--- title: "PA/06385/25: Regeneration of the east block and surgical in Kalkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06385-25/kalkara-regeneration-of-the-east-block-and-surgical source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Kalkara: Regeneration of the east block and surgical block of Ex-Bighi Naval Hospital (Heritage Malta Head Office). Works… Planning applications › Kalkara › PA0638525 # PA/06385/25: Regeneration of the east block and surgical in Kalkara 35, Heritage Malta Head Office, Dawret Fra Giovanni Bichi, Kalkara Regeneration of the east block and surgical block of Ex-Bighi Naval Hospital (Heritage Malta Head Office). Works involve, restoration of all facades of east block, restoration of both blocks internally, including change of use of areas, reconstruction of collapsed boundary wall and excavation of new workshops / stores in excavated zones. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 35, Heritage Malta Head Office, Dawret Fra Giovanni Bichi, Kalkara - **Locality:** [Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kalkara) - **Applicant:** [Noel Zammit o.b.o Heritage Malta](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/noel-zammit-o-b-o-heritage-malta) - **Perit:** [Perit David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 4 June 2025 - **Validated:** 26 August 2026 - **Published:** 26 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 25 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06385/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06385&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 35, Heritage Malta Head Office, Dawret Fra Giovanni Bichi, Kalkara 33 other applications within 300 m: 24 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00078/25). On Dawret Fra Giovanni Bichi: 7 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra), [Claude Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-busuttil). - [**PA/03492/22** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03492-22/kalkara-placing-of-tables-and-chairs-and-retractable): Proposed placing of tables and chairs and retractable umbrellas in front of the development approved by PA/03956/10 and PA/10039/17, and proposed facilities.… Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/06696/24** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06696-24/kalkara-internal-alterations-to-existing-approved-permit): Internal alterations to existing approved permit, including the formation of mezzanine structures to be used as stores, and the re-allocation of previously… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/07152/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07152-25/kalkara-propose-an-additional-use-wedding-hall): To propose an additional use - wedding hall and events venue - to the existing and approved Class 4D restaurant use. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/07570/23** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07570-23/kalkara-subdivision-of-existing-townhouse-into-a-sizeable): Proposed subdivision of existing townhouse into a sizeable ground floor studio maisonette and a first floor two-bedroom maisonette including proposed internal… Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 73 m away - [**PA/00202/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00202-26/kalkara-sanctioning-of-property-as-approved-in-pa-2714-07): Sanctioning of property as approved in PA/2714/07. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/05501/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05501-26/kalkara-internal-alteration-and-extention-to-house-of): Internal alteration and extention to house of character and extention of stairwell into a domestic store and construciton of elevated pool in garden. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 79 m away - [**PA/03986/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03986-26/kalkara-additions-and-alteration-to-existing-washroom): Additions and alteration to existing washroom. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 104 m away - [**PA/05517/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05517-25/kalkara-alterations-to-premises-to-serve-as-local): Alterations to premises to serve as local council offices (Class 4A). Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 110 m away - [**PA/03596/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03596-25/kalkara-restoration-of-facades-and-minor-internal-alterations): Restoration of facades and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 111 m away - [**PA/05439/24** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05439-24/kalkara-sanction-minor-changes-departing-from-pa-7729-17): To sanction minor changes departing from PA 7729/17 and internal alterations to dwelling where proposed changes include opening up of a kitchen living dining… Granted, validated 14 October 2024, 122 m away - [**PA/01610/23** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01610-23/kalkara-restoration-of-smoking-shed-as-previously-approved): Restoration of smoking shed as previously approved in PA/01871/11. Granted, validated 2 June 2023, 125 m away - [**PA/06054/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06054-25/kalkara-restoration-of-columns-at-esplora-west-wing): Restoration of columns at Esplora west wing, north and west facade. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 134 m away - [**PA/03515/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03515-26/kalkara-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-residence-constructed): Additions and alterations to existing residence constructed before 1967. Granted, validated 24 August 2026, 152 m away - [**PA/00031/24** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00031-24/kalkara-sail-shade-structures-in-part-of-esploras): Proposed sail shade structures in part of Esplora’s tricycle area. Withdrawn, validated 17 January 2024, 155 m away - [**PA/05988/23** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05988-23/kalkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa2007-94): To sanction changes from approved PA2007/94. Changes consist of relocation/designation of rooms, widening of doors and replacement of lintels with arches,… Granted, validated 14 November 2023, 164 m away ## More by David Zahra - [**PA/07611/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-26/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-pre-67-dwelling-including-internal-alteratio): Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07304/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07304-26/fgura-internal-alterations-with-changes-from-pa-02158-26): Proposed internal alterations with changes from PA/02158/26, extension at roof level, and addition of pool. Pending - [**PA/06887/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06887-26/belt-valletta-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06462/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06462-26/msida-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-development-including): To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05821/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05821-26/zebbug-changes): Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05233/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-to-stairwell): Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling to stairwell (to include lift) and extend/subdivide existing dwelling to include three units. Works to include… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 [All applications by David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) ## More from Noel Zammit o.b.o Heritage Malta - [**PA/03596/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03596-25/kalkara-restoration-of-facades-and-minor-internal-alterations): Restoration of facades and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/02859/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02859-25/mgarr-replacement-of-existing-structurally-unsound-boundary-wall): Replacement of existing structurally unsound boundary wall and increase enclosed area of archaeological site. Granted, validated 7 May 2025 [All planning applications in Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kalkara)