--- title: "PA/04772/26: proposed development seeks an outline development permission in Marsa |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04772-26/marsa-proposed-development-seeks-an-outline-development-permission source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Marsa: The proposed development seeks an outline development permission for a commercial hospitality development… Planning applications › Marsa › PA0477226 # PA/04772/26: proposed development seeks an outline development permission in Marsa No. 83, Pinto Wharf, Xatt l-Ghassara tal-Gheneb c/w, Triq il-Mithna, Marsa The proposed development seeks an outline development permission for a commercial hospitality development consisting of a new 4-star luxury hotel Class 3B together with an extension above the existing structure to ensure continuity with the adjacent buildings. The proposed building will feature a total of 12 levels, which include two basement levels (-01 and -02), a ground floor (level 00), and nine upper floors (levels 01 to 09). The hotel will accommodate 190 guest rooms across its standard and premium setback floors. Comprehensive ancillary facilities are integrated throughout the building, including a reception, staff rooms, waiting area, gym, and pool on the ground floor, a dedicated restaurant with outdoor seating on level 07, as well as storage, garage space, and back-of-house operations across the basement levels. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** No. 83, Pinto Wharf, Xatt l-Ghassara tal-Gheneb c/w, Triq il-Mithna, Marsa - **Locality:** [Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa) - **Applicant:** [ICI Ltd. Attn: Keith Attard Portughes](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ici-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione) - **Application type:** Outline development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Hotel - **Height:** 9 floors - **Residential units:** 190 - **Received:** 1 April 2026 - **Validated:** 15 July 2026 - **Published:** 15 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 August 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04772/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04772&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around No. 83, Pinto Wharf, Xatt l-Ghassara tal-Gheneb c/w, Triq il-Mithna, Marsa 21 other applications within 300 m: 11 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Xatt l-Ghassara tal-Gheneb: 8 other applications, 4 granted and 1 refused. - [**PA/00680/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00680-25/marsa-renewal-to-pa-06901-16-proposed-internal-and): Renewal to PA/06901/16 - Proposed internal and external alterations to existing Class 4A offices and proposed extension at setback floor. Granted, validated 25 March 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/00611/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00611-21/marsa-minor-alterations-to-approved-setback-floor-and): Proposed minor alterations to approved setback floor and proposed extension to existing Class 4A offices. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/04212/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04212-21/marsa-construct-a-first-floor-extension-as-an-addition): To construct a first-floor extension as an addition to an existing Class 4D premises, as already approved in PA04184/16. Proposal also includes minor… Pending, validated 30 June 2021, 2 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/01130/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01130-21/marsa-slipway-slope-correction-and-formation-of-a): Proposed slipway slope correction and formation of a side berth, quay surface maintenance repairs, installation of pontoons and other ancillary shore-side… Status being checked, 110 m away - [**PA/01040/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01040-25/marsa-erect-meter-room): To erect meter room. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 142 m away - [**PA/03248/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03248-22/marsa-demolish-existing-class-5-warehouse-while-retaining): To demolish existing Class 5 warehouse while retaining existing facade and excavate below street level to form yard and install tanks to store bio-fuel… Status being checked, 146 m away - [**PA/03671/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03671-26/marsa-proposal-includes-a-the-use-of-two): Proposal includes: a) the use of two warehouses as Class 6A storage and distribution of meat (use within same class); b) proposed change of use one warehouse… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 157 m away - [**PA/05659/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05659-25/marsa-convert-class-5a-light-industry-to-class): To convert Class 5A light industry to Class 5A light industry (food preparation) and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 157 m away - [**PA/00964/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00964-23/marsa-internal-and-external-alterations-to-premises-including): Internal and external alterations to premises including part-change of use from magazino to Class 5A light industry at mezzanine level and inclusion of new… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 157 m away - [**PA/02022/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02022-24/floriana-sanction-installation-of-fuel-tank-and-ancillary): To sanction installation of fuel tank and ancillary facilities and bus wash facilities. Proposed upgrading of existing park and ride to include charging… Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 188 m away - [**PA/07243/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07243-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-variations-to-existing-premises-covered): Sanctioning of variations to existing premises covered by PA2666/06 and PA7550/05; Class 6A warehouse and parking at ground floor; and Class 4A offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors, 204 m away - [**PA/04168/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04168-24/marsa-sanctioning-of-changes-from-permitted-existing-slab): Sanctioning of changes from permitted existing slab floor levels, first to fourth floor, and development of a Class 4A – office. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 225 m away - [**PA/04168/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04168-23/marsa-sanction-facade-at-fourth-floor-and-amended): To sanction facade at fourth floor and amended apertures in lower floors as built. To sanction extension of fourth floor, to sanction amended internal wall… Withdrawn, 4 floors, 225 m away - [**PA/04801/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04801-24/floriana-variation-from-the-official-building-alignment): Variation from the official building alignment. Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 245 m away - [**PA/01211/20** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01211-20/marsa-renew-pa0646-15-consequent-to-pa-permit-pa01986-09): To renew PA0646/15 consequent to PA permit PA01986/09 (to refurbish and upgrade the deep water quay as per attached project description statement. Amended… Status being checked, 252 m away ## More by Maurizio Ascione - [**PA/07266/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07266-26/san-gwann-demolish-exsiting-dwelling-and-construct-a-semi-detached): To demolish exsiting dwelling and construct a semi-detached villa and a fully detached villa with pools. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07255/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07255-26/sliema-renewal-of-pa6642-16-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA6642/16 - Demolition of existing (derelict) structure, retention and reinstatement of facade and additional full floor to create 6 units. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06590/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06590-26/gharb-alterations-to-layout-and-design-to-four): Alterations to layout and design to four dwellings including four pools as approved in PA/07944/21, and the reinstatement of the tennis court as part of site… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06533/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06533-26/rabat-gozo-excavate-plot-and-construct-a-dwelling-on): To excavate plot and construct a dwelling on four floors and a pool. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05568/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05568-26/mellieha-alterations-to-layout-and-design-of-bungalow): Alterations to layout and design of bungalow marked as plot 03, as approved in PA/00412/14 and renewed as per PA/02196/20. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05473/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05473-26/pieta-project-involves-the-demolition-of-the-existing): The project involves the demolition of the existing structure, and construction of a Class 3A Guesthouse. The proposal includes at ground floor level 0 a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 11 floors [All applications by Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione) ## More from ICI Ltd - [**PA/05283/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05283-26/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa1315-24-including): Proposed internal alterations to approved permit PA1315/24 including change from store to bedroom at basement level -1 and sanctioning of external minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05150/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05150-26/xghajra-excavate-the-site-to-the-required-depth): To excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a two level underground car park designated for private vehicle use and… Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/03566/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03566-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-layout-and-design-of-semi-detached): Alterations to layout and design of semi-detached villa, as approved in PA/03904/22. Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02605/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02605-26/gharghur-restoration-of-facade-as-per-schedule-2): Restoration of facade as per Schedule 2- Type1.7 - changes to facade. Granted, validated 11 June 2026 - [**PA/02551/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02551-26/swieqi-change-of-use-to-class-4d-restaurant): Change of use to Class 4D restaurant. Suspended, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/02488/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02488-26/swieqi-demolish-existing-structure-and-construct-car-park): To demolish existing structure and construct car park (ancillary to adjacent Class 3A guesthouse PA4414/21). Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 1 floor [All planning applications in Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa)