--- title: "Perit Joanna Spiteri Staines, Openworkstudio (OWS): contact and planning applications | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/perit/joanna-spiteri-staines source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Perit Joanna Spiteri Staines, Openworkstudio (OWS): contact details and 30 planning applications, mostly in Rabat, Lija, Belt Valletta, with approvals and… Planning applications › Periti › Joanna Spiteri Staines # Perit Joanna Spiteri Staines ## Contact Joanna Spiteri Staines Joanna Spiteri Staines is a partner and architect at Openworkstudio, which she co-founded in 2016. She holds an architecture degree from the University of Malta, a restoration specialisation from La Sapienza in Rome and an MPhil in sustainable heritage from UCL. She previously worked at Architecture Project, including on the Malta Stock Exchange in Valletta and the Valletta Waterfront, and is design director of the Gozo Museum project through NIDUM. She received the MASP President's Award in 2025. - **Practice:** Openworkstudio (OWS) - **Phone:** [+356 2133 9202](tel:+35621339202) - **Website:** [ows.com.mt](https://ows.com.mt) - **Office:** 3 Melita House, 35 Sir Augustus Bartolo Street, Ta' Xbiex, Malta - **Expertise:** Architecture design, interior design, master planning, restoration consultancy, environmental design; heritage and conservation From public sources: [Openworkstudio – About](https://ows.com.mt/about/), [Design Dispatch – MASP President's Award article](https://designdispatch.mt/joanna-spiteri-staines-receives-masp-presidents-award/), [Rotary Club La Valette – fellowship talk](https://rotarylavalette.org/?p=634). Are you Joanna Spiteri Staines? [Manage this page](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joanna-spiteri-staines?claim=1). 30 planning applications since 2020: 20 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending. Tallest granted: 5 floors. Main localities: [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) (5), [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) (4), [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) (4), [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) (2), [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) (2), [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) (2). - [**PA/06899/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06899-26/gudja-minor-alterations-to-dwelling-including-the-restoration): Minor alterations to dwelling including the restoration of the facade. The proposal includes creation of openings, widening of walls, construction of walls,… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06647/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06647-26/swieqi-demolish-the-existing-pool-as-approved-and): To demolish the existing pool as approved and built in PAPB/1585/66 and construct a new pool in its place with no additional excavation. Pending - [**PA/06469/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06469-26/rabat-open-a-new-window-in-line-with): To open a new window in line with the existing and clean the facade of store. Granted, validated 20 October 2026 - [**PA/06246/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06246-26/ta-xbiex-extension-of-existing-second-floor-class-4a): Extension of existing second floor Class 4A office. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/04999/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04999-26/attard-restoration-of-casa-depiro-approved-as-per): Restoration of Casa Depiro approved as per PA/00023/15. The proposal includes demolition and reconstruction of the existing floor slabs, demolition of… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04260/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04260-26/iklin-changes-in-lieu-of-pa5283-22): Proposed changes in lieu of PA5283/22 (increase in height of boundary wall between properties). Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/03073/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03073-26/lija-sanction-minor-changes-to-pb-00474-90-including-pv): To sanction minor changes to PB/00474/90 including pv panels and to propose construction of pool, carport and restoration of facade. Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/05628/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05628-25/senglea-isla-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-2320-12-and): Changes to development approved in PA/2320/12 and PA/9372/18. Restoration of facades and two further residential units proposed to the previously approved… Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/03516/25** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03516-25/san-lawrenz-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/02294/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02294-25/rabat-sanction-minor-shift-of-room-position): To sanction minor shift of room position, to sanction rubble wall built alongside alley. To make alterations to position of rubble walls approved in… Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/01902/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01902-25/balzan-demolish-the-existing-single-family-residential-villa): To demolish the existing single family residential villa (with basement and garage) and construct one new single family residential villa with basement and… Granted, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/01688/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01688-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-changes-on-site-from-previously): Sanctioning of changes on site from previously approved PA2986/10. Creation of 3 residential units by subdivision of property. Alternations to the internal… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 - [**PA/00603/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00603-25/mellieha-renewal-of-approved-permit-pa6617-18): Renewal of approved permit 'PA6617/18'. Alterations to layout, configuration and design of bungalows approved in PA3587/10. To construct 2 bungalows on… Granted, validated 19 February 2025 - [**PA/00498/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00498-25/mellieha-renewal-of-approved-permit-pa2693-17-which-renewed): Renewal of approved permit 'PA2693/17'' which renewed prior permit 'PA3587/10'. To construct 2 semi detached villas on floors. Access to the units to be from… Granted, validated 19 February 2025 - [**PA/08077/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08077-24/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alternations-to-the-existing-dwelling): Minor internal alternations to the existing dwelling: the opening of a new small window for ventilation, and removal of the bottom three courses to create a… Granted, validated 31 January 2025 - [**PA/07472/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07472-24/rabat-sanction-minor-alterations-to-basement-and-ground): To sanction minor alterations to basement and ground floor pertaining to existing permit PA 3618/23. To propose a different location of the approved cesspit… Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/07136/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07136-24/balzan-change-of-use-from-residence-to-a): Change of use from residence to a guest house on three floors, Class 3A, 22 rooms including reception, conference room, breakfast area, back area for… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/06183/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06183-24/lija-minor-internal-alterations-to-sanction): Minor internal alterations to sanction, change in pool size and changes to facade. Granted, validated 9 December 2024 - [**PA/04411/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04411-24/belt-valletta-retain-partially-offices-on-the-ground-floor): To retain partially offices on the ground floor (as approved in PA2289/09 and previous permits) and change of use to Class 3 (A) guesthouse for the upper four… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01727/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01727-24/mosta-restoration-of-facade-and-extension-at-roof): Restoration of facade and extension at roof level. Granted, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/00067/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00067-24/sliema-restoration-of-two-storey-facade): Restoration of two storey facade. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 2 floors - [**PA/05497/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05497-23/rabat-re-construction-of-existing-random-dry-rubble-walls): Re-construction of existing random dry rubble walls. Granted, validated 20 September 2023 - [**PA/04496/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04496-23/lija-construction-of-a-wall): Construction of a wall. Granted, validated 25 September 2023 - [**PA/03618/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03618-23/rabat-alteration-to-location-of-approved-extension-to): Alteration to location of approved extension to existing farmhouses. Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/02274/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02274-23/xaghra-renewal-of-pa10676-17): Renewal of PA10676/17; Internal alterations, extension to existing dwelling at ground and first floor levels, landscaping works (Renewal of PA 00761/12). Granted, validated 14 June 2023 - [**PA/02354/22** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-22/zejtun-restoration-of-historic-fabric): Restoration of historic fabric, alterations and extensions at first floor level for a two bedroom house with washroom at roof level, and to sanction… Status being checked - [**PA/00468/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00468-22/lija-demolition-of-various-small-accretions-to-enlarge): Demolition of various small accretions to enlarge courtyard, demolition and rebuilding of concrete slabs together with other alterations to annex no 67 to the… Status being checked - [**PA/00876/20** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00876-20/belt-valletta-restoration-and-refurbishment-of-the-external-elevations): Restoration and refurbishment of the external elevations, including balconies. Internal alterations to the first floor, consisting mainly of the careful… Status being checked - [**PA/00484/20** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00484-20/pieta-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-casa-gwardamangia-and): Restoration and rehabilitation of Casa Gwardamangia and Annex (No.33), change of use from residential Class 1 to become a Guest House Class 3A. This includes… Status being checked - [**PA/00477/20** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00477-20/pieta-restoration-of-fa-ade-at-casa-gwardamangia-as): Restoration of façade at Casa Gwardamangia as per GS/00847/18. Status being checked