PA/08079/25: change of use from Class 1 residences in Vittoriosa (Birgu)
15 and 49, Triq il-Mina l-Kbira, Triq il-Lunzjata, Vittoriosa (Birgu)
Proposed change of use from Class 1 residences to Class 3A guest house with 8 guest bedrooms. The proposal includes the amalgamation of two existing properties, fronting on two streets, internal alterations, the construction of lift shaft, modification to the design of an approved pool at roof level, covered by PA/10673/18; and the restoration of façade. Internal alterations and construction includes: the demolition of an existing toilet block to the rear and the construction of lift shaft to the rear, including the excavation of a lift pit; alterations to doorways and the opening of new ones at all levels to allow for the amalgamation of the two properties; the addition of platform landings within one of the existing stairwells; alteration to floor levels to allow for access for all, including slight lowering of floor level within the entrance hall at ground level on Triq il-Lunzjata; construction of new floor slab at roof slab to protect retained traditional roof; and repair and reconstruction of the roof of one room at lower level to allow for the construction of pool above. The proposal includes the restoration of façade.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 15 and 49, Triq il-Mina l-Kbira, Triq il-Lunzjata, Vittoriosa (Birgu)
- Locality
- Vittoriosa (Birgu)
- Applicant
- Audrey Hughes
- Perit
- Perit Mark Arrigo
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Received
- 21 August 2025
- Validated
- 10 December 2025
- Published
- 10 December 2025
- Comments close
- 19 January 2026
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 30 April 2026
- Permit expires
- 27 May 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 15 and 49, Triq il-Mina l-Kbira, Triq il-Lunzjata, Vittoriosa (Birgu)
4 other applications on the same street: 2 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending. 67% of decided applications nearby were granted.
On Triq il-Mina l-Kbira: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused.
- PA/06989/26 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Proposed demolition of staircase and alterations to approved lift shaft and landings in a Class 3A guesthouse. Proposed changes to room uses at ground and…
- PA/05769/26 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Change of use of former lotto office to class 4C cafeteria within a pre-1968 building proposal includes formation of bathroom, small store, changes to main…
- PA/01352/26 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Change of use from pre-1968 vacant ex Class 4B to Class 4D.
- PA/02337/25 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Restoration of facades of Inquisitor's Palace on Triq il-Mina l-Kbira and Triq in-Nofs in-Nhar.
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