PA/07300/24: Demolition of the existing commercial building and in Ta' Xbiex
Tritoni Urban Stays, (ex Debono Complete Carpet Centre), Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex
Demolition of the existing commercial building and construction of a new 3-star hotel. The project includes the excavation of two basement levels designated for back-of-house facilities and a reservoir below. The ground floor will feature a reception area, with 38 guest rooms provided across levels 0 to 8. The development also includes a Class 4D restaurant and kitchen on level 8, and a pool and gym facilities on level 9. (Class 3B).
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- Tritoni Urban Stays, (ex Debono Complete Carpet Centre), Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex
- Locality
- Ta' Xbiex
- Applicant
- Franco Grech
- Perit
- Dr Edwin Mintoff
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 10 floors
- Received
- 22 August 2024
- Validated
- 23 October 2024
- Published
- 23 October 2024
- Comments close
- 22 November 2024
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 8 January 2026
- Permit expires
- 21 January 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Tritoni Urban Stays, (ex Debono Complete Carpet Centre), Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex
263 other applications within 300 m: 165 granted, 4 refused, 28 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24).
On Triq Testaferrata: 18 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: Edwin Mintoff, Joseph Bondin, JG Periti, Colin Zammit, David Paul Grima.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/03213/21 Ta' Xbiex: Alterations to external sign, sanctioning correct alignment of façade and introduction of proposed tables and chairs at Triq Testaferrata, and introduction of…
- PA/01666/22 Ta' Xbiex: Demolition of existing structures and construction of 2 Class 4B Shops with ancillary storage, 2 garages, 9 apartments, and 1 penthouse at receded level.…
- PA/03570/25 Msida: Proposed change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 2C - dance studio and minor internal alterations. Proposed new sign.
- PA/07131/26 Msida: Correction of site plan for PA/03679/16.
- PA/06674/26 Ta' Xbiex: To sanction minor aesthetic alterations to the facade - alterations to PA/3679/16.
- PA/04900/23 Ta' Xbiex: To sanction change of use from Class 4B outlet and car showroom to Class 4A (offices). To sanction internal and external changes at basement, ground floor and…
- PA/03606/23 Msida: Restoration of façade in relation to GS/00405/21 grant scheme.
- PA/03971/23 Msida: To affect restoration works on the pre-1967 balcony, which include the replacement of the deteriorated elements of this same balcony. These include the…
- PA/00013/22 Msida: Proposed minor internal alterations to pre-1967 ground floor unit.
- PA/03190/26 Msida: Proposed change of use from domestic store approved in PA1123/25 to Class 4B retail with signage.
- PA/01123/25 Msida: To demolish existing dwelling, excavation of reservoir and proposed construction of ground floor domestic store, overlying 5 apartments and 1 penthouse.
- PA/06059/25 Msida: Subdividing one 5-bedroom duplex apartment on the fourth and fifth floors as per approved in PA/352/22 into one 1-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor and…
- PA/00352/22 Msida: To carry out partial demolition of the existing building retaining the existing façade and to construct a 1st floor apartment, 3 apartments over 3 floors and…
- PA/07187/23 Msida: To sanction changes to facade colour, material of receded level and back facade from approved permit PA/09981/17.
- PA/00783/25 Msida: Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construction of 26 garages, 1 substation, 1 commercial space (Class 4B) and 32 apartments.
More by Edwin Mintoff
- PA/07655/26 Munxar: Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool…
- PA/07457/26 Gzira: Amendments to facade for structural integrity.
- PA/07455/26 Sliema: Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign.
- PA/07431/26 St Julians: To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,…
- PA/07407/26 Sliema: To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of…
- PA/07388/26 Marsaskala: Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel.
All applications by Edwin Mintoff
More from Franco Grech
- PA/03959/25 Pembroke: Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of basement garages, a ground floor maisonette, first to third floor apartments, and a penthouse at…
- PA/07332/24 Mellieha: Proposed change of use of certain rooms and minor internal alterations to villa, and sanctioning of a portion of the villa at the back.
- PA/02592/24 Floriana: Alterations to an existing townhouse and construction of an extension at the third-floor level and stairwell at roof level.
- PA/02224/22 Mellieha: Construction of internal staircase leading to the garage.