--- title: "PA/00272/25: Change of use from Class 4A to in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00272-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B (area to remain unchanged), to sanction internal changes from approved.… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0027225 # PA/00272/25: Change of use from Class 4A to in Sliema Costa del Mar, Office 01, Triq Locker c/w, Triq Mac Iver, Sliema Change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B (area to remain unchanged), to sanction internal changes from approved. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Costa del Mar, Office 01, Triq Locker c/w, Triq Mac Iver, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Paul Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit George Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-chetcuti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 30 October 2024 - **Validated:** 22 January 2025 - **Published:** 22 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 16 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00272/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00272&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Costa del Mar, Office 01, Triq Locker c/w, Triq Mac Iver, Sliema 220 other applications within 300 m: 139 granted, 10 refused, 13 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 14 floors (PA/02834/26). On Triq Locker: 14 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, medium reliability, from 59 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/04308/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04308-23/sliema-correct-the-location-of-site-from-that): To correct the location of site from that as approved in permit PA 5586/07, to sanction the carrying out of internal alterations. The proposal also involves… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 11 m away - [**PA/03910/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-25/sliema-sanction-as-built-penthouse-from-the-pa-4523-05): To sanction as built penthouse from the PA/4523/05. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 14 m away - [**PA/00921/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00921-26/sliema-subdivision-of-triplex-3-bedroomed-penthouse-as-approved): Subdivision of triplex 3-bedroomed penthouse as approved in PA/4600/16 into two residential units and related internal partitioning and alterations and… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/02404/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02404-23/sliema-construction-of-a-class-4d-restaurant-at): Proposed construction of a Class 4D restaurant at receded floor and a pool and sun deck at roof top level as added amenities to the approved Class 3B hotel.… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/00573/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00573-24/sliema-extension-of-the-existing-penthouse-to-include): Extension of the existing penthouse to include two new residential units and the addition of a new penthouse level above. Pending, validated 12 April 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/00148/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-22/sliema-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-forming): Proposed internal alterations to existing dwelling and forming apertures on facade, including change from window to door. Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/04952/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04952-26/sliema-sanction-existing-apartment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction existing apartment as built from approved permit PA/02481/06. Granted, validated 13 August 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/03709/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03709-24/sliema-increasing-of-external-openings): Increasing of external openings. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/01328/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01328-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-penthouse-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing penthouse and construction of two apartments at 6th & 7th Floor, and a receded apartment at 8th Floor. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/05574/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05574-24/sliema-sanction-facade-as-constructed-and-to-propose): To sanction facade as constructed and to propose changes to the part approved facade in RG1538/22 and to propose a change in material and color to the facade… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/03251/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03251-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-approved-garage-to): Proposed change of use from approved garage to Class 4B commercial at ground floor level. Proposal also includes internal alterations and construction of a… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/06673/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06673-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-3a-guesthouse): Proposed change of use from Class 3A guesthouse to Class 3B hotel 5 star. Internal alterations. Proposed luggage room and garbage room at level-03 and prep… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/00065/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00065-24/sliema-internal-changes-to-approved-class-3a-guesthouse): Proposed internal changes to approved Class 3A guesthouse approved in PA/05387/22. Proposed further excavation to include an additional basement level to… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/08548/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08548-24/sliema-replacement-of-enclosed-balcony-with-an-open): Replacement of enclosed balcony with an open balcony. Withdrawn, validated 12 February 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/00022/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00022-21/sliema-demolish-existing-building-except-for-facade-and): To demolish existing building except for facade and internal staircase, and construct Class 4A offices at ground and 1st floor, 6 apartments from 2nd floor to… Granted, validated 13 January 2021, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away ## More by George Chetcuti - [**PA/07627/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07627-26/qala-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-from): To sanction minor internal and external changes from PA3434/01 and correction of site boundaries; proposed minor internal alterations and to convert washroom… Pending - [**PA/06591/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06591-26/zebbug-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from PA 5278/22, including minor changes in floor levels, corrected representation of existing arches and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05538/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05538-26/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-second-floor): Internal alterations and extension at second floor level (no changes to front elevation), installation of photovoltaic solar panels at roof level. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/05235/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05235-26/safi-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-to-maisonette): To sanction internal and external changes to maisonette at first floor and roof level from approved DN/0025/19, including correction of site boundaries and… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05038/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05038-26/qormi-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground-and): Proposed internal and external alterations at ground and first floor levels and addition at roof (second floor) level. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04928/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04928-26/mgarr-internal-and-external-changes-from-approved-pa3946-24): Internal and external changes from approved PA3946/24, including the conversion of a duplex at first and second floor level into 2 in number one-bedroom… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 [All applications by George Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-chetcuti) ## More from Paul Vella - [**PA/04987/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04987-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-rudimentary-structures): Proposed demolition of existing garage and rudimentary structures. Excavation for reservoir and basement level -1. Proposed construction of 5 garages, 2… Suspended, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04241/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04241-26/zejtun-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 12 basement garages and parking space at basement levels -2 and -1, 4… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/03979/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03979-26/gudja-excavation-and-construction-works-to-include-level): Proposed excavation and construction works to include level -1 and level -2 garages, a reservoir at level -3, and 19 residential units extending from ground… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02475/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02475-26/st-julians-proposed-installation-of-illuminated-sign): "Proposed installation of illuminated sign, new shopfront, sanctioning of minor changes from PA 6820/96, and correction of site plan." Pending, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/02278/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02278-26/munxar-3-no-stables): Proposed 3 no stables, paddock, water reservoir, cesspit, settling tank and reinstatement of pre-1968 rubble wall 1.2 m high and to sanction the existing… Refused, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/02240/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02240-26/kirkop-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling (retaining facade on Triq il-Kbira), excavation to form reservoirs, and construction of 7 garages at ground floor, 2 apartments… Suspended, validated 15 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)