--- title: "PA/02744/23: Change of use from commercial to habitation in Senglea (Isla) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02744-23/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-commercial-to-habitation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Senglea (Isla): Change of use from commercial to habitation including replacement of dilapidated roof to basement (ground… Planning applications › Senglea (Isla) › PA0274423 # PA/02744/23: Change of use from commercial to habitation in Senglea (Isla) 15, Triq San Giljan c/w 1, Triq il-Kurcifiss, Senglea (Isla) Change of use from commercial to habitation including replacement of dilapidated roof to basement (ground floor) with similar materials and minor alterations to facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 15, Triq San Giljan c/w 1, Triq il-Kurcifiss, Senglea (Isla) - **Locality:** [Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/senglea-isla) - **Applicant:** Mr Adrian Mallia - **Perit:** [Perit Franco Montesin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/franco-montesin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 1 April 2023 - **Validated:** 17 May 2023 - **Published:** 17 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 16 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 11 October 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02744/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02744&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 15, Triq San Giljan c/w 1, Triq il-Kurcifiss, Senglea (Isla) 196 other applications within 300 m: 139 granted, 3 refused, 22 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06201/23). On Triq San Giljan: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Kenneth Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kenneth-camilleri). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/02034/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02034-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-class-1-dwelling): Change of use from Class 1 dwelling covered by approved PA/04528/19 to a Class3A guesthouse containing six guestrooms. Application includes minor internal… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/04204/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04204-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 3A boutique tourism accommodation together with a Class 4C outlet at ground floor level. Proposed internal and… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/04059/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04059-26/senglea-isla-sanction-pre-1967-property-as-built-and-sanctioning): To sanction pre-1967 property as built and sanctioning change of use from bar (Class 4C) to stationary shop (Class 4B). Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/01586/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01586-25/senglea-isla-replacement-of-aluminium-apertures): Proposed replacement of aluminium apertures, railing and balcony from the façade, creation of a lift shaft for a lift linking all floors and internal… Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/05658/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05658-26/senglea-isla-subdivision-of-2-rooms): Subdivision of 2 rooms, with 10 rooms over all, spread over 4 floors and basement, including internal and external alterations to the approved Class 3A permit… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/03069/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03069-26/senglea-isla-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-at-roof-level): Sanctioning of minor variations at roof level from PA/07470/16. Granted, validated 15 June 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/07029/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07029-24/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-dwelling-to-class): Proposed change of use from dwelling to Class 3A guest house. Application also includes internal and external alterations and extension at roof level. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/07411/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07411-25/senglea-isla-sanction-differences-from-approved-class-3a-tourism): To sanction differences from approved Class 3A tourism accommodation (PA/1508/14) consisting of utilising approved laundry and office to 2 guest rooms plus… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/00147/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00147-25/senglea-isla-minor-sanctioning-from-pa-02687-10): Proposed minor sanctioning from PA/02687/10. Application also includes sub-dividing of existing Class 4D premises into a one-bedroom maisonette and Class 4D… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/03628/21** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03628-21/senglea-isla-construction-of-lift-shaft-in-common-parts): Proposed construction of lift shaft in common parts area. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/00778/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00778-26/senglea-isla-proposal-consists-of-the-opening-of-the): The proposal consists of the opening of the front facade to accommodate a new garage entrance, the installation of a home lift connecting ground, intermediate… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/03493/21** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03493-21/senglea-isla-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling which consist of displacement of walls and apertures, stairwell and lift. Proposal also… Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/06719/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06719-25/senglea-isla-alterations-to-pa-03493-21-in-having-improvements-to): Alterations to PA/03493/21 in having improvements to design and height, by changing layout of existing maisonette, construct 2 units and a duplex penthouse… Pending, validated 15 October 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/00735/23** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00735-23/senglea-isla-rectify-internal-heights-as-existing-on-site): To rectify internal heights as existing on site following site survey together with minor internal alterations and sanctioning of internal metal structure at… Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/00611/20** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00611-20/senglea-isla-reinstatement-of-dilapidated-continuous-lintel-and-replac): Reinstatement of dilapidated continuous lintel and replacement of wrought iron windows on facade Status being checked, 64 m away ## More by Franco Montesin - [**PA/07559/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07559-26/dingli-sanction-variation-in-floor-to-ceiling-height): To sanction variation in floor to ceiling height approved in PA00826/17 due to introduction of soffit and aperture between kitchen and living rooms. Pending - [**PA/05282/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05282-26/iklin-effect-alterations-and-additions-resulting-in-the): To effect alterations and additions resulting in the development of two semi-detached villas from the existing fully detached villa. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03600/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03600-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of hostel, Class 3A, with street level accessible basement for parking/deliveries, ground floor… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03595/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03595-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-including-turning-part-of-garage): Internal alterations including turning part of garage into bedroom, division of main bedroom into two and provision of access to roof of unbuilt part over… Granted, validated 14 July 2026 - [**PA/03455/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03455-26/qormi-alterations-to-facade-of-pre-1967-garage-and): Proposed alterations to facade of pre-1967 garage and to construct shower room in back yard and horizontal subdivision of garage (to create storage space)… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03231/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03231-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car wash/car diagnostics (Class 5B). Refused, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Franco Montesin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/franco-montesin) [All planning applications in Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/senglea-isla)