--- title: "PA/00493/23: Renewal of PA1473/18 - construction of duplex in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00493-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa1473-18-construction-of-duplex source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Renewal of PA1473/18 - construction of duplex unit above existing residential block. Perit Dieter Falzon. Validated… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0049323 # PA/00493/23: Renewal of PA1473/18 - construction of duplex in Sliema 31, Triq Santa Rita, Sliema Renewal of PA1473/18 - construction of duplex unit above existing residential block. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 31, Triq Santa Rita, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Mr Trafford Busuttil - **Perit:** [Perit Dieter Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dieter-falzon) - **Application type:** Renewal of development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Permit Renewal - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 25 October 2022 - **Validated:** 3 April 2023 - **Published:** 15 February 2023 - **Comments close:** 2 March 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 12 April 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00493/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00493&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 31, Triq Santa Rita, Sliema 234 other applications within 300 m: 145 granted, 4 refused, 25 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 14 floors (PA/02965/23). On Triq Santa Rita: 4 other applications, 1 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Christopher Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-micallef). Approval estimate for permit renewal applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/08293/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08293-25/sliema-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-dwelling-and): Alterations and extension to existing dwelling and store to create duplex studio apartment, 5 overlying apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Withdrawn, validated 24 December 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/02092/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02092-22/sliema-alterations-to-apartment-as-approved-in-pa3427-19): Alterations to apartment as approved in PA3427/19, including dismantling and lowering of first floor slab and extension at second floor. Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/02855/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02855-25/sliema-replacement-of-an-existing-solid-parapet-placed): Proposed replacement of an existing solid parapet placed on an external balcony to a iron railing. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/08074/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08074-24/sliema-alterations-and-demolitions-to-existing-common-area): Proposed alterations and demolitions to existing common area, at ground, first and second floor level, construction of a new staircases and lift. The… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 4 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/00840/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00840-21/sliema-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967): To sanction minor internal alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/03291/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03291-21/sliema-alterations-to-pre-1967-townhouse): Alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, including demolition of accretions, formation of courtyard and construction of setback floor. To include restoration of… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/07363/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07363-23/sliema-minor-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-third): Minor internal alterations and extension to third floor. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/07427/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07427-23/sliema-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-one-bedroom-studio): Internal alterations and extension of one-bedroom studio ground floor maisonette. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/02323/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02323-25/sliema-restoration-of-facades-of-pre-67-building-including): Restoration of facades of pre-67 building including addition of new railing at roof level. Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors, 56 m away - [**PA/00976/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00976-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-unused-room-to): Change of use from unused room to Class 4B shop selling alcohol, removal of old dilapidated sign and proposed placing of a new illuminated wooden sign,… Refused, validated 1 March 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/03229/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03229-23/sliema-sanction-the-construction-of-class-3b-hotel): To sanction the construction of Class 3B hotel consisting of restaurant (Class 4D) at level 0 plus 79 overlying guest rooms, in lieu of approved Class 4B shop… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/01539/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01539-25/sliema-front-elevation-removal-of-the-existing-atm): Front elevation: Removal of the existing ATM, unblocking of existing opening to form a new entrance, alteration of the existing showcase, removal of banner,… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/01640/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01640-22/sliema-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-replacement-of): Alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of dangerous ceilings, construction of one additional floor and one receded floor at roof level. Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/03894/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03894-23/sliema-construction-of-an-additional-floor-over-the): Construction of an additional floor over the approved Junior School, internal alterations and additions on other floors. (This permit supersedes all previous… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 63 m away ## More by Dieter Falzon - [**PA/03083/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03083-26/swieqi-application-seeks-outline-approval-for-the-demolition): The application seeks outline approval for the demolition of existing villa and reconstruction of two semi detached villas with underlying car parking. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05177/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05177-25/fgura-incorporation-of-passenger-elevator-in-the-common): Incorporation of passenger elevator in the common areas of the residential block and construction of access ramp. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/05156/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05156-25/birzebbuga-incorporation-of-passenger-elevator-in-common-areas): Incorporation of passenger elevator in common areas of residential block. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/05155/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05155-25/kirkop-incorporation-of-passenger-elevator-in-common-areas): Incorporation of passenger elevator in common areas of residential block. Granted, validated 21 November 2025 - [**PA/05151/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05151-25/birzebbuga-incorporation-of-passenger-lift-in-the-common): Incorporation of passenger lift in the common areas of the residential block. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/04381/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04381-25/st-julians-sanction-variations-from-original-permit-pb-5102-88): To sanction variations from original permit PB/5102/88. Variations include change of use from stores/offices to a residential apartment at ground floor (Class… Withdrawn, validated 2 July 2025 [All applications by Dieter Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dieter-falzon) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)