--- title: "PA/07608/24: Internal and external alterations to improve the in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07608-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-improve-the source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Internal and external alterations to improve the garage vehicular access through the external ramp, consisting… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0760824 # PA/07608/24: Internal and external alterations to improve the in Birkirkara 136, Sunshine Flats, Flat 1, Triq il-Fuhharin, Birkirkara Internal and external alterations to improve the garage vehicular access through the external ramp, consisting of the demolition of the existing balcony and elongation of the existing ramp. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 136, Sunshine Flats, Flat 1, Triq il-Fuhharin, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** David John Bartolo - **Perit:** [Perit Neil Markham](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neil-markham) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Received:** 27 September 2024 - **Validated:** 19 December 2024 - **Published:** 6 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 21 November 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 15 January 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07608/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07608&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 136, Sunshine Flats, Flat 1, 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 applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/07409/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07409-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate site and construct basement garage, one maisonette, three overlying floors with 2 apartments per floor and two… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 23 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 ## More by Neil Markham - [**PA/07548/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07548-26/naxxar-sanction-garage-as-built-including-internal-and): To sanction garage as built including internal and external differences from approved permit PA2636/94. Pending - [**PA/06356/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06356-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-and-excavation-of-a-vacant-site): Demolition and excavation of a vacant site to propose an apartment block consisting of parking spaces and a substation at the basement level -1, 23… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05928/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05928-26/marsaskala-changes-to-facade-to-open-new): Proposed changes to facade - To open new door aperture. Withdrawn - [**PA/05557/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05557-26/zejtun-sanction-property-as-built-including-internal-and): To sanction property as built including internal and external differences from PAPB3208/78. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05519/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05519-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-pergola-at-the-roof-level): Addition of pergola at the roof level. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05194/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05194-26/marsaskala-remove-duplex-apartment-at-the-approved-forth): To remove duplex apartment at the approved forth and fifth floors by PA970/26 and create a separate apartment at the forth floor. The application also… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Neil Markham](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neil-markham) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)