--- title: "PA/00149/24: Demolition of existing pre-1968 residence and construction in Sliema |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00149-24/sliema-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-residence-and-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Demolition of existing pre-1968 residence and construction of Class 4A at ground floor. Four residential units above… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0014924 # PA/00149/24: Demolition of existing pre-1968 residence and construction in Sliema 40, Triq tal-Katidral, Sliema Demolition of existing pre-1968 residence and construction of Class 4A at ground floor. Four residential units above with the addition of a recessed floor. Proposal includes a splash pool at roof level and excavation at basement level. - **Status:** Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 40, Triq tal-Katidral, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Gordon Gerada](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/gordon-gerada) - **Perit:** [Perit Andrew Agius Delicata](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-agius-delicata) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 16 November 2023 - **Validated:** 17 January 2024 - **Published:** 17 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 13 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00149/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00149&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 40, Triq tal-Katidral, Sliema 260 other applications within 300 m: 161 granted, 4 refused, 29 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 14 floors (PA/02965/23). On Triq tal-Katidral: 19 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila), [Andrew Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-ellul). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/06411/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06411-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa-02940-17): Renewal of PA/02940/17 (To excavate and construct basement store; to carry out internal alterations at all levels; to construct: extension to existing 5th… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/01050/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01050-23/sliema-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Minor internal alterations to existing dwelling, construction of pool in existing garden and extension of receded second floor level. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/05492/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05492-26/sliema-minor-modifications-to-the-approved-layouts-at): Proposed minor modifications to the approved layouts at level 6 and level 7 in lieu of PA/02571/23. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 26 m away - [**PA/03032/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03032-26/sliema-sanction-minor-as-built-alterations-to-the-existing): To sanction minor as-built alterations to the existing Class 3A hostel, previously approved under permits PA/373/18 and PA/3477/19. Granted, validated 8 June 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/02571/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02571-23/sliema-extension-to-existing-residential-unit): Extension to existing residential unit (covered by PA/5341/05) at fifth floor level and construction of an residential unit at sixth floor level. Application… Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 7 floors, 27 m away - [**PA/00588/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00588-25/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-mainly-changes-to): Sanctioning of minor alterations mainly changes to site configuration from that approved in PA/02221/04 for car space located at level -2, and apartment… Granted, validated 17 March 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/03753/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03753-25/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-mainly-changes-to): Sanctioning of minor alterations mainly changes to site configuration approved in PA02221/04 for part of this block of apartments (apartment 3/4/5/7/8,… Granted, validated 29 July 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/04568/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04568-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa1916-15): Renewal of PA1916/15 (Formation of basement garage, internal alterations and construction of extension at second floor). Withdrawn, 35 m away - [**PA/00882/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00882-24/sliema-replacement-of-timber-louvers-and-timber-balcony): Proposed replacement of timber louvers and timber balcony, proposed photovoltaic installation, proposed masonry niche in garden, updating of second floor as… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/01066/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01066-20/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-as-built-internal): Proposed sanctioning of minor as built internal / external variations to permit PA 06837/18 including elimination of parking basement level -2. Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/00634/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00634-21/sliema-retention-of-facade-and-redevelopment-of-existing): Retention of facade and redevelopment of existing site into 4 residential units from ground floor to receded third floor and including a domestic store at… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/03180/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03180-23/sliema-sanction-extension-of-setback-floor-on-st): To sanction extension of setback floor on St Paul's Street side in lieu of PA/5547/19. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 58 m away - [**PA/01173/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01173-24/sliema-amending-the-front-terrace-layout-and-apertures): Amending the front terrace layout and apertures type (no change in material), without affecting the existing line of sight. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/08045/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08045-24/sliema-convert-dwelling-into-separate-units-with-minimal): To convert dwelling into separate units with minimal alterations. To extend fifth floor level and to construct an additional floor at sixth floor level. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 6 floors, 62 m away - [**PA/07153/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07153-26/sliema-restoration-works): Restoration works, minor internal and external alterations. Pending, 62 m away ## More by Andrew Agius Delicata - [**PA/06409/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06409-26/senglea-isla-alterations-to-the-townhouse-covered-by-rg385-25): Alterations to the townhouse covered by RG385/25, including the removal of internal walls and gypsum partitions to improve usability, the introduction of roof… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06265/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06265-26/mgarr-construction-of-receded-floor-to-extend-existing): Construction of receded floor to extend existing apartment into a duplex. Application includes pv panels at roof level. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06248/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06248-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-residence-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing residence and construction of two maisonettes. Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/01352/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01352-26/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-pre-1968-vacant-ex): Change of use from pre-1968 vacant ex Class 4B to Class 4D. Refused, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/00064/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00064-26/sliema-alterations-to-pre-1968-property-including-alterations-and): Alterations to pre-1968 property including alterations and restoration to facade, demolition of internal walls and floor levels to be relocated at different… Suspended, validated 14 January 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07480/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07480-25/paola-sanctioning-of-pre-1968-townhouse-due-to-extension): Sanctioning of pre-1968 townhouse due to extension of ensuite post-1968. Granted, validated 16 January 2026 [All applications by Andrew Agius Delicata](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-agius-delicata) ## More from Gordon Gerada - [**PA/08176/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08176-25/zabbar-alterations-to-a-maisonette-at-second-floor): Alterations to a maisonette at second floor level and extension at third floor level. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06828/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06828-24/sliema-change-of-use-from-car-wash-to): Change of use from car wash to coin operated laundry, retention and reconfiguration of class 4A office as approved in PA 7862/18. To excavate one level of… Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/03281/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03281-23/msida-renew-pa1935-18-to-sanction-excavation-and-construction): To renew PA1935/18: ”To sanction excavation and construction of basement garages which are not covered in PA00749/04, sanctioning of minor internal and… Granted, validated 5 July 2023 - [**PA/01609/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01609-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4C cafeteria plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Granted, validated 22 March 2023 - [**PA/03525/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03525-21/san-gwann-demolish-existing-and-construct-basement-garage): To demolish existing and construct basement garage, including excavation, ground floor Class 4A office, overlying apartments at first, second, third, fourth… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)