--- title: "PA/02974/24: change of use of the residence approved in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02974-24/birzebbuga-change-of-use-of-the-residence-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed change of use of the residence approved under RG/3726/17 to a Class 3A guest house, comprising 18 rooms… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0297424 # PA/02974/24: change of use of the residence approved in Birzebbuga 12,13,14 and 56, Triq Salvatore Cachia Zammit /, Triq San Gorg, Birzebbuga Proposed change of use of the residence approved under RG/3726/17 to a Class 3A guest house, comprising 18 rooms with ancillary facilities including a breakfast/dining area and bar. The proposal includes the amalgamation of adjacent sites located at Triq Salvatore Cachia Zammit and the site covered by RG/3726/17. Works include the removal of a dangerous structure, construction of a basement level, three floors, and a receded rooftop level, installation of a lift, a rooftop pool, staircases, restoration of façades, and internal alterations to the site as previously approved in RG/3726/17. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 12,13,14 and 56, Triq Salvatore Cachia Zammit /, Triq San Gorg, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Daniel Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daniel-zahra) - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 27 October 2023 - **Validated:** 22 May 2024 - **Published:** 22 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 21 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 18 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02974/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02974&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 12,13,14 and 56, Triq Salvatore Cachia Zammit /, Triq San Gorg, Birzebbuga 83 other applications within 300 m: 50 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01891/25). On Triq Salvatore Cachia Zammit: 5 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Mark Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-abela). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, 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/00307/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00307-20/birzebbuga-carry-out-minor-alterations-to-the-existing): To carry out minor alterations to the existing facade, to demolish the internal part of the remaining building (previously used as a hotel), to construct 3… Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/07024/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07024-24/birzebbuga-roof-over-balcony): Proposed roof over balcony. Granted, validated 3 December 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/02412/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02412-23/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-and-alterations-to-fa-ade): Proposed internal alterations and alterations to façade, as well as proposed terrace towards backyard. Granted, validated 13 July 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/05583/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05583-25/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-differences-to): To sanction minor internal and external differences to approved Class 4B shop in PA/386/15. Proposed partition to form a store, raising wall in front garden… Granted, validated 26 September 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/02664/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02664-21/birzebbuga-sanction-apartment-as-built-approved-by-pa4664-93): To sanction apartment as built approved by PA4664/93 Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/03171/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-variations): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal and external variations and total height of apartment from approved permit PA/4982/96 Granted, validated 24 July 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/07610/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07610-24/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-self-service): Change of use from self service (grocery) to garage, including 1 parking space for public service. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/00233/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00233-24/birzebbuga-sanction-alterations-to-second-floor-apartment-and): To sanction alterations to second floor apartment and roof level (third floor) including the lowering of the solid parapet wall at roof level which is being… Granted, validated 8 March 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/05392/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05392-23/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-modifications-to-approved-pb872-88): To sanction minor modifications to approved PB872/88. Granted, validated 24 October 2023, 90 m away - [**PA/03801/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03801-24/birzebbuga-installation-of-lightweight-roof-on-roof-terrace): Proposed installation of lightweight roof on roof terrace. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 95 m away - [**PA/01017/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01017-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-washroom-layout): Alterations to washroom layout. Granted, validated 2 April 2026, 100 m away - [**PA/04868/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04868-23/birzebbuga-renew-pa4814-18-to-turn-7-penthouses): To renew PA4814/18 - To turn 7 penthouses into 9 apartments and proposed 7 penthouses. Granted, validated 2 October 2023, 106 m away - [**PA/03320/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03320-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-size-and-layout-of-garages): Sanctioning of size and layout of garages at ground floor level and apartment at first floor level from approved permit PA/01771/94; as well as size and… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 3 floors, 115 m away - [**PA/01883/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01883-24/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a 1 bedroom residential unit. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 127 m away - [**PA/00006/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00006-22/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Proposed change of use from garage for private vehicles to car showroom including carrying out external alterations and to sanction as built. Refused, validated 12 January 2022, 129 m away ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) ## More from Daniel Zahra - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)