PA/03675/25: conversion of existing vacant residence into a in Zebbug
Villa Buleben, Triq il-Madonna, Triq Hali, Triq Mons. Anton Cilia, Triq Hali, Sqaq Nru. 2, Zebbug
Proposed conversion of existing vacant residence into a Class 3B hotel. Proposed construction of a three storey extension to the existing palazzo and thirteen individual rooms within the gardens, for a total room count of 32. Proposed construction of swimming pool. Proposed restoration, with alterations, of the existing palazzo, garden, surrounding boundary walls and nearby chapel.
- Status
- Granted (A request for the reconsideration of the original decision on this application has been submitted and is under review.)
- Location
- Villa Buleben, Triq il-Madonna, Triq Hali, Triq Mons. Anton Cilia, Triq Hali, Sqaq Nru. 2, Zebbug
- Locality
- Zebbug
- Applicant
- Daniel Bonnici
- Perit
- Dr Edwin Mintoff
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Hotel
- Received
- 21 February 2025
- Validated
- 4 June 2025
- Published
- 4 June 2025
- Comments close
- 4 July 2025
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 16 July 2026
- Permit expires
- 29 July 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Villa Buleben, Triq il-Madonna, Triq Hali, Triq Mons. Anton Cilia, Triq Hali, Sqaq Nru. 2, Zebbug
95 other applications within 300 m: 49 granted, 1 refused, 15 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/04366/25).
On Triq il-Madonna: 10 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2.
- PA/05821/26 Zebbug: Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level.
- PA/07033/26 Zebbug: Alterations and extensions to existing vacant dwelling.
- PA/04110/26 Zebbug: Change of use from a residential unit to a residential training centre (Class 2C); including minor internal and external alterations.
- PA/00812/21 Zebbug: Proposed extension of two rooms at second floor level
- PA/06465/23 Zebbug: To sanction part demolition of existing retained structures and reinstatement of same as per method statement. Proposed excavation of one basement level, and…
- PA/06372/26 Zebbug: Installation of telecommunication equipment.
- PA/03105/25 Zebbug: Re-proposed change of use from entrance hall and living room to garage, minor internal and external alterations (opening of door in facade, removal of…
- PA/00510/21 Zebbug: Internal alterations to existing dwelling and construction of two bedrooms at first floor level and washroom at second floor level, and introduction of…
- PA/00902/20 Zebbug: Change of use from entrance hall and living room to garage, by minor internal and external alterations (involving the opening of door in facade, removal of…
- PA/05631/23 Zebbug: Restoration of facade per GS223/23.
- PA/01169/20 Zebbug: Renewal of approved planning application PA/03610/14 (Internal and external alterations, enlargement of internal yard at first floor level, replacement of…
- PA/00281/21 Zebbug: Alterations to existing dwelling, construction of additional 1st floor and pool, and general rehabilitation of property
- PA/07644/24 Zebbug: To demolish existing structures, excavate and construct 11 garages at basement level and 2 residential dwellings at ground and first floor plus overlying…
- PA/03299/22 Zebbug: To propose alterations to the existing residential dwelling and sub-divide into separate residential units.
- PA/01255/24 Zebbug: Sanctioning of washroom as built.
More by Edwin Mintoff
- PA/07655/26 Munxar: Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool…
- PA/07457/26 Gzira: Amendments to facade for structural integrity.
- PA/07455/26 Sliema: Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign.
- PA/07431/26 St Julians: To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,…
- PA/07407/26 Sliema: To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of…
- PA/07388/26 Marsaskala: Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel.
All applications by Edwin Mintoff
More from Daniel Bonnici
- PA/02293/26 Kirkop: To sanction the existing building as constructed from that approved in PA/04820/21, including minor differences in facade and height; to propose minor…
- PA/07574/25 Safi: Proposed widening of internal door and modification to size and material of aperture on facade.
- PA/07508/25 Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing ground floor warehouse, demolition of ground floor garage, and excavation for the construction of underlying ancillary parking…
- PA/06430/24 Kirkop: Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office. No alterations or additions are proposed.
- PA/05588/24 Paola: Proposed demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of two Class 4B shops and six overlying apartments.
- PA/04701/24 Zurrieq: To excavate the existing un-built site and construct basement garages, two ground floor maisonettes, three overlying floors of apartments, the total amount of…