--- title: "PA/03520/24: sanction variations in Class 3A Guesthouse approved in Marsaxlokk | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03520-24/marsaxlokk-sanction-variations-in-class-3a-guesthouse-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Marsaxlokk: To sanction variations in Class 3A Guesthouse approved in PA/1085/16 which include changes to the site… Planning applications › Marsaxlokk › PA0352024 # PA/03520/24: sanction variations in Class 3A Guesthouse approved in Marsaxlokk 5 & 7, The MNA, Triq tas-Silg &, Triq il-Kajjik, Marsaxlokk To sanction variations in Class 3A Guesthouse approved in PA/1085/16 which include changes to the site configuration, internal layouts and facades. To demolish existing residential dwelling, garage and office and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of a Class 3B Hotel, Class 4B Shop, and Class 4D restaurant, and proposed change of use from Class 3A Guesthouse to Class 3B Hotel as an extension to the proposed Class 3B Hotel. Proposal also includes the construction of a pool at roof level and changes to the signage at the facade. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 5 & 7, The MNA, Triq tas-Silg &, Triq il-Kajjik, Marsaxlokk - **Locality:** [Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaxlokk) - **Applicant:** [MNA Azzopardi Attn: Andrew Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mna-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 18 April 2024 - **Validated:** 12 June 2024 - **Published:** 12 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 30 September 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03520/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03520&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 5 & 7, The MNA, Triq tas-Silg &, Triq il-Kajjik, Marsaxlokk 106 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03179/23). On Triq tas-Silg: 12 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Edric Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edric-micallef), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Nadia Curmi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nadia-curmi). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/07123/23** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07123-23/marsaxlokk-carry-out-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-06724-22): To carry out alterations to approved permit PA/06724/22 and construct splash pool at services level (proposed alterations are depicted in conventional colours). Granted, validated 2 February 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/06735/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06735-25/marsaxlokk-reconstruct-dilapidated-roofs): To reconstruct dilapidated roofs, demolish part of roof to recreate the internal yard as original and minor internal alterations of existing ground floor… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/03062/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03062-26/marsaxlokk-amend-permit-pa-03179-23-including-alterations-to-reservoir): To amend permit PA/03179/23 including alterations to reservoir, extension of garage at ground floor, extension at the residential units and alterations to… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/03179/23** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03179-23/marsaxlokk-construct-ground-floor-garage-and-four-overlying): To construct ground floor garage and four overlying dwellings on separate floors. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 5 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/05853/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05853-26/marsaxlokk-demolish-existing-dwelling-to-excavate-garage-basement): To demolish existing dwelling to excavate garage basement level accessible from PA/1085/16. Proposed construction of Class 3A guesthouse, Class 4D restaurant… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/04710/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04710-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-guesthouse-as-built): To sanction guesthouse as built, previously approved under permit PA/1085/16. The proposal includes the conversion of a staff room into a guestroom at setback… Granted, validated 8 July 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/05543/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05543-25/marsaxlokk-construction-of-block-consisting-of-garage-at): Proposed construction of block consisting of garage at basement level, two Class 4B shops, six 2-bedroom apartments and overlying three bedroomed penthouse… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/04387/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04387-26/marsaxlokk-demolish-existing-building-fronting-triq-tas-silg): To demolish existing building fronting Triq tas-Silg, and construction of a Class 3A (guest house), including part excavation for a store plus underlying… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/03364/22** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03364-22/marsaxlokk-demolish-existing-building-fronting-triq-tas-silg): To demolish existing building fronting Triq tas-Silg, and construction of a Class 3A (guest house), including part excavation for a store plus underlying… Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/07486/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07486-24/marsaxlokk-sanction-apartment-at-second-floor-level-and): To sanction apartment at second floor level and common parts from as approved permit PA/4583/06. Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/07433/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07433-24/marsaxlokk-sanction-apartment-at-third-floor-level-and): To sanction apartment at third floor level and common parts from as approved permit PA/4583/06. Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/02094/23** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02094-23/marsaxlokk-raise-the-roof-floor-level-at-second): To raise the roof floor level at second floor level, create a retractable structure at second floor level to approved guest house, Class 3A (covered by… Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 3 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/00126/21** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00126-21/marsaxlokk-extension-to-approved-guest-house): Extension to approved guest house, Class 3A (covered by PA/8045/19) at second floor level, internal and external alterations at first and second floor levels.… Status being checked, 3 floors, 68 m away - [**PA/03971/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03971-26/marsaxlokk-alterations-to-existing-kiosk-snack-bar-to-include): Alterations to existing kiosk/snack bar to include an accessible for all toilet facilities. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/07240/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07240-24/marsaxlokk-sanction-apartment-at-first-floor-level-and): To sanction apartment at first floor level and common parts from as approved permit PA4583/06. Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 75 m away ## More by Gilbert Bartolo - [**PA/07081/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-that-approved-in-pa-3316-95): To sanction departures from that approved in PA/3316/95 to residential units which includes changes to the internal layouts, site configuration, levels, to… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07079/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07079-26/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-include-a-lift): Proposed internal alterations to include a lift. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06891/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06891-26/fgura-sanction-residential-dwelling): To sanction residential dwelling (no permits traced). Proposed alterations and additions to first floor dwelling to include a lift shaft and sub-division into… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06698/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06698-26/mellieha-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-4930-24-which): Changes to development approved in PA/4930/24 which includes changes to the internal layout, facade and site levels. Proposal includes also the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06588/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06588-26/mellieha-extension-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling approved in RG/528/26 in lieu of development approved in PA/1314/20. Proposal includes also a jacuzzi at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06527/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06527-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling-while-retaining-facade): To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) ## More from MNA Azzopardi - [**PA/05794/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05794-26/luqa-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-residential-dwelling): Alterations to existing first-floor residential dwelling, and construction of two residential dwellings at 2nd floor and residential dwelling at receded floor… Granted, validated 1 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01125/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01125-26/gharghur-propose-changes-to-previously-approved-permit-pa01698-24): To propose changes to previously approved permit PA01698/24. Granted, validated 13 April 2026 - [**PA/08356/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08356-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dilapidated-dwelling-and-excavate-site): To demolish existing dilapidated dwelling and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of a Class 3A - guesthouse having a total of 18… Granted, validated 7 January 2026 - [**PA/06203/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06203-25/attard-sanction-departures-from-pb-1637-83-and-pa-3627-98-to): To sanction departures from PB/1637/83 and PA/3627/98 to first floor maisonette which includes changes to the internal layout, site configuration, to the… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02791/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02791-25/paola-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling (demolition already approved in PA/2671/20) and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of basement garage for… Granted, validated 30 April 2025 - [**PA/01841/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01841-25/sliema-demolish-pre-1968-dwelling-while-retaining-facade-and): To demolish pre-1968 dwelling while retaining facade and part of ground floor and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of 6 residential… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All planning applications in Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaxlokk)