Planning applications in Birkirkara

1,776 planning applications since 2020: 1174 granted, 52 refused, 176 pending. Tallest granted: 7 floors. 353 applications so far in 2026, 89 validated in the last 90 days. 96% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 2,771 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (699), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (247), Change of Use (167), Alterations & Extensions (94), New Construction (Residential) (69).

Busiest streets: Triq Fleur-De-Lys (55), Triq in-Naxxar (44), 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/03392/22 Birkirkara: To sanction the property as built and to carry out minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 27 June 2022
PA/03376/22 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing roof over washroom, dangerous ceilings at first floor level and external staircase at third floor level and proposed alterations and… Granted, validated 18 May 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/03356/22 Birkirkara: To carry out internal alterations to existing stairwell and erect 2 additional apartments plus one receded floor over an existing first floor maisonette. Refused, validated 18 May 2022
PA/03282/22 Birkirkara: Extension of site area from approved permit PA1087/07, redesign of the unit layouts , number of dwellings and garages yet keeping the same approved facade… Status being checked
PA/03271/22 Birkirkara: Minor alterations and correction of site boundaries following new survey of building. Sanctioning of balcony railings. Status being checked
PA/03194/22 Birkirkara: To sanction office (Class 4A) as built. Status being checked
PA/03163/22 Birkirkara: To install a temporary electrical substation for Enemalta. Status being checked
PA/03130/22 Birkirkara: Proposed reinstatement and re-establishment of an Industrial Limestone Kiln. Proposal includes showroom and light industry (Class 5A). Proposal also includes… Status being checked
PA/03081/22 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing house and construct basement garages, ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 11 May 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/03065/22 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of variations from PA04295/21. Variations include minor changes in the positioning of various architectural elements due to a more detailed survey. Status being checked
PA/03055/22 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation to form required basement levels and construction of basement garages, ground floor maisonette, first to… Granted, validated 11 May 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/03009/22 Birkirkara: To demolish existing awning, to increase height of party wall (RHS), and to reconstruct awning. Status being checked
PA/03006/22 Birkirkara: Remove the planters, ramp and stairs to increase the existing retail area at ground floor level up to the actual building alignment, Install an accessible… Pending, validated 11 May 2022
PA/03002/22 Birkirkara: Construction of bedroom at second floor level, reconstruction of slabs above first floor level and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 21 June 2022
PA/02964/22 Birkirkara: Minor internal and external alterations, proposed extension at ground and first floor level at the rear side of the property. Installation of pv panels at… Status being checked
PA/02913/22 Birkirkara: Minor internal alterations which consist of enlargement of internal wall openings at elevated ground level and shifting of wall at semi basement garage level. Status being checked
PA/02902/22 Birkirkara: To sanction the utilization of part of an interconnected garage for private vehicles as Class 1D casa bottega. Status being checked
PA/02858/22 Birkirkara: Proposed alterations and extension to existing house. Including the construction of a terraced house within the adjacent plot partially located within the… Status being checked
PA/02842/22 Birkirkara: Proposed construction of basement garage/parking level, two overlying maisonettes, six apartments and recessed floor above. Granted, validated 28 September 2022
PA/02800/22 Birkirkara: Proposed extension of outdoor catering area on public open space, comprising of tables and chairs to approved permit PA5201/21, also proposed additional use… Status being checked
PA/02797/22 Birkirkara: To sanction changes from approved PA4292/20. Changes consist of the widening of apertures on the facade, increase in size of washroom and shifting of some… Status being checked
PA/02763/22 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing townhouse whilst retaining the facade, and construction of one two-bedroomed apartment and three three-bedroom apartments and one… Withdrawn, validated 10 August 2022
PA/02732/22 Birkirkara: Internal and external alterations. Demolition and reconstruction of roof slabs/walls. Restoration and alterations to facade, including new apertures and… Status being checked
