--- title: "PA/03401/26: propose the change of use of an in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03401-26/pieta-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Pieta: To propose the change of use of an approved PA/00124/25 Class 1 Residential Dwellings over six floors as well as a… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0340126 # PA/03401/26: propose the change of use of an in Pieta 23, The Chateau, Triq Herbert Ganado &, Triq Joe Gasan, Triq Gdida Fi, Pieta To propose the change of use of an approved PA/00124/25 Class 1 Residential Dwellings over six floors as well as a Class 4A Office at elevated ground; to a Class 3A Guesthouse, including a Breakfast area. The proposal includes changes to the approved layout and implementation of the following: 20 rooms with adjoining bathrooms, breakfast area including seating area, reception at ground floor, guest w.c.'s, pool and sundeck, services and screening, and signage on facade. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 23, The Chateau, Triq Herbert Ganado &, Triq Joe Gasan, Triq Gdida Fi, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [David Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/david-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 - **Received:** 6 February 2026 - **Validated:** 27 May 2026 - **Published:** 27 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 26 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03401/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03401&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 23, The Chateau, Triq Herbert Ganado &, Triq Joe Gasan, Triq Gdida Fi, Pieta 175 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 5 refused, 29 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/00124/25). On Triq Herbert Ganado: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/00124/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00124-25/pieta-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house): To demolish the existing terraced house, to excavate the site and to construct a garage at semi-basement level (in relation to New Street in Triq Joe Gasan),… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 7 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/03398/21** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03398-21/pieta-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate site and to construct garages at ground floor level; a one-bedroom apartment and Class 4A office at first floor… Status being checked, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/02133/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02133-24/pieta-sanction-the-replacement-of-timber-balcony): To sanction the replacement of timber balcony (as approved in PA/6460/18) with aluminium railing. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/01993/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01993-25/pieta-internal-alterations-and-fixing-of-a-fixed): Proposed internal alterations and fixing of a fixed canopy at recessed floor level. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/00735/21** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00735-21/pieta-sanction-existing-residence-including-minor-amendments-to): To sanction existing residence including minor amendments to the approved layout PB/3997/79 and propose the change of use from a living room to domestic… Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/07618/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07618-24/hamrun-change-of-use-of-premises-covered-with): Change of use of premises covered with a Class 4C permit, to part as Class 4B and part as lotto office. Application includes sanctioning of changes in façade,… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/02362/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02362-23/pieta-alterations-to-pa7234-20-internal-alterations-at): Proposed alterations to PA7234/20 - internal alterations at level -1 to add two car parking spaces. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/05098/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05098-24/pieta-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-dilapidated-external-wall): Demolition and reconstruction of dilapidated external wall. Granted, validated 4 October 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/03569/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03569-24/hamrun-minor-alterations-to-internal-layout-and-fa-ade): Proposed minor alterations to internal layout and façade of approved commercial development Class 4A and 4B in PA04010/18. Proposed alterations include… Granted, validated 30 July 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/00744/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00744-21/hamrun-installation-of-internally-illuminated-fascia-signs): Proposed installation of internally illuminated fascia signs. Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/05819/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05819-23/hamrun-renew-permit-pa-06887-17-extension-at-third): To renew permit PA/06887/17 - Extension at third and fourth floor of Class 4A offices. Proposed change of use of commercial store to Class 4A offices. To… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 83 m away - [**PA/01241/20** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01241-20/pieta-embellishment-of-pjazza-madonna-ta-fatima): Embellishment of Pjazza Madonna Ta’ Fatima Status being checked, 86 m away - [**PA/01175/20** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01175-20/pieta-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-and-two): Proposed construction of a lift shaft and two ramps at entrance. Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/02742/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02742-22/pieta-sanction-as-built-property-from-pa4467-94): To sanction as-built property from PA4467/94. Status being checked, 90 m away - [**PA/00989/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00989-21/hamrun-demolish-existing-residence-and-warehouse): To demolish existing residence and warehouse, excavate two levels and construct two levels of garages, two Class 4B shops at ground floor, 3 apartments at… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 91 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 David Psaila - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**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/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/05429/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05429-26/qormi-addition-of-a-basement-level-for-use): Proposed addition of a basement level for use as a residential garage to the approved PA/03752/25 residential dwelling, together with the reconfiguration of… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/04373/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04373-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Proposed change of use from a Class 4B showroom to a Class 5A. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)