--- title: "PA/03825/26: proposed development consists of a change of in Mellieha | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03825-26/mellieha-proposed-development-consists-of-a-change-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Mellieha: The proposed development consists of a change of use from an existing commercial block, approved under PA256/11,… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0382526 # PA/03825/26: proposed development consists of a change of in Mellieha Nos.4 and 6, Triq Sant` Elena c/w, Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, Mellieha The proposed development consists of a change of use from an existing commercial block, approved under PA256/11, currently comprising a hair and beauty salon at ground-floor level and office spaces on the overlying floors, to a Class 3A guesthouse accommodating 16 rooms. The proposal also includes the vertical extension of the building by two additional floors. The development incorporates both internal and external alterations, including the introduction of facade projections along the elevation facing Triq Sant’Elena from the second to the fourth floor. These projections will be articulated with pilasters on elevations facing both streets, establishing a balanced solid-to-void ratio and finished in travertine cladding. Internally, the building will be fully reconfigured to provide a reception area, seating/lounge area, kitchen, and retained hair salon at ground-floor level, with guest accommodation located on the upper floors. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** Nos.4 and 6, Triq Sant` Elena c/w, Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** [Dione Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/dione-bartolo) - **Perit:** [Perit Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 16 - **Received:** 17 April 2026 - **Validated:** 10 June 2026 - **Published:** 10 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03825/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03825&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Nos.4 and 6, Triq Sant` Elena c/w, Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, Mellieha 228 other applications within 300 m: 144 granted, 5 refused, 29 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 13 floors (PA/05613/23). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/06598/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06598-24/mellieha-change-of-use-of-a-class-4): Change of use of a Class 4 shop approved as per PA/01500/15 into a pastizzeria including sanctioning as built and alterations. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 5 m away - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending, 12 m away - [**PA/05613/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05613-23/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of a plot, and construction of 7 garages at basement level, 13 apartments from ground floor level… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 13 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**PA/07242/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07242-24/mellieha-construction-of-two-class-4b-shops-and): Proposed construction of two Class 4B shops and residential development in lieu of PA/6114/22 and PA/179/23. Proposal includes also the fixing of signage and… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 16 m away - [**PA/04916/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04916-26/mellieha-demolish-existing-residential-dwellings): To demolish existing residential dwellings (retaining façade on Triq il-Kappillan Magri and part on Triq Sant’ Elena) and excavate site to necessary level.… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 1 floor, 17 m away - [**PA/00179/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00179-23/mellieha-demolish-existing-dilapidated-dwelling-and-excavate-site): To demolish existing dilapidated dwelling and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of a domestic store at basement level and three… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/07729/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07729-25/mellieha-extension-to-basement-level-3): Proposed extension to basement level -3, internal alterations and proposed change of use from Class 4B approved in PA/7242/24 to Class 4D. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/03689/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03689-24/mellieha-demolish-existing-class-1-dwelling): To demolish existing Class 1 dwelling, proposed excavation of site to necessary levels, and construction of a Class 3A guesthouse consisting of 10 rooms and… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/04786/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04786-26/mellieha-dismantle-parts-of-existing-pre-1968-building-and): To dismantle parts of existing pre-1968 building and demolish remaining derelict structures, following outline application PA/04643/08. To propose excavation… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/02953/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02953-23/mellieha-sanction-installation-of-kitchen-extraction-system-including): To sanction installation of kitchen extraction system including flue at second floor level to a Class 4D outlet. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/05984/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05984-26/mellieha-change-of-use-from-class-4a): Proposed change of use from Class 4A - veterinary office/consultancy to Class 2A - veterinary clinic. Proposal includes also internal alterations. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/01744/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01744-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pb-2840-76-which-includes-changes): To sanction departures from PB/2840/76 which includes changes to site configuration, internal layout and to the façade. Proposal includes also the demolition… Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/01238/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01238-21/mellieha-install-sliding-glass-railings-to-sides-and): To install sliding glass railings to sides and front of external lightweight canopy approved in PA/532/17 situated in front of existing Class 4D establishment Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/02550/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02550-22/mellieha-change-of-use-from-retail): Change of use from retail (Class 4B) to gaming parlour (betting) having a customer area of 59.4 sqm. Proposal to include installation of internal partition as… Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/00719/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00719-25/mellieha-sanction-minor-variations-from-previously-approved-permit): To sanction minor variations from previously approved permit PB/01354/75 and proposed bathroom at second floor. Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 38 m away ## More by Steven Ebejer - [**PA/07086/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07086-26/birkirkara-sanction-a-residential-garage-as-built-and): To sanction a residential garage as built and the change of use to a public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06503/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06503-26/sliema-sanction-a-first-floor-apartment-as-built): To sanction a first floor apartment as built, with variations from the approved development permit PA579/95. Pending - [**PA/06283/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06283-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level-and-the): Internal alterations at first-floor level and the conversion of an existing enclosed balcony into an open balcony. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/06257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06257-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-pre-67-property-to-construct): The demolition of a pre-67 property to construct 3 apartments and a duplex unit. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06124/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06124-26/swieqi-sanction-a-duplex-apartment-as-built-at): To sanction a duplex apartment as built at ground and first floor levels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05890/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05890-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-the-semi-detached-villa-approved-under): Proposed changes to the semi-detached villa approved under PA3071/23, consisting of a complete redesign of the villa, including the internal layout and… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer) ## More from Dione Bartolo - [**PA/03402/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03402-25/mellieha-extend-3-existing-apartments-and-a-ground): To extend 3 existing apartments and a ground floor level garage as approved in PA9865/18. To construct a receded level with a different layout from that… Granted, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/00863/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00863-22/mellieha-extend-3-existing-dwellings): To extend 3 existing dwellings. Status being checked [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)