Triq Tonna, Sliema: planning intelligence
20 applications on record: 16 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 9 residential units granted. 1 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 54% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors.
Policy zones along the street: Residential Area NHHO01; Category B.
The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 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; Category B.
Height precedents
- PA/04961/25 Sliema: Proposed demolition of structures built under PA/02710/18 and dwelling covered by PA/07461/22 (not constructed). Construction of one ground floor maisonette and
What the planning files say
Pending now
- PA/00106/24 Sliema: Restoration of street facade.
Latest applications on Triq Tonna
- PA/04525/26 Sliema: To sanction garage as built (common ramp and drive way as per RG1103/19).
- PA/05093/25 Sliema: To sanction dwelling as built.
- PA/04961/25 Sliema: Proposed demolition of structures built under PA/02710/18 and dwelling covered by PA/07461/22 (not constructed). Construction of one ground floor maisonette and
- PA/04617/25 Sliema: Proposed sanctioning of the conversion of washroom at second floor level to bedroom.
- PA/01307/25 Sliema: Proposed underground water reservoir under development approved in PA/7266/17.
- PA/00417/25 Sliema: To propose minor internal alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling.
- PA/07481/24 Sliema: Proposal to install pv panels on roof of townhouse.
- PA/06866/24 Sliema: Sanctioning of back ancillary rooms and front elevation materials to pre-1968 garage. Proposal to also include amendments in garage door dimensions and material
- PA/06534/24 Sliema: Internal alteration to an existing townhouse. Works will include internal modification to existing levels, adding of garage at ground floor, shifting of walls,
- PA/04071/24 Sliema: Change of use of Class 4A office to Class 4B shop, and sanctioning of steps in main entrance.
- PA/01604/24 Sliema: To sanction minor discrepancies from the approved PA3249/99 including the sanctioning of the basement.
- PA/01581/24 Sliema: Sanctioning of alterations to dwelling covered by PA3579/15 and construction of pool at roof level.
- PA/01145/24 Sliema: Demolition of structure in the backyard built after 1968. Internal alterations of pre-1968 building consisting of demolition and construction of internal walls,
- PA/01048/24 Sliema: Sanctioning of minor changes in the existing building and proposed minor extension at the rear of the property to form a new bedroom and gym.
- PA/00106/24 Sliema: Restoration of street facade.
- PA/05371/23 Sliema: Converting townhouse into three residential units. Works will include internal modification to existing levels and construction of receded floor level and pool
- PA/02055/23 Sliema: Proposed construction of swimming pool at roof level to dwelling covered by PA/02028/18.
- PA/00475/23 Sliema: Renewal of permit PA7266/17 - Proposed internal alterations and extension at roof level.
- PA/02960/21 Sliema: Extension of existing roof structure at roof level
- PA/00750/21 Sliema: Change of use from existing garage to Class 4B. Application also includes the introduction of kitchenette, w.c and signage.
Other streets in Sliema: Triq it-Torri, Triq Manwel Dimech, Triq Rodolfu, Triq il-Kbira, ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Triq Sant' Elena, Triq Gafar, Triq Viani, Triq il-Kullegg l-Antik, Triq Bisazza, Triq Tigne', Triq Depiro.