--- title: "PA/02447/24: alteration to the Class 3A guesthouse \"the in Kirkop | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02447-24/kirkop-alteration-to-the-class-3a-guesthouse-the source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Kirkop: Proposed alteration to the Class 3A guesthouse "the Suites", approved by virtue PA 6070 17, acquiring an adjacent… Planning applications › Kirkop › PA0244724 # PA/02447/24: alteration to the Class 3A guesthouse "the in Kirkop The Suites, Piazza Kirkop, Misrah San Anard, 39 (formerly 36) and 40 (formerly Parish Street), Triq il-Kbira, Kirkop Proposed alteration to the Class 3A guesthouse "the Suites", approved by virtue PA 6070 17, acquiring an adjacent residential Class 1A property to be demolished in order to construct an extension of the Class 3A guesthouse, with no. 10 accommodations in 2 floors plus a recessed level; it includes also the excavation to construct a breakfast area and food preparation area. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** The Suites, Piazza Kirkop, Misrah San Anard, 39 (formerly 36) and 40 (formerly Parish Street), Triq il-Kbira, Kirkop - **Locality:** [Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kirkop) - **Applicant:** [Portica Estates Ltd Attn: Charles Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/portica-estates-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Kerstien Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 9 November 2023 - **Validated:** 30 April 2024 - **Published:** 30 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 30 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 15 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02447/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02447&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around The Suites, Piazza Kirkop, Misrah San Anard, 39 (formerly 36) and 40 (formerly Parish Street), Triq il-Kbira, Kirkop 106 other applications within 300 m: 66 granted, 0 refused, 12 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00784/24). On Triq il-Kbira: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/00858/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00858-25/kirkop-renewal-of-pa-4097-19-to-demolish-existing-garage): Renewal of PA/4097/19: To demolish existing garage and stores and construct 1 dwelling having underground basement store, ground and first floor, and receded… Granted, validated 11 March 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 6 m away - [**PA/01140/22** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01140-22/kirkop-extension-and-internal-alterations-to-existing-residence): Proposed extension and internal alterations to existing residence. Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/07054/23** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07054-23/kirkop-upgrading-of-telecommunications-equipment-at-roof-level): Upgrading of telecommunications equipment at roof level and on main church dome, including the removal of old equipment, installation of new equipment, and… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 20 m away - [**PA/07629/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-25/kirkop-replace-the-existing-balustrade-of-the-parish): To replace the existing balustrade of the Parish Church parvis. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/02240/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02240-26/kirkop-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling (retaining facade on Triq il-Kbira), excavation to form reservoirs, and construction of 7 garages at ground floor, 2 apartments… Suspended, validated 15 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/07441/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07441-25/kirkop-placement-of-tables): Placement of tables, chairs, and umbrellas outside band club house. Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/07791/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07791-25/kirkop-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-from): Change of use of ground floor from socializing area to Class 4D and sanctioning of 'as built' from approved PA/01349/14 and PA/08307/21. Pending, validated 3 December 2025, 1 floor, 33 m away - [**PA/03953/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03953-26/kirkop-demolish-existing-pre-1968-garage-and-construct-dwelling): To demolish existing pre-1968 garage and construct dwelling with a street-level garage. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 1 floor, 40 m away - [**PA/02293/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02293-26/kirkop-sanction-the-existing-building-as-constructed-from): To sanction the existing building as constructed from that approved in PA/04820/21, including minor differences in facade and height; to propose minor… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/06375/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06375-26/kirkop-alterations-to-dwelling-including-widening-of-aperture): Proposed alterations to dwelling including widening of aperture to create a garage and construction of living room and bathroom at roof level. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/02737/21** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02737-21/kirkop-changes-to-layout-in-approved-permit-pa-2006-19): Changes to layout in approved permit PA/2006/19 Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/01881/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01881-25/kirkop-change-of-use-from-motorcycle-garage-approved): Change of use from motorcycle garage approved in PA4820/21 to Class 4B shop, to sanction aperture and proposed sign. Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/03002/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03002-25/kirkop-sanction-changes-from-pa-997-22-including-the-minor): To sanction changes from PA/997/22 including the minor internal alterations and changes to washroom and facade. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/06873/24** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06873-24/kirkop-subdivision-of-existing-house-into-two-dwellings): Subdivision of existing house into two dwellings. Proposed internal alterations, redaction of approved basement, excavation and alterations to setback level.… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/03862/24** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03862-24/kirkop-demolition-of-existing-rooms): Demolition of existing rooms, excavation of site and construction of basement garages, ground floor maisonette, 6 apartments and a receded unit. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 54 m away ## More by Kerstien Micallef - [**PA/07416/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07416-26/swieqi-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): Minor internal and external alteration to approved permit PA/05068/25, including the addition of a plant room instead of a reservoir at level -2 and entrance… Pending - [**PA/07092/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07092-26/rabat-amalgamation-of-two-class-4b-convenience-outlets): Amalgamation of two Class 4B convenience outlets into a single retail outlet, including minor internal alterations and the replacement of the existing signage. Pending - [**PA/06529/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06529-26/birkirkara-changes-to-approved-pa-5431-25-including-removal-of): Changes to approved PA/5431/25 including removal of basement level and minor external and internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/06458/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06458-26/sliema-alteration-to-approved-permit-by-virtue-of): Alteration to approved permit by virtue of PA/05013/23 to extend recessed level and extend the staircase to access roof. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05716/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05716-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-semi-detached-house): Demolition of existing semi-detached house. Modifications to previously approved PA4918/25. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05534/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05534-26/st-julians-alteration-to-approved-permit-by-virtue-of): Alteration to approved permit by virtue of PA/03486/24, including the excavation and construction of garages at basement -2 and installation of a car lift. Granted, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Kerstien Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef) ## More from Portica Estates Ltd - [**PA/01264/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01264-23/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-pa511-20-whereby-an): Changes to approved permit PA511/20 whereby an adjacent residential property has been acquired to build a larger Class 3A guest house including signage. Granted, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/00511/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00511-20/gzira-demolition-of-one-residential-unit-whilst-retaining): Proposed demolition of one residential unit whilst retaining facade and construction of a Class 3A guest house with a proposed height limitation of 24.23m… Status being checked [All planning applications in Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kirkop)