--- title: "PA/06709/25: Demolition of existing hotel in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06709-25/pieta-demolition-of-existing-hotel source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Pieta: Demolition of existing hotel, to excavate and construct 3 levels of basement parking, construction of street level… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0670925 # PA/06709/25: Demolition of existing hotel in Pieta Hotel Isola Bella, Triq Clarence c/w, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta Demolition of existing hotel, to excavate and construct 3 levels of basement parking, construction of street level garage, sub-station, Class 4B shop and 2 maisonettes, and construction of overlying 48 apartments and 5 penthouses at receded level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Hotel Isola Bella, Triq Clarence c/w, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [LJ Projects Ltd Attn: John Junior Ver Elst Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/lj-projects-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 55 - **Received:** 3 April 2025 - **Validated:** 15 October 2025 - **Published:** 15 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 29 July 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 53 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06709/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06709&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Hotel Isola Bella, Triq Clarence c/w, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta 176 other applications within 300 m: 109 granted, 6 refused, 24 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00050/26). On Triq Clarence: 11 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 6. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/06844/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06844-23/msida-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-pa-08131-19): To sanction internal and external alterations from PA/08131/19, and to sanction facade materials. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 12 m away - [**PA/01079/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01079-22/msida-demolition-of-existing-2-residential-properties-and): Demolition of existing 2 residential properties and ground floor commercial premises and construction of residential units, two ground floor garages and a… Status being checked, 13 m away - [**PA/00762/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00762-23/msida-demolish-existing-maisonettes-while-retaining-and-restoring): To demolish existing maisonettes while retaining and restoring the facade and proposing a wider opening at ground floor, and 2 new window openings at first… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**PA/02022/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02022-26/msida-internal-changes-to-pre-1968-property): Proposed internal changes to pre-1968 property. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/01975/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01975-22/msida-change-colour-of-balcony-railings-to-white): To change colour of balcony railings to white and to change material of facade apertures from timber to white aluminium. Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/04356/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04356-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-commercial): Proposed change of use from existing pre-1968 commercial premises to Class 4D including interconnection to property approved as per PA/2022/26. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 23 m away - [**PA/07714/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07714-24/msida-change-of-use-of-residential-unit-at): Change of use of residential unit at ground floor (as approved in PA/4188/19 and PA/8680/21) to Class 4D. Application to include extension at first floor and… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/05509/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05509-26/pieta-demolish-existing-terraced-houses-and-proposed-construction): To demolish existing terraced houses and proposed construction of one Class 4B shop (including non-illuminated signage), garage at ground floor, 10 one… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 28 m away - [**PA/01613/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01613-23/msida-sanction-alterations-to-layout-as-approved-with): To sanction alterations to layout as approved with PA1170/06. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/01806/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01806-26/msida-sanction-extension-at-first-floor-and-alterations): To sanction extension at first floor and alterations to facades with changes from approved PA/8680/21. Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/04774/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04774-26/msida-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, to excavate and to construct 11 residential units and a shop (Class 4B). Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/05368/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05368-23/msida-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use of class 4b shop to class 4c coffee shop, conversion of existing storage into coffee shop seating area, and change of use from offices… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 33 m away - [**PA/03487/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03487-26/msida-change-of-use-from-a-domestic-store): Proposed change of use from a domestic store to a Class 4B shop, together with the sanctioning of a blocked-up doorway and the construction of a w.c. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/00957/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00957-22/pieta-change-of-use-from-netcafe-to-pizzeria): Change of use from Netcafe to Pizzeria Takeaway, proposed signage, and minor alterations. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/00943/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-24/pieta-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, proposed development of existing airspace at fifth floor level and extension of fourth floor level to propose two separate one… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 6 floors, 39 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07840/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07840-26/gzira-sanction-studio-apartment): To sanction studio apartment, common area, and garages at ground floor as built, from that approved in PA/07785/23. Pending - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from LJ Projects Ltd - [**PA/04536/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04536-26/swieqi-revised-layouts-of-garages): Revised layouts of garages, flats and penthouses to those approved in permit PA/2539/25, including the change of use of two domestic stores into two private… Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/02370/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02370-26/sliema-addition-of-one-parking-space-in-basement): Addition of one parking space in basement levels as approved in PA/07944/22; sanctioning of lock-up garages as constructed, removal of door jambs in two… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/07637/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07637-25/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-villa-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing villa and construction of 8 villas with underlying basements and swimming pools. Pending, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/07090/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07090-25/sliema-sub-division-of-flat-into-two-flats): Sub-division of flat into two flats. Granted, validated 15 December 2025 - [**PA/05548/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05548-25/sliema-demolition-of-the-interior-of-two-maisonettes): Demolition of the interior of two maisonettes at ground and first floors and reconstruction of a ground floor maisonette, three flats and an overlying… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02539/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02539-25/swieqi-revised-layouts-of-garages): Revised layouts of garages, flats and penthouses to those approved in permit PA/06844/24; amalgamation of site with that of permit PA/02675/20, to provide… Granted, validated 16 April 2025 [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)