--- title: "Triq it-Torri, Sliema: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/sliema/triq-it-torri source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq it-Torri, Sliema: 142 planning applications, 91% granted, typically 8 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › Sliema › Triq it-Torri # Triq it-Torri, Sliema: planning intelligence 142 applications on record: 75 granted, 7 refused, 15 pending (91% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 8 floors. 90 residential units granted. 31 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows The official height limit for this street is on Sliema's local plan height map; it hasn't been read automatically for this street yet. [See Sliema's local plan maps](https://propertylist.mt/local-plan/Sliema). Policy zones along the street: Residential Area NHHO01 (51%); Public Open Space NHRL 01 (49%). Along the street the policy map shows Residential Area NHHO01 (51% of the frontage); Public Open Space NHRL 01 (49% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/07209/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07209-23/sliema-phase-2-proposed-construction-of-an-extension): Phase 2: Proposed construction of an extension to the 4-star Class 3B hotel approved in PA/02010/19, including modification to the approved permit to convert th Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 15 floors, decided 17 March 2025 - [**PA/00967/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00967-25/sliema-demolition-of-washroom-and-construction-of-2): Proposed demolition of washroom and construction of 2 penthouses at 9th floor. Proposed construction of washroom on the roof. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 10 floors, decided 26 May 2026 - [**PA/04352/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04352-25/sliema-changes-to-proposed-development-as-approved-in): Changes to proposed development as approved in PA/4527/17 and PA/1895/11 such that the proposal shall now include garages at semi-basement and elevated ground f Granted, validated 29 July 2025, 9 floors plus a receded floor ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq it-Torri yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/03254/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03254-26/sliema-installation-of-an-external-seating-area-ancillary): Proposed installation of an external seating area ancillary to an existing Class 4D restaurant, including tables, chairs, and removable umbrellas, by replacing Refused, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/06686/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06686-25/sliema-subdivion-of-ground-floor-property-and-change): Subdivion of ground floor property and change of use of Class 4A office into one bedroom maisonette and a separate domestic store interconnected to basement gar Refused, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/03936/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03936-25/sliema-sanctioning-of-differences-to-a-fixed-structure): Sanctioning of differences to a fixed structure from approved applications PA/7755/07and PA/177/14, to carry out alterations to improve the design and to remove Refused, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/07879/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07879-24/sliema-sanction-retractable-canopy-structure-over-approved-tables): To sanction retractable canopy structure over approved tables and chairs and sanctioning of facade details. Proposal includes the reinstatement of facade shop s Refused, validated 20 November 2024 - [**PA/03897/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03897-24/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations to permit PA5735/20 including changes to internal layout and external elevation, increase in height and p Refused, validated 27 November 2024 - [**PA/02156/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02156-24/sliema-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-garages-at): To demolish existing dwelling and construct garages at ground floor level, nine overlaying residential units and one receded penthouse unit. Refused, validated 17 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02808/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02808-23/sliema-change-of-use-of-part-of-premises): Change of use of part of premises from Class 4B (barber) to Class 4C (ancillary bar). Refused, validated 24 May 2023 ## Pending now - [**PA/07525/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07525-26/sliema-alterations-to-front-elevation): Proposed alterations to front elevation, including widening of balcony doorway and opening of window to match doors and windows of overlying apartments. Propose Pending - [**PA/07088/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07088-26/sliema-expand-retail-space-class-4b-at-level): To expand retail space Class 4B at level 0. Works to include extension at the rear of the property. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06831/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06831-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling): Sanctioning of existing dwelling. Pending - [**PA/06796/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06796-26/sliema-alterations-to-class-4b-shop-as-approved): Alterations to Class 4B shop as approved in PA/04962/19 and change of use of part he first floor domestic store as approved in DN/00564/24 and the first floor s Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05913/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05913-26/sliema-propose-construction-of-extra-floor): To propose construction of extra floor. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 9 floors - [**PA/05871/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05871-26/sliema-change-of-use-of-office-block-to): Change of use of office block to a residential block consisting of 5 two bedroom apartments, 5 one bedroom studio apartments, and a two bedroom penthouse. Propo Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05637/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05637-26/sliema-works-include-increasing-the-size-of-the): Proposed works include increasing the size of the of the door on the facade and minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05200/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05200-26/sliema-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-garages-at): To demolish existing dwelling and construct garages at ground floor level, nine overlaying residential units and one receded penthouse unit. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04372/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04372-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-building-and-the-adjacent): To demolish the existing building and the adjacent townhouse in order to construct a Class 3B hotel. