--- title: "PA/02732/26: conversion and refurbishment of an existing building in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-26/rabat-conversion-and-refurbishment-of-an-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Rabat: Proposed conversion and refurbishment of an existing building from Class 1 and Class 5 uses into a 15-bedroom Class… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0273226 # PA/02732/26: conversion and refurbishment of an existing building in Rabat 64, Triq Santu Wistin, Rabat Proposed conversion and refurbishment of an existing building from Class 1 and Class 5 uses into a 15-bedroom Class 3A guesthouse with a ground floor Class 4D restaurant, including internal alterations, restoration works, upgrading of services and the addition of one recessed floor level in line with the neighboring property. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 64, Triq Santu Wistin, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [KJ Property Holdings Ltd Attn: Jonathan Pace](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kj-property-holdings-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Francalanza](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-francalanza) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Hotel - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 2 February 2026 - **Validated:** 29 April 2026 - **Published:** 15 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 August 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02732/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02732&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 64, Triq Santu Wistin, Rabat 173 other applications within 300 m: 108 granted, 5 refused, 20 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00810/24). On Triq Santu Wistin: 10 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for hotel applications like this here: about 78% (likely range 48–100%, low reliability, from 4 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 4 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 3. 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/06343/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06343-24/rabat-internal-alterations-to-existing-class-4d-restaurant): Proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D Restaurant, including mezzanine level. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/02225/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02225-21/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-derelict): Internal and external alterations to existing derelict property, including restoration of facade, minimal internal alterations and sanctioning of variations… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/01948/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01948-25/rabat-propose-the-change-of-use-of-a): To propose the change of use of a pre-1968 structure to a Class 4B retail and Class 5A cobbler including the installation of wall lining, signage and changes… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/06985/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06985-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa-4525-18-reconstruction-of-an-existing): Renewal of PA/4525/18: Reconstruction of an existing structure on two floors and the conversion into a carport at ground floor and an overlying dwelling. The… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 2 floors, 27 m away - [**PA/08353/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08353-25/rabat-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to the premises and minor modifications to multiple elements constituting the facade as approved by… Granted, validated 7 January 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/04808/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04808-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-the-last): Sanctioning of minor variations from the last approved PA/06587/20. Variations include: changes in the placement of furniture on all levels. Proposal also… Refused, validated 15 July 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/03537/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03537-24/rabat-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/00460/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00460-25/rabat-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, extension at roof level and changes to elements in facade. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/06082/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06082-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa-04314-18-for-the-proposed-change): Renewal of PA/04314/18 for the proposed change of use to a Class 4C food and drink establishment (no cooking) as per LN74/2014, including signage. Proposal to… Granted, validated 9 November 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/06553/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06553-24/rabat-carry-out-internal-alterations): To carry out internal alterations, to add rooms at roof level, to form a parapet wall for safety reasons and to restore facade. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/06483/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06483-24/rabat-replace-existing-apertures-with-timber-white-apertures): To replace existing apertures with timber white apertures. Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/02022/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02022-21/rabat-alterations-to-the-residential-unit-and-class): Proposed alterations to the residential unit and Class 4D from previous approved development permissions PA/3929/18 and PA/5156/19. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/02945/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02945-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-residential): Proposed change of use from residential (Class 1) to guesthouse (Class 3A), together with the sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA/02022/21… Suspended, validated 6 May 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/04941/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04941-25/rabat-minor-alterations-to-pre-1968-building): Minor alterations to pre-1968 building. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/05145/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05145-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-previously-police-licensed): Proposed change of use from previously police licensed confectionary into a class 4C cafeteria. Works include internal alterations and bar installation. Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 58 m away ## More by Karl Francalanza - [**PA/07739/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07739-26/belt-valletta-minor-changes): Proposed Minor changes, mainly internal alterations to walls and dilapidated ceilings to approved permit PA/04650/25. The project consists of a Class 3A… Pending - [**PA/06137/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06137-26/swieqi-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling): Demolition of the existing dwelling, excavation of the site, and construction of a new residential villa comprising a basement level, ground floor, and first… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06117/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06117-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-built-floors-approved-via-pa4340-18): Sanctioning of built floors approved via PA4340/18 and proposal to subdivide the duplex penthouse into two separate units. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05518/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05518-26/gzira-subdivide-the-existing-penthouse-into-two-independent): To subdivide the existing penthouse into two independent residential units, to sanction internal alterations, and discrepancies from the previously approved… Granted, validated 5 October 2026 - [**PA/05472/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05472-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-and-minor): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations and minor facade changes. Change of use at basement floor only, from underground garage to store. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03376/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03376-26/santa-venera-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Proposal also includes modifications to the garage door opening. Granted, validated 30 June 2026 [All applications by Karl Francalanza](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-francalanza) ## More from KJ Property Holdings Ltd - [**PA/07345/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07345-26/birkirkara-proposal-consists-of-the-installation-of-a): The proposal consists of the installation of a louvered door at level -1 and the sanctioning of a railing serving the Class 4A office at level 4, as approved… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/02464/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02464-26/st-julians-changes-for-facade-and-minor-internal-changes): Proposed changes for facade and minor internal changes from approved site of Class 3A in PA/02109/19. Granted, validated 8 June 2026 - [**PA/08203/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08203-24/st-julians-renewal-of-pa-2109-19-proposed-demolition-of): Renewal of PA/2109/19 - Proposed demolition of internal walls and ceilings whilst retaining existing facade and construction of Class 3A hostel consisting of… Granted, validated 21 January 2025, 8 floors - [**PA/01752/22** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01752-22/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building (facade and entrance hall to be retained), excavation of 1 basement (excluding area underneath the existing entrance hall),… Status being checked, 4 floors [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)