Planning applications in Birkirkara

1,755 planning applications since 2020: 1104 granted, 50 refused, 174 pending. Tallest granted: 7 floors. 353 applications so far in 2026, 97 validated in the last 90 days. 96% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 2,717 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (691), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (244), Change of Use (165), Alterations & Extensions (93), New Construction (Residential) (68).

Busiest streets: Triq Fleur-De-Lys (53), Triq in-Naxxar (43), Triq Dun Karm (37), Triq Salvu Psaila (35), Triq il-Karmnu (35), Triq il-Bwieraq (34).

Most active periti here: Mannie Galea, Samuel Formosa, Anthony Fenech Vella, Roderick Camilleri, MASStudio.

Latest decisions in Birkirkara

PA/03176/26 Birkirkara: To effect alterations from approved drawings in PA7426/22, including shifting of internal goods, lift, sanitary facilities, staircase and change in floor… Granted, validated 20 May 2026, decided 28 October 2026
PA/01465/26 Birkirkara: To demolish existing building, excavate a single basement level and reservoir, and construct 10 private garages at basement level, 3 maisonettes at ground… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 27 October 2026
PA/04076/26 Birkirkara: Changes to permit PA/02449/22 including the demolition of existing residential unit at first floor level and proposed construction of three residential units… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors, decided 27 October 2026
PA/02609/26 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing house and construction of basement storage, ground-floor parking garage, with four residential apartments above. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 3 floors, decided 27 October 2026
PA/00786/26 Birkirkara: To extend existing receded third floor and construct a new receded floor above it. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 27 October 2026

