--- title: "PA/06834/25: changes in layout to previously approved Class in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06834-25/xewkija-changes-in-layout-to-previously-approved-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xewkija: Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3a guesthouse covered by PA/06713/23. Proposal includes an… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0683425 # PA/06834/25: changes in layout to previously approved Class in Xewkija 26, Triq Mgarr ix-Xini, Xewkija Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3a guesthouse covered by PA/06713/23. Proposal includes an extension of excavation at basement level, to include a plant room, and to construct an extension at second floor level, increasing the number of bedrooms to 11. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 26, Triq Mgarr ix-Xini, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** [Dr Lydia Abela](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/lydia-abela) - **Perit:** [Perit Nicholas Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-mallia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Hotel - **Height:** 3 floors - **Received:** 4 August 2025 - **Validated:** 22 October 2025 - **Published:** 22 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 March 2026 - **Permit expires:** 18 March 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 59 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06834/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06834&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 26, Triq Mgarr ix-Xini, Xewkija 129 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 1 refused, 20 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01074/25). On Triq Mgarr ix-Xini: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Nicholas Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-mallia). - [**PA/07789/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07789-26/xewkija-restoration-of-existing-stone-balcony-and-removal): Restoration of existing stone balcony and removal of stone enclosure. To change aluminium doors and window to timber. Pending, 25 m away - [**PA/01188/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01188-23/xewkija-excavation-and-construction-of-residential-pool-and): Excavation and construction of residential pool and gym at level -1, internal alterations at level +0 including extension at back yard, and closing/opening of… Withdrawn, validated 8 March 2023, 2 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/06713/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06713-23/xewkija-convert-the-existing-class-1-farmhouse-into): To convert the existing Class 1 farmhouse into a Class 3A guest house on 2 floors above ground and one basement with 8 rooms, lounge, breakfast area, wine… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 2 floors, 40 m away - [**PA/00950/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00950-21/xewkija-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to houses approved in PA/08487/19. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/07805/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07805-26/xewkija-changes-in-layout-to-previously-approved-class): Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3A guesthouse covered by PA/06834/25. Proposal includes an extension of excavation at basement level,… Pending, 1 floor, 54 m away - [**PA/04641/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04641-25/xewkija-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level, including the sanctioning of an existing aperture. The proposal also includes the construction of a… Granted, validated 16 September 2025, 1 floor, 55 m away - [**PA/04262/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04262-23/xewkija-sanction-terraced-house-as-built): To sanction terraced house as built. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/01771/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01771-23/xewkija-internal-additions-and-alterations-to-pre-1964): Internal additions and alterations to pre 1964 house consisting in: demolition of toilet at ground floor and bedroom at first floor. Proposed extension to… Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 3 floors, 57 m away - [**PA/00107/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00107-22/xewkija-propose-construction-different-than-approved-pa7571-19-includi): To propose construction different than approved PA7571/19 including internal alterations and removal of condition 4 from the permit in view that SCH confirmed… Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/07776/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07776-25/xewkija-clear-existing-ruins): To clear existing ruins. Excavation and construction of water reservoir and construction of house with ground floor garage for private car. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 1 floor, 69 m away - [**PA/04175/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04175-23/xewkija-additions-and-alterations-to-pre-1957-dwelling): Additions and alterations to pre-1957 dwelling, demolition of rooms within backyard, construction of garage and bathrooms. Restoration of façade. Granted, validated 25 August 2023, 71 m away - [**PA/00627/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00627-26/xewkija-additions-and-alterations-to-previously-approved-pa-04175-23): Additions and alterations to previously approved PA/04175/23 - mainly consisting of internal alterations and construction of a roof structure at receded floor… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/01870/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01870-23/xewkija-demolish-existing-garage-and-erect-a-dwelling): To demolish existing garage and erect a dwelling set over three floors including a domestic garage at street level. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 3 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/01620/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01620-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house. Proposed construction of 2 terraced houses. Refused, validated 12 March 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/01772/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01772-23/xewkija-additions-and-alterations): Proposed additions and alterations; replacing of ceilings and walls; changes to elements of facade to pre-1968 dwelling house. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 75 m away ## More by Nicholas Mallia - [**PA/07805/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07805-26/xewkija-changes-in-layout-to-previously-approved-class): Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3A guesthouse covered by PA/06834/25. Proposal includes an extension of excavation at basement level,… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/06658/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06658-26/attard-minor-alterations-to-previously-approved-multipurpose-hall): Proposed minor alterations to previously approved multipurpose hall in PA/4204/19 including changes in layout, addition of planters and relocation of parking… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06383/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06383-26/hamrun-installation-of-new-structural-beams-and-widening): Installation of new structural beams and widening of the existing front façade opening. Pending - [**PA/04013/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04013-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-previously-approved-pa-01221-09-class): Proposed minor alterations to previously approved PA/01221/09 Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 30 July 2026 - [**PA/00147/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00147-26/qala-fixing-of-reversible-wooden-shell-sauna-structure): Proposed fixing of reversible wooden shell sauna structure on site covered by PA/3106/25. Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/07501/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07501-25/balzan-minor-internal-alterations-and-widening-of-garage): Proposed minor internal alterations and widening of garage door. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 [All applications by Nicholas Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-mallia) ## More from Lydia Abela - [**PA/07805/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07805-26/xewkija-changes-in-layout-to-previously-approved-class): Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3A guesthouse covered by PA/06834/25. Proposal includes an extension of excavation at basement level,… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/06713/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06713-23/xewkija-convert-the-existing-class-1-farmhouse-into): To convert the existing Class 1 farmhouse into a Class 3A guest house on 2 floors above ground and one basement with 8 rooms, lounge, breakfast area, wine… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 2 floors - [**PA/01188/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01188-23/xewkija-excavation-and-construction-of-residential-pool-and): Excavation and construction of residential pool and gym at level -1, internal alterations at level +0 including extension at back yard, and closing/opening of… Withdrawn, validated 8 March 2023, 2 floors [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)