--- title: "PA/04449/23: Change of use from Class 1A residential in Mdina | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04449-23/mdina-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mdina: Change of use from Class 1A residential to Class 4D restaurant and to place tables and chairs on a public open space.… Planning applications › Mdina › PA0444923 # PA/04449/23: Change of use from Class 1A residential in Mdina 24, Telgha tas-Saqqajja, Mdina Change of use from Class 1A residential to Class 4D restaurant and to place tables and chairs on a public open space. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 24, Telgha tas-Saqqajja, Mdina - **Locality:** [Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mdina) - **Applicant:** Alexander Abela - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 17 February 2023 - **Validated:** 2 August 2023 - **Published:** 2 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 18 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 6 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04449/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04449&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 24, Telgha tas-Saqqajja, Mdina 29 other applications within 300 m: 16 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/01258/25). On Telgha tas-Saqqajja: 6 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. - [**PA/05545/23** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05545-23/mdina-demolition-of-existing-commercial-and-residential-buildings): Demolition of existing commercial and residential buildings and the construction of a block comprising: of area for plant services at basement, cistern and… Withdrawn, 6 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/05452/24** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05452-24/mdina-demolition-of-the-existing-commercial-and-residential): Demolition of the existing commercial and residential building and construction of a block comprising of; five 1-bedroom apartments, sixteen 2-bedroom… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/05738/24** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05738-24/mdina-carry-out-ground-consolidation-and-underpinning-of): To carry out ground consolidation and underpinning of existing foundations. Proposal includes clearing all fill down to rock level. Withdrawn, validated 25 September 2024, 81 m away - [**PA/03338/26** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03338-26/mdina-sanction-changes-made-to-an-existing-office): To sanction changes made to an existing office building (Class 4A) originally approved under permit PB1253/89. The proposal also includes the refurbishment of… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/00584/21** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00584-21/mdina-restoration): Restoration, consolidation works and reconstruction works on part of façade due to dangerous situation. Status being checked, 102 m away - [**PA/05034/26** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05034-26/mdina-propose-internal-variations-to-an-approved-pa4449-23): To propose internal variations to an approved PA4449/23. To propose skylight. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 121 m away - [**PA/01320/22** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01320-22/mdina-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): Minor internal alterations and change of use from a residence (Class 1) to a restaurant (Class 4D) Status being checked, 132 m away - [**PA/00137/21** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00137-21/mdina-refurbishing-of-playing-field): Refurbishing of playing field. Removal of existing play equipment, safety rubber, concrete paving blocks, kerbs and outdoor furniture. Proposed new internal… Status being checked, 134 m away - [**PA/04136/25** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04136-25/mdina-restoration-of-saint-pauls-freshwater-spring): Restoration of Saint Paul's Freshwater Spring, Saqqajja Hill, L-Imdina Granted, validated 28 August 2025, 182 m away - [**PA/05281/23** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05281-23/mdina-restoration-of-water-fountain): Restoration of water fountain. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 205 m away - [**PA/02320/22** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02320-22/mdina-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-consisting-of-changes): To sanction minor internal alterations consisting of changes in light weight partitioning in bedrooms, extension of mezzanine inside bedroom at first floor… Status being checked, 208 m away - [**PA/01873/23** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01873-23/mdina-upgrading-of-existing-offices-including-provisions-for): Upgrading of existing offices including provisions for better accessibility and conservation of external and internal facades. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 214 m away - [**PA/01258/25** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01258-25/mdina-raising-of-1): Raising of 1.55m back door height to 1.83m, the introduction of a safety railing on 2nd floor back terrace, and minor alterations alongside the installation… Granted, validated 22 September 2025, 3 floors, 232 m away - [**PA/04048/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04048-23/rabat-demolish-roof-structures-approved-in-pa2294-16): To demolish roof structures approved in PA2294/16. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 237 m away - [**PA/06622/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06622-23/rabat-introduce-external-lift-in-existing-courtyard): To introduce external lift in existing courtyard. Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 247 m away ## More by Charles Buhagiar - [**PA/07838/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07838-26/siggiewi-outline-application-to-relocate-illegally-demolished): Outline application - To relocate illegally demolished pig farm with a farmhouse on a different site. Pending - [**PA/07613/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07613-26/mosta-sanction-minor-discrepancies-of-an-approved-class): To sanction minor discrepancies of an approved Class 6A warehouse as per PA6636/19, including relocation of reservoir and aperture. To propose higher boundary… Pending - [**PA/07368/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07368-26/rabat-propose-change-of-use-from-an-approved): To propose change of use from an approved private car garage as per PA3404/26 to a public service garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06798/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06798-26/zejtun-propose-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967): To propose internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 town house. To propose construction of two additional floors so as to create three separate units. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06601/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06601-26/st-julians-construct-an-additional-one-bedroom-unit-at): To construct an additional one bedroom unit at receded floor level to approved PA7740/18. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/06493/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06493-26/gzira-carry-out-alterations-and-construct-a-room): To carry out alterations and construct a room at roof level . Pending [All applications by Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar) [All planning applications in Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mdina)