--- title: "PA/00983/25: Redesigning of approved development PA3870/22 in St Julians | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00983-25/st-julians-redesigning-of-approved-development-pa3870-22 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in St Julians: Redesigning of approved development PA3870/22 (To demolish existing hotel and to construct basement garages,… Planning applications › St Julians › PA0098325 # PA/00983/25: Redesigning of approved development PA3870/22 in St Julians Ex Viking Hotel, Triq Spinola, San Giljan Redesigning of approved development PA3870/22 (To demolish existing hotel and to construct basement garages, Class 4A premises, 12 residential units plus receded floor) and to construct instead a Class 3A Guest House overlying basement parking (as per PA 6660/25) and ancillary facilities; proposal includes the fixing of sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ex Viking Hotel, Triq Spinola, San Giljan - **Locality:** [St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/st-julians) - **Applicant:** Samuel Bugeja - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 12 - **Received:** 28 November 2024 - **Validated:** 26 February 2025 - **Published:** 26 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 March 2026 - **Permit expires:** 13 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00983/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00983&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Ex Viking Hotel, Triq Spinola, San Giljan 34 other applications on the same street: 13 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/02451/23). On Triq Spinola: 34 other applications, 13 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [William Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/william-lewis), [Jean Pierre Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-pierre-attard), [Mark Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-sullivan), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/06765/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06765-26/st-julians-changes-to-approved-permits): Changes to approved permits, PA/6660/25 and PA/11463/18. Proposal includes changes to parking in level -1 basement level. Change of use from Class 4C… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 7 floors - [**PA/05833/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05833-26/st-julians-extension-of-an-existing-class-4d-outdoor): Proposed extension of an existing Class 4D outdoor catering area over public open space, comprising tables, chairs, and planters. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05617/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05617-26/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of reservoir and lift pit and construction of Class 4A (office) at ground floor level and overlying… Suspended, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/04221/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04221-26/st-julians-splitting-of-existing-4d-restaurant): Splitting of existing 4D restaurant, on two levels, into 2 4D premises. Including installation of lift and internal alterations. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04001/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04001-26/st-julians-sanctioning-and-part-demolition-of-existing-duplex): Proposed sanctioning and part demolition of existing duplex penthouse and construction of a 2-bedroom apartment at fifth floor level and 1-bedroom penthouse… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02657/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02657-26/st-julians-sanctioning-of-existing-apartment-approved-as-per): Sanctioning of existing apartment approved as per PA/04096/08. Granted, validated 8 June 2026 - [**PA/02601/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02601-26/st-julians-changes-to-approved-permits): Changes to approved permits, PA/6660/25 and PA/11463/18. Proposal includes changes to parking in level -1 basement level. Change of use from class 4C… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/01758/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01758-26/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, partial excavation and proposed construction of Class 3A guesthouse having; 30 rooms, roof top pool and other ancillary… Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/01052/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01052-26/st-julians-change-of-use-of-four-existing-dwellings): Change of use of four existing dwellings into a boutique guesthouse (Class 3A). Proposed works include the demolition of the existing recessed top floor, the… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/06660/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06660-25/st-julians-amendments-to-internal-parking-layouts-approved-as): Proposed amendments to internal parking layouts approved as per PA3311/17 and PA4885/17. Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/06221/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06221-25/st-julians-propose-an-outdoor-catering-area-to-an): To propose an outdoor catering area to an existing restaurant. Refused, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/01994/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01994-25/st-julians-installation-of-lightweight-retractable-pergola-on-back): Proposed installation of lightweight retractable pergola on back terrace of ground floor apartment. Granted, validated 20 May 2025 - [**PA/02676/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02676-25/st-julians-duplex-apartment-at-fourth-floor-and-fifth): Proposed duplex apartment at fourth floor and fifth floor level in lieu of existing airspace. To sanction minor changes to facade height and layout from… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 6 floors - [**PA/00799/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00799-25/st-julians-sanction-minor-internal-changes-to-class-4a): To sanction minor internal changes to Class 4A offices and Class 4C food preparation area from approved plans (PA/05792/21 and PA/05815/21). Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/03097/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03097-24/st-julians-propose-the-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area): To propose the extension of outdoor catering area for the placement of tables and chairs. the proposal shall include the sanctioning of screened LPG tanks for… Pending, validated 29 May 2024 ## More by Mark Camilleri - [**PA/07824/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07824-26/marsaskala-carry-out-alterations-to-approved): To carry out alterations to approved (PA 230/23) basement garage level due to retaining the 0.75m from the party wall, converting of approved ground floor… Pending - [**PA/07556/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07556-26/zejtun-sanction-residential-dwelling-from-approved-pb3973-79-and): To sanction residential dwelling from approved PB3973/79 and to propose internal structural alterations and extension at setback floor level.The application… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07516/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07516-26/luqa-partial-change-of-use-to-y-plate-garage): Partial change of use to Y-plate garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07394/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07394-26/zejtun-demolish-existing-disused-farm): To demolish existing disused farm (Class 7) and excavate and build underground reservoir and parking spaces, overlying old people's home and ancillary… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07392/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07392-26/kalkara-correction-of-site-from-as-approved-by): Correction of site from as approved by PA3787/06 and placing of solar panels and cement board screening to existing townhouse (over existing washroom). Pending - [**PA/07268/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07268-26/rabat-sanction-the-existing-rubble-wall-and-franka): To sanction the existing rubble wall and franka wall exceeding 1.2 metres in height, and to propose the construction of a sheep farm with ancillary… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) [All planning applications in St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/st-julians)