--- title: "PA/00785/25: Change of use to museum in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00785-25/pieta-change-of-use-to-museum source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Pieta: Change of use to museum (Class 2B) and construction of lightweight internal partitions in remissa to be used for a… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0078525 # PA/00785/25: Change of use to museum in Pieta 49, Villa Gwardamangia, Telghet Gwardamanga, Pieta Change of use to museum (Class 2B) and construction of lightweight internal partitions in remissa to be used for a proposed Class 4D food and beverage establishment (ancillary to Class 2B museum). Construction of new lightweight structure for restroom facilities, and installation of solar panels. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 49, Villa Gwardamangia, Telghet Gwardamanga, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [Noel Zammit obo Heritage Malta](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/heritage-malta) - **Perit:** [Perit David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 31 October 2024 - **Validated:** 12 February 2025 - **Published:** 12 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 22 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00785/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00785&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 49, Villa Gwardamangia, Telghet Gwardamanga, Pieta 182 other applications within 300 m: 110 granted, 6 refused, 27 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00050/26). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/00137/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00137-22/pieta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 1A dwelling, construction of mezzanine level, minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 11 m away - [**PA/00615/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00615-25/pieta-change-of-use-from-existing-store-to): Change of use from existing store to residence, including changes to aperture on facade. No structural alterations to existing building. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/03041/21** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03041-21/pieta-sanctioning-of-store-as-built-over-pb-01191-73): Sanctioning of store as built over PB/01191/73. Variations include exact site configuration and internal planning. Change of use into a Class 4B shop… Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/07490/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07490-23/pieta-sanction-3rd-party-property-private-garage-which): To sanction 3rd party property private garage which is accessed from the common area as approved in PA/08087/18. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/01176/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01176-22/pieta-alterations-at-back-of-property-and-to): Proposed alterations at back of property and to sanction subdivision of duplex apartment, to sanction differences in internal layouts, back terraces and facade. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/01255/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01255-23/pieta-extension-of-site-covered-by-pa1217-19-and): Extension of site covered by PA1217/19 and to sanction internal and external changes. Pending, validated 12 May 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/02225/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02225-23/pieta-correction-of-site-approved-as-per-pa-03041-21): Correction of site approved as per PA/03041/21. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/00377/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00377-24/pieta-alterations-to-facade-and-internal-staircase): Alterations to facade and internal staircase. To sanction changes to facade as approved in PA8603/20. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/07399/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07399-26/pieta-renewal-of-pa-4840-16-internal-demolition-of-staircase): Renewal of PA/4840/16: Internal demolition of staircase and room at first and second floor level and construction of additional floors and penthouse. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/06369/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06369-26/pieta-convert-a-ground-floor-garage-into-a): To convert a ground floor garage into a retail shop selling groceries (Class 4B), make minor internal and external alterations as well as installing a shop… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/06709/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06709-25/pieta-demolition-of-existing-hotel): Demolition of existing hotel, to excavate and construct 3 levels of basement parking, construction of street level garage, sub-station, Class 4B shop and 2… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/00973/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00973-24/pieta-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved): To carry out minor internal alterations to approved Flat 2 at first floor level (covered by RG140/20). Granted, validated 18 April 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/07058/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07058-25/pieta-change-of-use-from-a-workshop-to): Proposed change of use from a workshop to a store (Class 6A) inclusive of minor internal alterations and sanctioning of minor changes from PB4441/79. Refused, validated 29 October 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/00409/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00409-22/pieta-change-workshop-to-a-class-4a-use): To change workshop to a Class 4A use, to carry out alterations, to fix a sign and to sanction minor changes from PB4441/79 Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/00034/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00034-25/pieta-sanction-configuration-of-bathroom-and-ensuite-study): To sanction configuration of bathroom and ensuite/ study rooms at third, fourth and fifth floor level. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 59 m away ## More by David Zahra - [**PA/07611/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-26/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-pre-67-dwelling-including-internal-alteratio): Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07304/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07304-26/fgura-internal-alterations-with-changes-from-pa-02158-26): Proposed internal alterations with changes from PA/02158/26, extension at roof level, and addition of pool. Pending - [**PA/06887/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06887-26/belt-valletta-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06462/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06462-26/msida-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-development-including): To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05821/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05821-26/zebbug-changes): Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05233/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-to-stairwell): Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling to stairwell (to include lift) and extend/subdivide existing dwelling to include three units. Works to include… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 [All applications by David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) ## More from Heritage Malta - [**PA/07681/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07681-25/vittoriosa-birgu-removal-of-dangerous-structures-and-modern-accretions): Removal of dangerous structures and modern accretions; and the structural consolidation and restoration of the original fabric. Granted, validated 3 December 2025 - [**PA/06669/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06669-25/vittoriosa-birgu-alterations-and-additions-including-the-installation): Alterations and additions including the installation of an external lift; introduction of additional sanitary facilities; kitchen; and store. Pending, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/05541/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05541-25/tarxien-installation-of-banner-against-facade): Installation of banner against facade. Granted, validated 30 October 2025 - [**PA/05103/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05103-25/tarxien-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment-along): Variations from the official building alignment along Triq Sammat & Triq Santa Monika in terms of PA Circular 1/24. Granted, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/04076/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04076-25/kalkara-restoration-of-boundary-historic-walls-and-stabilization): Restoration of boundary historic walls and stabilization of foreshore, including the reconstruction of collapsed section - Heritage Malta area. Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/02337/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02337-25/vittoriosa-birgu-restoration-of-facades-of-inquisitors-palace-on): Restoration of facades of Inquisitor's Palace on Triq il-Mina l-Kbira and Triq in-Nofs in-Nhar. Granted, validated 22 May 2025 [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)