--- title: "PA/01071/23: Change of use from convent to a in Cospicua (Bormla) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01071-23/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-convent-to-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Cospicua (Bormla): Change of use from convent to a Class 3A guest house (having 17 guest rooms) from the ground floor… Planning applications › Cospicua (Bormla) › PA0107123 # PA/01071/23: Change of use from convent to a in Cospicua (Bormla) Ursuline Institute, Triq Wigi Rosato, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Cospicua (Bormla) Change of use from convent to a Class 3A guest house (having 17 guest rooms) from the ground floor upwards. The proposal includes minor internal alterations, a proposed sign on the main façade, extensions to the first and second-floor levels (no new levels are being proposed), and construction of a pool at the lower roof level (third floor) - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ursuline Institute, Triq Wigi Rosato, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Cospicua (Bormla) - **Locality:** [Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla) - **Applicant:** [Short Lets Malta Attn: Franco Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/short-lets-malta) - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 1 August 2022 - **Validated:** 1 March 2023 - **Published:** 1 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 19 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01071/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01071&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Ursuline Institute, Triq Wigi Rosato, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Cospicua (Bormla) 153 other applications within 300 m: 93 granted, 3 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01612/25). On Triq Wigi Rosato: 4 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/04735/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04735-23/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-maisonette-to): Change of use from pre-1967 maisonette to Class 3A guesthouse with 9 rooms including internal and external alterations and extension to existing building. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/02016/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02016-25/cospicua-bormla-move-the-approved-gypsum-wall-of-the): To move the approved gypsum wall of the ensuite and bathroom areas to widen the ensuite, and to demolish a wall to create an open living-dining space. Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/04628/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04628-26/cospicua-bormla-propose-extension-to-class-3a-guesthouse-approved): To propose extension to Class 3A guesthouse approved in PA/04735/23. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/00770/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00770-22/cospicua-bormla-sanction-alterations-to-existing-apartment): To sanction alterations to existing apartment. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/01612/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01612-25/cospicua-bormla-renewal-of-permit-pa-251-17): Renewal of permit PA/251/17 (previously PA/3638/10 - Alterations at ground floor and demolition of first floor, construction of first floor, second floor,… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 28 m away - [**PA/01349/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01349-26/cospicua-bormla-minor-alterations-to-the-existing-ground): Proposed minor alterations to the existing ground, including renaming of interior spaces, construction of a new floor and a recessed floor, installation of… Refused, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/03863/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03863-25/cospicua-bormla-sanction-domestic-store-as-built): To sanction domestic store as built. Granted, validated 1 July 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/04762/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04762-25/cospicua-bormla-demolition-of-2-existing-rooms-in-internal): Proposed demolition of 2 existing rooms in internal yard, proposed alterations to entrance structure, proposed excavation of plot and reservoir, and proposed… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 4 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/01083/20** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01083-20/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-maisonette): To sanction internal alterations to a pre-1968 maisonette. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/04679/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04679-25/cospicua-bormla-sanction-room-extension): To sanction room extension, at roof level, to pre-1967 dwelling. Change of apertures from aluminium to timber. Granted, validated 26 August 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/06179/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06179-26/cospicua-bormla-rehabilitation-of-maisonette-including-alterations-to): Rehabilitation of maisonette including alterations to existing rooms and construction of receded third floor as a duplex extension, installation of pv panels… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/04287/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04287-24/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-level-and): Proposed alterations to existing first floor level and to existing façade including restoration, demolition of roof and construction of two additional floors. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/00382/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00382-26/cospicua-bormla-propose-minor-alterations-at-ground-and-first): To propose minor alterations at ground and first floor levels, and an extension to the existing development at second floor, third floor and roof level,… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors, 61 m away - [**PA/04760/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04760-25/cospicua-bormla-demolition-of-existing-uninhabitable-structures-and-co): Proposed demolition of existing uninhabitable structures and construction of a new residential building comprising six apartments and one penthouse located at… Pending, validated 23 July 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 67 m away ## More by Karl Borg - [**PA/07536/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07536-26/msida-demolish-the-existing-property): To demolish the existing property, excavate to the required levels, and construct basement garages, a ground-floor maisonette, apartments on the first to… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06807/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06807-26/pembroke-variations-from-official-alignments-to-the-development): Variations from official alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PAPB/02901/87, DN/00047/06 and pending application PA/06519/24 Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06592/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06592-26/paola-proposed-development-consists-of-the-demolition-of): The proposed development consists of the demolition of existing rear-yard structures approved in RG/01221/22, excavation works to form the required site… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06191/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06191-26/qormi-sanction-a-garage-for-private-vehicles-and): To sanction a garage for private vehicles and a domestic store as built (no permits traced). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05673/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05673-26/sliema-sanction-alterations-to-a-duplex-penthouse-approved): To sanction alterations to a duplex penthouse approved in PA/02130/16. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05296/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05296-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation on site to form levels, and construction of basement garages with underlying reservoir, ground floor… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) ## More from Short Lets Malta - [**PA/04528/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04528-26/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-facades-and-replacement-of-aluminum): Restoration of facades and replacement of aluminum apertures with timber apertures for the Class 3A guesthouse approved under PA/01071/23. Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/05477/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05477-23/belt-valletta-sanction-deviations-to-pa3010-17-consisting-of-minor): To sanction deviations to PA3010/17 consisting of minor internal alterations on all floors, change of use from garage to a residential unit since the garage… Pending, validated 20 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla)