PA/04650/25: make minor internal and external alterations to in Belt Valletta
52 (Mandera's Boutique Suites & Dorms), 53 & 55, Triq San Patrizju, Belt Valletta
To make minor internal and external alterations to PA/1203/19. Alterations includes the change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 3A accommodation internally connected to an adjacent, existing and operating hostel with PA/11/21. Proposal includes an ancillary coffee shop & Breakfast Area.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 52 (Mandera's Boutique Suites & Dorms), 53 & 55, Triq San Patrizju, Belt Valletta
- Locality
- Belt Valletta
- Applicant
- Casasoft Ltd Attn: Mark Cassar
- Perit
- Perit Karl Francalanza
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Change of Use
- Received
- 6 May 2025
- Validated
- 16 July 2025
- Published
- 16 July 2025
- Comments close
- 1 September 2025
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 17 February 2026
- Permit expires
- 11 March 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 52 (Mandera's Boutique Suites & Dorms), 53 & 55, Triq San Patrizju, Belt Valletta
236 other applications within 300 m: 138 granted, 8 refused, 24 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25).
On Triq San Patrizju: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: Karl Francalanza, Catherine Galea.
Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 35 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/00011/21 Belt Valletta: Proposal includes change of use from residential unit to a Class 3A hostel. Restoration of facade; dismantling of dilapidated ceilings and reuse of any…
- PA/02844/24 Belt Valletta: Proposed correction of site from the approved in PA/3909/23.
- PA/07739/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed Minor changes, mainly internal alterations to walls and dilapidated ceilings to approved permit PA/04650/25. The project consists of a Class 3A…
- PA/00118/22 Belt Valletta: Embellishment works of Blocks 1 and 2 facades including restoration of stonework, replacement of apertures, minor external alterations and removal of…
- PA/07322/24 Belt Valletta: To sanction internal alteration consisting of the construction of a partition wall for the creation of an ensuite bathroom.
- PA/05447/26 Belt Valletta: To sanction internal alterations within an existing pre-1967 dwelling, including erection of internal partitions and soffits.
- PA/03909/23 Belt Valletta: Proposed change of use from a residential dwelling Class 1 to a Class 4A office. - Site corrected by: PA/02844/24
- PA/01391/22 Belt Valletta: To remove the existing hanging sign, to fix a new fascia sign and to fix an outdoor a/c unit within the wall thickness.
- PA/03032/25 Belt Valletta: To hive off cellar from Dwelling 2, covered by PA/04727/23, and join it with Dwelling 1, covered by PA/02313/15 . Proposal includes the opening of a doorway…
- PA/06673/24 Belt Valletta: Proposed alterations and construction of a lift shaft in the common parts.
- PA/08311/25 Belt Valletta: Internal alterations at ground floor level to existing pre-1967 dwelling. Alteration includes to split dwelling into two separate units. Application also…
- PA/05341/25 Belt Valletta: Subdivision of property.
- PA/03622/24 Belt Valletta: Replacement of gold colour aluminium apertures with cream colour pvc apertures and minor internal alterations.
- PA/04727/23 Belt Valletta: Internal alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling and restoration of façade. Internal alterations include: alteration to stairwell wall to ensure better…
- PA/05786/23 Belt Valletta: To renew PA/02313/15 - Minor internal alterations, installation of lift in courtyard and extension to existing room at roof level.
More by Karl Francalanza
- PA/07739/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed Minor changes, mainly internal alterations to walls and dilapidated ceilings to approved permit PA/04650/25. The project consists of a Class 3A…
- PA/06137/26 Swieqi: Demolition of the existing dwelling, excavation of the site, and construction of a new residential villa comprising a basement level, ground floor, and first…
- PA/06117/26 Marsaskala: Sanctioning of built floors approved via PA4340/18 and proposal to subdivide the duplex penthouse into two separate units.
- PA/05518/26 Gzira: To subdivide the existing penthouse into two independent residential units, to sanction internal alterations, and discrepancies from the previously approved…
- PA/05472/26 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of minor internal alterations and minor facade changes. Change of use at basement floor only, from underground garage to store.
- PA/03376/26 Santa Venera: To sanction garage as built. Proposal also includes modifications to the garage door opening.
All applications by Karl Francalanza
More from Casasoft Ltd
- PA/07739/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed Minor changes, mainly internal alterations to walls and dilapidated ceilings to approved permit PA/04650/25. The project consists of a Class 3A…