--- title: "PA/00514/23: Demolition of existing building in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00514-23/sliema-demolition-of-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Demolition of existing building. Construction of a new office and retail building with two basement levels, one… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0051423 # PA/00514/23: Demolition of existing building in Sliema 97 & 98, Triq it-Torri, Sliema Demolition of existing building. Construction of a new office and retail building with two basement levels, one retail level Class 4B and seven levels of office space Class 4A plus one receded office space Class 4A at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 97 & 98, Triq it-Torri, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Simon Mamo - **Perit:** [Perit Gabriel Barthet](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gabriel-barthet) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 8 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 25 October 2022 - **Validated:** 21 June 2023 - **Published:** 5 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 4 August 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 29 January 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00514/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00514&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 97 & 98, Triq it-Torri, Sliema 187 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 9 refused, 18 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 15 floors (PA/07209/23). On Triq it-Torri: 141 other applications, 75 granted and 7 refused; granted buildings are typically 9 floors, the tallest 15. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction 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/05823/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05823-26/sliema-renovation-including-internal-alterations-and-changes-to): Renovation including internal alterations and changes to external apertures. Granted, validated 25 September 2026, 9 m away - [**PA/04014/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04014-26/sliema-sanction-as-built-class-4d-from-approved): To sanction as built Class 4D from approved in PA7214/20. To propose change of use from Class 4D to Class 3A Guesthouse. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/05913/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05913-26/sliema-propose-construction-of-extra-floor): To propose construction of extra floor. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 9 floors, 26 m away - [**PA/03171/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-21/sliema-relocate-an-lpg-tank-on-sloped-area): To relocate an LPG tank on sloped area to service It-Torri restaurant and increase safety in accordance with LPG code of practice. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/07885/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07885-24/sliema-install-digital-screens-behind-window-panes): To install digital screens behind window panes. Granted, validated 14 January 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/06796/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06796-26/sliema-alterations-to-class-4b-shop-as-approved): Alterations to Class 4B shop as approved in PA/04962/19 and change of use of part he first floor domestic store as approved in DN/00564/24 and the first floor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/03392/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03392-25/sliema-demolish-the-existing-second-floor-and-parts): Demolish the existing second floor and parts of the first and ground floors, while keeping the existing facade. Build seven new floors and one receded level.… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/04388/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04388-26/sliema-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, to excavate and to construct 36 residential units and 2 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages.To also install signage. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/05143/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05143-25/sliema-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-apartment-1): To carry out internal alterations to apartment 1. To carry out external alterations to all apartments in the block by extending the existing balcony. Suspended, validated 7 January 2026, 73 m away - [**PA/03157/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03157-26/sliema-alterations-to-existing-flat-at-8th-floor): Alterations to existing flat at 8th floor level, construction of front terrace and subdividing it into two flats, and construction of overlying penthouse. Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 9 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/08391/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08391-24/sliema-correct-plotted-location-of-site-for-pb2931-93): To correct plotted location of site for PB2931/93. Proposed works to include demolition of existing washrooms at L6 and construction of 2 additional… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/02219/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02219-25/sliema-demolish-house-keeping-existing-hallway-and-facade): To demolish house keeping existing hallway and facade, to construct garage, 3 overlying apartments and 3 at receded level. Pending, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/02101/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02101-25/sliema-splitting-existing-duplex-penthouse-as-approved-in): Splitting existing duplex penthouse as approved in PA/09365/17 into apartment and penthouse. Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 97 m away - [**PA/01627/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01627-22/sliema-alteration-to-existing-sport-club-deck): Proposed alteration to existing sport club deck, to extend the main deck at higher level. Demolition of a small portion of the lower deck to propose new… Status being checked, 108 m away - [**PA/03740/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03740-24/sliema-demolition-of-existing-receded-floor-level-and): Demolition of existing receded floor level and part roof over existing first floor level, inclusive of internal alterations to existing dwelling. Sanctioning… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 111 m away ## More by Gabriel Barthet - [**PA/07803/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07803-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Pending - [**PA/06563/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06563-26/st-julians-sanction-discrepancies-of-property-from-pa-2242-23-and): To sanction discrepancies of property from PA/2242/23 and to propose a change of use from Class 1 residential unit to a Class 3A guesthouse for property in… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06400/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06400-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A Office to Class 4A Professional Dental Clinic including internal alterations to existing, newly constructed internal layout, and… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06138/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06138-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-of-an-existing-ground): Proposed change of use of an existing ground floor commercial premises from Class 4B (retail) to Class 2A (dental clinic), together with minor internal… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05893/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05893-26/qormi-sanction-the-secondary-storage-facilities-for-petroleum): To sanction the secondary storage facilities for petroleum and generators, together with the remaining factory layout as constructed, including a partial… Suspended, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05443/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05443-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-lightweight-structure): Demolition of existing lightweight structure (domestic store) and roof slab at washroom level. Extension of washroom over existing domestic store, and… Granted, validated 8 October 2026 [All applications by Gabriel Barthet](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gabriel-barthet) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)