--- title: "PA/01485/23: Renovation of existing house of character in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01485-23/xaghra-renovation-of-existing-house-of-character source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xaghra: Renovation of existing house of character, including restoration of facade and change of use from Class 1 to Class… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0148523 # PA/01485/23: Renovation of existing house of character in Xaghra 111, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra Renovation of existing house of character, including restoration of facade and change of use from Class 1 to Class 3A guesthouse. To merge property with neighbouring property approved by PA/5651/21. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 111, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** [Mario Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-tanti) - **Perit:** [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 22 December 2022 - **Validated:** 15 March 2023 - **Published:** 15 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01485/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01485&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 111, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra 58 other applications within 300 m: 32 granted, 3 refused, 5 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/03303/25). On Triq il-Knisja: 33 other applications, 19 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/07565/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07565-26/xaghra-propose-a-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): To propose a washroom at receded-floor level, in lieu of PA/04051/20. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/07359/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07359-23/xaghra-sanction-apartment-as-built-for-minor-variations-from): To sanction apartment as-built for minor variations from PAPB/1735/88. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 108 m away - [**PA/05145/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05145-26/xaghra-construct-an-annex-to-existing-class-3a): To construct an annex to existing Class 3A tourist including excavation of site for basement facilities. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 118 m away - [**PA/03303/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03303-25/xaghra-apartment-at-second-floor-level-and-a): Proposed apartment at second floor level and a washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 31 July 2025, 3 floors, 123 m away - [**PA/06162/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06162-25/xaghra-sanction-differences-from-previous-approved-permit-pa-09858-17): To sanction differences from previous approved permit PA/09858/17 mainly consisting of smaller front terrace, glazed railing and screened services at roof… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 128 m away - [**PA/00213/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00213-24/xaghra-sanction-apartment-as-built-for-minor-variations-from): To sanction apartment as-built for minor variations from PAPB/1735/88. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 130 m away - [**PA/07856/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07856-24/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-a-terraced-house): To excavate and to construct a terraced house on 2 floors. To also construct a pool. Refused, validated 20 November 2024, 2 floors, 137 m away - [**PA/01581/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01581-22/xaghra-demolish-existing-rooms-and-construct-basement-garage): To demolish existing rooms and construct basement garage with overlying 2 story house and apartment including swimming pool at back. Status being checked, 2 floors, 150 m away - [**PA/00757/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00757-26/xaghra-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of 3 basement garages, underground reservoir and 4 residential units. Refused, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor, 162 m away - [**PA/01064/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01064-22/xaghra-additions-to-approved-permit-pa7106-21-which-include): Additions to approved permit PA7106/21 which include construction of three swimming pools and extensions at ground, first, second and receded floors. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 172 m away - [**PA/01041/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01041-22/xaghra-change-of-use-from-residential-garage-to): Change of use from residential garage to public service garage for mini-buses, taxis and car-hire. Status being checked, 182 m away - [**PA/07646/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-23/xaghra-change-the-use-of-a-room-on): To change the use of a room on the first floor as a gym instead of a bedroom, the use of an internal yard into an internal garden, the installation of… Granted, validated 5 February 2024, 198 m away - [**PA/02771/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02771-25/xaghra-excavate-site-and-proposed-dwelling-house-with): To excavate site and proposed dwelling house with garage for private cars at basement level. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 201 m away - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending, 207 m away - [**PA/08040/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08040-24/xaghra-demolish-existing-pre-1967-structures): To demolish existing pre-1967 structures, to excavate and to construct a terraced house. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 1 floor, 217 m away ## More by architecture 360 - [**PA/07283/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07283-26/siggiewi-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment A2. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07072/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07072-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-6448-24): Alterations to approved permit PA/6448/24, including removal of proposed garage opening to retain existing facade, and the installation of pv panels at roof… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06922/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06922-26/mosta-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06459/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06459-26/mosta-sanction-restoration-works-carried-out-on-facade): To sanction restoration works carried out on facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05363/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05363-26/ghaxaq-proposal-includes-alterations-and-changes-to-the): Proposal includes alterations and changes to the layout of a pre-1967 town house; including demolition of internal walls and accretions to the original… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 [All applications by architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) ## More from Mario Tanti - [**PA/00341/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00341-26/luqa-sanction-minor-alterations-to-pre-1968-residential-unit): To sanction minor alterations to pre-1968 residential unit, which include alterations to window openings and changes to internal and external openings. Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/07262/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07262-25/safi-construct-pool): To construct pool, balance tank and pump room to an approved PA3284/23. Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/07733/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-23/zebbug-sanction-apartments-as-built-and-variations-from): To sanction apartments as built and variations from PA/00466/06. Granted, validated 20 February 2024 - [**PA/03284/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03284-23/safi-sanction-internal-variations-at-basement-and-ground): To sanction internal variations at basement and ground floor level from that approved in PA8802/17. Granted, validated 6 June 2023 - [**PA/03490/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03490-22/zebbug-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail shop. Proposal includes internal and external alterations and fixing of a sign. Status being checked - [**PA/01153/20** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01153-20/safi-sanction-alterations-and-variations-to-residential-units): To sanction alterations and variations to residential units approved in PA 81/13 including internal / external alterations; conversion from a 1-bedroom to a… Status being checked, 2 floors [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)