--- title: "PA/00686/23: Change of use from vacant Class 3B in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00686-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-vacant-class-3b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Change of use from vacant Class 3B Hotel to Class 4A Business Centre/Offices over four floors and two Class 4D/food… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0068623 # PA/00686/23: Change of use from vacant Class 3B in Sliema Savoy Hotel, 444, Triq D' Argens, Sliema Change of use from vacant Class 3B Hotel to Class 4A Business Centre/Offices over four floors and two Class 4D/food and beverage establishments at Upper Ground Floor level, one ancillary to the main complex and one independent of 75 sq.m; to include restoration and alterations to the existing dilapidated Savoy Hotel main building, demolition of the derelict ‘annex’ building and demolition of the decommissioned Fuel Station within the same site. Excavation of the site only under the vacant land, and construction of an extension consisting of four basement levels and six overlying office floors (Class 4A), two of which are receded floors. Redevelopment of the “front garden” area into a pedestrianized terraced piazza with soft and hard landscaping to include also restoration of the existing original boundary wall and gates. Proposal also includes signage at garage entrance. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Savoy Hotel, 444, Triq D' Argens, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Exalco Properties Ltd. Attn: Jean Marc Montanaro](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/exalco-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [CVC Architecture](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cvc-architecture) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 23 December 2022 - **Validated:** 19 July 2023 - **Published:** 19 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 4 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 5 June 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00686/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00686&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Savoy Hotel, 444, Triq D' Argens, Sliema 1 other application on the same street: 1 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/07238/25). On Triq D' Argens: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/07238/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07238-25/sliema-amendments-to-approved-business-centre): Amendments to approved business centre (Class 4A) PA/00686/23 including minor internal and external variations and changes to rear elevation including… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors ## More by CVC Architecture - [**PA/07589/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07589-26/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit): To sanction variations from approved permit (PA/03308/25). Pending - [**PA/07366/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07366-26/balzan-change-of-use-from-approved-office-class): Change of use from approved office Class 4A to Class 1 dwelling including changes to internal layout. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06461/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06461-26/kalkara-internal-structure-alterations-to-an-existing-townhouse): Internal structure alterations to an existing townhouse, construction of new stairwell and extension at third floor and receded floor at fourth level, to… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05757/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05757-26/gharghur-sanction-variations-to-approved-permit-pa-06682-16-following): To sanction variations to approved permit PA/06682/16 following survey of property and to propose internal alterations and extension at first floor and at… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05585/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05585-26/mellieha-sanction-changes-to-approved-block-of-apartments): To sanction changes to approved block of apartments as per PA/06224/18. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05488/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05488-26/mellieha-changes-to-plans-and-elevations-approved-in): Changes to plans and elevations approved in PA/0996/25 including indoor swimming pool at basement level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by CVC Architecture](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cvc-architecture) ## More from Exalco Properties Ltd - [**PA/06104/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06104-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-property-and-site): Demolition of the existing property and site clearance in preparation for future redevelopment. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/07238/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07238-25/sliema-amendments-to-approved-business-centre): Amendments to approved business centre (Class 4A) PA/00686/23 including minor internal and external variations and changes to rear elevation including… Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/03729/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03729-25/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-building-including-class-4a): Demolition of existing building including Class 4A and Class 4D uses; Proposed construction of a hotel (Class 3B) including amenities, ancillary café (Class… Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/03408/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03408-25/st-julians-change-of-use-at-lower-ground-floor): Change of use at lower ground floor level from Class 4A offices to Class 4D restaurant, including minor internal alterations. Withdrawn, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/02358/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02358-24/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-building-including-class-4a): Demolition of existing building including Class 4A and Class 4D uses; Proposed construction of a commercial development with 10 floor levels above ground… Withdrawn, validated 24 April 2024, 10 floors - [**PA/03246/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03246-23/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-variations-on-facade): To sanction minor variations on facade, proposed addition of parking spaces at basements, addition of new terraces at level 4 including the extension of a… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)