--- title: "PA/07879/25: amendments to valid and approved permit PA8317/18 in Vittoriosa (Birgu) |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07879-25/vittoriosa-birgu-amendments-to-valid-and-approved-permit-pa8317-18 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Vittoriosa (Birgu): Proposed amendments to valid and approved permit PA8317/18, that include; the shifting of the approved… Planning applications › Vittoriosa (Birgu) › PA0787925 # PA/07879/25: amendments to valid and approved permit PA8317/18 in Vittoriosa (Birgu) 13, Triq il-Majjistral, Vittoriosa (Birgu) Proposed amendments to valid and approved permit PA8317/18, that include; the shifting of the approved pool from ground floor to roof level; the introduction of a lift, serving all levels; internal changes to layouts and room uses; and the placing of screened services at topmost roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 13, Triq il-Majjistral, Vittoriosa (Birgu) - **Locality:** [Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu) - **Applicant:** Nicholas Jensen Testaferrata - **Perit:** [Perit James Manduca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-manduca) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Received:** 24 September 2025 - **Validated:** 3 December 2025 - **Published:** 3 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 12 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 1 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07879/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07879&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 13, Triq il-Majjistral, Vittoriosa (Birgu) 160 other applications within 300 m: 103 granted, 6 refused, 17 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05023/24). On Triq il-Majjistral: 8 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Johann Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/johann-farrugia), [Mark Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-abela). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/07743/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07743-25/vittoriosa-birgu-propose-internal-alterations): To propose internal alterations, extension at existing roof level to reach adjoining height of neighbouring properties, pool at roof level and lift. Together… Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 8 m away - [**PA/03518/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03518-26/vittoriosa-birgu-development-to-convert-the-approved-recessed-floor): Proposed development to convert the approved recessed floor in PA/3672/21 into a third floor, and the construction of a recessed washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/02764/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02764-24/vittoriosa-birgu-rehabilitation-of-a-derelict-pre-1968-townhouse-inclu): Proposed rehabilitation of a derelict pre-1968 townhouse including alterations and shifting of internal walls, widening of apertures, addition of a receded… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/00739/22** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00739-22/vittoriosa-birgu-restoration-of-facade-of-existing-townhouse-and): Restoration of facade of existing townhouse and proposed extension at roof level. Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/06243/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06243-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-variations-from-pa2487-06-including-installa): To sanction variations from PA2487/06 including installation of metal railing over parapet wall, modifications to metal stairs on roof, pre-1968 cellar and… Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 26 m away - [**PA/06528/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06528-25/vittoriosa-birgu-restore-existing-facade): To restore existing facade. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/03740/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03740-25/vittoriosa-birgu-change-use-from-wine-bar-pa070-06-to): To change use from wine bar PA070/06 to residential. To carry out some internal alterations. To restore facade. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/01815/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01815-25/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-including-addition-of-lift-and): Internal alterations including addition of lift and extension at roof level whilst retaining facade. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/00788/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00788-26/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-existing-property): To sanction existing property (original permit not found) and to propose internal alterations, construction of additional floor, and receded floor including… Pending, validated 11 February 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/00059/22** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00059-22/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-underutilised-space-to): Change of use from underutilised space to Class 4B shop, proposed sign and restoration of facade. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/02803/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02803-23/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-and-external-alterations-at-roof-level): Internal and external alterations at roof level to dwelling covered by PA/03899/19. Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/02774/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02774-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-townhouse-approved-in-pa-887-09-following-a): To sanction townhouse approved in PA/887/09 following a detailed survey. Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/00483/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00483-26/vittoriosa-birgu-construction-of-access-to-roof-level): Proposed construction of access to roof level, recessed jacuzzi at roof level, and construction of washroom over existing building. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/01683/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01683-21/vittoriosa-birgu-restoration-of-the-facade): Restoration of the facade Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/01445/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01445-21/vittoriosa-birgu-installation-of-safety-railings-on-facade-parapet): Installation of safety railings on facade parapet wall and in stairwell windows, replacement of part of upper roof parapet wall with railings, increase in… Status being checked, 52 m away ## More by James Manduca - [**PA/07432/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07432-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-layout-as-built-and-change): Proposed sanctioning of layout as built and change of use from residential garage to Class 4A office space, with minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05593/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05593-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-removal-of-asbestos-roof-and-dismantling-of): Proposed removal of asbestos roof and dismantling of existing dilapidated and partially collapsed pre-68 agricultural store, and subsequent construction in… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/04980/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04980-26/mosta-placement-of-pv-panels): Placement of pv panels. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04535/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04535-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-residential-garage-to): Proposed change of use from residential garage to Class 4A office (including internal and external alterations) and proposed internal and external alterations… Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04469/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04469-26/attard-amendment-to-property-boundary-line-to-incorporate): Proposed amendment to property boundary line to incorporate neighbouring store (also owned by applicant), into the property extents and a proposed minor… Pending - [**PA/01607/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01607-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-from-class): Sanctioning of change of use from Class 4A office as approved in PA/06521/21 to a Class 4B nail salon/ beauty and wellness service together with minor… Granted, validated 11 March 2026 [All applications by James Manduca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-manduca) [All planning applications in Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu)