Planning applications in Birkirkara

1,781 planning applications since 2020: 1180 granted, 53 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. 2,780 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (701), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (248), Change of Use (168), Alterations & Extensions (94), New Construction (Residential) (69).

Busiest streets: Triq Fleur-De-Lys (55), Triq in-Naxxar (45), 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/00819/22 Birkirkara: Alterations and extension to dwelling. Status being checked
PA/00802/22 Birkirkara: To sanction sections (due to inconsistencies between the approved plan and the approved sections) and to propose installation of jacuzzi at roof level. Status being checked
PA/00783/22 Birkirkara: Proposed extension to an existing warehouse and to form openings in party walls to the adjacent stores to facilitate access within the applicant’s adjacent… Status being checked
PA/00781/22 Birkirkara: To demolish existing dwelling and construct 3 garages and 2 car spaces and basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 6 apartments from first floor till… Granted, validated 9 February 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00773/22 Birkirkara: To change use of the first and second floors from office to retail which shall include ancillary training facilities congruent with the retail. The training… Status being checked
PA/00769/22 Birkirkara: To sanction departures in existing store from approved drawings in PB/4283/90. To carry out change of use from store to Class 4D Catering Establishment,… Status being checked
PA/00759/22 Birkirkara: Proposed internal demolition retaining facade and proposed change of use of part of existing Class 4B outlet into 2 dwellings. Application also includes… Withdrawn, validated 16 February 2022, 3 floors
PA/00728/22 Birkirkara: To propose outside tables and chairs. Status being checked
PA/00715/22 Birkirkara: Proposed extension to accommodate a bedroom at first-floor level and another bedroom at second-floor level. The proposal involves alterations to the facade. Granted, validated 24 March 2022, 3 floors
PA/00702/22 Birkirkara: To sanction garden-shed, w/c's and showers in bedrooms, and other minor layout discrepancies including pv panels at roof top level. Status being checked
PA/00700/22 Birkirkara: Change of use from garage to Class 4A and change in materials on facade. Status being checked
PA/00699/22 Birkirkara: To sanction domestic store and minor additions made post 1967 on apartment 4 Status being checked
PA/00670/22 Birkirkara: Proposed replacement of deteriorated timber balconies and other remedial works to facade. Status being checked
PA/00630/22 Birkirkara: Extension to DN257/19 including demolition of washroom and extension of third and receded floor levels to create two separate units. Pending, validated 17 March 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00603/22 Birkirkara: Internal and external alterations which include the demolition of an internal wall to create an open plan area, re-location of the second bedroom, demolition… Status being checked
PA/00546/22 Birkirkara: Construction of 7 basement garages, 4 apartments and 1 receded apartment with a different layout from that approved in PA/01149/19, including excavation and… Granted, validated 28 March 2022
PA/00482/22 Birkirkara: Proposed alterations to an apartment, changes include the demolition of two walls internally, the shifting of a doorway, constructions in gypsum partitioning,… Granted, validated 25 February 2022
PA/00445/22 Birkirkara: To install directional signs as shown on attached drawings. Status being checked
PA/00307/22 Birkirkara: Demolition, excavation and construction of reservoir, private parking facilities, 4 apartments and a duplex apartment including pool. Granted, validated 26 January 2022
PA/00257/22 Birkirkara: Widening of existing doorway, and replacement of signage. Status being checked
PA/00230/22 Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation and construction of 2 basement levels, 30 garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 3 Class 4B shops, 7… Granted, validated 19 January 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00220/22 Birkirkara: To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 15no garages and 1no car parking space (in lieu of previously approved 15 garages and 7 car parking… Granted, validated 19 January 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00176/22 Birkirkara: Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floor level including replacement balcony railings, demolition of second floor structure and construction of… Granted, validated 19 January 2022
