--- title: "PA/01772/26: Change of use of existing pre-1968 townhouse in Senglea (Isla) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01772-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-of-existing-pre-1968-townhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Senglea (Isla): Change of use of existing pre-1968 townhouse to a guesthouse (Class 3A). Application includes internal… Planning applications › Senglea (Isla) › PA0177226 # PA/01772/26: Change of use of existing pre-1968 townhouse in Senglea (Isla) 8, Triq il-Macina, Senglea (Isla) Change of use of existing pre-1968 townhouse to a guesthouse (Class 3A). Application includes internal alterations and additions, restoration of the facade including installation of jacuzzi at roof level - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 8, Triq il-Macina, Senglea (Isla) - **Locality:** [Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/senglea-isla) - **Applicant:** Raphael Azzopardi - **Perit:** [Perit John Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-demicoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 23 January 2026 - **Validated:** 18 March 2026 - **Published:** 18 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 22 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01772/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01772&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 8, Triq il-Macina, Senglea (Isla) 98 other applications within 300 m: 69 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08326/25). On Triq il-Macina: 4 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/06331/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06331-24/senglea-isla-restoration-of-facade-in-connection-with-irrestawra): Restoration of facade in connection with irrestawra darek grant scheme. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 9 m away - [**PA/01099/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01099-25/senglea-isla-installation-of-structure-platform-in-street-and-placing): Proposed installation of structure/platform in street and placing of tables and chairs. Refused, validated 26 February 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/01113/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01113-26/senglea-isla-sanction-separation-of-garage-from-adjacent-residential): To sanction separation of garage from adjacent residential unit. Granted, validated 9 April 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/02778/22** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02778-22/senglea-isla-timber-louvers-to-existing-residential-dwelling-approved): Proposed timber louvers to existing residential dwelling approved in PA01453/16. Proposal includes the sanctioning of the size of a window on Triq is-Sur. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/05411/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05411-26/senglea-isla-internal-alterations-and-a-minor-extension-to): Proposed internal alterations and a minor extension to the rear backyard area. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/00914/22** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00914-22/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-a-domestic-store): Proposed change of use from a domestic store to a garage for private vehicles (domestic use) at ground floor. To carry out external alterations to widen… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/00781/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00781-25/senglea-isla-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/05603/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05603-25/senglea-isla-sanctioning-of-existing-toilet-within-store): Sanctioning of existing toilet within store. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/03939/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03939-24/senglea-isla-internal-and-external-alterations-including-to-form): Internal and external alterations including to form new door openings & one window opening, to block existing doors and to remove existing plastic roofing and… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/01230/21** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01230-21/senglea-isla-demolish-dangerous-balconies-in-order-to-re-construct): To demolish dangerous balconies in order to re-construct. Proposed demolition of internal walls, changes to layout and construction of washroom at roof level. Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/02880/23** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02880-23/senglea-isla-renewal-of-pa2686-18-alterations-to-facade-to): Renewal of PA2686/18: Alterations to facade to change window to front door, closing of garage door to window and change of use from garage to… Granted, validated 30 June 2023, 69 m away - [**PA/06083/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06083-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4A to Class 1, and proposed different configuration to that approved in PA1193/25. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/03352/23** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03352-23/senglea-isla-rehabilitation-of-existing-corner-townhouse): Rehabilitation of existing corner townhouse. To include alterations to façade, minor internal alterations, installation of lift and restoration of the facade. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/01193/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01193-25/senglea-isla-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floor level. Extension at second floor and receded level to form two separate dwelling units and ground… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/07578/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-25/senglea-isla-increase-in-level-of-roof-parapet-wall): Increase in level of roof parapet wall and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 85 m away ## More by John Demicoli - [**PA/07052/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07052-26/zebbug-platform-for-the-positioning-of-tables-and): Proposed platform for the positioning of tables and chairs linked to an established commercial premises. Application includes ancillary works being… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05504/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05504-26/attard-sanction-minor-changes-to-facade-and-layouts): To sanction minor changes to facade and layouts from approved permit PA/8144/18. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/04135/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04135-26/senglea-isla-re-construction-of-roof-area-to-increase-internal): Re-construction of roof area to increase internal height, including an external staircase and 1m parapet wall. Minor internal change to room use from domestic… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/04123/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04123-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-shop-to-class): Change of use of shop to Class 4D catering outlet. Application includes also additions and alterations as per drawings and the placing of two small stand-up… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03659/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03659-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968): Sanctioning of alterations and extension to pre-1968 garages, including proposed internal alterations to sub-divide garages. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03498/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03498-26/marsaxlokk-internal-and-external-additions-and-alterations-to): Proposed internal and external additions and alterations to existing semi-detached villa. Pending, validated 27 May 2026 [All applications by John Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-demicoli) [All planning applications in Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/senglea-isla)