--- title: "PA/05744/25: Demolition of a residential villa Class 1A in St Julians | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05744-25/st-julians-demolition-of-a-residential-villa-class-1a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in St Julians: Demolition of a residential villa Class 1A and construction of a 93-bedroom hotel Class 3B on ten (10) levels… Planning applications › St Julians › PA0574425 # PA/05744/25: Demolition of a residential villa Class 1A in St Julians 36, Ta' Katur, Sqaq Lourdes c/w, Triq Santu Wistin, San Giljan Demolition of a residential villa Class 1A and construction of a 93-bedroom hotel Class 3B on ten (10) levels above ground and five (5) levels below ground, including pool on roof and complimentary ancillary facilities. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 36, Ta' Katur, Sqaq Lourdes c/w, Triq Santu Wistin, San Giljan - **Locality:** [St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/st-julians) - **Applicant:** Albert Henry Xuereb - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 10 floors - **Received:** 6 May 2025 - **Validated:** 3 September 2025 - **Published:** 3 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 3 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 19 August 2031 The public planning file has 172 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05744/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05744&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 36, Ta' Katur, Sqaq Lourdes c/w, Triq Santu Wistin, San Giljan 31 other applications on the same street: 17 granted, 0 refused, 7 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq Santu Wistin: 31 other applications, 17 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Pierre Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-farrugia), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Adrian Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-falzon), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). No granted application nearby states a height to compare with. 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/06214/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06214-26/st-julians-extension-and-alterations-to-the-approved-class): Proposed extension and alterations to the approved Class 3B hotel under PA/5634/21. The extension consists of adding three additional levels to the existing… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05123/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05123-26/st-julians-replacement-of-the-existing-roof-with-a): Replacement of the existing roof with a concrete slab roof, internal and external alterations, construction of kiosk and of removable structure for… Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04697/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04697-26/st-julians-propose-led-screens-along-the-existing-building): To propose LED Screens along the existing building facade, and sanction of metal structure along the front garden. Suspended, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/07032/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07032-25/st-julians-proposal-includes-change-in-use-from-approved): The proposal includes change in use from approved Class 4B to Class 4D as an ancillary facility for the Voco and ELG hotels; proposed internal alterations… Granted, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/03729/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03729-25/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-building-including-class-4a): Demolition of existing building including Class 4A and Class 4D uses; Proposed construction of a hotel (Class 3B) including amenities, ancillary café (Class… Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/01838/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01838-26/st-julians-construct-retractable-canopies-at-level-19-of): To construct retractable canopies at level 19 of InterContinental Hotel. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/01837/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01837-26/st-julians-construct-a-retractable-canopy-at-level-15): To construct a retractable canopy at level 15 of InterContinental Hotel. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/07264/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07264-25/st-julians-variations-to-approved-in-permission-pa-7174-23-class): Variations to approved in permission PA/7174/23 Class 4B (retail) units to Class 4D units. The variations include sanctioning of the as approved use Class… Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/05350/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05350-25/st-julians-excavation-of-existing-site-as-an-extension): Excavation of existing site as an extension to the approved phase 1 (PA/02470/16) of an ensuing comprehensive project which includes the construction of… Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/05346/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05346-25/st-julians-excavation-of-existing-site-as-an-extension): Excavation of existing site as an extension to the approved phase 1 (PA/02470/16) of an ensuing comprehensive project which includes the construction of… Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/04806/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04806-25/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-provision-of): Demolition of existing garage and provision of temporary boundary wall as an extension to the approved phase 1 (PA/02470/16). Granted, validated 19 August 2025 - [**PA/04805/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04805-25/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-property-and-provision-of): Demolition of existing property and provision of temporary boundary wall as an extension to the approved phase 1 (PA/02470/16). Granted, validated 8 August 2025 - [**PA/02182/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02182-25/st-julians-sanction-as-built-two-class-4c-shops): To sanction as built two Class 4C shops that form part of the existing Eden Cinemas (Class 3C - (as approved in PA/01539/99). The shops are on the street… Granted, validated 9 April 2025 - [**PA/05524/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05524-24/st-julians-propose-a-change-of-use-from-approved): To propose a change of use from approved Class 4B to Class 4C including internal alterations. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/03579/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03579-24/st-julians-shifting-of-tables-and-bar-area-of): Shifting of tables and bar area of approved roof level (PA/602/21) and construction of kiosk and of removable structure for retractable awning. Granted, validated 19 June 2024 ## More by Malcolm Xuereb - [**PA/07527/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07527-26/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit): To sanction variations from approved permit (PB1257/90) to as built. Alterations to existing residential apartment, including the removal of the existing roof… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06470/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06470-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Change of use from a Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (cafeteria), including alterations to facade and internal layout. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06123/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06123-26/floriana-change-of-use-from-residential-apartment): Change of use from residential apartment (Class 1A) to guesthouse (Class 3A), including the installation of proposed signage. Suspended, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06104/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06104-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-property-and-site): Demolition of the existing property and site clearance in preparation for future redevelopment. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/03910/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-disused-hospital): Change of use from disused hospital (Class 2A) to medical sleeping quarters (hostel) Class 3A, including minor internal alterations. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03852/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03852-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) to 'The Corner Hotel' (Class 3B), including the proposal of additional floors. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb) [All planning applications in St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/st-julians)