PA/00116/22 Birkirkara: To sanction differences from approved development permission PA861/07 and proposed construction of artist studio (Class 1D) at third floor level and overlying… Granted, validated 19 January 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00110/22 Birkirkara: To restore facade involving the re-painting of wrought iron railings, timber apertures, closed balcony and replacement of deteriorated stones. Status being checked
PA/00109/22 Birkirkara: To divide existing class 5B into two separate premises. Change of use from Class 5B manufacturing of furniture to Class 5B mechanic and garage. Status being checked
PA/00088/22 Birkirkara: To propose excavation of basement level and to propose construction of 4 floors consisting of 6 parking spaces at Ground Floor level, Stores at Levels -1, 1,… Granted, validated 19 January 2022, 4 floors
PA/00080/22 Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation and construction of 2 basement levels, 15 garages, 3 maisonettes at ground floor, 4 apartments at first,… Granted, validated 19 January 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00075/22 Birkirkara: To sanction variations to PA00383/00 such as minor alterations and construction works at roof level. Application also includes alterations and additions,… Status being checked
PA/00070/22 Birkirkara: Construction of 2 Class 4A offices (change of use from Class 4B shops), 6 apartments and 1 receded apartment with a different layout from that approved in… Granted, validated 19 January 2022
PA/00051/22 Birkirkara: To sanction internal alterations at all levels including changes to facade from that approved in PA02215/04. Status being checked
PA/00044/22 Birkirkara: Change of use of offices approved as per PA/04240/18 into 3 apartments including internal replanning. Status being checked
PA/00024/22 Birkirkara: Renovation of existing townhouse, including facade restoration as well as internal and external alterations and additions, comprising formation of new… Granted, validated 12 January 2022
PA/03621/21 Birkirkara: To construct study and washroom at second floor, domestic store at ground floor and alterations to elevation Status being checked
PA/03610/21 Birkirkara: To carry out alterations to existing ground floor and partly constructed first floor, connect to stairwell approved in PA 2264/20 and erect two additional… Status being checked, 4 floors
PA/03598/21 Birkirkara: To place removable/reversible/demountable timber platform and proposed extension of outdoor area (Class 4D) on public open space for the placing of tables and… Status being checked
PA/03496/21 Birkirkara: To sanction the ground floor from that approved in PA02843/08 and to sanction the second floor and roof plan from that approved in PA06900/98. Status being checked
PA/03487/21 Birkirkara: Change of use of level 2, from Class 4A to Class 4B; sanctioning of minor changes from PA 3740/08, including changes to the extent of facade and position of… Status being checked
PA/03467/21 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing terraced house, construction of basement garages, maisonette at ground floor level, six apartmens at first, second and third floor, and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/03427/21 Birkirkara: Internal alterations and extension to pre-1967 townhouse Status being checked
PA/03399/21 Birkirkara: Proposed alterations to the approved PA01319/20 including: Removal of basement floor; change of maisonette at ground floor level to garage; Minor alterations… Status being checked
PA/03357/21 Birkirkara: Part change of use from garage to store. Status being checked
PA/03320/21 Birkirkara: To sanction the removal of a Maltese balcony from facade of pre-1967 townhouse Status being checked
PA/03296/21 Birkirkara: Minor alterations to the interior part of the house within UCA from PA 4131/20 . Re design proposal for the new extended part of the property from approved PA… Status being checked
PA/03294/21 Birkirkara: Removal of back rooms, extend living area, addition of bathroom at ground and first floor, internal alteration and replacement of closed aluminium balcony and… Status being checked
PA/03174/21 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of garage as built; roofing of part of backyard. Status being checked
PA/03172/21 Birkirkara: To carry out alterations, to sanction other internal and external alterations carried out to permits PA 8511/18 and PA 8882/19 and to fix 3 signs. Status being checked
PA/03134/21 Birkirkara: Additions and alterations to existing maisonette. Works to include construction of pool in backyard. Status being checked
PA/03117/21 Birkirkara: To sanction changes to the garages, first floor and roof level in approved PB3224/92/108/92. To demolish the washrooms at roof level and construct two floors… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/03114/21 Birkirkara: To replace dilapidated roof over second floor apartment, alterations to same, construction of two apartments at second floor, two units at third floor in the… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor