--- title: "PA/02551/26: Change of use to Class 4D restaurant in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02551-26/swieqi-change-of-use-to-class-4d-restaurant source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Swieqi: Change of use to Class 4D restaurant. Perit Maurizio Ascione. Validated 22 April 2026. Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0255126 # PA/02551/26: Change of use to Class 4D restaurant in Swieqi Noir 33 Bar and Restaurant, Sqaq Lourdes, Swieqi Change of use to Class 4D restaurant. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** Noir 33 Bar and Restaurant, Sqaq Lourdes, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [ICI Ltd Attn: Keith Attard Portughes](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ici-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 26 March 2026 - **Validated:** 22 April 2026 - **Published:** 22 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 7 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02551/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02551&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Noir 33 Bar and Restaurant, Sqaq Lourdes, Swieqi 155 other applications within 300 m: 90 granted, 4 refused, 29 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/05744/25). On Sqaq Lourdes: 7 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud), [Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 83% (likely range 53–100%, 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/02278/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02278-22/swieqi-increase-room-capacity-from-88-rooms-to): To increase room capacity from 88 rooms to 97 rooms at levels 0 to 8 and relocation of swimming pool from level 9 to level 10 within Class 3B hotel (as… Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/03457/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03457-22/swieqi-construction-of-glass-demountable-lift-structure-to): Proposed construction of glass demountable lift structure to provide access to level 10. Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/02488/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02488-26/swieqi-demolish-existing-structure-and-construct-car-park): To demolish existing structure and construct car park (ancillary to adjacent Class 3A guesthouse PA4414/21). Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 1 floor, 26 m away - [**PA/08173/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08173-25/swieqi-sanction-the-electronic-billboard): To sanction the electronic billboard. Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/01592/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01592-25/swieqi-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a): To sanction internal and external alterations to a Class 4D kiosk approved in PA/03612/21. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/03612/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03612-21/swieqi-construct-a-class-4d-kiosk-including-tables): To construct a Class 4D kiosk including tables and chairs outside and a proposed sign. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/05240/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05240-23/swieqi-amendments-to-class-3b-hotel-as-approved): Proposed amendments to Class 3B hotel as approved in PA7099/21. Proposed changes include the reconfiguration of internal room layout and proposed construction… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/01411/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01411-24/swieqi-internal-changes-to-approved-class-4a-unit): Proposed internal changes to approved Class 4A unit. Granted, validated 19 April 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/02676/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02676-23/swieqi-sanction-minor-variations-in-layout-of-basement): To sanction minor variations in layout of basement garage internally marked number 4, from approved permit PA5803/95. Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/00664/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00664-20/swieqi-demolition-of-existing): Demolition of existing, excavation of basement parking and construction of hotel (Class 3B) Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/04897/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04897-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-differences-from-approved-permission-pb-2715-75): Sanctioning of differences from approved permission PB/2715/75. Pending, 62 m away - [**PA/01229/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01229-24/swieqi-sanctioning-of-differences-from-approved-permission-pb-2715-75): Sanctioning of differences from approved permission PB/2715/75 and proposed splitting of existing residential unit to 2 maisonettes including shifting of… Refused, validated 28 February 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/07355/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07355-24/swieqi-renewal-to-pa-07901-19): Renewal to PA/07901/19. Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and excavation of site to accommodate 1 level of parking, proposed overlying Class 4A offices… Granted, validated 19 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/06104/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06104-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-property-and-site): Demolition of the existing property and site clearance in preparation for future redevelopment. Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/03729/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03729-25/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-building-including-class-4a): Demolition of existing building including Class 4A and Class 4D uses; Proposed construction of a hotel (Class 3B) including amenities, ancillary café (Class… Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 10 floors, 72 m away ## More by Maurizio Ascione - [**PA/07266/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07266-26/san-gwann-demolish-exsiting-dwelling-and-construct-a-semi-detached): To demolish exsiting dwelling and construct a semi-detached villa and a fully detached villa with pools. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07255/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07255-26/sliema-renewal-of-pa6642-16-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA6642/16 - Demolition of existing (derelict) structure, retention and reinstatement of facade and additional full floor to create 6 units. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06590/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06590-26/gharb-alterations-to-layout-and-design-to-four): Alterations to layout and design to four dwellings including four pools as approved in PA/07944/21, and the reinstatement of the tennis court as part of site… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06533/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06533-26/rabat-gozo-excavate-plot-and-construct-a-dwelling-on): To excavate plot and construct a dwelling on four floors and a pool. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05568/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05568-26/mellieha-alterations-to-layout-and-design-of-bungalow): Alterations to layout and design of bungalow marked as plot 03, as approved in PA/00412/14 and renewed as per PA/02196/20. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05473/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05473-26/pieta-project-involves-the-demolition-of-the-existing): The project involves the demolition of the existing structure, and construction of a Class 3A Guesthouse. The proposal includes at ground floor level 0 a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 11 floors [All applications by Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione) ## More from ICI Ltd - [**PA/05283/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05283-26/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa1315-24-including): Proposed internal alterations to approved permit PA1315/24 including change from store to bedroom at basement level -1 and sanctioning of external minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05150/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05150-26/xghajra-excavate-the-site-to-the-required-depth): To excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a two level underground car park designated for private vehicle use and… Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04772/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04772-26/marsa-proposed-development-seeks-an-outline-development-permission): The proposed development seeks an outline development permission for a commercial hospitality development consisting of a new 4-star luxury hotel Class 3B… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 9 floors - [**PA/03566/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03566-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-layout-and-design-of-semi-detached): Alterations to layout and design of semi-detached villa, as approved in PA/03904/22. Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02605/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02605-26/gharghur-restoration-of-facade-as-per-schedule-2): Restoration of facade as per Schedule 2- Type1.7 - changes to facade. Granted, validated 11 June 2026 - [**PA/02488/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02488-26/swieqi-demolish-existing-structure-and-construct-car-park): To demolish existing structure and construct car park (ancillary to adjacent Class 3A guesthouse PA4414/21). Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 1 floor [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)