--- title: "PA/00354/26: Change of use from Class 4B to in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00354-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Sliema: Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Minor alterations to facade apertures. Perit David Drago. Validated 28… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0035426 # PA/00354/26: Change of use from Class 4B to in Sliema 2, Triq Blanche Huber c/w, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Minor alterations to facade apertures. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 2, Triq Blanche Huber c/w, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Paul Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-zammit) - **Perit:** [Perit David Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-drago) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 5 December 2025 - **Validated:** 28 January 2026 - **Published:** 28 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 1 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00354/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00354&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 2, Triq Blanche Huber c/w, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema 380 other applications within 300 m: 239 granted, 7 refused, 42 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01098/24). On Triq Blanche Huber: 19 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/02313/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02313-23/sliema-renew-pa3098-18-to-demolish-part-of-existing): To renew PA3098/18: ”To demolish part of existing building and construct domestic store interconnected with garage accessible from Triq Blanche Huber, duplex… Granted, validated 1 June 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/04659/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04659-23/sliema-demolition-of-existing-apartment-block): Demolition of existing apartment block; and proposed construction of garages (two in number) and Class 4B shop, and overlying apartments (seven in number). Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 19 m away - [**PA/04349/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04349-24/sliema-erect-dwelling-in-place-of-existing-third-floor): To erect dwelling in place of existing third-floor roof and extending common stairwell to overlying roof level. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/01614/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01614-26/sliema-change-of-approved-laundry-room-at-roof): Change of approved laundry room at roof level to bedroom from PA/01353/24. Granted, validated 21 April 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/01353/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01353-24/sliema-alterations-to-facade-and-internal-alterations-to): Alterations to facade and internal alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 25 April 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/04285/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04285-24/sliema-change-of-use-from-store-to-class): Change of use from store to Class 4B Retail Shop and minor alterations to form WC room with lightweight partitions. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/01966/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01966-23/sliema-renewal-to-pa-01951-15-alterations-and-additions): Renewal to PA/01951/15 - Alterations and additions to dwelling and extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 25 April 2023, 3 floors, 30 m away - [**PA/05272/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05272-25/sliema-extend-existing-receded-third-floor-to-facade): To extend existing receded third floor to facade and build a new receded floor above. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/03346/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03346-23/sliema-widening-of-garage-door): Widening of garage door, replacement of door and replacement of part of roof slab of pre-1967 garage. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/03058/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03058-25/sliema-change-ground-floor-and-first-floor-approved): To change ground floor and first floor approved duplex, through PA/8013/17, into 2 separate units. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/01659/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01659-21/sliema-demolish-the-existing-house-and-to-construct): To demolish the existing house and to construct five floors of apartments. Status being checked, 5 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/06720/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06720-25/sliema-extension-of-rooms-at-third-floor-level): Extension of rooms at third floor level and addition of penthouse at fourth floor level. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/07617/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07617-26/sliema-alteration-to-pa6720-25-addition-of-swimming-pool): Alteration to PA6720/25: Addition of swimming pool, external stairs, planters and minor alterations in apartments. Pending, 46 m away - [**PA/05082/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05082-23/sliema-renewal-of-permit-pa-00781-18-for-the-roofing): Renewal of permit PA/00781/18 for the ”Roofing over of fourth floor terrace; sub-dividing of one flat into two flats; and construction of an overlying receded… Granted, validated 5 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/05041/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05041-23/sliema-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing garage and construction of 1 bedroom townhouse. Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 1 floor, 53 m away ## More by David Drago - [**PA/07439/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07439-26/floriana-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-facade): Restoration and rehabilitation of facade. Provide spilt stone relieving arches above openings. Change of use from Class 4C to Class 3B, hotel/boutique… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/03878/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03878-25/cospicua-bormla-construction-of-habitable-room-on-second-floor): Proposed construction of habitable room on second floor. Alterations to existing building. Proposed swimming pool and pv panels on rooftop. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/04180/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04180-24/belt-valletta-alterations-to-existing-building): Proposed alterations to existing building, including extension at roof level. Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/06475/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06475-23/gharghur-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations, correction of survey, and proposed extension at second floor. Granted, validated 11 January 2024 - [**PA/01907/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01907-22/mosta-sanction-minor-alterations-to-approved-building-works): To sanction minor alterations to approved building works under PA6764/06 including modifications to side elevation, internal layout, outdoor area and… Status being checked [All applications by David Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-drago) ## More from Paul Zammit - [**PA/08163/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08163-25/fgura-proposing-alterations-to-the-third-floor-level): Proposing alterations to the third-floor level, including an increase in the existing footprint, and the proposal of an additional receded floor above. Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07649/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07649-25/santa-venera-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-building): Internal alterations to a pre-1967 building, namely the removal of the walls at the ground floor in the kitchen and bathroom and demolition of two… Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/02677/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02677-24/safi-sanction-an-agricultural-store): To sanction an agricultural store Pending, validated 8 May 2024 - [**PA/01259/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01259-24/mosta-installation-of-lightweight-canopy-at-roof-level): Proposed installation of lightweight canopy at roof level. Granted, validated 6 March 2024 - [**PA/02140/22** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02140-22/safi-sanction-changes-in-basement-and-ground-floor): To sanction changes in basement and ground floor levels approved in PA02908/15 and construction of three additional apartments and a receded floor. Status being checked - [**PA/01907/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01907-22/mosta-sanction-minor-alterations-to-approved-building-works): To sanction minor alterations to approved building works under PA6764/06 including modifications to side elevation, internal layout, outdoor area and… Status being checked [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)