--- title: "PA/05819/23: renew permit PA/06887/17 - Extension at third in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05819-23/hamrun-renew-permit-pa-06887-17-extension-at-third source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Hamrun: To renew permit PA/06887/17 - Extension at third and fourth floor of Class 4A offices. Proposed change of use of… Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0581923 # PA/05819/23: renew permit PA/06887/17 - Extension at third in Hamrun Merlin House and 52, Triq Mountbatten c/w, Triq Joe Gasan, Hamrun To renew permit PA/06887/17 - Extension at third and fourth floor of Class 4A offices. Proposed change of use of commercial store to Class 4A offices. To sanction change of use of residential unit to Class 4A offices. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Merlin House and 52, Triq Mountbatten c/w, Triq Joe Gasan, Hamrun - **Locality:** [Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** Sandro Musu’ - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) - **Application type:** Renewal of development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Permit Renewal - **Received:** 5 September 2023 - **Validated:** 8 November 2023 - **Published:** 4 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 19 October 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 22 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05819/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05819&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Merlin House and 52, Triq Mountbatten c/w, Triq Joe Gasan, Hamrun 130 other applications within 300 m: 83 granted, 4 refused, 15 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/00124/25). On Triq Mountbatten: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Approval estimate for permit renewal 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/01976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01976-26/hamrun-construct-part-of-2nd-floor): To construct part of 2nd floor. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/06772/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06772-25/hamrun-demolition-of-garage): Demolition of garage, alterations and extension to semi-detached villa including excavation of basement garage and reservoir. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/07538/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07538-24/hamrun-sanction-extension-of-garage-and-domestic-store): To sanction extension of garage and domestic store to pre-1968 villla. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/00580/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00580-26/hamrun-semi-detached-villa): Proposed semi-detached villa, excavation of basement level for the parking of cars and installation of pool at ground floor level. Suspended, validated 4 February 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/02124/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02124-25/hamrun-1): 1. To sanction property as built, 2. To propose minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 29 April 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/00429/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00429-21/hamrun-sanction-minor-differences-to-apartment-approved-in): To sanction minor differences to apartment approved in PAPB/00867/75 Status being checked, 87 m away - [**PA/03352/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03352-22/hamrun-alterations-and-construction-of-a-lift-shaft): Proposed alterations and construction of a lift shaft in common parts and extension to roof level ante-room. Granted, validated 8 August 2023, 93 m away - [**PA/02758/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02758-24/hamrun-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4a): Change of use from approved Class 4A offices (by virtue of PA/08922/19) to Class 1 residential maisonette. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 96 m away - [**PA/05864/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05864-26/hamrun-introduction-of-splash-pool-and-retractable-canopy): Proposed introduction of splash pool and retractable canopy at fourth floor and introduction of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 5 October 2026, 104 m away - [**PA/01868/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01868-25/hamrun-development-including-the-replacement-of-the-existing): Proposed development including the replacement of the existing closed balcony (aluminum structure) and other minor changes to elements in facade. Granted, validated 24 April 2025, 110 m away - [**PA/07815/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07815-26/hamrun-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-ground): Internal and external alterations to the ground floor maisonette. Pending, 110 m away - [**PA/02872/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02872-23/hamrun-sanction-property-from-approved-pa3888-96): To sanction property from approved PA3888/96. Granted, validated 17 July 2023, 112 m away - [**PA/07905/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07905-25/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct garages at basement level -1, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 6 apartments from 1st to 3rd floor… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 116 m away - [**PA/01241/20** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01241-20/pieta-embellishment-of-pjazza-madonna-ta-fatima): Embellishment of Pjazza Madonna Ta’ Fatima Status being checked, 119 m away - [**PA/05210/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05210-26/hamrun-renewal-of-pa-04780-21-proposed-extension-of): Renewal of PA/04780/21 - Proposed extension of existing penthouse to a full floor apartment and construction of new penthouse at setback level plus other… Granted, validated 3 September 2026, 124 m away ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to… Pending - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)