--- title: "PA/05656/25: Change of use of currently vacant properties in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05656-25/pieta-change-of-use-of-currently-vacant-properties source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Pieta: Change of use of currently vacant properties (previously approved as Class 4 shops via PA/0616/06) to Class 4B shops.… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0565625 # PA/05656/25: Change of use of currently vacant properties in Pieta Palazzo Rovere, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta Change of use of currently vacant properties (previously approved as Class 4 shops via PA/0616/06) to Class 4B shops. Application also includes to sanction layout as built and installation of signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Palazzo Rovere, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [Dino Fino](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/dino-fino) - **Perit:** [Perit Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 23 July 2025 - **Validated:** 3 September 2025 - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 17 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05656/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05656&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Palazzo Rovere, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta 54 other applications on the same street: 25 granted, 5 refused, 7 pending. 83% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00050/26). On Triq ix-Xatt: 54 other applications, 25 granted and 5 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione), [William Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/william-lewis). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 84% (likely range 54–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/07013/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07013-26/pieta-propose-a-solar-powered): To propose a solar-powered, single-sided, externally illuminated billboard at Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06648/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06648-26/pieta-part-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and): Part demolition of the existing building and construction of an apartment block with a commercial ground floor. Ground floor to be Class 4C (food and drink… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06574/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06574-26/pieta-replace-collapsed-and-dilapidated-roofs-and-construct): To replace collapsed and dilapidated roofs and construct new residential units at second, third and fourth floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05991/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05991-26/pieta-part-change-of-use-from-commercial-warehouse): Proposed part change of use from commercial warehouse to part 5A car valeting limited to 50 sqm including office, signage and minor alterations. Suspended, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05115/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05115-26/pieta-dismantling-of-existing-facade-and-removal-of): Dismantling of existing facade and removal of dilapidated building, construction of semi-basement, reconstruction of 4 apartments, and proposed extension of a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04752/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04752-26/pieta-sanction-cellar-found-during-works-and-position): To sanction cellar found during works and position of slab above ramp having a different layout from PA8126/24. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03063/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03063-26/pieta-sanction-internal-changes-to-class-4b-approved): To sanction internal changes to Class 4B approved in PB851/91. These changes consist of removal of partitions and formation of new ones and an extension at… Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/02299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02299-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to a maisonette. Works include the erection of gypsum partitions. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01207/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01207-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-replaced-wall-at-washroom-level): Sanctioning of replaced wall at washroom level and the replacement of part of the parapet wall from stone to stone (like with like). Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01792/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01792-26/pieta-partially-excavate-the-site-to-the-required): To partially excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a four level underground car park designated for private vehicle use.… Pending, validated 18 March 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/07519/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07519-25/pieta-sanction-as-built-showroom-against-that-approved): To sanction as built showroom against that approved in PB4560/89 and to sanction as built canopy in the backyard. Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/00697/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00697-26/pieta-sanction-use-from-that-approved-in-pa-4514-18): To sanction use from that approved in PA/4514/18 (Class 4B) to Class 3C (gymnasium) including sanctioning of internal layout and fascia sign. Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00583/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00583-26/pieta-installation-of-internal-illuminated-billboard): Proposed installation of Internal Illuminated billboard (static billboard with internal lighting). Refused, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00050/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00050-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, clearing of site and construction of reservoir, parking and Class 4B at ground floor, 21 apartments at 1st-7th floor… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 8 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08249/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08249-25/pieta-roof-over-existing-terrace-and-construct-an): To roof over existing terrace and construct an additional overlying penthouse level. Granted, validated 24 December 2025 ## More by Henry Attard - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07373/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07373-26/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terrace-house-and-construct-two): To demolish existing terrace house and construct two terraces houses consisting of garage at ground floor level and overlying dwelling. Application also… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07065/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07065-26/msida-sanction-layout): To sanction layout (including facade signage) of existing car showroom. Application includes part change of use to public service. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07055/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07055-26/gzira-demolish-existing-ground-floor-garage-and-overlying): To demolish existing ground floor garage and overlying maisonette to construct Class 4A office at ground floor, 5 overlying units (1 at each floor) and 1 unit… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07026/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07026-26/ghaxaq-excavation-to-necessary-levels-to-construct-3): Proposed excavation to necessary levels to construct 3 garages at basement level, replace ground floor garage with 1 maisonette and minor internal and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06953/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06953-26/qormi-sanction-building-layout-as-built-from-approved): To sanction building layout as built from approved PA/0745/76. Application also includes minor internal and external alterations at all levels including the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard) ## More from Dino Fino - [**PA/03059/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03059-23/rabat-installation-of-agrivoltaic-farm-to-grow-aloe): Proposed installation of agrivoltaic farm to grow aloe vera crops including excavation and construction of an underground reservoir and utilize an existing… Withdrawn - [**PA/02756/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02756-23/birkirkara-construct-basement-parking): To construct basement parking, ground floor showroom/retail areas (Class 4B) and overlying warehouses (Class 6A) and (Class 4B) and overlying warehouses… Granted, validated 6 September 2023 - [**PA/02803/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02803-21/birkirkara-sanction-additions-and-alterations-and-extension-at): To sanction additions and alterations and extension at intermediate level (lightweight structure). Status being checked [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)