--- title: "PA/01783/25: reuse of 5 pre-1968 ex-British Barracks at in Mellieha | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01783-25/mellieha-reuse-of-5-pre-1968-ex-british-barracks-at source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mellieha: Proposed reuse of 5 pre-1968 ex-British Barracks at Majjistral Nature History Park to be used as dormitories for… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0178325 # PA/01783/25: reuse of 5 pre-1968 ex-British Barracks at in Mellieha Majjistral Nature and History Park, Triq il-Kappella tal-Militar, Manikata, Mellieha Proposed reuse of 5 pre-1968 ex-British Barracks at Majjistral Nature History Park to be used as dormitories for students for educational purposes – no commercial use. Proposal includes the sanctioning of a connection between two structures built post 1978. Works will include the restoration of the barracks (externally and internally), the replacement of apertures, the reconstruction of a collapsed roof (Block K) and maintenance of immediate surroundings for safe use and accessibility to site including the introduction of ramps and managed access points and a car park. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Majjistral Nature and History Park, Triq il-Kappella tal-Militar, Manikata, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** The Heritage Parks Federation Attn: Martin Galea - **Perit:** [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 18 October 2024 - **Validated:** 18 March 2025 - **Published:** 18 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 15 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01783/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01783&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Majjistral Nature and History Park, Triq il-Kappella tal-Militar, Manikata, Mellieha 3 other applications within 300 m: 2 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. On Triq il-Kappella tal-Militar: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/00222/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00222-26/mellieha-reuse-of-two-pre-1968-ex-british-buildings-at): Proposed reuse of two pre-1968 ex-British buildings at Majjistral Nature History Park, repurposed as a cable landing station. Works to include the maintenance… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 101 m away - [**PA/01195/20** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01195-20/mellieha-demolish-existing): To demolish existing, dilapidated agricultural store and reconstruct with a larger footprint. Status being checked, 232 m away - [**PA/02387/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02387-25/mellieha-restoration-of-multipurpose-hall): Restoration of multipurpose hall. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 303 m away ## More by Architecture XV - [**PA/07635/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07635-26/st-julians-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Pending - [**PA/07596/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07596-26/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-05240-18-proposal-to-completely): Renewal of PA/05240/18 - Proposal to completely dismantle and reconstruct the front terrace of the property in order to eliminate any structural instability,… Pending - [**PA/06472/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06472-26/ghajnsielem-change-of-use-from-car-showroom-previously): Proposed change of use from car showroom previously covered by RG/03694/18 to a Class 6A warehouse. Proposal shall include the removal of facade glazing and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06081/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06081-26/lija-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1968 dwelling. Works to also include facade restoration works, excavation of a pool in the backyard, demolition of… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05864/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05864-26/hamrun-introduction-of-splash-pool-and-retractable-canopy): Proposed introduction of splash pool and retractable canopy at fourth floor and introduction of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 5 October 2026 - [**PA/05467/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05467-26/marsa-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of a building forming part of the premises and proposed sanctioning of pv panels already installed. Granted, validated 8 October 2026 [All applications by Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv) [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)