--- title: "PA/04482/26: change of use from Class 4A offices in St Julians | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04482-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in St Julians: Proposed change of use from Class 4A offices as approved in PA/04925/09 to Class 3A hostel over 4 floors and… Planning applications › St Julians › PA0448226 # PA/04482/26: change of use from Class 4A offices in St Julians 65, Telghet Birkirkara, San Giljan Proposed change of use from Class 4A offices as approved in PA/04925/09 to Class 3A hostel over 4 floors and basement level. Hostel will consist of minor internal alterations to basement level to house breakfast area, ground floor level reception area and luggage room; first, second and receded floor will consist of 33 rooms. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 65, Telghet Birkirkara, San Giljan - **Locality:** [St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/st-julians) - **Applicant:** [SMS Group Ltd Attn: Simon Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sms-group-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 33 - **Received:** 12 May 2026 - **Validated:** 1 July 2026 - **Published:** 1 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04482/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04482&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 65, Telghet Birkirkara, San Giljan 33 other applications on the same street: 24 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00061/23). On Telghet Birkirkara: 33 other applications, 24 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [CVC Architecture](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cvc-architecture), [Reuben Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-borg), [Kenneth Rausi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kenneth-rausi). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/05326/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05326-26/st-julians-alterations-and-extension-including-fixing-of-a): Alterations and extension including fixing of a jacuzzi at second floor level of a terraced house covered by PA/06353/22. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03987/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03987-26/st-julians-sanction-formation-of-ensuite-bathrooms-to-pre-1968): To sanction formation of ensuite bathrooms to pre-1968 first floor apartment. Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03557/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03557-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-an-existing-class): Proposed change of use from an existing Class 4B butcher (retail) to a Class 1 residential garage, including the opening of a connecting door to the attached… Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03465/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03465-26/st-julians-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-pa7838-24): Proposed minor internal alterations to approved PA7838/24, consisting of the removal of the dementia day care centre and its replacement with additional… Granted, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/02573/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02573-26/st-julians-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, extension at all levels and change of use from residential (Class 1) to guest house (Class 3A). Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/06967/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06967-25/st-julians-internal-and-external-changes-to-pa5637-23): Internal and external changes to PA5637/23, including a full demolition of the existing structure, excavation and construction of basement. Granted, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/07048/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07048-25/st-julians-addition-of-room-at-the-upper-recessed): Proposed addition of room at the upper recessed floor of approved Class 3A guesthouse (PA3499/24), resulting in an increase from 19 to 20 rooms in total. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02541/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02541-25/st-julians-alterations-to-property): Alterations to property (including the façade) and the addition of a pool in the backyard. Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/01907/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01907-25/st-julians-sanction-gypsum-features-over-existing-pre-1968-unit): To sanction gypsum features over existing pre-1968 unit. Granted, validated 11 April 2025 - [**PA/07838/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07838-24/st-julians-sanctioning-of-external-and-internal-changes-of): Sanctioning of external and internal changes of the retirement home - Villa Anna Teresa. Granted, validated 20 November 2024 - [**PA/06285/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06285-24/st-julians-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-property): To sanction minor internal alterations to pre-1967 property and proposed extension of roof structure. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/06082/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06082-24/st-julians-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, extension at all levels and change of use from residential (Class 1) to guest house (Class 3A). Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/05181/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05181-24/st-julians-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 3C including internal alterations to approved permit PA/6925/19, including sanctioning of internal alterations… Refused, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/05186/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05186-24/st-julians-change-in-internal-layout-of-existing-two): Change in internal layout of existing two maisonettes to be converted to 3 dwellings and construction of new penthouse at receded level, whilst keeping… Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/03499/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03499-24/st-julians-alterations-to-proposed-class-3a-guesthouse-previously): Proposed alterations to proposed Class 3A guesthouse previously approved PA/2519/23 whereby it is being proposed to increase the number of rooms from 18 to 19 Granted, validated 12 June 2024 ## More by Joseph Saliba - [**PA/07831/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-26/iklin-renewal-of-pa-001159-22): Renewal of PA/001159/22 (To extend backyard party wall to 3.4m and install a louvered structure and change railing of ground floor terrace.) Pending - [**PA/07757/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-26/senglea-isla-interal-alterations-from-approved-pa-05964-19-and-pa-0290): Proposed interal alterations from approved PA/05964/19 & PA/02903/20. Including change of use from dentist (class 4A) to restaurant (Class 4D). Proposed… Pending - [**PA/07630/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-26/dingli-demolish-the-existing-building-approved-under-rg-00268-22): To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, and recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07137/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-26/xghajra-alterations-of-approved-pa-01175-25-and-pa-05354-25-to): Proposed alterations of approved PA/01175/25 and PA/05354/25 to merge two plots together and retaining existing reservoir as approved in PA/05354/25. Pending - [**PA/07080/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-26/zejtun-sanction-modifications-done-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction modifications done to pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06900/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06900-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-boundary-parapet-wall): To sanction the construction of a boundary/parapet wall for a pre-1968 structure. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) ## More from SMS Group Ltd - [**PA/04372/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04372-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-building-and-the-adjacent): To demolish the existing building and the adjacent townhouse in order to construct a Class 3B hotel. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 [All planning applications in St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/st-julians)