Sqaq it-Torri, Sliema: planning intelligence
3 applications on record: 2 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. Granted buildings are typically 7 floors. 5 residential units granted.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map SJ3): 5 Floors, an overall height of 22.90 m (23.80 m with a basement, 25.00 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation.
Policy zones along the street: Residential Area NHHO01 (80%); Sliema Primary Town Centre NHRE01 (20%).
The 2006 local plan limit here is 5 floors; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, and the tallest grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places).
Along the street the policy map shows Residential Area NHHO01 (80% of the frontage); Sliema Primary Town Centre NHRE01 (20% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/01574/24 Sliema: Proposed extension to residential units at Sixth and Receded Floor Levels. Proposed Class 4C Cafeteria instead of the approved Class 4B shop in lieu of PA/08573
- PA/00097/25 Sliema: To carry out minor internal alterations to existing residential units. Proposed extension at fifth floor level (existing penthouse) and overlying setback floor
What the planning files say
Latest applications on Sqaq it-Torri
- PA/00097/25 Sliema: To carry out minor internal alterations to existing residential units. Proposed extension at fifth floor level (existing penthouse) and overlying setback floor
- PA/01574/24 Sliema: Proposed extension to residential units at Sixth and Receded Floor Levels. Proposed Class 4C Cafeteria instead of the approved Class 4B shop in lieu of PA/08573
- PA/01279/21 Sliema: Demolition of existing terrace house, excavation, and construction of Class 3A guesthouse, with store and laundry at basement level, Class 4C cafeteria at groun
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