--- title: "PA/02306/24: demolish existing building in St Julians | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02306-24/st-julians-demolish-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in St Julians: To demolish existing building, excavate and construct an additional 29 hotel rooms in view of extension to an… Planning applications › St Julians › PA0230624 # PA/02306/24: demolish existing building in St Julians Ponsietta, Triq Ross, Mercure Hotel, Triq il-Qaliet, San Giljan To demolish existing building, excavate and construct an additional 29 hotel rooms in view of extension to an existing Class 3B Mercure 4 star hotel (PA10810/17) connected from ground floor level to make 143 rooms in total including internal alterations to existing hotel. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ponsietta, Triq Ross, Mercure Hotel, Triq il-Qaliet, San Giljan - **Locality:** [St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/st-julians) - **Applicant:** [2A Investments Ltd Att. Mr Adrian Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/2a-investments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Received:** 2 May 2023 - **Validated:** 24 April 2024 - **Published:** 24 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 24 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 December 2024 - **Permit expires:** 8 January 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02306/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02306&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Ponsietta, Triq Ross, Mercure Hotel, Triq il-Qaliet, San Giljan 15 other applications on the same street: 13 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/00151/26). On Triq Ross: 15 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 10 floors, the tallest 11. Periti active on this street: [James Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-dingli), [Ivan Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-bondin), [Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/00151/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00151-26/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-premises-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing premises and construction of a barber shop (Class 4B) at ground and a new hotel (Class 3B) consisting of: a store and a… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 11 floors - [**PA/00237/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00237-26/st-julians-changes-to-class-3b-hotel-approved-by): Proposed changes to Class 3B hotel approved by PA/01209/24, proposed changes include shifting of stairwell and lifts, removal of pool area at level -2,… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/03554/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03554-25/st-julians-demolish-existing-flats): To demolish existing flats, excavate and construct a Class 3B hotel including its necessary amenities. The proposal will reach a total of 10 floors and a… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 10 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00822/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00822-25/st-julians-project-involves-the-demolition-of-the-existing): The project involves the demolition of the existing structure, excavation of one basement level, and construction of a Class 3B hotel. The proposal includes… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/07645/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07645-24/st-julians-redirect-an-approved-ventilation-stack-from-a): To redirect an approved ventilation stack from a third party shaft to a flueless system Granted, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/08167/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08167-24/st-julians-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-from): To sanction minor internal and external changes from PA/01528/14 as built and propose a change of use from garage to a Class 4A office including shop sign. Granted, validated 4 December 2024 - [**PA/05125/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05125-24/st-julians-propose-minor-external-alterations-to-pa5157-16-that): To propose minor external alterations to PA5157/16 that include, fixing of illuminated signage in front and side elevations, structure to cover side service… Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/05228/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05228-24/st-julians-internal-and-external-alterations-and-extensions-of): Proposed internal and external alterations and extensions of living area and bedroom at fourth floor level apartment and construction of an additional receded… Granted, validated 1 October 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06104/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06104-24/st-julians-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-07255-19): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/07255/19, including alterations and extension at the 9th-floor level to a full floor, and a proposed receded floor… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 10 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02307/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02307-24/st-julians-change-of-use-from-offices-class-4a): Change of use from offices Class 4A approved in PA2849/16 to Class 4B tattoo parlour, including minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 24 April 2024 - [**PA/01209/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01209-24/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation of two basement levels, and construction a Class 3B hotel in line with approved outline permit PA337/19. Proposal… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 10 floors - [**PA/06431/23** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06431-23/st-julians-tables-and-chairs-on-a-demountable-timber): Proposed tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform surrounded by supportive bollards. Application to include the removal step and planter. Pending, validated 1 November 2023 - [**PA/04587/23** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04587-23/st-julians-installation-of-pv-panels): Proposed installation of pv panels. Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/03246/22** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03246-22/st-julians-change-of-use-from-public-service-garage): Proposed change of use from public service garage to take-away, including minor internal alterations and installation of shop sign on facades. Granted, validated 18 May 2022 - [**PA/06035/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06035-26/st-julians-sanctioning-of-basement-level-as-built-from-approved): Proposed Sanctioning of Basement level As-Built from Approved Class 3B 3- star Hotel approved under PA/6571/16, sanctioning of minor internal alterations,… Pending ## More by Colin Zammit - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07550/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-26/marsa-demolition-of-two-storey-townhouse): Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07463/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-757-00): To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a… Pending [All applications by Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) [All planning applications in St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/st-julians)