Latest applications in Birkirkara

PA/07795/26 Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of new facilities within the existing public garden consisting of public convenience, sports… Pending
PA/07767/26 Birkirkara: Proposed internal and external changes to approved permit PA/728/24, consisting of the revision of the site extents to reflect the measured survey and the… Pending
PA/07764/26 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of the existing private car garage as built, in the absence of the original approved permit, together with the proposed change of use from a… Pending, 2 floors
PA/07669/26 Birkirkara: Proposed sanctioning of as built three bedroom apartment approved under PA5713/99. Pending
PA/07588/26 Birkirkara: To demolish a number of slabs and lower the yard area. To construct an additional floor over part of the roof and the kitchen. To excavate and construct a… Pending
PA/07522/26 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of internal alterations to a Class 4A office for use of a Class 4B (EMS) - electrical muscle stimulation studio. Pending
PA/07487/26 Birkirkara: Change of use from approved Class 3A (guesthouse and offices) into Class 1 (residential - 3 residential units). Work to include installation of lift,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07462/26 Birkirkara: Internal alterations and extension of balconies to the existing approved apartments at ground and first floor levels; demolition of existing washrooms at… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07461/26 Birkirkara: To sanction areas covered by CTB/0069/16 and to carry out alterations to existing apartment and construct an overlying penthouse. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07458/26 Birkirkara: To sanction changes to approved Class 4B shop, including change of use to a Class 3C fitness studio and proposed changes to provide amenities for the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07454/26 Birkirkara: Change of use of a garage into a Class 4B salon including alterations, fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07410/26 Birkirkara: Proposed part change of use of existing residential property from formal sitting room to Class 4A psychotherapist’s consultation office. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07381/26 Birkirkara: To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07380/26 Birkirkara: It is proposed to demolish the existing terraced house, excavate an underlying reservoir and to construct a residential block of apartments consisting of a… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07356/26 Birkirkara: Renewal to PA/04630/18 - Formation of a shower room and fixing of an internal partition at first floor level. Demolition pf existing third floor penthouse;… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07349/26 Birkirkara: Proposed alterations and correction of site following survey as built for levels which have been approved by planning applications PA/2035/20 and PA/4006/22.… Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07345/26 Birkirkara: The proposal consists of the installation of a louvered door at level -1 and the sanctioning of a railing serving the Class 4A office at level 4, as approved… Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07340/26 Birkirkara: To sanction roof structures departing from approved plans (PA779/18). Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07326/26 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use of vacant property (formerly carpenter) into Class 4B shop (ironmonger and household). Proposal includes the addition of an internal… Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07239/26 Birkirkara: To sanction post-1967 additions and alterations to existing terraced house. Pending
PA/07234/26 Birkirkara: Renewal of PA/05131/16 with the description: Change of use from a store to a Class 4B with a large store. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07232/26 Birkirkara: Stormwater relief tunnel to relieve flooding problems near Triq San Giljan. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07205/26 Birkirkara: Installation of a new toilet facility, installation of a toilet door and repainting of the main entrance garage door. Pending
PA/07179/26 Birkirkara: Retaining of original wall at ground floor, previously approved for removal in PA/03921/20, to retain room as bedroom. Pending
PA/07169/26 Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/07127/26 Birkirkara: To construct three apartments at second, third and receded levels overlying existing first floor maisonette. Application includes alterations to first floor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07115/26 Birkirkara: To internally demolish existing property, retain and restore facade over Triq Fleur-De-Lys. Excavate and construct a reservoir, a ground floor Class 4B… Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/07109/26 Birkirkara: To sanction alterations to residential units approved in PA/06467/07 which include changes to layout and to levels. To also extend and carry out alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/07089/26 Birkirkara: To change use from garage approved in PA/02720/25 to a public service garage. To include internal alterations and layout subdivision. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/07086/26 Birkirkara: To sanction a residential garage as built and the change of use to a public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/06967/26 Birkirkara: To sanction as built lightweight partition at roof level against that approved in permit PB6582/80. Pending
PA/06959/26 Birkirkara: To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending
PA/06955/26 Birkirkara: 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/06919/26 Birkirkara: To affect external alterations to form door within front elevation to access the plot in question from Triq Salvu Psaila. Pending
PA/06889/26 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of minor variations from the last approved PA/9351/19, including minor changes to the location of internal partitions and apertures, minor… Pending
PA/06888/26 Birkirkara: To construct a garage at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments, and a penthouse. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06869/26 Birkirkara: Change of use of approved Class 4B retail outlet to a Class 4B greengrocer, plus fixing of shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06810/26 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting… Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06809/26 Birkirkara: Site correction and modifications to layout from approved PA/3385/25. Construction of 3 ground floor garages, 5 apartments and 1 penthouse at receded floor… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06803/26 Birkirkara: Extension of the approved Class 4B shop [PA9042/18], involving the reconfiguration of the storage area into separate rooms to accommodate beauty treatment… Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/06797/26 Birkirkara: Proposed interconnecting property approved by PA/818/25 to adjacent pre-1967 building to form one residential unit. Application also includes internal and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06785/26 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 2A clinic, including internal alterations. Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06729/26 Birkirkara: Construction of new external emergency escape within forecourt including minor alterations to facade at first floor level with the change from the existing… Pending
PA/06726/26 Birkirkara: 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
PA/06710/26 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing buildings, construction of 4 floors and penthouse comprising of 1 street level garage for private vehicles and Class 4A office,… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06695/26 Birkirkara: To carry out internal alterations and construct a one bedroom at first floor level. Pending
PA/06688/26 Birkirkara: Change of use from Class 4B to a studio flat (CLass 1). Pending, validated 30 September 2026
PA/06663/26 Birkirkara: Construction of a terrace house with a swimming pool, six apartments and nine garages. Pending, validated 30 September 2026
PA/06649/26 Birkirkara: Proposed alterations and additions to pre-1967 property including demolition of internal walls at ground floor, proposed alterations to stairwell at all… Pending, validated 30 September 2026
PA/06632/26 Birkirkara: To sanction street level garage as-built (original permit not found), including change of use from private parking garage to public service garage. Pending, validated 30 September 2026

Planning in Birkirkara: common questions

How many planning applications are there in Birkirkara?

PropertyList has 1,755 Planning Authority applications on record for Birkirkara, 353 of them from 2026 and 97 validated in the last 90 days.

What share of planning applications are approved in Birkirkara?

96% of the 1,154 decided applications in Birkirkara on record were granted (1104 granted, 50 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan.

How high can you build in Birkirkara?

Granted applications in Birkirkara with a stated height are typically 4 floors; the tallest granted on record is 7 floors. Heights are set street by street in the local plan, so check the street you're interested in on the PropertyList height map.

Which periti submit the most applications in Birkirkara?

The most active periti in Birkirkara are Mannie Galea (36), Samuel Formosa (27), Anthony Fenech Vella (24), Roderick Camilleri (22), MASStudio (22).

How do I object to a planning application in Birkirkara?

Send a representation to the Planning Authority before the "comments close" date shown on the application. PropertyList shows that date on each application page, with a link to the case on the Planning Authority website.

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