--- title: "PA/03660/26: change of use from approved office and in Senglea (Isla) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03660-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-approved-office-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Senglea (Isla): Proposed change of use from approved office and apartments (Class 1A) in PA/03698/18 to guesthouse (Class… Planning applications › Senglea (Isla) › PA0366026 # PA/03660/26: change of use from approved office and in Senglea (Isla) 127, Maria Bambina, Triq iz-Zewg Mini c/w, Triq Sant' Anglu, Senglea (Isla) Proposed change of use from approved office and apartments (Class 1A) in PA/03698/18 to guesthouse (Class 3A), including internal alterations and minor extension at upper level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 127, Maria Bambina, Triq iz-Zewg Mini c/w, Triq Sant' Anglu, Senglea (Isla) - **Locality:** [Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/senglea-isla) - **Applicant:** [Kenneth Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kenneth-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew J Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-j-mercieca) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 24 April 2026 - **Validated:** 3 June 2026 - **Published:** 3 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 3 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03660/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03660&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 127, Maria Bambina, Triq iz-Zewg Mini c/w, Triq Sant' Anglu, Senglea (Isla) 131 other applications within 300 m: 94 granted, 4 refused, 13 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08326/25). On Triq iz-Zewg Mini: 32 other applications, 23 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Sergio De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sergio-de-gabriele), [Ray Said](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-said), [Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg), [Clive Borg Bonaci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/clive-borg-bonaci). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/01230/21** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01230-21/senglea-isla-demolish-dangerous-balconies-in-order-to-re-construct): To demolish dangerous balconies in order to re-construct. Proposed demolition of internal walls, changes to layout and construction of washroom at roof level. Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/04553/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04553-24/senglea-isla-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-to): Minor internal alterations to existing townhouse to facilitate the installation of a passenger lift, partitioning of spaces and minor extensions including at… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 22 m away - [**PA/07255/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07255-25/senglea-isla-carry-out-modifications-to-roof-structure-covered): To carry out modifications to roof structure covered by PA118/23. Proposal include changes in layout of roof structure, modifications to design of setback… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/05411/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05411-26/senglea-isla-internal-alterations-and-a-minor-extension-to): Proposed internal alterations and a minor extension to the rear backyard area. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/02990/21** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02990-21/senglea-isla-alterations-and-extensions-in-existing-maisonette-to): Proposed alterations and extensions in existing maisonette to form duplex maisonette. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/07413/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07413-24/senglea-isla-extend-receded-level-over-existing-terrace): To extend receded level over existing terrace, formation of stairs to intermediate closed balcony and open door at 1st floor level. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/02874/22** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-22/senglea-isla-increase-size-of-pool-by-75cm-and): To increase size of pool by 75cm and sanction intermediate level at third floor Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/01124/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01124-26/senglea-isla-sanctioning-of-internal-variations-to-property-previously): Sanctioning of internal variations to property previously approved in RG/00322/21. Granted, validated 11 April 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/01772/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01772-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-of-existing-pre-1968-townhouse): Change of use of existing pre-1968 townhouse to a guesthouse (Class 3A). Application includes internal alterations and additions, restoration of the facade… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 36 m away - [**PA/03939/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03939-24/senglea-isla-internal-and-external-alterations-including-to-form): Internal and external alterations including to form new door openings & one window opening, to block existing doors and to remove existing plastic roofing and… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/00198/23** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00198-23/senglea-isla-renewal-of-pa-06069-17-alterations-to-townhouse): Renewal of PA/06069/17: Alterations to townhouse; installation of lift; restoration of facade. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/00232/22** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00232-22/senglea-isla-alterations-to-the-existing-property): Proposed alterations to the existing property, construction of second floor, and construction of washroom at proposed roof level. Status being checked, 3 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/00118/23** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00118-23/senglea-isla-restoration-facade-works-including-restoration-of-the): Proposed restoration facade works including restoration of the main door and railings, installation of wooden louvers and replacement of apertures. The… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/08326/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08326-25/senglea-isla-extension-to-existing-property): Extension to existing property, at third and fourth floor level. Works include alteration to existing levels, including the re-configuration of the staircase,… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 5 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/01099/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01099-25/senglea-isla-installation-of-structure-platform-in-street-and-placing): Proposed installation of structure/platform in street and placing of tables and chairs. Refused, validated 26 February 2025, 58 m away ## More by Matthew J Mercieca - [**PA/05917/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05917-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-existing-class-1): Change of use from existing Class 1 residential unit to a Class 3A guest house. Includes, excavation and construction of two basement levels at the back of… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03451/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03451-26/birkirkara-sanction-of-garage-from-papb65-77): Sanction of garage from PAPB65/77. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03123/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03123-26/swieqi-sanction-subdivision-of-duplex-penthouse-into-two): To sanction subdivision of duplex penthouse into two separate apartments, including internal alterations and height variations. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03014/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03014-26/zebbug-it-is-proposed-to-sub-divide-existing-pre-1967): It is proposed to sub-divide existing pre-1967 dwelling into two Class 1 residential units. Includes internal external alterations, addition of roof… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02339/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02339-26/sliema-sanction-change-of-use-from-approved-hydrotherapy): To sanction change of use from approved hydrotherapy (Class 3C) to hair salon (Class 4B) at front part of level 3 (incl. sanctioning of minor internal… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00816/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00816-26/paola-it-is-proposed-to-carry-out-internal): It is proposed to carry out internal and external alterations to pre-1967 building (Class 1 maisonette). Alterations include part demolition at backyard and… Granted, validated 2 March 2026 [All applications by Matthew J Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-j-mercieca) ## More from Kenneth Caruana - [**PA/04941/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04941-24/balzan-split-duplex-penthouse-into-two-separate-units): To split duplex penthouse into two separate units. Application also includes minor changes from approved permit PA/0182/17. Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/04611/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04611-24/zurrieq-propose-replacement-of-front-gate-to-a): To propose replacement of front gate to a solid loosely spaced timber gate. Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/03343/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03343-24/tarxien-propose-change-of-use-from-duplex-class): To propose change of use from duplex Class 4B shop to a residential unit and from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop, propose roofing of internal courtyard,… Granted, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/01802/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01802-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-a): Change of use from garage to a Class 4B shop including shop sign. Granted, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/02734/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02734-21/tarxien-part-demolition-of-outbuildings-to-existing-house): Part demolition of outbuildings to existing house and change of use from residential (Class 1) to 2 shops (Class 4B). The construction of a garage and office… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/senglea-isla)