PA/00468/26: Alterations and extension to existing dwelling to in Sliema
170, 172, Triq Sant' Elena, Sliema
Alterations and extension to existing dwelling to create a maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse at receded level.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 170, 172, Triq Sant' Elena, Sliema
- Locality
- Sliema
- Applicant
- Ruben Magro
- Perit
- Perit Elena Borg Costanzi
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Alterations & Extensions (Residential)
- Height
- 4 floors plus a receded floor
- Residential units
- 5
- Received
- 28 November 2025
- Validated
- 28 January 2026
- Published
- 28 January 2026
- Comments close
- 27 February 2026
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 6 October 2026
- Permit expires
- 21 October 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 170, 172, Triq Sant' Elena, Sliema
436 other applications within 300 m: 270 granted, 10 refused, 47 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01098/24).
On Triq Sant' Elena: 33 other applications, 22 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: David Ellul Mercer, Roderick Camilleri, George Pullicino, Neville Bugeja, JG Periti.
Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 37 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/04895/26 Sliema: Sanctioning of layout from approved permit PA/02297/19 and proposed pool at receded floor and pv panels on roof.
- PA/00368/21 Sliema: To sanction minor changes to garage, from that approved in permit, PB/01088/85.
- PA/03144/25 Sliema: Demolition of 2 storey building retaining facade and construction of 5 units including stairwell and lift.
- PA/04563/25 Sliema: Demolition of existing washroom and construction of additional floor and washroom at roof level on existent residence.
- PA/04006/24 Sliema: Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/03296/22 which include ensuite at third floor level, two domestic stores at roof level, pool and planters.
- PA/03296/22 Sliema: To construct apartments with a different layout from that approved in permission PA1464/18, that include subdivision of duplex apartments into four separate…
- PA/05287/24 Sliema: To sanction change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 1 extension to existing dwelling covered by PA/2725/19. Proposed changes to facade aperture, and removal…
- PA/02461/25 Sliema: Demolition of 2 storey townhouse (retaining facade) and construction of 2 maisonettes and 3 apartments.
- PA/07324/24 Sliema: To sanction internal and external changes to permit PA1729/08 and the proposal of a parapet wall at roof level.
- PA/00484/24 Sliema: To convert pre-1967 domestic store to a Class 4B shop, including construction of w.c. and installation of signage with the facade.
- PA/07717/26 Sliema: Change of use from domestic store to Class 4A office and restoration of façade.
- PA/00269/20 Sliema: Application to sanction existing layout of pre-1968 building. No actual alterations/changes registered.
- PA/01097/25 Sliema: To sanction changes from approved PA6367/18; proposed lowering of the floor level at basement level, internal and external alterations at basement and first…
- PA/02063/24 Sliema: Installation of steel staircase from first floor bedroom terrace onto roof of garage on Triq Leone, and construction of parapet wall.
- PA/07631/25 Sliema: Proposed internal alterations and construction of additional floors to house: 1 x 2 bedroom maisonette at ground and basement levels, 1 x 1 bedroom unit at…
More by Elena Borg Costanzi
- PA/07721/26 Sliema: To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a…
- PA/07477/26 Sliema: Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets.
- PA/07292/26 Balzan: Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the…
- PA/07044/26 Pembroke: Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level.
- PA/06795/26 Swieqi: To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying…
- PA/06752/26 St Julians: Proposed facade changes to, materials, railings, and apertures.
All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi
More from Ruben Magro
- PA/07477/26 Sliema: Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets.
- PA/06752/26 St Julians: Proposed facade changes to, materials, railings, and apertures.
- PA/05725/26 Paola: Alterations to existing commercial outlets (pre-1967 building) to reconfigure their layout, to create entrance to common area including construction of lift…
- PA/04433/26 Marsa: Change of use from Class 4A at ground floor to Class 4B and extension of approved Class 4A use over 5 floors.
- PA/02903/26 Belt Valletta: Minor internal alterations to create two units from one apartment having 3 entrances.
- PA/01293/26 Sliema: Sanctioning at third floor level and proposed alterations to 2 duplex apartments as approved in PA/1339/25 to create 3 separate units.