--- title: "PA/00616/26: recessed penthouse at roof level in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00616-26/sliema-recessed-penthouse-at-roof-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Sliema: Proposed recessed penthouse at roof level, providing a stepped transition design solution from the existing abutting… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0061626 # PA/00616/26: recessed penthouse at roof level in Sliema 4A / 4B, Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, Sliema Proposed recessed penthouse at roof level, providing a stepped transition design solution from the existing abutting blank party wall, internal and external alterations, including the installation of a lift in the existing common stairwell, the replacement of an existing wooden trellis at roof level with an iron railing. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 4A / 4B, Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Sacha Bonnici - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-pace) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 21 November 2025 - **Validated:** 11 February 2026 - **Published:** 11 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 March 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00616/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00616&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 4A / 4B, Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, Sliema 259 other applications within 300 m: 155 granted, 5 refused, 26 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/01777/24). On Triq Gorg Borg Olivier: 23 other applications, 14 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia), [Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates), [Melissa Giordmaina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melissa-giordmaina). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/01519/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01519-24/sliema-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/01935/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01935-22/sliema-construction-of-town-house-with-a-different): Construction of town house with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/3022/15, including enlarged room on roof, addition of basement level,… Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/06357/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06357-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa-03022-15-retention-of-facade): Renewal of PA/03022/15 - Retention of facade and demolition and reconstruction of internal spaces constructed in the past 25 years. Withdrawn, 22 m away - [**PA/06642/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06642-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-2a-clinic): Proposed change of use from Class 2A Clinic in PA7924/22 at Level 0 and Class 4A as in PA416/10 at Level 3, to Class 2C Education and minor internal… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/07985/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07985-25/sliema-sanction-changes-from-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction changes from pre-1967 dwelling, and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 24 February 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/02952/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02952-23/sliema-minor-alterations-to-propose-a-change-of): Minor alterations to propose a change of use from a garage to a beauty salon - shop Class 4B and correction of site plan (site location PB3940/87). Refused, validated 24 May 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/05488/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05488-25/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-pa236-22): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved PA236/22 including development of side 3m recess from third-party property fronting Triq Gorg Borg… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/00236/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00236-22/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-pa5881-16): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved PA5881/16 including removal of one basement; alterations to internal layout at all floors. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/05712/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05712-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4A office. Proposed internal and external alterations including changes to the facade, opening of wall and roofing… Refused, validated 27 September 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/04044/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04044-25/sliema-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, minor external alterations and removal of accretions at the back of the property, demolition and reconstruction of stairwell hood… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/02663/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02663-25/sliema-sanction-differences-between-approved-and-existing-basement): To sanction differences between approved and existing basement level, approved by virtue PA/2543/04. Retention of existing facade and house and demolition of… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/02283/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02283-26/sliema-propose-the-change-of-use-from-a): To propose the change of use from a private garage to a one-bedroom apartment. The proposal includes the excavation of the basement area, the creation of new… Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 1 floor, 58 m away - [**PA/07254/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07254-26/sliema-variation-from-the-official-building-alignments-of): Variation from the official building alignments of corner townhouse (PA/00124/21) with local hardstone cladding on lower plinths of both facades. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/00124/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00124-21/sliema-w): Proposed w.c. extension above second floor, raising of limestone masonry boundary wall at roof level due to safety reasons and minor variations to approved… Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/07651/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07651-24/sliema-sanction-property-as-built-and-minor-removal): To sanction property as built and minor removal works. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 64 m away ## More by Michael Pace - [**PA/07501/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07501-26/st-julians-sanctioning-of-railing-and-the-extension-of): Sanctioning of railing and the extension of the living room onto the existing terrace, previously approved under permits PA 6448/02. Pending - [**PA/06256/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06256-26/birkirkara-extension-at-roof-level-to-the-existing): Proposed extension at roof level to the existing dwelling (previously converted in accordance with PA/10008/17), including pv panels, relocation of existing… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05772/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05772-26/belt-valletta-1m-high-terrace-wall): Proposed 1m-high terrace wall (opramorta) at upper roof level to screen plant area and ensure safety and protection. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/02892/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02892-26/gharghur-adjoining-of-two-properties): Adjoining of two properties; Excavation of part of site; change of use of part of existing building approved under PA/03221/24 at basement level from garage… Pending, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/01459/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01459-26/zejtun-sanction-minor-variation-from-approved-pa-967-07-and): To sanction minor variation from approved PA/967/07 and PA/3754/19 following an accurate survey of the property. To sanction variations to pool approved in… Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/01213/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01213-26/gharghur-construction-of-class-5b-building-on-two): Construction of Class 5B building on two storeys with underlying basement. Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Michael Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-pace) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)