--- title: "PA/05253/26: change of use of house of character in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05253-26/ghaxaq-change-of-use-of-house-of-character source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Ghaxaq: Proposed change of use of house of character from residential class 1 to guest house class 3a, including proposed… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0525326 # PA/05253/26: change of use of house of character in Ghaxaq 20, Triq San Filippu, Ghaxaq Proposed change of use of house of character from residential class 1 to guest house class 3a, including proposed minor internal alterations and sanctioning of basement level, minor alterations to pool pavilion and external area further to PA/05646/21. Proposed restoration of façade and internal decorated vaulted ceiling in entrance hall. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 20, Triq San Filippu, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** Mariella Micallef - **Perit:** [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 21 May 2026 - **Validated:** 29 July 2026 - **Published:** 29 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 14 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05253/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05253&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 20, Triq San Filippu, Ghaxaq 127 other applications within 300 m: 75 granted, 0 refused, 19 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01287/25). On Triq San Filippu: 17 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/04026/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04026-24/ghaxaq-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office to Class 1 dwelling. The proposal includes the sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations from the… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/01277/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01277-21/ghaxaq-replace-damaged-roof-in-same-material): Application to replace damaged roof in same material, extension at first floor and construction of domestic store at roof level to a pre-1967 residence. Status being checked, 2 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/02679/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02679-22/ghaxaq-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-residential): To carry out alterations to existing pre-1967 residential house retaining the façade, including part internal demolition, construction of first floor level,… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/02154/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02154-21/ghaxaq-change-of-use-of-pre-1967-townhouse-to): Change of use of pre-1967 townhouse to take-away, including restoration and minor alterations to facade. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/04483/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04483-23/ghaxaq-restoration-to-existing-fa-ade-and-sanctioning-for): Proposed restoration to existing façade and sanctioning for works already carried out. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/07443/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07443-25/ghaxaq-amendment-to-pa-4483-23-garage-door-to): Amendment to PA/4483/23 - garage door to be replaced from galvanized steel to aluminium with a solid timber finish. Granted, validated 24 February 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/02234/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02234-26/ghaxaq-internal-alteration-to-town-house): Proposed internal alteration to town house, including part demolition of small room at the back and rebuilt slightly bigger at an increased setback. Proposed… Pending, validated 8 April 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/02803/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02803-26/ghaxaq-restoration-and-renovation-of-an-existing-house): Restoration and renovation of an existing house with internal alteration consisting of demolition of existing bathroom and internal walls, lowering of… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 3 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/08397/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08397-21/ghaxaq-affect-internal-and-external-restoration-works-to): To affect internal and external restoration works to a disused residence. To reopen blocked up aperture on the street, as well as affect minor internal… Granted, validated 1 December 2021, 67 m away - [**PA/03216/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03216-21/ghaxaq-carry-out-alterations-and-extension-to-existing): Application to carry out alterations and extension to existing pre-1968 townhouse. Alterations include replacement of damaged slabs, excavation of pool and… Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/01902/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01902-26/ghaxaq-sanction-alterations-to-approved-club-pitch-by-virtue): To sanction alterations to approved club/pitch by virtue of PA/09855/19 including an enclosed lightweight extension, minor internal alterations and proposed… Granted, validated 5 May 2026, 68 m away - [**PA/00695/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00695-24/ghaxaq-construct-a-substation-within-the-existing-school): To construct a substation within the existing school premises, and the formation of a culvert required by Enemalta. Granted, validated 8 March 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/04926/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04926-26/ghaxaq-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-of): To sanction domestic store at roof level of a pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 16 September 2026, 83 m away - [**PA/00457/20** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00457-20/ghaxaq-sanction-additional-constructions-at-ground-and-first): To sanction additional constructions at ground and first floor levels around internal courtyard. Status being checked, 92 m away - [**PA/01479/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01479-26/ghaxaq-sanction-second-floor-apartment-as-built-with): To sanction second floor apartment as built with different configuration from that approved in RG00661/18 including soffit and other internal changes. Granted, validated 17 April 2026, 93 m away ## More by architecture 360 - [**PA/07283/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07283-26/siggiewi-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment A2. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07072/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07072-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-6448-24): Alterations to approved permit PA/6448/24, including removal of proposed garage opening to retain existing facade, and the installation of pv panels at roof… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06922/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06922-26/mosta-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06459/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06459-26/mosta-sanction-restoration-works-carried-out-on-facade): To sanction restoration works carried out on facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05363/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05363-26/ghaxaq-proposal-includes-alterations-and-changes-to-the): Proposal includes alterations and changes to the layout of a pre-1967 town house; including demolition of internal walls and accretions to the original… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 [All applications by architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)