PA/02711/22 Birkirkara: To widen garage door and include internal wall abutting party wall. Status being checked
PA/02707/22 Birkirkara: To demolish existing workshop, excavate and erect a 6-storey Class 6A storage and distribution block, consisting of a basement parking, ground floor parking… Granted, validated 27 April 2022, 5 floors
PA/02687/22 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of minor internal alterations, additions and changes to configuration of site from PA/4682/98. Status being checked
PA/02674/22 Birkirkara: To demolish dangerous structures and walls at ground floor level within part of residence. To effect internal and external additions and alterations to… Granted, validated 11 May 2022, 3 floors
PA/02637/22 Birkirkara: Extension at first floor level to an existing townhouse regularised by RG1258/21, which includes the construction of bedroom, ensuite stairwell and washroom… Granted, validated 20 April 2022
PA/02625/22 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of façade windows and balconies, internal walls and openings, room use, back yard and domestic stores, PV panels at roof level and site… Status being checked
PA/02608/22 Birkirkara: Proposed sanctioning to existing second floor apartment approved by PA6310/03. Status being checked
PA/02506/22 Birkirkara: Proposed change from apartment to maisonette, including internal and external alteration to existing dwellings. Status being checked
PA/02505/22 Birkirkara: Rehabilitation of the existing disused and dilapidated property and extension at first and second-floor level; including the restoration and cleaning of the… Granted, validated 13 April 2022, 3 floors
PA/02491/22 Birkirkara: Alterations and change of use of part of approved development from commercial storage to Class 3C – indoor sports and physical activity. Application also… Status being checked
PA/02473/22 Birkirkara: Extension at second and third floor level, including internal alterations, demolition of existing stairwell and installation of lift. Granted, validated 20 April 2022, 4 floors
PA/02457/22 Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing property and adjacent approved shop as per PA05517/04 and construction of 1 No. garage and Class 4B shop at ground floor level… Granted, validated 13 April 2022
PA/02454/22 Birkirkara: Internal alteration in existing first and second floor apartments, demolishing and rebuilding of common parts include an elevator, demolition of washrooms on… Granted, validated 13 April 2022
PA/02449/22 Birkirkara: Alterations to first floor maisonette and construction of two more one bedroomed apartments, including lift, and washroom at fourth floor level. Granted, validated 13 April 2022
PA/02383/22 Birkirkara: Internal alterations and extensions at second floor level. Status being checked
PA/02376/22 Birkirkara: To sanction existing dwelling as per approved PA/02999/07 which includes change in plot configuration following accurate survey and change in facade materials. Status being checked
PA/02367/22 Birkirkara: To replace secondary timber door on front elevation with new door comprised of timber, glass and wrought iron to introduce more natural light in front room. Status being checked
PA/02319/22 Birkirkara: To install jacuzzi in existing terrace and partially increase side parapet wall by two courses. Status being checked
PA/02236/22 Birkirkara: To carry out internal alterations at ground floor level to approved PA7159/21 and alterations at first and second floor levels (subject to RG 1238/17) and… Granted, validated 1 June 2022
PA/02222/22 Birkirkara: Proposed extension to party wall at roof level and sanctioning of a solar water heater being relocated to a lower roof level. Status being checked
PA/02186/22 Birkirkara: The demolition of a terraced house and first floor maisonette to construct a ground floor garage, maisonette and 8 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 18 May 2022
PA/02103/22 Birkirkara: Proposed sanctioning of maisonette as existing from PA/04148/10, with variations comprising internal alterations, construction of room in backyard. Status being checked
PA/02073/22 Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing structures, excavation of 2 levels for basement garages and proposed construction of 2 levels of 161 basement garages, 11… Granted, validated 30 March 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02050/22 Birkirkara: Creation of aperture to existing Class 4D. Status being checked
PA/01981/22 Birkirkara: To sanction basement underneath the existing ground floor. Status being checked
PA/01966/22 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing house and construction of 2 garages at ground level overlaying 6 residential units. Granted, validated 6 April 2022
PA/01953/22 Birkirkara: To sanction ground floor garage as built from that as approved in PB01806/79. Status being checked, 1 floor