--- title: "PA/00260/25: sanction change in basement configuration in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00260-25/sliema-sanction-change-in-basement-configuration source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: To sanction change in basement configuration, parking spaces, water reservoir, variations to car lift at ground… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0026025 # PA/00260/25: sanction change in basement configuration in Sliema 58, 59, 60, Triq Gafar, Sliema To sanction change in basement configuration, parking spaces, water reservoir, variations to car lift at ground floor and the sanctioning of extensions to the closed balcony projections at first floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 58, 59, 60, Triq Gafar, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Mr Raphael Aquilina & Mr George Grech - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 2 floors - **Received:** 15 November 2024 - **Validated:** 4 June 2025 - **Published:** 4 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 4 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 12 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00260/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00260&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 58, 59, 60, Triq Gafar, Sliema 395 other applications within 300 m: 238 granted, 11 refused, 49 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01098/24). On Triq Gafar: 30 other applications, 16 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Martin Debrincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-debrincat), [Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 68–100%, medium reliability, from 95 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/00249/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00249-25/sliema-sanction-minor-differences-in-layout-from-pa-00517-15): To sanction minor differences in layout from PA/00517/15 within residence as constructed. Granted, validated 18 February 2025, 6 m away - [**PA/00441/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00441-21/sliema-demolish-an-existing-building-and-construct-a): To demolish an existing building and construct a ground floor level for parking of private vehicles and a duplex residential unit, 2 overlying apartments, and… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 11 m away - [**PA/02166/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02166-21/sliema-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construction-of): To demolish existing terraced house and construction of 4 residential unit spread over 5 storeys, one of which is a receded floor. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/06541/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06541-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-08964-18-to-extend): Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/08964/18 to extend common stairwell and lift to ground floor level. Granted, validated 28 October 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/00437/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00437-22/sliema-demolition-of-dangerous-roofs-and-reconstruction-in): Demolition of dangerous roofs and reconstruction in reinforced concrete. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/03910/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-23/sliema-demolition-of-existing-structure-retaining-part-elevation): Demolition of existing structure retaining part elevation, restoration of façade including replacement of timber balcony and construction of a garage and 4… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 2 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/08382/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08382-25/sliema-sanction-property-as-built-from-original-permit): To sanction property as built from original permit PAPB/2221/98 and to construct one metre parapet wall around upper roof level. Granted, validated 6 February 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/07887/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07887-25/sliema-changes-to-facade-and-site-configuration-from): Proposed changes to facade and site configuration from PA/01906/24. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/01906/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01906-24/sliema-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building (door number 71), excavate underlying plot, construction of basement garages, parking spaces and water reservoir, 2 maisonettes,… Granted, validated 31 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/02147/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02147-25/sliema-sanction-minor-variations-in-plan-layout-at): To sanction minor variations in plan layout at 3rd floor, washroom at roof level and 3rd floor facade from those approved in PA/5519/08. Granted, validated 20 May 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/06764/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06764-23/sliema-demolish-existing-ground-floor-and-first-floor): To demolish existing ground floor and first floor maisonettes, and proposed construction of a street level garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/02519/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02519-22/sliema-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of garage at ground floor and four overlying residential units including PV panels at roof level. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/02265/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02265-21/sliema-change-of-use-from-a-disused-property): Change of use from a disused property to Class 4A offices and minor alterations on facade. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/02762/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02762-21/sliema-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a domestic store and internal alterations. The application also proposes sanctioning of the existing layout. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/05709/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05709-24/sliema-sanctioning-the-retractable-aluminum-canopy): Sanctioning the retractable aluminum canopy. Refused, validated 14 May 2025, 35 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)