Triq Rodolfu, Sliema: planning intelligence
48 applications on record: 32 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending (97% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 6 floors. 55 residential units granted. 14 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map SJ3): 2 Floors, an overall height of 11.40 m (12.30 m with a basement, 13.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation along 59% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors.
Policy zones along the street: Residential Area NHHO01 (83%); Local Centre NHRE02 (17%); Category B (83%).
The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors; granted buildings are typically 6 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 (83% of the frontage); Local Centre NHRE02 (17% of the frontage); Category B (83% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/02611/24 Sliema: To propose demolition of the current structure while retaining existing façade. To propose excavation and construction to develop a six-floor Class 3A guesthous
- PA/01154/23 Sliema: Alterations to existing ground & first floor, alterations & extensions at 2nd floor and construction of receded floor including swimming pool in garden of exist
What the planning files say
Refused here
- PA/06086/24 Sliema: Proposed change of use from approved domestic store (PA8138/21) to Class 4C outlet, to carry out internal and external alterations and fixing of shop sign.
Pending now
- PA/07099/26 Sliema: To carry out internal alterations to approved (PA8138/21) third floor apartment and to construct an extension at roof level so as to form a duplex apartment.
- PA/05404/26 Sliema: To retain facade and carry out alterations to facade, to demolish the rest of the existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct a guest house (Class 3A). To a
- PA/04282/26 Sliema: Demolition of existing penthouse.
- PA/03999/26 Sliema: Replacement of closed Timber balcony with pvc material, minor internal changes and sanctioning of awning at roof level.
Latest applications on Triq Rodolfu
- PA/07099/26 Sliema: To carry out internal alterations to approved (PA8138/21) third floor apartment and to construct an extension at roof level so as to form a duplex apartment.
- PA/05404/26 Sliema: To retain facade and carry out alterations to facade, to demolish the rest of the existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct a guest house (Class 3A). To a
- PA/04819/26 Sliema: Change of use from residential use as approved in PA/00411/24 to guest house (Class 3A) including very minor internal alterations.
- PA/04282/26 Sliema: Demolition of existing penthouse.
- PA/03999/26 Sliema: Replacement of closed Timber balcony with pvc material, minor internal changes and sanctioning of awning at roof level.
- PA/03715/26 Sliema: Internal and external restoration of pre-1967 residential property and 4B outlets.
- PA/02339/26 Sliema: To sanction change of use from approved hydrotherapy (Class 3C) to hair salon (Class 4B) at front part of level 3 (incl. sanctioning of minor internal alteratio
- PA/02184/26 Sliema: To propose minor variations to the approved permit PA/2611/24, consisting of additional rooms, resulting in a Class 3A guesthouse comprising a total of 21 units
- PA/01986/26 Sliema: Sanctioning of property, as built, compared to PA/1009/18, primarily consisting of minor internal variations and slight variations of site profile following re-
- PA/01101/26 Sliema: To sanction skylight, railing and store at roof level added to pre-1967 dwelling.Proposed addition to washroom, demolish and reconstruct roof, internal alterati
- PA/07910/25 Sliema: Restoration of bishop's house.
- PA/07463/25 Sliema: To partially demolish the existing townhouse while retaining the existing facade and entrance hall, excavation and construction of a water reservoir and basemen
- PA/07100/25 Sliema: Change of use from residential use as approved in PA/01154/23 to guest house (Class 3A) including pool at receded floor level and the carrying out of internal a
- PA/06951/25 Sliema: To sanction changes from approved permit PA/6089/96 of apartment 5 and garage No 5.
- PA/06760/25 Sliema: Proposed internal and external alterations at all levels, proposed extension of washroom and extension of stairwell to the washroom level.
- PA/06370/25 Sliema: It is proposed to subdivide existing 5- storey Class 4B, 2A and 3C premises into separate operational units, includes sanctioning of minor internal alterations
- PA/05878/25 Sliema: Alteration to existing pre-1968 two bedroom maisonette to convert into a one bedroom apartment and a separate Class 4C café. To include signage (sticker) on pro
- PA/05447/25 Sliema: Proposed change in room labeling from as approved PA8138/21.
- PA/03921/25 Sliema: Change of use from licensed Class 4B to self service laundry and proposed installation of sign on facade.
- PA/03581/25 Sliema: Minor alterations, change of use from domestic garage to Class 4B retail, and introduction of one sign.
- PA/03093/25 Sliema: Change of use of a Class 4C shop approved as per PA/06555/16 into Class 4D. Fixing of air conditioners.
- PA/02775/25 Sliema: To sanction internal and external changes in a pre-1967 property.
- PA/08128/24 Sliema: Proposed changes to balcony approved in PA/10323/18.
- PA/07142/24 Sliema: Sanctioning of alterations to dwelling covered by PA/10992/17.
- PA/06948/24 Sliema: To construct a block of 5 levels plus penthouse using art of the existing football ground. Proposed in total 5 apartments: four two-bedroom apartments from firs
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