PA/00822/25: project involves the demolition of the existing in St Julians
Villa Pitirossa, Triq Ross, San Giljan
The project involves the demolition of the existing structure, excavation of one basement level, and construction of a Class 3B hotel. The proposal includes hotel amenities at basement level -1, such as a spa, gym, and games room. The ground floor (level 0) will feature a reception area, lounge, multi-purpose hall, and a Class 4B shop. Ninety-four rooms will be located from the ground floor to level nine. Level ten will include a pool, pool deck area, and a Class 4D restaurant with a breakfast area.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- Villa Pitirossa, Triq Ross, San Giljan
- Locality
- St Julians
- Applicant
- Dyzette Investments Ltd Attn: Keith Attard Portughes
- Perit
- Perit Maurizio Ascione
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Commercial)
- Height
- 1 floor
- Received
- 1 November 2024
- Validated
- 12 February 2025
- Published
- 10 September 2025
- Comments close
- 17 September 2025
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 22 October 2025
- Permit expires
- 5 November 2030
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Villa Pitirossa, Triq Ross, San Giljan
15 other applications on the same street: 13 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/00151/26).
On Triq Ross: 15 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 10 floors, the tallest 11. Periti active on this street: James Dingli, Ivan Bondin.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/00151/26 St Julians: Proposed demolition of existing premises and construction of a barber shop (Class 4B) at ground and a new hotel (Class 3B) consisting of: a store and a…
- PA/00237/26 St Julians: Proposed changes to Class 3B hotel approved by PA/01209/24, proposed changes include shifting of stairwell and lifts, removal of pool area at level -2,…
- PA/03554/25 St Julians: To demolish existing flats, excavate and construct a Class 3B hotel including its necessary amenities. The proposal will reach a total of 10 floors and a…
- PA/07645/24 St Julians: To redirect an approved ventilation stack from a third party shaft to a flueless system
- PA/08167/24 St Julians: To sanction minor internal and external changes from PA/01528/14 as built and propose a change of use from garage to a Class 4A office including shop sign.
- PA/05125/24 St Julians: To propose minor external alterations to PA5157/16 that include, fixing of illuminated signage in front and side elevations, structure to cover side service…
- PA/05228/24 St Julians: Proposed internal and external alterations and extensions of living area and bedroom at fourth floor level apartment and construction of an additional receded…
- PA/06104/24 St Julians: Proposed changes to approved permit PA/07255/19, including alterations and extension at the 9th-floor level to a full floor, and a proposed receded floor…
- PA/02306/24 St Julians: To demolish existing building, excavate and construct an additional 29 hotel rooms in view of extension to an existing Class 3B Mercure 4 star hotel…
- PA/02307/24 St Julians: Change of use from offices Class 4A approved in PA2849/16 to Class 4B tattoo parlour, including minor internal alterations.
- PA/01209/24 St Julians: Demolition of existing building, excavation of two basement levels, and construction a Class 3B hotel in line with approved outline permit PA337/19. Proposal…
- PA/06431/23 St Julians: Proposed tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform surrounded by supportive bollards. Application to include the removal step and planter.
- PA/04587/23 St Julians: Proposed installation of pv panels.
- PA/03246/22 St Julians: Proposed change of use from public service garage to take-away, including minor internal alterations and installation of shop sign on facades.
- PA/06035/26 St Julians: Proposed Sanctioning of Basement level As-Built from Approved Class 3B 3- star Hotel approved under PA/6571/16, sanctioning of minor internal alterations,…
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