--- title: "PA/00854/25: change the use from residential dwelling to in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00854-25/san-gwann-change-the-use-from-residential-dwelling-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in San Gwann: To change the use from residential dwelling to a Class 3A hostel. Works to include minor internal and external… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0085425 # PA/00854/25: change the use from residential dwelling to in San Gwann 45,47, Triq il-Barbagann, San Gwann To change the use from residential dwelling to a Class 3A hostel. Works to include minor internal and external alterations. Also, to sanction as existing since no permits could be traced. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 45,47, Triq il-Barbagann, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** Noella Abramovic - **Perit:** [Perit Konrad Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/konrad-bezzina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 29 October 2024 - **Validated:** 12 February 2025 - **Published:** 12 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00854/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00854&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 45,47, Triq il-Barbagann, San Gwann 152 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 3 refused, 14 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/06597/25). On Triq il-Barbagann: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 46 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/04628/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04628-23/san-gwann-sanction-garage-and-apartment-as-built): To sanction garage and apartment as built. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 10 m away - [**PA/04534/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04534-24/san-gwann-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette-to-convert): Alterations to first floor maisonette to convert it into an apartment, incorporation of a communal staircase and lift; construction of a further 3 flats at… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/02966/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02966-26/san-gwann-sanction-variations-to-garage): To sanction variations to garage (private use) as per site survey, including additional space below ramp from approved PA/03950/07. Granted, validated 5 June 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/01897/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01897-24/san-gwann-sanction-other-basement-rooms-and-minor-internal): To sanction other basement rooms and minor internal differences not included in PA/736/16. Granted, validated 7 May 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/01690/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01690-25/san-gwann-sanction-as-built-duplex-maisonette-as-approved): To sanction as built duplex maisonette as approved in PA/1897/24 and propose minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/00495/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00495-21/san-gwann-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/08288/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08288-25/san-gwann-alterations-in-facade): Alterations in facade. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/06353/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06353-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-the-construction): Demolition of terraced house and the construction of a basement garage, 4 flats and a penthouse connected to PA2102/20. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/05911/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05911-26/san-gwann-sanction-a-variation-from-approved-pa-04751-16): To sanction a variation from approved PA/04751/16, comprising the relocation of walls, doors, and windows, together with amendments to the site layout and… Granted, validated 20 October 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/05823/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05823-23/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement level for parking and the construction of four overlying levels and a receded floor… Granted, validated 22 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away - [**PA/00513/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00513-23/san-gwann-sanctioning-from-approved-permit-rg5171-18): Proposed sanctioning from approved permit RG5171/18, including the layout at first-floor level and an opening on the front elevation. Granted, validated 14 March 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/04383/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04383-26/san-gwann-extension-to-existing-basement-garage-accessible-from): Proposed extension to existing basement garage accessible from adjacent site, 7 in no. street level garages, 1 in no. Class 4A office, 4 in no. three and two… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/03027/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03027-24/san-gwann-propose-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): To propose demolition of existing terraced house, excavation for reservoir and 3 garages at semi basement and construction of maisonette, 3 apartments and… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/05132/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05132-23/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-and-garage): Proposed demolition of existing terraced & garage, excavation of site (3 levels to be excavated below upper street level), and proposed construction of… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/03763/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03763-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-houses-and-garage): Proposed demolition of existing terraced houses and garage, excavation of site (3 levels to be excavated below upper street level), and proposed construction… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away ## More by Konrad Bezzina - [**PA/04524/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04524-26/naxxar-propose-alterations-to-all-apartments-from-approved): To propose alterations to all apartments from approved permit PA/6642/24. Granted, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/02235/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02235-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B Shop (retail) (approved in PA/6244/08) to Class 4C Coffee Shop, including internal alterations and additions, and the… Pending, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01422/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01422-26/santa-venera-alterations-to-existing-maisonette-at-first-floor): Alterations to existing maisonette at first floor level, demolition of washroom at second floor level and construction of second, third and receeded floor… Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01389/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01389-26/birkirkara-sanction-class-4b-meat-shop-as-existing): To sanction Class 4B meat shop as existing. Suspended, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/08219/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08219-25/rabat-sanction-the-installation-of-one-timber-entrance): To sanction the installation of one timber entrance gate and to restore and construct existing rubble boundary walls. Granted, validated 24 December 2025 - [**PA/06478/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06478-25/tarxien-include-the-introduction-of-a-convection-oven): To include the introduction of a convection oven (with cooking on site) at an already approved pastizzeria (PA/5870/01). Refused, validated 8 October 2025 [All applications by Konrad Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/konrad-bezzina) [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)