Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema: planning intelligence
71 applications on record: 40 granted, 2 refused, 9 pending (95% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 26 residential units granted. 14 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map SJ3): 3 Floors, an overall height of 15.40 m (16.30 m with a basement, 17.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation along 40% of the street; elsewhere along it 4 Floors, 5 Floors.
Policy zones along the street: Residential Area NHHO01 (68%); Local Centre NHRE02 (32%); Category C (58%); Category B (31%).
The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors; granted buildings are typically 3 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 (68% of the frontage); Local Centre NHRE02 (32% of the frontage); Category C (58% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/01122/25 Sliema: Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension an
- PA/05072/23 Sliema: Construction of 4 duplexes and 6 apartments over 5 floors and 2 penthouses on one receded floor, with a different layout from that approved in PA/06609/18, incl
- PA/02377/25 Sliema: Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 vacant dwelling to be converted into a residence. Alterations include demolition of the presently dilapidated upper roof and
What the planning files say
Refused here
- PA/05709/24 Sliema: Sanctioning the retractable aluminum canopy.
- PA/01855/24 Sliema: First, second and third levels change from study to bedroom.
Pending now
- PA/07255/26 Sliema: Renewal of PA6642/16 - Demolition of existing (derelict) structure, retention and reinstatement of facade and additional full floor to create 6 units.
- PA/07240/26 Sliema: To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08.
- PA/07238/26 Sliema: To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08.
- PA/07167/26 Sliema: Renewal of PA/8121/21 - To construct 2nd floor and a receded floor at 3rd floor.
- PA/06733/26 Sliema: Proposed change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 3A guesthouse. Proposal includes sanctioning of variances from approved layouts, minor internal alterat
- PA/04839/26 Sliema: Proposed demolition of roof structures and construction of setback floor with 2 (one bedroom) units, works to include installation of lift.
- PA/04753/26 Sliema: To sanction pre-1967 vacant Class 4B Shop, as no permits could be traced, and removal of existing signage.
- PA/04369/26 Sliema: Alterations on facade to form an interconnected garage for a private vehicle instead of the sitting room. To sanction post 1968 structures at second floor level
- PA/02704/26 Sliema: Proposed subdivision of the approved premises (places of public worship, religious instruction, and social and recreational activities of a religious body, toge
Latest applications on Triq Manwel Dimech
- PA/07255/26 Sliema: Renewal of PA6642/16 - Demolition of existing (derelict) structure, retention and reinstatement of facade and additional full floor to create 6 units.
- PA/07240/26 Sliema: To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08.
- PA/07238/26 Sliema: To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08.
- PA/07167/26 Sliema: Renewal of PA/8121/21 - To construct 2nd floor and a receded floor at 3rd floor.
- PA/06733/26 Sliema: Proposed change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 3A guesthouse. Proposal includes sanctioning of variances from approved layouts, minor internal alterat
- PA/05505/26 Sliema: Change of use of part of a Class 4B shop to a Class 4C cafeteria, removal of certain internal walls, establishing the Class 4B use as a convenience store and th
- PA/05025/26 Sliema: Proposed minor internal alteration from approved DN/161/26.
- PA/05017/26 Sliema: To sanction minor alterations at second and third floor levels, to common parts at third floor level and minor alterations to permitted roof as per PA/02449/09.
- PA/04839/26 Sliema: Proposed demolition of roof structures and construction of setback floor with 2 (one bedroom) units, works to include installation of lift.
- PA/04753/26 Sliema: To sanction pre-1967 vacant Class 4B Shop, as no permits could be traced, and removal of existing signage.
- PA/04369/26 Sliema: Alterations on facade to form an interconnected garage for a private vehicle instead of the sitting room. To sanction post 1968 structures at second floor level
- PA/04293/26 Sliema: To make alterations to existing house including demolitions and additions. To change the use from a Class 1 residential unit to a Class 3A guesthouse including
- PA/04032/26 Sliema: Minor alterations and extension to existing and approved Class 3A guest house including alterations and extension to the lift, and alteration to the stairwell a
- PA/02704/26 Sliema: Proposed subdivision of the approved premises (places of public worship, religious instruction, and social and recreational activities of a religious body, toge
- PA/07794/25 Sliema: Proposed change of use to approved 2 residential units Class 1A in PA/08118/21 to Class 3A guesthouse and ancillary facilities.
- PA/07626/25 Sliema: Change of use from retail shop Class 4B, to cafeteria Class 4C. Some minor internal layout and alteration to front signage included.
- PA/04675/25 Sliema: To sanction apartment as built, covered by PA/03724/03.
- PA/04157/25 Sliema: Reconfiguration of rooms within the existing third-floor apartment, converting from a two bedroom into a three bedroom apartment, and minor internal alterations
- PA/04066/25 Sliema: Proposed internal alterations and extension to property at recessed floor level.
- PA/04050/25 Sliema: Proposed change of use of one Class 4B shop and one Class 1 residential unit, as approved by PA/07653/18, to a Class 3A guesthouse, as an extension to the alrea
- PA/03389/25 Sliema: Restoration works on facade.
- PA/02377/25 Sliema: Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 vacant dwelling to be converted into a residence. Alterations include demolition of the presently dilapidated upper roof and
- PA/01677/25 Sliema: Proposed change of use from Class 1 residential house to Class 3A guesthouse. Minor alterations and additions at upper level.
- PA/01122/25 Sliema: Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension an
- PA/00825/25 Sliema: Proposed Sanctioning of Changes from approved permit PA/361/18. Application also includes the proposed change of use from approved (Class 4B) local shop to (Cla
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