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title: "PA/01708/21: change of use of guesthouse approved in in Kercem | PropertyList"
url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01708-21/kercem-change-of-use-of-guesthouse-approved-in
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> Status being checked planning application in Kercem: Proposed change of use of guesthouse approved in PA/06302/16 (Guesthouse not yet constructed), to an…

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# PA/01708/21: change of use of guesthouse approved in in Kercem

Dolce Vita Hotel, Triq Santa Lucija, Kercem

Proposed change of use of guesthouse approved in PA/06302/16 (Guesthouse not yet constructed), to an old people's home (Class 2A). To carry out alterations and additions to approved layouts to accommodate additional rooms and related facilities. Works include construction of an additional basement level as well as an additional floor.

- **Status:** Status being checked
- **Location:** Dolce Vita Hotel, Triq Santa Lucija, Kercem
- **Locality:** [Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kercem)
- **Applicant:** [Mr Charles Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/charles-cassar)
- **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni)
- **Type of works:** Change of Use

[Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01708/21)

[Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01708&caseYear=21)

## Planning activity around Dolce Vita Hotel, Triq Santa Lucija, Kercem

52 other applications within 300 m: 35 granted, 3 refused, 4 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/05432/23).

On Triq Santa Lucija: 27 other applications, 19 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Teddie Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/teddie-busuttil), [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar).

- [**PA/08337/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08337-25/kercem-demolish-part-of-existing-house-while-retaining): To demolish part of existing house while retaining another section and to construct replacements forming a house to modern habitable standards, including… Granted, validated 7 January 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 11 m away
- [**PA/02419/21** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02419-21/kercem-demolish-existing-structures-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing structures and construct ground floor garage with overlying 2 storey house. Status being checked, 3 floors, 29 m away
- [**PA/05211/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05211-26/kercem-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct 16 residential units with underlying 14 garages at basement and ground floor level. Granted, validated 18 September 2026, 1 floor, 34 m away
- [**PA/05100/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05100-26/kercem-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing): To carry out alterations and extensions to existing dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout and facade, to carry out extensions and to… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 34 m away
- [**PA/00878/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00878-26/kercem-excavate-and-construct-a-terraced-house): To excavate and construct a terraced house, and to construct a rubble wall. Refused, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor, 42 m away
- [**PA/05432/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05432-23/kercem-demolish-existing-house-and-to-construct-basement): To demolish existing house and to construct basement garage for private parking, and 7 units at ground, 1st, 2nd and receded floor levels. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away
- [**PA/05148/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05148-23/kercem-alterations-to-pa-182-23-including-a-small): Proposed alterations to PA 182/23 including a small change is site configuration. Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 46 m away
- [**PA/00182/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00182-23/kercem-excavation-and-construction-of-basement-level-car): Excavation and construction of basement level car parking and electrical substation, 4 maisonettes including 4 pools, 12 apartments, 4 penthouses with rooftop… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 47 m away
- [**PA/07446/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07446-24/kercem-minor-alteration-to-fa-ade-of-approved-pa5148-23): Minor alteration to façade of approved PA5148/23 to change white up-and-over garage door design and other minor internal alterations Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 48 m away
- [**PA/07516/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07516-25/kercem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling; proposed excavation and construction of two apartments and two swimming pools at basement level; two maisonettes and garage for… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away
- [**PA/01039/20** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01039-20/kercem-excavate-basement-and-construct-nine-residential-units): To excavate basement and construct nine residential units and five garages. Status being checked, 50 m away
- [**PA/00003/22** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00003-22/kercem-excavation-and-construction-of-4-maisonettes-including): Excavation and construction of 4 maisonettes including 4 pools, 12 apartments, 4 penthouses with rooftop pools and one underground basement floor containing… Refused, validated 19 January 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away
- [**PA/01620/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01620-26/kercem-correct-site-configuration-from-that-approved-in): To correct site configuration from that approved in PA/00538/25. To construct garages for private cars at ground floor and flats at first, second floors and… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away
- [**PA/00538/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00538-25/kercem-renew-pa-09723-19-to-renew-pa-03083-14-to): To renew PA/09723/19- To renew PA/03083/14 - To remove ruins from site and construct a terraced house with underlying garage. Granted, validated 25 February 2025, 64 m away
- [**PA/00428/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00428-24/kercem-sanction-alterations-from-pa7805-18): To sanction alterations from PA7805/18, mainly internal alterations and to include the use of Class 1D office at ground floor and reconfiguration of backyard… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 71 m away

## More by Alexander Bigeni

- [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor
- [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending
- [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending
- [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor
- [**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
- [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending

[All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni)

## More from Charles Cassar

- [**PA/05810/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05810-26/mellieha-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4C including internal alterations and facade signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026
- [**PA/03432/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03432-26/xewkija-demolish-existing-garage-and-to-excavate-site): To demolish existing garage and to excavate site to construct reservoir and lift pit at ground floor level, to propose 6 garages for private cars and… Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/08331/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08331-25/rabat-gozo-propose-tables-and-chairs-in-front-of): To propose tables and chairs in front of Class 4D restaurant, approved in PA2671/23. Granted, validated 24 December 2025
- [**PA/05497/25** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05497-25/nadur-demolish-existing-structure-and-to-construct-3): To demolish existing structure and to construct 3 dwellings at ground, first and receded floor level, including pools at the receded floor level for each unit. Pending, validated 27 August 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/02583/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02583-24/zebbug-gozo-sanction-the-demolition-of-the-existing-structure): To sanction the demolition of the existing structure, to propose internal alterations, and to construct a garage for private cars & reservoir at ground floor… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 3 floors
- [**PA/02289/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02289-24/rabat-gozo-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-in-lieu): To propose internal and external alterations in lieu of PA/04605/21. Pending, validated 24 April 2024

[All planning applications in Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kercem)