--- title: "PA/00097/25: carry out minor internal alterations to existing in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00097-25/sliema-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: To carry out minor internal alterations to existing residential units. Proposed extension at fifth floor level… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0009725 # PA/00097/25: carry out minor internal alterations to existing in Sliema 7, Sqaq it-Torri, Sliema To carry out minor internal alterations to existing residential units. Proposed extension at fifth floor level (existing penthouse) and overlying setback floor having a total of 5 residential units. Proposal includes also the installation of a retractable awning above shop approved in PA854/13. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 7, Sqaq it-Torri, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Jesmond Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jesmond-chetcuti) - **Perit:** [Perit Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 4 December 2024 - **Validated:** 22 January 2025 - **Published:** 22 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00097/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00097&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 7, Sqaq it-Torri, Sliema 243 other applications within 300 m: 147 granted, 8 refused, 23 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 14 floors (PA/02834/26). On Sqaq it-Torri: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 26 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/01574/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01574-24/sliema-extension-to-residential-units-at-sixth-and): 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… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 4 m away - [**PA/01279/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01279-21/sliema-demolition-of-existing-terrace-house): Demolition of existing terrace house, excavation, and construction of Class 3A guesthouse, with store and laundry at basement level, Class 4C cafeteria at… Status being checked, 11 m away - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/03894/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03894-23/sliema-construction-of-an-additional-floor-over-the): Construction of an additional floor over the approved Junior School, internal alterations and additions on other floors. (This permit supersedes all previous… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/04272/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04272-26/sliema-sanction-internal-alterations-from-pa-2110-02): To sanction internal alterations from PA/2110/02, PA/6011/03 & PA/04878/23. Granted, validated 29 July 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/00498/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00498-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa1418-17): Renewal of PA1418/17 (minor internal alterations and changes to roofs over the Senior School. Addition of two floors on the Senior School Class 2C. Demolition… Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/03828/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03828-25/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-commercial-use-and-ground): Sanctioning of existing commercial use and ground floor of building as is and proposed change of use of existing premises to Class 4D including internal… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/03051/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03051-22/sliema-alterations-to-existing-retail-outlets-at-ground): Alterations to existing retail outlets at ground and mezzanine levels. Works to include: separation of the retail space at ground floor level into two… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/05219/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05219-24/sliema-addition-of-a-lightweight-balcony-and-alteration): Addition of a lightweight balcony and alteration of window into a doorway at level 3 onto Guze Fava Lane. Granted, validated 12 November 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/01759/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01759-23/sliema-part-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Part Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4A offices including alterations at level 3 Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/01449/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01449-26/sliema-construction-of-a-lift-shaft): Proposed construction of a lift shaft. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/06739/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06739-25/sliema-minor-additions-and-alterations-at-level-3): Minor additions and alterations at level 3, including part change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/03140/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03140-25/sliema-part-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Part change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4A offices including alterations at level 3. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/05385/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05385-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-chimney-forming-part-of-the): Proposed sanctioning of chimney forming part of The Plaza Commercial Centre. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/00043/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00043-25/sliema-removal-of-2-class-4b-retail-stalls): Removal of 2 Class 4B retail stalls and addition of Class 4C food stall. Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 55 m away ## More by Gilbert Bartolo - [**PA/07081/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-that-approved-in-pa-3316-95): To sanction departures from that approved in PA/3316/95 to residential units which includes changes to the internal layouts, site configuration, levels, to… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07079/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07079-26/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-include-a-lift): Proposed internal alterations to include a lift. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06891/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06891-26/fgura-sanction-residential-dwelling): To sanction residential dwelling (no permits traced). Proposed alterations and additions to first floor dwelling to include a lift shaft and sub-division into… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06698/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06698-26/mellieha-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-4930-24-which): Changes to development approved in PA/4930/24 which includes changes to the internal layout, facade and site levels. Proposal includes also the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06588/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06588-26/mellieha-extension-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling approved in RG/528/26 in lieu of development approved in PA/1314/20. Proposal includes also a jacuzzi at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06527/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06527-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling-while-retaining-facade): To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) ## More from Jesmond Chetcuti - [**PA/00121/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00121-22/sliema-sanction-departures-in-third-and-fourth-floor): To sanction departures in third and fourth floor apartments as built from approved drawings in PA6670/04, which differences include changes to the internal… Status being checked - [**PA/01088/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01088-21/birkirkara-change-in-layout-of-a-new-residential): Proposed change in layout of a new residential development from that approved in PA/2194/15 including the addition of a residential unit Status being checked - [**PA/01205/20** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01205-20/dingli-construct-pump-chamber-ancillary-to-existing-reservoir): To construct pump chamber ancillary to existing reservoir, carry out reinstatement works to existing demarcation rubble walls. To sanction dismantling of… Status being checked [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)