--- title: "PA/06579/26: Restoration and extension of abandoned convent into in Kirkop | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06579-26/kirkop-restoration-and-extension-of-abandoned-convent-into source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Kirkop: Restoration and extension of abandoned convent into a co-living residential institution (Class 2A), with additional… Planning applications › Kirkop › PA0657926 # PA/06579/26: Restoration and extension of abandoned convent into in Kirkop Nos. 12 - 13, St. Margaret M. Alacoque Convent, Misrah Hal Kirkop c/w, Sqaq San Gwann, Kirkop Restoration and extension of abandoned convent into a co-living residential institution (Class 2A), with additional facilities providing a night-shelter and day-clinic with a separate access. The development includes the installation of flat pvs on its uppermost roof. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Nos. 12 - 13, St. Margaret M. Alacoque Convent, Misrah Hal Kirkop c/w, Sqaq San Gwann, Kirkop - **Locality:** [Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kirkop) - **Applicant:** [Foundation for the Affordable Housing Attn: Jake Adam Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/foundation-for-the-affordable-housing) - **Perit:** [AP Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ap-valletta) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 29 May 2026 - **Validated:** 23 September 2026 - **Published:** 23 September 2026 - **Comments close:** 23 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06579/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06579&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Nos. 12 - 13, St. Margaret M. Alacoque Convent, Misrah Hal Kirkop c/w, Sqaq San Gwann, Kirkop 109 other applications within 300 m: 69 granted, 0 refused, 12 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00784/24). On Misrah Hal Kirkop: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/01881/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01881-25/kirkop-change-of-use-from-motorcycle-garage-approved): Change of use from motorcycle garage approved in PA4820/21 to Class 4B shop, to sanction aperture and proposed sign. Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/02293/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02293-26/kirkop-sanction-the-existing-building-as-constructed-from): To sanction the existing building as constructed from that approved in PA/04820/21, including minor differences in facade and height; to propose minor… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/02127/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02127-26/kirkop-fill-up-existing-open-joints-using-lime-based): To fill up existing open joints using lime-based mortar, remove accretions, clean whole facade from grime and black crust, and plaster and paint ground floor… Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/01058/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01058-25/kirkop-demolition-of-existing-structures): Proposed demolition of existing structures, excavation of site, and construction of 5 basement garages, 2 maisonettes, overlying 6 apartments and 1 penthouse… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/06430/24** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06430-24/kirkop-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office. No alterations or additions are proposed. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/07491/23** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07491-23/kirkop-change-in-material-for-the-construction-of): Proposed change in material for the construction of the back facade overlooking the backyard and the washroom from local stone (as approved by PA1114/21) to… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/01114/21** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01114-21/kirkop-formation-of-ramp-to-approved-basement-for): Formation of ramp to approved basement for garaging of three cars, in lieu of ground floor garage. Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/00273/22** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00273-22/kirkop-carry-out-restoration): To carry out restoration, alterations, and additions to the existing residential premises, including formation of a washroom and store at roof level and… Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/00505/21** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00505-21/kirkop-excavation-and-construction-of-two-levels-of): Excavation and construction of two levels of basement garages, three maisonettes and Class 4B shop at ground floor and four overlying levels consisting of… Status being checked, 5 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/07791/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07791-25/kirkop-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-from): Change of use of ground floor from socializing area to Class 4D and sanctioning of 'as built' from approved PA/01349/14 and PA/08307/21. Pending, validated 3 December 2025, 1 floor, 43 m away - [**PA/02240/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02240-26/kirkop-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling (retaining facade on Triq il-Kbira), excavation to form reservoirs, and construction of 7 garages at ground floor, 2 apartments… Suspended, validated 15 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/01616/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01616-26/kirkop-alterations-and-extension-of-an-existing-dwelling): Proposed alterations and extension of an existing dwelling, including changes to the facade, to provide three bedrooms at first-floor level and a washroom and… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/07441/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07441-25/kirkop-placement-of-tables): Placement of tables, chairs, and umbrellas outside band club house. Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/08094/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08094-25/kirkop-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): To propose internal and external alterations to existing townhouse including the extension of a floor. Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/08360/24** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08360-24/kirkop-sanction-changes-not-conforming-to-approved-permit): To sanction changes not conforming to approved permit PA3465/98 in terms of correction of site plan, site survey and internal alterations. Proposal includes… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 51 m away ## More by AP Valletta - [**PA/07541/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07541-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-single-storey-rural): Change of use from single storey rural dwelling/agricultural storage rooms to a single storey Class 2B Visitor Hub and Research Centre with an audio-visual… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07438/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07438-26/floriana-alterations-to-pa-05176-18): Proposed alterations to PA/05176/18, including a new proposal for the facade of the building and proposed changes to approved internal layouts at all levels,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06266/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06266-26/lija-sanctioning-of-pre-1968-townhouse-following-updated-survey): Sanctioning of pre-1968 townhouse following updated survey, including sanctioning of photovoltaic (pv) panels, and sanctioning of variations from approved… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06221/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06221-26/st-julians-internal-and-external-alterations-to-semi-detached-resident): Internal and external alterations to semi-detached residential dwelling and construction of plunge pool, including sanctioning of minor variances from… Pending - [**PA/05694/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05694-26/zejtun-change-of-use-of-the-training-facilities): Change of use of the training facilities in the existing GO plc Campus Block C to a Class 4B retail outlet ancillary to GO plc's services, and minor… Granted, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05032/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05032-26/zebbug-changes-to-pa9230-17-comprising-sanctioning-of-parapet): Changes to PA9230/17 comprising sanctioning of parapet wall at roof level, addition and alterations to apertures onto street facade, internal alterations and… Granted, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by AP Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ap-valletta) [All planning applications in Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kirkop)