, and Triq Falzon. Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/01800/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01800-25/mosta-convert-store-room-into-a-kitchen-and): To convert store room into a kitchen and walk-in into a bedroom. Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025 [All applications by Ramon Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ramon-gauci) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)