--- title: "PA/04195/24: change of use from a penthouse for in Vittoriosa (Birgu) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04195-24/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-a-penthouse-for source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Vittoriosa (Birgu): Proposed change of use from a penthouse for commercial use to 4 self-catering (class 1C) BnB studio… Planning applications › Vittoriosa (Birgu) › PA0419524 # PA/04195/24: change of use from a penthouse for in Vittoriosa (Birgu) Penthouse, The Treasury Building, Ix-Xatt tal-Birgu, Vittoriosa (Birgu) Proposed change of use from a penthouse for commercial use to 4 self-catering (class 1C) BnB studio apartments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Penthouse, The Treasury Building, Ix-Xatt tal-Birgu, Vittoriosa (Birgu) - **Locality:** [Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu) - **Applicant:** [Cassar Marine Services Ltd. Attn: Anthony Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/cassar-marine-services-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 5 February 2024 - **Validated:** 3 July 2024 - **Published:** 3 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 August 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 20 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04195/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04195&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Penthouse, The Treasury Building, Ix-Xatt tal-Birgu, Vittoriosa (Birgu) 3 other applications on the same street: 1 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. On Ix-Xatt tal-Birgu: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/01931/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01931-24/vittoriosa-birgu-sanctioning-of-extension-to-the-rear-of): Sanctioning of extension to the rear of the property not approved in PA/2250/02 as well as differences in internal openings. Granted, validated 16 October 2024 - [**PA/02482/22** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02482-22/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-alterations-to-ground-floor-apartment-from): To sanction alterations to ground floor apartment from approved PA02250/02. Status being checked - [**PA/06063/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06063-26/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-external-alteration-to-approved-dn625-26-includ): Proposed minor external alteration to approved DN625/26 including small recess of the front apertures. Withdrawn ## More by Alistair Avallone - [**PA/07390/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-26/zabbar-proposal-of-a-greenhouse): Proposal of a greenhouse. Pending - [**PA/07051/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07051-26/marsaskala-sanction-extension-and-minor-alterations-to-pre-1967): To sanction extension and minor alterations to pre-1967 agricultural room from that approved in PA/02690/24, sanctioning of pool and surrounding paving with… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07031/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07031-26/tarxien-sanction-and-proposed-internal-alterations-to-existing): To sanction and proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D property from that approved in PA/00504/12. Pending - [**PA/06820/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06820-26/tarxien-external-alteration-to-as-approved-terraced-house): External alteration to as approved terraced house (PA/02744/21) proposing to construct of a washroom roof level. Pending - [**PA/06792/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06792-26/paola-sanctioning-of-a-control-room-from-approved): Sanctioning of a control room from approved permits PA/07694/22 and PA/00073/24, and proposed addition of 3 silos, an additional control/plant room to be… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06751/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06751-26/kalkara-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Installation of new lift and proposed construction of bedroom at rear and shifting of pv panels. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone) ## More from Cassar Marine Services Ltd - [**PA/01406/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01406-24/marsa-rehabilitation-of-existing-yacht-and-boat-repair): Rehabilitation of existing yacht and boat repair yard, including the demolition of existing workshop and ancillary rooms and the construction of a new… Pending, validated 13 March 2024 [All planning applications in Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu)