--- title: "PA/05816/25: carry out alterations and additions to guesthouse in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05816-25/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-guesthouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Xaghra: To carry out alterations and additions to guesthouse (Class 3A) approved in PA/05376/22. Alterations include changes… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0581625 # PA/05816/25: carry out alterations and additions to guesthouse in Xaghra Il-Logga, Triq il-Knisja, Triq il-Kortoll, Unnamed street between Triq il-Kortoll and, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra To carry out alterations and additions to guesthouse (Class 3A) approved in PA/05376/22. Alterations include changes to internal layout and extension at receded floor level. To also change use of part of guesthouse to a shop (Class 4B). To also sanction minor changes to layout at ground floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Il-Logga, Triq il-Knisja, Triq il-Kortoll, Unnamed street between Triq il-Kortoll and, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** Joseph Bigeni - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 9 July 2025 - **Validated:** 10 September 2025 - **Published:** 10 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 10 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 11 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05816/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05816&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Il-Logga, Triq il-Knisja, Triq il-Kortoll, Unnamed street between Triq il-Kortoll and, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra 58 other applications within 300 m: 32 granted, 3 refused, 5 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/03303/25). On Triq il-Knisja: 33 other applications, 19 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/07565/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07565-26/xaghra-propose-a-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): To propose a washroom at receded-floor level, in lieu of PA/04051/20. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/07359/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07359-23/xaghra-sanction-apartment-as-built-for-minor-variations-from): To sanction apartment as-built for minor variations from PAPB/1735/88. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 108 m away - [**PA/05145/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05145-26/xaghra-construct-an-annex-to-existing-class-3a): To construct an annex to existing Class 3A tourist including excavation of site for basement facilities. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 118 m away - [**PA/03303/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03303-25/xaghra-apartment-at-second-floor-level-and-a): Proposed apartment at second floor level and a washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 31 July 2025, 3 floors, 123 m away - [**PA/06162/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06162-25/xaghra-sanction-differences-from-previous-approved-permit-pa-09858-17): To sanction differences from previous approved permit PA/09858/17 mainly consisting of smaller front terrace, glazed railing and screened services at roof… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 128 m away - [**PA/00213/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00213-24/xaghra-sanction-apartment-as-built-for-minor-variations-from): To sanction apartment as-built for minor variations from PAPB/1735/88. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 130 m away - [**PA/07856/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07856-24/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-a-terraced-house): To excavate and to construct a terraced house on 2 floors. To also construct a pool. Refused, validated 20 November 2024, 2 floors, 137 m away - [**PA/01581/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01581-22/xaghra-demolish-existing-rooms-and-construct-basement-garage): To demolish existing rooms and construct basement garage with overlying 2 story house and apartment including swimming pool at back. Status being checked, 2 floors, 150 m away - [**PA/00757/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00757-26/xaghra-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of 3 basement garages, underground reservoir and 4 residential units. Refused, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor, 162 m away - [**PA/01064/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01064-22/xaghra-additions-to-approved-permit-pa7106-21-which-include): Additions to approved permit PA7106/21 which include construction of three swimming pools and extensions at ground, first, second and receded floors. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 172 m away - [**PA/01041/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01041-22/xaghra-change-of-use-from-residential-garage-to): Change of use from residential garage to public service garage for mini-buses, taxis and car-hire. Status being checked, 182 m away - [**PA/07646/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-23/xaghra-change-the-use-of-a-room-on): To change the use of a room on the first floor as a gym instead of a bedroom, the use of an internal yard into an internal garden, the installation of… Granted, validated 5 February 2024, 198 m away - [**PA/02771/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02771-25/xaghra-excavate-site-and-proposed-dwelling-house-with): To excavate site and proposed dwelling house with garage for private cars at basement level. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 201 m away - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending, 207 m away - [**PA/08040/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08040-24/xaghra-demolish-existing-pre-1967-structures): To demolish existing pre-1967 structures, to excavate and to construct a terraced house. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 1 floor, 217 m away ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)