--- title: "PA/03675/25: conversion of existing vacant residence into a in Zebbug | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03675-25/zebbug-conversion-of-existing-vacant-residence-into-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zebbug: Proposed conversion of existing vacant residence into a Class 3B hotel. Proposed construction of a three storey… Planning applications › Zebbug › PA0367525 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug) - **Applicant:** [Daniel Bonnici](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daniel-bonnici) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03675/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03675&caseYear=25) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05821-26/zebbug-changes): Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors, 10 m away - [**PA/07033/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07033-26/zebbug-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-vacant-dwelling): Alterations and extensions to existing vacant dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 15 m away - [**PA/04110/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04110-26/zebbug-change-of-use-from-a-residential-unit): Change of use from a residential unit to a residential training centre (Class 2C); including minor internal and external alterations. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 18 m away - [**PA/00812/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00812-21/zebbug-extension-of-two-rooms-at-second-floor): Proposed extension of two rooms at second floor level Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/06465/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06465-23/zebbug-sanction-part-demolition-of-existing-retained-structures): To sanction part demolition of existing retained structures and reinstatement of same as per method statement. Proposed excavation of one basement level, and… Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 34 m away - [**PA/06372/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06372-26/zebbug-installation-of-telecommunication-equipment): Installation of telecommunication equipment. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/03105/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03105-25/zebbug-re-proposed-change-of-use-from-entrance-hall): 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… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/00510/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00510-21/zebbug-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Internal alterations to existing dwelling and construction of two bedrooms at first floor level and washroom at second floor level, and introduction of… Status being checked, 3 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/00902/20** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00902-20/zebbug-change-of-use-from-entrance-hall-and): 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… Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/05631/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05631-23/zebbug-restoration-of-facade-per-gs223-23): Restoration of facade per GS223/23. Granted, validated 24 October 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/01169/20** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01169-20/zebbug-renewal-of-approved-planning-application-pa-03610-14): Renewal of approved planning application PA/03610/14 (Internal and external alterations, enlargement of internal yard at first floor level, replacement of… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/00281/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00281-21/zebbug-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations to existing dwelling, construction of additional 1st floor and pool, and general rehabilitation of property Status being checked, 2 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/07644/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07644-24/zebbug-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavate and construct 11 garages at basement level and 2 residential dwellings at ground and first floor plus overlying… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 2 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/03299/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03299-22/zebbug-propose-alterations-to-the-existing-residential-dwelling): To propose alterations to the existing residential dwelling and sub-divide into separate residential units. Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/01255/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01255-24/zebbug-sanctioning-of-washroom-as-built): Sanctioning of washroom as built. Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 83 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): 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… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from Daniel Bonnici - [**PA/02293/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02293-26/kirkop-sanction-the-existing-building-as-constructed-from): To sanction the existing building as constructed from that approved in PA/04820/21, including minor differences in facade and height; to propose minor… Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/07574/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-25/safi-widening-of-internal-door-and-modification-to): Proposed widening of internal door and modification to size and material of aperture on facade. Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/07508/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07508-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-warehouse): Proposed demolition of existing ground floor warehouse, demolition of ground floor garage, and excavation for the construction of underlying ancillary parking… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/06430/24** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06430-24/kirkop-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office. No alterations or additions are proposed. Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/05588/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05588-24/paola-demolition-of-an-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Proposed demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of two Class 4B shops and six overlying apartments. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/04701/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04701-24/zurrieq-excavate-the-existing-un-built-site-and-construct): To excavate the existing un-built site and construct basement garages, two ground floor maisonettes, three overlying floors of apartments, the total amount of… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 4 floors [All planning applications in Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug)