--- title: "PA/06089/24: additions and alterations to existing guesthouse for in Belt Valletta |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06089-24/belt-valletta-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-guesthouse-for source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Belt Valletta: Proposed additions and alterations to existing guesthouse for assisted living (Class 3A). Works include… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0608924 # PA/06089/24: additions and alterations to existing guesthouse for in Belt Valletta Palazzo Ignazio k/a Xavier House, Triq San Pawl, Belt Valletta Proposed additions and alterations to existing guesthouse for assisted living (Class 3A). Works include changes to fifth floor and roof plan due to fire escape including addition of an outdoor bar ancillary to the existing guesthouse. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Palazzo Ignazio k/a Xavier House, Triq San Pawl, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Palazzo Ignazio Limited Attn: Mark Bajada](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/palazzo-ignazio-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Claire Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-bezzina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Hotel - **Received:** 15 April 2024 - **Validated:** 11 September 2024 - **Published:** 11 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 11 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 25 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 25 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06089/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06089&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Palazzo Ignazio k/a Xavier House, Triq San Pawl, Belt Valletta 181 other applications within 300 m: 100 granted, 9 refused, 21 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08368/25). On Triq San Pawl: 47 other applications, 24 granted and 5 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Claire Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-bezzina), [Alberto Miceli Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alberto-miceli-farrugia), [Claude Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-busuttil), [Matthew J Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-j-mercieca), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). - [**PA/00473/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00473-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 4A offices including minor internal alterations, replacement of deteriorated roofs and maintenance works to… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/01141/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01141-22/belt-valletta-reactivate-part-of-premises-previously-operating-as): To reactivate part of premises previously operating as Class 4B and proposed change of use from storage and Class 5A coffee manufacturing spaces to Class 2C… Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/04449/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04449-25/belt-valletta-sanction-existing-property-as-built): To sanction existing property as built, including the change of use from existing Class 4B retail store and Class 2C coffee-making workshop areas to a Class… Refused, validated 2 July 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/05819/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05819-24/belt-valletta-sanction-cleaning-of-facade): To sanction cleaning of facade. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/04642/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04642-24/belt-valletta-interventions-on-existing-fa-ade-in-order-to): Proposed interventions on existing façade in order to restore the fabric and the structural stability. Proposal to include repairs or restoration to timber… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/02411/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02411-22/belt-valletta-replacement-of-deteriorated-timber-beams-and-lowering): Replacement of deteriorated timber beams and lowering ground floor level by 30cm. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/02881/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02881-22/belt-valletta-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-done-to-pre-1968): To sanction minor internal alterations done to pre-1968 unit and proposed moving of bathroom. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/00131/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00131-23/belt-valletta-1meter-extension-of-mobile-telephony-infrastructure-at): Proposed 1meter extension of mobile telephony infrastructure at roof level, proposed equipment located within the existing parapet wall and relocation of… Refused, validated 25 January 2023, 33 m away - [**PA/01820/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01820-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-residential-apartments-approved): Proposed change of use from residential apartments approved in PA/03954/18 to a guest house (Class 3A), and change of use at ground floor and basement levels… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/06229/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06229-24/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-changes-to-approved): Sanctioning of minor internal changes to approved guest house Class 3A at ground, first and second floor and submission of updated engineer's report to… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/00891/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00891-25/belt-valletta-propose-change-of-use-to-guest-house): To propose change of use to guest house Class 3A, 11 rooms in total, including internal alterations, demolition of roof at third floor, and extension at… Under appeal, validated 12 February 2025, 6 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/02187/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02187-22/belt-valletta-propose-internal-alterations): To propose internal alterations. To split existing dwelling into 3 residential units. Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/03293/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03293-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-townhouse-to-an): Change of use of townhouse to an 9-room Class 3A guesthouse with related amenities; also including related internal alterations such as demolition of existing… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/00721/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00721-23/belt-valletta-changes-to-approved-pa10012-18): Changes to approved PA10012/18. To remain of similar volume, however reverting the property to a single dwelling, and minor structural alterations to those… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/05477/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05477-23/belt-valletta-sanction-deviations-to-pa3010-17-consisting-of-minor): To sanction deviations to PA3010/17 consisting of minor internal alterations on all floors, change of use from garage to a residential unit since the garage… Pending, validated 20 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away ## More by Claire Bezzina - [**PA/07413/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07413-26/qrendi-installation-of-mobile-telephony-infrastructure-at-roof): Proposed installation of mobile telephony infrastructure at roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07199/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07199-26/mellieha-sanctioning-change-of-use-fom-gelateria-to): Sanctioning change of use fom gelateria to a kitchen/bar (takeaway) ancillary to the existing hotel, including internal alterations. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07198/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07198-26/st-julians-external-alterations-to-an-existing-elderly-care): External alterations to an existing elderly care home ancillary (Class 2A), including reconfiguration of planters and increasing the number of parking spaces. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06764/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06764-26/st-julians-alterations-and-extensions-at-ground-and-first): Proposed alterations and extensions at ground and first floor levels to an existing elderly care home (Class 2A) and ancillary facilities; the construction of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06475/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06475-26/safi-substation): Proposed substation, switch room and store (ancillary to existing aviation-related structures). Pending - [**PA/06241/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06241-26/floriana-internal-alterations-and-refurbishment-of-the-existing): Proposed internal alterations and refurbishment of the existing office premises (Class 4A), including the demolition and reconstruction of internal walls,… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 [All applications by Claire Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-bezzina) ## More from Palazzo Ignazio Ltd - [**PA/02849/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02849-21/belt-valletta-include-use-of-cafeteria-to-the-ground): To include use of cafeteria to the ground floor breakfast area of the guesthouse for assisted living (Class 3A) Status being checked - [**PA/00341/20** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00341-20/belt-valletta-guesthouse-for-assisted-living): Proposed guesthouse for assisted living (Class 3A) including internal alterations at all levels, relocation of lift shaft and additional construction at the… Status being checked [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)