--- title: "PA/01628/26: sanction changes in layout from approved permit in Mdina | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01628-26/mdina-sanction-changes-in-layout-from-approved-permit source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Mdina: To sanction changes in layout from approved permit PA2648/06. To sanction change of use from arts and crafts gallery… Planning applications › Mdina › PA0162826 # PA/01628/26: sanction changes in layout from approved permit in Mdina 5A, Don Mesquita, Misrah Mesquita, Mdina To sanction changes in layout from approved permit PA2648/06. To sanction change of use from arts and crafts gallery to Class 4C at ground floor. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 5A, Don Mesquita, Misrah Mesquita, Mdina - **Locality:** [Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mdina) - **Applicant:** Pierre Agius - **Perit:** [Perit Michelle Micallef Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michelle-micallef-bugeja) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 19 November 2025 - **Validated:** 11 March 2026 - **Published:** 11 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 11 June 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01628/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01628&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 5A, Don Mesquita, Misrah Mesquita, Mdina 72 other applications within 300 m: 41 granted, 0 refused, 7 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/01258/25). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 82% (likely range 52–100%, 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/03184/23** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03184-23/mdina-minor-internal-alteration-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed minor internal alteration to existing dwelling. Application also includes the proposed construction of a room at second floor level. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 48 m away - [**PA/04721/26** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04721-26/mdina-restoration-of-existing-townhouse-and-conversion-into): Restoration of existing townhouse and conversion into a Class 3A guesthouse with relative amenities as per class uses order LN74 of 2014. Granted, validated 8 July 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/03308/21** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03308-21/mdina-restoration-works-of-facades-including-dismantling-and): Restoration works of facades including dismantling and re-assembling of balconies on lateral facade. Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/00253/26** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00253-26/mdina-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1967-palazzo): Change of use from existing pre-1967 palazzo (Class 1) to two separate cafes (Class 4C), and restoration of facade. The internal scope of the proposal is… Withdrawn, validated 21 January 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/05455/25** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05455-25/mdina-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-a-pre-1968-grade): Restoration and rehabilitation of a pre-1968 Grade 1 listed building, including change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 3B hotel with ancillary… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/00355/25** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00355-25/mdina-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967): To propose internal and external alterations to pre-1967 building. Proposal includes receded extension at roof level and construction of lift. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/00696/21** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00696-21/mdina-restoration-of-the-inner-face-of-the): Restoration of the inner face of the Medieval Fortification Wall next to Greeks Gate and the internal faces and vault of Greeks Gate. Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/01302/21** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01302-21/mdina-internal-restoration): Internal restoration Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/00409/24** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00409-24/mdina-sanction-the-introduction-of-i-sections): To sanction the introduction of I – sections to reinforce existing deteriorated reinforced concrete roof over existing garage. Change of use and extension of… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/06063/25** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06063-25/mdina-removal-of-external-concrete-staircase-accretion-in): Removal of external concrete staircase accretion in courtyard and replacement with extension of internal staircase to second floor; addition of setback… Pending, validated 24 September 2025, 2 floors, 84 m away - [**PA/04933/26** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04933-26/mdina-change-of-use-from-class-1): Change of use from Class 1 (residential dwelling) to mixed use comprising Class 3C (assembly and leisure – spa/health club with pool and ancillary facilities)… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 94 m away - [**PA/05788/24** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05788-24/mdina-restoration-of-facade-and-maintenance-of-apertures): Proposed restoration of facade and maintenance of apertures (part of which covered by GS/19/24). Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 94 m away - [**PA/03707/24** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03707-24/mdina-convert-two-dwelling): To convert two dwelling (pre-1967) into Class 3A guesthouse having 11 rooms with ancillary amenities within the existing 3 levels, including minor internal… Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 115 m away - [**PA/02534/21** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02534-21/mdina-restoration-of-townhouse-including-removal-of-later): Restoration of townhouse including removal of later additions in aluminium, re-opening of closed apertures on internal facades, external alterations to… Status being checked, 116 m away - [**PA/01873/23** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01873-23/mdina-upgrading-of-existing-offices-including-provisions-for): Upgrading of existing offices including provisions for better accessibility and conservation of external and internal facades. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 120 m away ## More by Michelle Micallef Bugeja - [**PA/07209/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07209-26/qormi-sanction-utility-room-and-a-pergola-at): To sanction utility room and a pergola at roof level of a pre-1967 building. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07041/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07041-26/mosta-propose-change-of-use-to-approved-permit): To propose change of use to approved permit PA10514/17 at ground floor level from Class 5B to Class 5A. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06990/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06990-26/zebbug-internal-alterations-at-first-floor): Internal alterations at first floor. To demolish the existing washroom at second floor and to propose two apartments at second and third floors and a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06849/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06849-26/rabat-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-a-new): To demolish existing dwelling and construct a new residential development comprising four (4) garages and five (5) parking spaces at basement level, two (2)… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06572/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06572-26/hamrun-sanction-property-and-shop): To sanction property and shop (Class 4B) as built to approved permit PB2382/71. Demolition of the existing washroom and utility room at roof level and to… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05419/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05419-26/marsa-replacement-of-the-existing-dangerous-slabs-over): Proposed replacement of the existing dangerous slabs over two utility rooms and a bathroom at basement level, in accordance with RG 1252/24. Granted, validated 29 September 2026 [All applications by Michelle Micallef Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michelle-micallef-bugeja) [All planning applications in Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mdina)