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03901/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03901-26/sliema-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-10001-17-take-away): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/10001/17 Take-Away Establishment to a Class 4D Establishment, including (1) alterations to approved signage and awni Pending, validated 10 June 2026 ## Latest applications on Triq it-Torri - [**PA/07525/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07525-26/sliema-alterations-to-front-elevation): Proposed alterations to front elevation, including widening of balcony doorway and opening of window to match doors and windows of overlying apartments. Propose Pending - [**PA/07088/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07088-26/sliema-expand-retail-space-class-4b-at-level): To expand retail space Class 4B at level 0. Works to include extension at the rear of the property. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06831/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06831-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling): Sanctioning of existing dwelling. Pending - [**PA/06796/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06796-26/sliema-alterations-to-class-4b-shop-as-approved): Alterations to Class 4B shop as approved in PA/04962/19 and change of use of part he first floor domestic store as approved in DN/00564/24 and the first floor s Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06276/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06276-26/sliema-retain-existing-facade): To retain existing facade, to propose minor external alterations, to demolish existing rooms, to propose change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office and Suspended, validated 9 September 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05913/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05913-26/sliema-propose-construction-of-extra-floor): To propose construction of extra floor. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 9 floors - [**PA/05871/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05871-26/sliema-change-of-use-of-office-block-to): Change of use of office block to a residential block consisting of 5 two bedroom apartments, 5 one bedroom studio apartments, and a two bedroom penthouse. Propo Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05823/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05823-26/sliema-renovation-including-internal-alterations-and-changes-to): Renovation including internal alterations and changes to external apertures. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/05637/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05637-26/sliema-works-include-increasing-the-size-of-the): Proposed works include increasing the size of the of the door on the facade and minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05200/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05200-26/sliema-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-garages-at): To demolish existing dwelling and construct garages at ground floor level, nine overlaying residential units and one receded penthouse unit. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04823/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04823-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-pb-05372-82): Sanctioning of minor variations from PB/05372/82, including changes to the wall layout, changes in room uses, and façade changes. Granted, validated 10 September 2026 - [**PA/04676/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04676-26/sliema-addition-of-advert-signage): Proposed addition of advert signage. Suspended, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04372/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04372-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-building-and-the-adjacent): To demolish the existing building and the adjacent townhouse in order to construct a Class 3B hotel. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04280/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04280-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-existing): Sanctioning of apartment as existing. Granted, validated 6 September 2026 - [**PA/04014/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04014-26/sliema-sanction-as-built-class-4d-from-approved): To sanction as built Class 4D from approved in PA7214/20. To propose change of use from Class 4D to Class 3A Guesthouse. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03901/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03901-26/sliema-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-10001-17-take-away): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/10001/17 Take-Away Establishment to a Class 4D Establishment, including (1) alterations to approved signage and awni Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03525/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03525-26/sliema-demolition-of-building-and-excavation-of-site): Proposed demolition of building and excavation of site (Phase 3 to hotel development). Phase 4 for construction to be covered by separate permit. Suspended, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03254/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03254-26/sliema-installation-of-an-external-seating-area-ancillary): Proposed installation of an external seating area ancillary to an existing Class 4D restaurant, including tables, chairs, and removable umbrellas, by replacing Refused, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/03157/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03157-26/sliema-alterations-to-existing-flat-at-8th-floor): Alterations to existing flat at 8th floor level, construction of front terrace and subdividing it into two flats, and construction of overlying penthouse. Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 9 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02959/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02959-26/sliema-development-of-existing-airspace-by-the-construction): Development of existing airspace by the construction of an additional Level 8 and a recessed penthouse level to form a single duplex dwelling at 171, together w Pending, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/02781/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02781-26/sliema-sanction-the-material-of-a-shading-device): To sanction the material of a shading device covering tables & chairs, and to carry out alterations in order to improve its design and to lower its height Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02754/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02754-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations to permit PA/5735/20 including changes to internal layout and external elevation. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02236/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02236-26/sliema-install-a-sign): To install a sign. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/02221/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02221-26/sliema-sanction-existing-class-4b-premises): To sanction existing Class 4B premises, to propose change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C, and minor internal alterations. Suspended, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01534/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01534-26/sliema-sanction-existing-kiosk): To sanction existing kiosk. Minor interior alterations. Replacement of roof as approved in PA/3512/02. 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