--- title: "PA/06025/23: partial change of use from office in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06025-23/pieta-partial-change-of-use-from-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Pieta: Proposed partial change of use from office (Class 4A) to religious congregation (no use class) and ancillary… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0602523 # PA/06025/23: partial change of use from office in Pieta Level -3 & -2, 191, Triq ix-Xatt &, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta Proposed partial change of use from office (Class 4A) to religious congregation (no use class) and ancillary activities (archiving, kitchenette, reception, and circulation), including changes to internal partitions and stairwell in back shaft connecting levels -3 and -2, emergency egress retractable ladder on facade, the merging of approved offices at level -3 and -2 into one unit, and church signage at ground floor level. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Level -3 & -2, 191, Triq ix-Xatt &, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** Matthew Bruce Robertson - **Perit:** [Perit Kurt Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kurt-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 21 August 2023 - **Validated:** 18 October 2023 - **Published:** 18 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 17 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 12 July 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06025/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06025&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Level -3 & -2, 191, Triq ix-Xatt &, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta 54 other applications on the same street: 26 granted, 4 refused, 7 pending. 87% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00050/26). On Triq ix-Xatt: 54 other applications, 26 granted and 4 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 change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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 Kurt Vella - [**PA/07529/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07529-26/zebbug-alteration-of-volleyball-court-and-adjoining-hardstand): Proposed alteration of volleyball court and adjoining hardstand into two padel courts. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07379/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07379-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-changes-to-existing-detached-bungalow): Sanctioning of changes to existing detached bungalow to include covered carport over driveway and underlying domestic store, basement level towards back… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05939/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05939-26/qormi-sanction-installation-of-two-storage-diesel-tanks): To sanction installation of two storage diesel tanks and a generator inclusive of it's own diesel tank. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05566/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05566-26/belt-valletta-renewal-of-pa-04130-17-proposed-alterations-to): Renewal of PA/04130/17 - "Proposed alterations to Class 4A at second floor mainly shifting of walls and creating a staircase leading to third floor,… Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/03431/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03431-26/hamrun-sanction-minor-layout-differences-and-proposed-internal): To sanction minor layout differences and proposed internal and external changes to accommodate a change of use from car showroom to two one bedroom units. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02094/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02094-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-layout-differences-from-pa-02502-13-and): To sanction minor layout differences from PA/02502/13 and proposed domestic store at roof level internal interconnection. Pending, validated 6 May 2026 [All applications by Kurt Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kurt-vella) [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)