PA/04940/25: demolition of existing building in St Julians
The Envoy, Triq Francis Zammit, San Giljan
Proposed demolition of existing building; excavation of two basement levels; and proposed construction of a new Class 3B hotel, including 19 rooms; service floor; reception; breakfast area; gym; spa/solarium; meeting room and a back of house.
- Status
- Pending (Awaiting Decision)
- Location
- The Envoy, Triq Francis Zammit, San Giljan
- Locality
- St Julians
- Applicant
- MFB Ltd Attn: Mark Grech
- Perit
- Vella + Grech Periti
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Received
- 12 May 2025
- Validated
- 30 July 2025
- Published
- 30 July 2025
- Comments close
- 15 September 2025
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around The Envoy, Triq Francis Zammit, San Giljan
11 other applications on the same street: 7 granted, 2 refused, 0 pending. 78% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05290/23).
On Triq Francis Zammit: 11 other applications, 7 granted and 2 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 87% (likely range 57–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/01871/26 St Julians: Proposed placing of temporary timber platform for tables and chairs.
- PA/04553/25 St Julians: 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…
- 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 Vella + Grech Periti
- PA/07745/26 Fontana: Proposed excavation of site, garage at basement level; maisonette at ground floor; two flats at first and second floors and receded flat at setback floor…
- PA/07737/26 Xaghra: Proposed washroom and domestic store at roof level to development approved in PA5486/25.
- PA/07689/26 Ghajnsielem: To add Class 6A at ground floor level only, to existing development approved in PA4237/25.
- PA/07684/26 Zebbug (Gozo): Changes to existing facade at ground, first and second floor levels; internal alterations in common area and additional floors at third, fourth, fifth and…
- PA/07676/26 Zebbug (Gozo): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling house consisting of construction of second floor and washroom.
- PA/07661/26 Ghajnsielem: Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling, consisting of erection of room at first floor and external stairs.