--- title: "PA/05181/24: change of use from Class 4B to in St Julians | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05181-24/st-julians-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in St Julians: Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 3C including internal alterations to approved permit PA/6925/19,… Planning applications › St Julians › PA0518124 # PA/05181/24: change of use from Class 4B to in St Julians Manor Heights, ground floor, Telghet Birkirkara, San Giljan Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 3C including internal alterations to approved permit PA/6925/19, including sanctioning of internal alterations and installation of external signs. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Manor Heights, ground floor, Telghet Birkirkara, San Giljan - **Locality:** [St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/st-julians) - **Applicant:** [Keith Attard Portughes](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/keith-attard-portughes) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 28 June 2024 - **Validated:** 28 August 2024 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 18 December 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05181/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05181&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Manor Heights, ground floor, Telghet Birkirkara, San Giljan 33 other applications on the same street: 24 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00061/23). On Telghet Birkirkara: 33 other applications, 24 granted and 0 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 sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/04482/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04482-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices): 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… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**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/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 Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Keith Attard Portughes - [**PA/04236/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04236-26/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-garden-wall): Proposed demolition of existing garage and garden wall to construct four townhouses in a traditional vernacular architectural style. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/02298/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02298-24/sliema-temporary-partial-dismantling-of-facade-for-safety): Temporary partial dismantling of facade for safety reasons during demolition and excavation works. Facade is to be rebuilt in same configuration and overall… Granted, validated 14 May 2024 - [**PA/00041/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00041-24/swieqi-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-villa): Minor internal and external alterations to Villa 01 as from permit PA/03143/21, and to sanction the new layout for the pool. Granted, validated 1 March 2024 - [**PA/03507/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03507-23/swieqi-farmhouse-with-pool-including-sanctioning-of-existing): Proposed Farmhouse with pool including sanctioning of existing structures and demolition of original building. Granted, validated 19 July 2023 - [**PA/03324/22** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03324-22/st-julians-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Status being checked - [**PA/03194/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03194-22/birkirkara-sanction-office): To sanction office (Class 4A) as built. Status being checked [All planning applications in St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/st-julians)