--- title: "PA/07790/25: propose change of use from Class 4D in Iklin | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07790-25/iklin-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4d source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Iklin: To propose change of use from Class 4D and Class 1 residence approved in PA/00340/24 to a guesthouse Class 3A. The… Planning applications › Iklin › PA0779025 # PA/07790/25: propose change of use from Class 4D in Iklin 44, Triq Tal-Balal, San Gwann c/w, Triq Hal Gharghur, Iklin To propose change of use from Class 4D and Class 1 residence approved in PA/00340/24 to a guesthouse Class 3A. The proposal includes internal changes such as shifting of internal walls and openings, outside pool at first floor level, garden at ground floor level and sanctioning of internal walls as built at ground floor level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 44, Triq Tal-Balal, San Gwann c/w, Triq Hal Gharghur, Iklin - **Locality:** [Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/iklin) - **Applicant:** [Anton Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/anton-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 2 floors - **Received:** 9 September 2025 - **Validated:** 3 December 2025 - **Published:** 3 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 12 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission The public planning file has 56 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07790/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07790&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 44, Triq Tal-Balal, San Gwann c/w, Triq Hal Gharghur, Iklin 30 other applications within 300 m: 16 granted, 3 refused, 2 pending. 84% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01316/24). On Triq Tal-Balal: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 11 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/00852/20** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00852-20/gharghur-installation-of-atlas-insurance-billboard-on-side): Installation of Atlas Insurance billboard on side of building Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/01646/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01646-25/gharghur-sanction-property-as-constructed): To sanction property as constructed (small differences form approved Class 5A permit including change of use of ground floor to Class 5B) and proposed change… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 2 floors, 57 m away - [**PA/06152/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06152-26/gharghur-part-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-structures): Proposed part demolition of existing pre-1967 structures, vernacular rooms to be integrated in proposal, dismantle and reconstruction of rubble wall.… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 1 floor, 61 m away - [**PA/08215/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08215-24/gharghur-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to room for agricultural implement approved in PB/01942/75 and visible in 1978 aerial photos. To propose… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 118 m away - [**PA/01336/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01336-25/gharghur-construction-and-restoration-of-rubble-walls-around): Proposed construction and restoration of rubble walls around field, excavation of reservoir and construction of pump chamber and gate Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 121 m away - [**PA/01444/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01444-25/gharghur-restoration-and-reconstruction-of-rubble-walls): Proposed restoration and reconstruction of rubble walls, excavation of reservoir, construction of pump room and affixing of gate. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 176 m away - [**PA/06518/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06518-24/gharghur-construct-new-facade-wall-to-replace-existing): To construct new facade wall to replace existing, including installation a timber gate and construct underlying reservoir with pump room. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 176 m away - [**PA/01973/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01973-23/gharghur-sanction-changes-to-pre-1978-dwelling): To sanction changes to pre-1978 dwelling, namely internal layout and external design, swimming pool and ancillary facilities. Application also includes… Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 202 m away - [**PA/02684/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02684-25/iklin-fix-pv-panels-on-top-of-the): To fix pv panels on top of the greenhouse approved in PA2102/22. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 210 m away - [**PA/02102/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02102-22/iklin-sanction-of-greenhouse): To sanction of greenhouse. Status being checked, 212 m away - [**PA/04082/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04082-23/gharghur-sanction-existing-fence-and-propose-a-new): To sanction existing fence and propose a new one. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 215 m away - [**PA/01739/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01739-23/gharghur-construct-a-rabbit-farm-with-ancillary-facilities): To construct a rabbit farm with ancillary facilities, to sanction a gate and installation of a fence and the excavation of a water reservoir. Refused, validated 29 March 2023, 228 m away - [**PA/01316/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01316-24/gharghur-demolition-of-terraced-houses): Proposed demolition of terraced houses, excavation of basement, and construction of basement garages and overlying 8 residential units on 4 floors including… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 4 floors, 232 m away - [**PA/01362/21** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01362-21/gharghur-sanction-the-construction-of-racing-pigeon-loft): To sanction the construction of racing pigeon loft, hard landscaping and pump room. To lower level of reservoir and cover with 0.5m of soil. Status being checked, 235 m away - [**PA/03053/22** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03053-22/gharghur-installation-of-electrical-panel): Proposed installation of electrical panel, construction of concrete pavement and reflectors Status being checked, 253 m away ## More by Joseph Bondin - [**PA/07614/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07614-26/st-julians-changes-in-layout-to-approved-class-3b): Proposed changes in layout to approved Class 3B hotel in PA/2151/23, changes include merging of property to existing hotel approved in PA/6725/20. Proposal… Pending - [**PA/07580/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07580-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-change-of): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse and change of use from Class 1 residential to construct Class 3A five-storey guesthouse comprising a total of 18… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07514/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07514-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-at-first-floor-level): Proposed change of use at first floor level from Class 4A offices to Class 2C educational institution for foreign students coming over to Malta for… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07400/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate 3 basement levels and construct 5 story apartment building with pools at ground floor and roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07349/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07349-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-correction-of-site-following-survey): Proposed alterations and correction of site following survey as built for levels which have been approved by planning applications PA/2035/20 and PA/4006/22.… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07300/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07300-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of 3 basement levels for parking and construction of six levels building including showroom Class 4B,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 6 floors [All applications by Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) ## More from Anton Schembri - [**PA/07034/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07034-26/marsaskala-renew-approved-pa-5482-18): To renew approved PA/5482/18. Dismantling of washrooms at third floor level, proposed additional 2 residential units at third and fourth floor levels, and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03990/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03990-26/belt-valletta-internal-external-alterations-and-additions-to-pre-1968): Proposed internal/external alterations and additions to pre-1968, 3 no. apartments and change of use to a Class 3A guesthouse. Proposal includes changes to… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03259/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03259-26/cospicua-bormla-phase-2-of-the-development-project-relating): Proposed phase 2 of the development project relating to the proposed construction of an eight level Class 2A old people's home with ancillary facilities… Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/07746/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07746-25/cospicua-bormla-demolition-of-existing-old-peoples-home): Proposed demolition of existing old people's home, including retaining of certain structures and dismantling and re-location of other structures as Indicated… Granted, validated 3 December 2025 - [**PA/06536/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06536-25/zejtun-sanction-garages-at-basement-level-following-new): To sanction garages at basement level following new survey. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/03166/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03166-25/zejtun-alterations-to-stairwell-and-inclusion-of-lift): Proposed alterations to stairwell and inclusion of lift, and alterations to approved first floor residential unit as approved in PA1639/17. Demolition of roof… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/iklin)