--- title: "PA/07299/24: Change of use from existing maisonette to in Senglea (Isla) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-24/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-existing-maisonette-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Senglea (Isla): Change of use from existing maisonette to Class 3A guesthouse including minor internal and external… Planning applications › Senglea (Isla) › PA0729924 # PA/07299/24: Change of use from existing maisonette to in Senglea (Isla) It-Torri ta' l-Isla, Triq iz-Zewg Mini c/w, Triq San Pietru U San Pawl, Senglea (Isla) Change of use from existing maisonette to Class 3A guesthouse including minor internal and external alterations. Application also include the introduction of jacuzzi at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** It-Torri ta' l-Isla, Triq iz-Zewg Mini c/w, Triq San Pietru U San Pawl, Senglea (Isla) - **Locality:** [Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/senglea-isla) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-chetcuti) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 5 July 2024 - **Validated:** 23 October 2024 - **Published:** 23 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 22 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 15 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07299/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07299&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around It-Torri ta' l-Isla, Triq iz-Zewg Mini c/w, Triq San Pietru U San Pawl, Senglea (Isla) 131 other applications within 300 m: 93 granted, 4 refused, 14 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08326/25). On Triq iz-Zewg Mini: 32 other applications, 22 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Sergio De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sergio-de-gabriele), [Ray Said](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-said), [Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg), [Clive Borg Bonaci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/clive-borg-bonaci). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/01230/21** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01230-21/senglea-isla-demolish-dangerous-balconies-in-order-to-re-construct): To demolish dangerous balconies in order to re-construct. Proposed demolition of internal walls, changes to layout and construction of washroom at roof level. Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/04553/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04553-24/senglea-isla-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-to): Minor internal alterations to existing townhouse to facilitate the installation of a passenger lift, partitioning of spaces and minor extensions including at… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 22 m away - [**PA/07255/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07255-25/senglea-isla-carry-out-modifications-to-roof-structure-covered): To carry out modifications to roof structure covered by PA118/23. Proposal include changes in layout of roof structure, modifications to design of setback… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/05411/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05411-26/senglea-isla-internal-alterations-and-a-minor-extension-to): Proposed internal alterations and a minor extension to the rear backyard area. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/02990/21** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02990-21/senglea-isla-alterations-and-extensions-in-existing-maisonette-to): Proposed alterations and extensions in existing maisonette to form duplex maisonette. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/07413/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07413-24/senglea-isla-extend-receded-level-over-existing-terrace): To extend receded level over existing terrace, formation of stairs to intermediate closed balcony and open door at 1st floor level. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/02874/22** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-22/senglea-isla-increase-size-of-pool-by-75cm-and): To increase size of pool by 75cm and sanction intermediate level at third floor Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/01124/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01124-26/senglea-isla-sanctioning-of-internal-variations-to-property-previously): Sanctioning of internal variations to property previously approved in RG/00322/21. Granted, validated 11 April 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/01772/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01772-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-of-existing-pre-1968-townhouse): Change of use of existing pre-1968 townhouse to a guesthouse (Class 3A). Application includes internal alterations and additions, restoration of the facade… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 36 m away - [**PA/03939/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03939-24/senglea-isla-internal-and-external-alterations-including-to-form): Internal and external alterations including to form new door openings & one window opening, to block existing doors and to remove existing plastic roofing and… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/00198/23** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00198-23/senglea-isla-renewal-of-pa-06069-17-alterations-to-townhouse): Renewal of PA/06069/17: Alterations to townhouse; installation of lift; restoration of facade. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/00232/22** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00232-22/senglea-isla-alterations-to-the-existing-property): Proposed alterations to the existing property, construction of second floor, and construction of washroom at proposed roof level. Status being checked, 3 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/00118/23** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00118-23/senglea-isla-restoration-facade-works-including-restoration-of-the): Proposed restoration facade works including restoration of the main door and railings, installation of wooden louvers and replacement of apertures. The… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/08326/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08326-25/senglea-isla-extension-to-existing-property): Extension to existing property, at third and fourth floor level. Works include alteration to existing levels, including the re-configuration of the staircase,… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 5 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/01099/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01099-25/senglea-isla-installation-of-structure-platform-in-street-and-placing): Proposed installation of structure/platform in street and placing of tables and chairs. Refused, validated 26 February 2025, 58 m away ## More by Jonathan Schembri - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) ## More from Joseph Chetcuti - [**PA/04628/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04628-26/cospicua-bormla-propose-extension-to-class-3a-guesthouse-approved): To propose extension to Class 3A guesthouse approved in PA/04735/23. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/02038/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02038-26/cospicua-bormla-construct-additional-floor): To construct additional floor (setback floor) over approved building. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01081/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01081-26/naxxar-sanction-existing-structures-from-already-approved-pa4243-18): To sanction existing structures from already approved PA4243/18. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/08487/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08487-24/zejtun-renewal-to-pa5069-16): Renewal to PA5069/16. Additions and alterations. Works to include the demolition of two rooms and formation of swimming pool. Withdrawn, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/07764/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07764-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-apartment-block-to): Change of use from apartment block to Class 3A guesthouse including minor internal and external alterations. Demolition of roof structures and construction of… Granted, validated 7 February 2024 - [**PA/05122/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05122-23/paola-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-townhouse-to): Change of use from pre-1967 townhouse to Class 3A guesthouse including internal and external alterations while keeping and restoring facade. Demolition of… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/senglea-isla)