--- title: "PA/02707/26: propose the change of use of an in Floriana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02707-26/floriana-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Floriana: To propose the change of use of an approved PA/04756/21 Class 4A office and Class 3A guesthouse, to a Class 3B… Planning applications › Floriana › PA0270726 # PA/02707/26: propose the change of use of an in Floriana Nos. 28, 42 & 44, Demar Boutique Hotel, Triq is-Suq c/w Triq il-Kapuccini c/w, Triq San Frangisk, Floriana To propose the change of use of an approved PA/04756/21 Class 4A office and Class 3A guesthouse, to a Class 3B hotel including a Class 4D restaurant. The proposal includes changes to the approved layout and implementation of the following: 51 rooms with adjoining bathrooms, restaurant including seating area, kitchen and ancillary facilities, reception, administrative areas, guest w.c.'s, pool and sundeck, services and screening, signage on facades and two lifts. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Nos. 28, 42 & 44, Demar Boutique Hotel, Triq is-Suq c/w Triq il-Kapuccini c/w, Triq San Frangisk, Floriana - **Locality:** [Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana) - **Applicant:** [Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-psaila) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 51 - **Received:** 29 January 2026 - **Validated:** 29 April 2026 - **Published:** 29 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 29 May 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02707/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02707&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Nos. 28, 42 & 44, Demar Boutique Hotel, Triq is-Suq c/w Triq il-Kapuccini c/w, Triq San Frangisk, Floriana 161 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 3 refused, 22 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02172/22). On Triq is-Suq: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 25 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/07976/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07976-25/floriana-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of): Sanction minor internal alterations and change of use of one residence and washroom to Class 4A in mix-use building [offices and residence as approved in… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/03310/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03310-26/floriana-installation-of-illuminated-lightweight-fascia-sign): Proposed installation of illuminated lightweight fascia sign. Withdrawn, validated 20 May 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/04072/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04072-25/floriana-subdivide-an-existing-apartment-at-the-3rd): To subdivide an existing apartment at the 3rd floor to 1 single bedroomed apartment, 1 two bedroomed apartment and to construct an independent partly receded… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/00859/20** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00859-20/floriana-change-use-from-hostel): To change use from hostel (PA/10839/18), to three residential units, including internal and external alterations Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/02524/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02524-25/floriana-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1968-property): Change of use of a pre-1968 property previously used as a shop, into a Class 4B tattoo studio including non-structural alterations, fixing of advertisement… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/01104/21** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01104-21/floriana-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-approved-apartments): To carry out internal alterations to approved apartments (PA/00859/20), and convert domestic storage/laundry area into a one bedroom apartment. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/01013/22** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01013-22/floriana-restoration-of-statue): Restoration of statue. Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/02768/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02768-23/floriana-minor-internal-alterations-to-intermediate-slab-and): Minor internal alterations to intermediate slab and formation of bathroom to pre-1968 dwelling. Restoration of facade, external timber apertures and balcony… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/03872/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03872-23/floriana-internal-and-external-alteration-to-split-up): Internal and external alteration to split up 2 dilapidated residences into 4 separate residences. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 65 m away - [**PA/08030/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08030-25/floriana-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1968-property): Change of use of a pre-1968 property previously used as a shop, into a Class 4A office including fixing of advertisement sign. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/00712/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00712-26/floriana-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-as-shown-in): To sanction minor internal alterations as shown in conventional colour. Granted, validated 26 March 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/07281/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07281-24/floriana-propose-alterations-that-include-the-dismantling-of): Propose alterations that include the dismantling of existing timber beams and 'xorok', the removal of partitions at the mezzanine level, and the construction… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/01971/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01971-26/floriana-sanctioning-of-internal-changes-from-the-approved): Sanctioning of internal changes from the approved permit PA/07281/24 and the installation of new traditional timber louvered apertures on the front facade. Granted, validated 28 April 2026, 69 m away - [**PA/06361/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06361-25/floriana-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, changes to the facade, installation of signage, and proposed change of use from a vacant site to a Class 4B retail space at ground floor… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/06067/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06067-26/floriana-sanctioning-changes-from-permit-approved-in-pa-04408-03): Sanctioning changes from permit approved in PA/04408/03 which includes reinstating a door and minor exterior alterations. Granted, validated 28 September 2026, 75 m away ## More by Matthew Psaila - [**PA/06938/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06938-26/fgura-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate the site and construct 3 residential garages at basement level, a maisonette at elevated ground-floor level,… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06415/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06415-26/mosta-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-approved-ground): To propose the reconfiguration of the approved ground floor in approved PA/4287/20 and PA/4375/20, to include the introduction of six (6) Class 4B local shops… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06142/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06142-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an): To propose the change of use of an approved PA/05176/25 Class 4B shop and Class 1A residential dwelling, to a Class 3B hotel including a Class 4B retail… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06032/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06032-26/mosta-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-approved-basement): To propose the reconfiguration of the approved basement floors in approved PA/4287/20 and PA/4375/20, while proposing the basement -1 to be used as a public… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05996/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05996-26/san-gwann-reconfiguration-of-approved-pa-5406-16-to-create-one): Proposed reconfiguration of approved PA/5406/16 to create one - 1 bedroom unit and two - 2 bedroom units. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05963/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05963-26/zebbug-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-basement-levels): To propose the reconfiguration of the basement levels -2 and -3 from approved PA/07151/25 to accommodate for a total of fifty-five (55) lock-up garages and… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-psaila) ## More from Matthew Psaila - [**PA/01021/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01021-26/msida-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use-from): Internal alterations and change of use from 4nr residential units and 1nr Class 4B shop approved at street level in PA199/25 to 3nr Class 4A offices, 2nr… Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/06781/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06781-25/swieqi-sanction-differences-between-approved-drawings-in-pa-07672-22): To sanction differences between approved drawings in PA/07672/22 and existing drawings. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/06352/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06352-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-alterations-to-approved-pa-07593-19): To sanction alterations to approved PA/07593/19. Granted, validated 5 November 2024 - [**PA/04174/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04174-24/gharghur-extension-of-washroom-towards-back-of-property): Proposed extension of washroom towards back of property including minor, internal variations. Proposal includes for sanctioning of variations to façade… Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/03018/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03018-24/mosta-propose-minor-internal-alterations-only-to-existing): To propose minor internal alterations only to existing office space [Class 4A], by creating a kitchenette, a small storeroom, another store room for filing… Refused, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/00333/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00333-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-ground-floor-as-2): Proposed construction of ground floor as 2 (two) Class 4B shops, 6 levels of apartments. Proposed sign. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 7 floors [All planning applications in Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana)