--- title: "PA/01885/26: change of use from Class 3A in Pembroke | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01885-26/pembroke-change-of-use-from-class-3a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Pembroke: Proposed change of use from Class 3A (hostel) to Class 2C (education) at first floor, with minor internal… Planning applications › Pembroke › PA0188526 # PA/01885/26: change of use from Class 3A in Pembroke The Zayn Institute, Block E, Triq Giorgio Mitrovich, Pembroke Proposed change of use from Class 3A (hostel) to Class 2C (education) at first floor, with minor internal alterations and to sanction a sign on the main facade, having a different layout from that approved in PA7742/23. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** The Zayn Institute, Block E, Triq Giorgio Mitrovich, Pembroke - **Locality:** [Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pembroke) - **Applicant:** [Hand in Hand Ltd Attn: Christian Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/hand-in-hand-ltd) - **Perit:** [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 12 February 2026 - **Validated:** 25 March 2026 - **Published:** 25 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01885/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01885&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around The Zayn Institute, Block E, Triq Giorgio Mitrovich, Pembroke 63 other applications within 300 m: 41 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03165/25). On Triq Giorgio Mitrovich: 11 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/04424/24** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04424-24/pembroke-change-of-use-from-community-center-to): Proposed change of use from community center to Class 2C childcare, and minor internal and external alterations. Withdrawn, validated 10 July 2024, 22 m away - [**PA/07742/23** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07742-23/pembroke-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices): Proposed change of use from Class 4A Offices to Class 2C, consisting of 8 classrooms at ground floor level, and Class 3A Hostel comprising 20 bedrooms at… Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/02636/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02636-26/pembroke-change-of-use-from-offices-to-classrooms): Change of use from offices to classrooms (Class 2C) including the sanctioning of minor alterations and to carry out proposed minor external alterations. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/06212/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06212-26/pembroke-renew-pa-06521-18): To renew PA/06521/18 (renewal of PA/00071/13) - Proposed erection of lightweight structure in between existing Malta Judo Academy facilities. Pending, 55 m away - [**PA/02079/23** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02079-23/pembroke-sanction-existing-terraced-house-covered-by-previous): To sanction existing terraced house covered by previous permit PB/5338/89 and proposed removal of column at semi-basement level. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/02132/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02132-26/pembroke-change-from-approved-one-bedroom-in-pa600-23-to): Proposed change from approved one-bedroom in PA600/23 to two-bedroom penthouse. Granted, validated 21 April 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/00600/23** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00600-23/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of apartment block including five basement level garages for private use, two ground level… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/00393/24** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00393-24/pembroke-proposed-addition-of-a-domestic-store-at): The proposed addition of a domestic store at roof level, proposed retractable canopy and balcony glass railing at an approved apartment in PA1652/20. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/04794/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04794-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of 2 basement levels, and overlying four apartments, and a penthouse at receded level, and… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 78 m away - [**PA/00002/24** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00002-24/pembroke-sanction-minor-alterations-from-pb131-88): To sanction minor alterations from PB131/88. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/02409/23** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02409-23/pembroke-sanctioning-of-walk-in-wardrobe-at-back-facade): Sanctioning of walk-in-wardrobe at back facade. Granted, validated 2 June 2023, 82 m away - [**PA/06416/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06416-26/pembroke-removal-of-level-2-basement-and-internal): Removal of level -2 basement and internal alterations at all levels to approved application PA/3811/24. Granted, validated 27 October 2026, 91 m away - [**PA/03811/24** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03811-24/pembroke-demolish-2-terraced-houses-and-construct-parking): To demolish 2 terraced houses and construct parking and Class 4A office at basement levels, 8 overlying 3-bedroom apartments and 2 receded 1-bedroom units at… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/03165/25** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03165-25/pembroke-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-including-additional): Alterations to existing terraced house including additional construction to form one basement garage, four overlying units, and domestic stores at fourth… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 5 floors, 92 m away - [**PA/01265/22** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01265-22/pembroke-affect-internal-and-external-addition-and-alterations): To affect internal and external addition and alterations to existing terraced house, by also including installation of lift. To construct overlying second… Status being checked, 4 floors, 93 m away ## More by Sapienza & Sullivan - [**PA/07569/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07569-26/swieqi-internal-and-external-alterations-all-levels): Proposed internal and external alterations all levels, including amendments to the approved layouts having changes to development approved in PA/5640/19. Pending - [**PA/07247/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07247-26/rabat-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-school-and): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing school and addition of lift. Pending - [**PA/07204/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07204-26/attard-internal-and-external-alterations-to-villas-1): Proposed internal and external alterations to villas 1 and 2 at all levels, including amendments to the approved layouts and the relocation and… Pending - [**PA/07074/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07074-26/sliema-sanction-washrooms-at-roof-level): To sanction washrooms at roof level. Pending - [**PA/07040/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07040-26/floriana-dismantling-of-existing-masonry-wall): Proposed dismantling of existing masonry wall (wall has no heritage importance) to allow for vehicle access during construction and to reconstruct in masonry. Pending - [**PA/07024/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07024-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-of-garage): To sanction internal and external alterations of garage - of permit PA732/99. Pending [All applications by Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan) [All planning applications in Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pembroke)