--- title: "PA/08428/24: minor internal alterations to garages at ground in Birkirkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08428-24/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-garages-at-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birkirkara: Proposed minor internal alterations to garages at ground floor level including demolition and reconstruction of… Planning applications › Birkirkara › PA0842824 # PA/08428/24: minor internal alterations to garages at ground in Birkirkara 29/31, Triq Francesco Buhagiar, Birkirkara Proposed minor internal alterations to garages at ground floor level including demolition and reconstruction of stairs with different layout to allow for the inclusion of lift, demolition of first and second floor levels, and proposed construction two 2-bedroom apartments at first, second and third floors (6 in total), and two overlying 2-bedroom penthouses (2 in total). - **Status:** Granted (The request for reconsideration on permit condition/s has been granted.) - **Location:** 29/31, Triq Francesco Buhagiar, Birkirkara - **Locality:** [Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara) - **Applicant:** Vincent Briffa - **Perit:** [Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 27 September 2024 - **Validated:** 18 December 2024 - **Published:** 18 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 15 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08428/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08428&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 29/31, Triq Francesco Buhagiar, Birkirkara 216 other applications within 300 m: 152 granted, 5 refused, 21 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05889/25). On Triq Francesco Buhagiar: 22 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Karl Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-ebejer). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 31 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/06239/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06239-26/birkirkara-extension-at-third-floor-level): Extension at third floor level. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/02433/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02433-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-pa3186-98): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to PA3186/98 along with changes to facade including front balconies and changes to backyard. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/00457/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00457-21/birkirkara-sanction-dwelling-as-built): To sanction dwelling as-built Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/00824/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00824-20/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-shop-to): Change of use from approved shop to Class 4A offices and garage. Proposed installation of sign. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/01740/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01740-23/birkirkara-minor-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Minor alterations to existing first floor maisonette, demolition of washroom at second floor level and construction of 3 apartments at first, second and third… Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/06109/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06109-26/birkirkara-sanction-facade-as-built-not-in-accordance): To sanction facade as built not in accordance with DN1016/21 and proposed removal of stone balusters to be replaced with glazed railings. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/07706/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07706-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette, construction of lift at ground floor, and 3 dwellings from first till receded floor. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/00852/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00852-22/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-washroom-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing washroom and construction of two floors and a receded floor level to form a residential block of three units. Works also… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/05447/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05447-23/birkirkara-sanction-various-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction various internal and external alterations from approved permit PA6508/04, and to propose railing on the balcony. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/04023/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04023-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-third-floor-apartment-from): To sanction changes to third floor apartment from PA/1355/13. Proposed extension and alterations at third floor level and construction of new receded level to… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/08282/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08282-25/birkirkara-sanction-alterations-from-pa2079-17): To sanction alterations from PA2079/17. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/06298/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06298-23/birkirkara-renew-pa2896-15-internal-alterations-and-construction): Application to renew PA2896/15 - Internal alterations and construction of additional floors at second floor and third floor. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 4 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/00238/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00238-23/birkirkara-build-balcony-at-first-floor-as-it): To build balcony at first floor as it was prior to DS/00286/22. Granted, validated 24 February 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/02386/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02386-21/birkirkara-partition-at-roof-level): Proposed partition at roof level Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/04738/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04738-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-premises-including-proposed-minor): Sanctioning of existing premises including proposed minor alterations to existing dwelling. Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 59 m away ## More by Bencini and Associates - [**PA/06955/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06955-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-of-a): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations of a terraced house from the latest approved permit (PA/1012/95). Proposed minor internal alterations at all levels,… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06620/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06620-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, proposed excavation of a semi-basement level and an underlying reservoir and proposed construction of 2… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06619/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06619-26/swieqi-changes-to-developments-approved-in-pa-6336-18-comprising): Changes to developments approved in PA/6336/18 comprising of proposed 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom penthouse at 4th floor level in lieu of currently approved… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06424/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06424-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-disused): Proposed demolition of existing disused, derelict rooms/structures. Proposed construction of a 3-bedroom apartment at ground floor, including excavation and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06174/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06174-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-sign-to-elevation): Addition of sign to elevation. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/06063/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06063-26/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-external-alteration-to-approved-dn625-26-includ): Proposed minor external alteration to approved DN625/26 including small recess of the front apertures. Withdrawn [All applications by Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) [All planning applications in Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birkirkara)