PA/04553/25: alterations to the existing Class 1 apartments in St Julians
47, Lee Flats, Triq Francis Zammit, San Giljan
Proposed alterations to the existing Class 1 apartments at third and fourth floor levels, the demolition of the existing Class 1 apartment at fifth floor level, and the construction of 2 in no. two-bedroom Class 1 apartments at fifth and sixth floor levels, 1 in no. one-bedroom Class 1 apartment at seventh floor level and 1 in no. three-bedroom apartment at eighth and ninth floor levels.
- Status
- Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.)
- Location
- 47, Lee Flats, Triq Francis Zammit, San Giljan
- Locality
- St Julians
- Applicant
- Aidan Lungaro-Mifsud
- Perit
- Perit Ivan Muscat
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 9 floors
- Residential units
- 4
- Received
- 18 June 2025
- Validated
- 9 July 2025
- Published
- 9 July 2025
- Comments close
- 25 August 2025
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Refuse Permission
- Decision date
- 4 November 2025
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 47, Lee Flats, Triq Francis Zammit, San Giljan
11 other applications on the same street: 7 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending. 88% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05290/23).
On Triq Francis Zammit: 11 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: Robert J. Ellul Sciberras, Gilbert Bartolo.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 77% (likely range 47–100%, low reliability, from 2 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 9 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 5. 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/01871/26 St Julians: Proposed placing of temporary timber platform for tables and chairs.
- PA/04940/25 St Julians: Proposed demolition of existing building; excavation of two basement levels; and proposed construction of a new Class 3B hotel, including 19 rooms; service…
- PA/02728/25 St Julians: Proposed extension to Class 3B - hotel subject to PA/1271/24. Proposed demolition of existing first and second floors and construction of extension to Class…
- PA/05499/24 St Julians: Proposed change of use from an approved garage into a Class 4A office, including minor internal and external alterations and to fix a sign.
- PA/05350/24 St Julians: Proposed alterations to existing apartment block, including change of use to Class 3A guesthouse. Application includes also sanctioning of building for works…
- PA/07173/23 St Julians: To sanction minor internal alterations from approved permit PA/06453/18 including shifting of internal partition walls, and change in approved facade…
- PA/01271/24 St Julians: Proposed construction of a Class 3B hotel and Class 4D restaurant in lieu of PA/4450/16. Proposal also includes the construction of a pool at penthouse level.
- PA/05290/23 St Julians: Proposed extension at fourth floor and receded level above (fifth floor) to create a new residential unit and a separate washroom.
- PA/02004/23 St Julians: To propose demolition of existing structure at ground floor, excavation and construction of extension to an approved Class 4A Offices by virtue PA/7206/18.
- PA/01125/23 St Julians: To sanction change of use from Class 4B to Class 5A for preparation of hot/cold food for various catering/take-away outlets and alterations to layout…
- PA/02896/22 St Julians: Proposed tables and chairs in public open space as per approved lands permit.
More by Ivan Muscat
- PA/04964/26 Gzira: Demolition of existing building and construction of a guesthouse including 8 units divided over eight levels.
- PA/04317/25 Sliema: Minor internal alterations to the existing one-bedroom maisonette and an extension at second floor level to introduce a new one bedroom residential unit.
- PA/03508/25 Balzan: Demolition of store room located in back garden and construction of private swimming pool.
- PA/03389/25 Sliema: Restoration works on facade.
- PA/08691/24 Swieqi: To sanction property as built, proposed internal alterations and introduction of one car garage.
- PA/05442/24 Sliema: Alterations at second floor level.
All applications by Ivan Muscat
More from Aidan Lungaro-Mifsud
- PA/03389/25 Sliema: Restoration works on facade.
- PA/06140/23 Sliema: Internal alterations to ground floor apartments as previously approved under PA/9617/17