--- title: "PA/07871/22: Change in the configuration of apartments and in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07871-22/birkirkara-change-in-the-configuration-of-apartments-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-05 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Change in the configuration of apartments and garages from that approved in PA6501/21 and to demolish adjacent… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0787122 # PA/07871/22: Change in the configuration of apartments and in Birkirkara Hope & 63 Ave Maria, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, Birkirkara Change in the configuration of apartments and garages from that approved in PA6501/21 and to demolish adjacent terraced house. Development of two small blocks of apartments while keeping the same building height. The new proposal includes two maisonettes, nine apartments and two penthouses. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Hope & 63 Ave Maria, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** [FPM Developments Ltd Attn: Mr Francis Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/fpm-developments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 13 - **Received:** 16 November 2022 - **Validated:** 22 February 2023 - **Published:** 1 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 27 September 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07871/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07871&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around Hope & 63 Ave Maria, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, Birkirkara 126 other applications within 300 m: 88 granted, 1 refused, 13 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05812/25). On Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima: 14 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan), [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers), [Brian Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/brian-ebejer). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/01028/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01028-23/birkirkara-renew-pa9953-17-to-sanction-existing-aluminium-window): To renew PA9953/17 To sanction existing aluminium window louvres on facade and to change the existing apertures to white pvc frame at St. Aloysius College… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/01658/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01658-22/birkirkara-remove-part-of-an-existing-wall-to): To remove part of an existing wall to form a secondary entrance gate to the school from Old Railway Street. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/02857/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02857-23/birkirkara-construction-of-a-garbage-room-within-the): Construction of a garbage room within the school grounds. Granted, validated 30 June 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/03033/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03033-24/birkirkara-sanction-extensions-to-the-approved-and-valid): To sanction extensions to the approved and valid PA507/21 sports school complex Class 2 , including to sanction extensions to level 4 on Xorrox Street, over… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 92 m away - [**PA/01268/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01268-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-existing): To sanction minor internal alterations to the existing canteen having a different layout from that approved in PA/00507/21. Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 92 m away - [**PA/00507/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00507-21/birkirkara-extension-of-two-floors-for-sports-school): Proposed extension of two floors for sports school complex - Class 2, consisting of; indoor, football/basketball pitch, 7-a-side football outdoor pitch and… Status being checked, 92 m away - [**PA/02991/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02991-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and): Proposed minor internal alterations at ground floor and proposed change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 4B retail having a different layout from that… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 93 m away - [**PA/05450/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05450-23/birkirkara-add-an-additional-two-apartments-and-a): To add an additional two apartments and a penthouse above the existing maisonette. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 104 m away - [**PA/01876/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01876-21/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-to-an-existing-maisonette): To carry out alterations to an existing maisonette having a different layout from that approved in permission PA/08249/17, and to replace existing bronze… Status being checked, 107 m away - [**PA/06148/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06148-25/birkirkara-install-a-small-2-3-person-lift-in): To install a small 2-3 person lift in an existing block of 3 one bedroomed flats, starting off from first floor. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 108 m away - [**PA/04933/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04933-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-structures): Demolition of existing structures, excavation of one underground parking level, and twenty-seven residential units. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 115 m away - [**PA/07620/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07620-24/birkirkara-retain-class-4b-use-and-sanction-changes): To retain Class 4B use and sanction changes from previously approved PA/2114/98. Proposal includes minor internal and external alterations, and screening of… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 117 m away - [**PA/01820/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01820-21/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a Class 4B shop as per LN 74/14, and the addition of a sign on the facade. Status being checked, 118 m away - [**PA/01583/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01583-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-washroom-at-3rd-floor): Demolition of existing washroom at 3rd floor, construction of one apartment at 3rd floor, and construction of a washroom at 4th floor. Status being checked, 5 floors, 120 m away - [**PA/04460/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04460-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-rear-part-of-property-and): Proposed demolition of rear part of property and construction of two residential units including minor internal and external alterations and raising of… Granted, validated 11 September 2025, 125 m away ## More by Benny Cortis - [**PA/07636/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07636-26/safi-sanction-the-existing-building-as-built-from): To sanction the existing building as built from that approved in PA/06250/16. Sanctioning includes: correction of plot depth following survey, minor shifting… Pending - [**PA/06997/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06997-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-ground-floor-from): Demolition of the existing ground floor from that approved in PA/00261/25, construct a ground floor domestic store, including alterations to the existing… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06007/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06007-26/rabat-construct-a-staircase-between-the-basement-garage): To construct a staircase between the basement garage and the ground floor level, including partial demolition of the slab to accommodate the staircase,… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05023/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05023-26/qormi-sanction-the-existing-dwelling-at-receded-floor): To sanction the existing dwelling at receded floor level as built from that approved in DN/01510/16. Sanctioning includes shifting of walls, including an… Granted, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04855/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04855-26/birkirkara-demolish-the-existing-first-floor-elevated-maisonette): To demolish the existing first-floor elevated maisonette, retaining the existing facade, construct a new staircase from the ground floor to the first-floor… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04258/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04258-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-apartments-at-the-third-floor-level): To demolish existing apartments at the third-floor level, reconstruct three apartments at the third-floor level and two penthouses at the receded floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)