PA/00771/26: sanction demolition of existing building in Sliema
4, 7, & 8, Triq San Vincenz c/w 25, 27 & 29, ix-Xatt, Sliema
To sanction demolition of existing building, and excavation not covered by PA2965/23 and proposed construction of a 4 star hotel (Class 3B) with a different layout from approved development permission PA2965/23, including the addition of 2 ground floor shops on Triq ix-Xatt consisting of 3 basements levels, 16 floors plus receded floor level. Proposal consist of construction of an indoor pool, sauna and multipurpose hall at basement level -1 and 20 garages at basement level -2 and -3, 2 restaurants (Class 4D) at ground floor level, 124 hotel rooms at levels 1-15, a restaurant (Class 4D) at receded floor level and pool at roof level.
- Status
- Pending (Awaiting Recommendation)
- Location
- 4, 7, & 8, Triq San Vincenz c/w 25, 27 & 29, ix-Xatt, Sliema
- Locality
- Sliema
- Applicant
- Carlo Stivala
- Perit
- Perit Ian Cutajar
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Sanctioning
- Height
- 16 floors plus a receded floor
- Residential units
- 124
- Received
- 2 September 2025
- Validated
- 11 February 2026
- Published
- 25 March 2026
- Comments close
- 4 May 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 4, 7, & 8, Triq San Vincenz c/w 25, 27 & 29, ix-Xatt, Sliema
248 other applications within 300 m: 158 granted, 7 refused, 25 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 14 floors (PA/02965/23).
On Triq San Vincenz: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 14 floors, the tallest 14.
Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 75% (likely range 45–100%, medium reliability, from 61 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 16 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 14. 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/06150/25 Sliema: Proposed internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 dwelling, replacement of damaged slabs and an extension at third floor and restoration of facade.
- PA/02323/25 Sliema: Restoration of facades of pre-67 building including addition of new railing at roof level.
- PA/02108/21 Sliema: Proposed sanctioning of internal and external variations from PA/01062/16 including changes in slab levels, wall layouts, facade which was retained and facade…
- PA/01640/22 Sliema: Alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of dangerous ceilings, construction of one additional floor and one receded floor at roof level.
- PA/00064/26 Sliema: Alterations to pre-1968 property including alterations and restoration to facade, demolition of internal walls and floor levels to be relocated at different…
- PA/02092/22 Sliema: Alterations to apartment as approved in PA3427/19, including dismantling and lowering of first floor slab and extension at second floor.
- PA/04619/25 Sliema: Proposed development consists of the change of use from a residential dwelling to a Class 3A guest house comprising 10 accommodation rooms. The works include…
- PA/06029/23 Sliema: To sanction internal alterations to existing dwelling as shown in conventional colours.
- PA/04317/25 Sliema: Minor internal alterations to the existing one-bedroom maisonette and an extension at second floor level to introduce a new one bedroom residential unit.
- PA/00493/23 Sliema: Renewal of PA1473/18 - construction of duplex unit above existing residential block.
- PA/03291/21 Sliema: Alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, including demolition of accretions, formation of courtyard and construction of setback floor. To include restoration of…
- PA/08293/25 Sliema: Alterations and extension to existing dwelling and store to create duplex studio apartment, 5 overlying apartments and a penthouse at receded level.
- PA/08074/24 Sliema: Proposed alterations and demolitions to existing common area, at ground, first and second floor level, construction of a new staircases and lift. The…
- PA/00906/24 Sliema: Proposed alterations to existing ground floor property and conversion into 1-bedroom property, proposed alterations of access to same property, opening of…
- PA/00840/21 Sliema: To sanction minor internal alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling.
More by Ian Cutajar
- PA/07799/26 Naxxar: To construct light weight animal enclosures, feed and fooder storage, hot walker to train horses and shifting of rubble wall to retain soil plus other…
- PA/06966/26 Dingli: Proposed changes to the approved permit PA/1523/26 to interconnect the third and receded floor levels, forming a single residential unit, together with…
- PA/06964/26 Qrendi: To demolish existing and proposed construction of sheep farm plus other farm amenities, excavation and construction of basement, underground water reservoir…
- PA/06621/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed subdivision of penthouse into two one-bedroomed units plus other additions and alterations.
- PA/06576/26 Siggiewi: To sanction extension to franka stone quarry (QS09A) for the extraction of globigerina limestone.
- PA/06448/26 Belt Valletta: To propose the change of use from existing Class 4B outlet to pastizzeria, including internal and external additions and alterations.
All applications by Ian Cutajar
More from Carlo Stivala
- PA/06780/26 Gzira: Change of use from residential to a Class 3A guesthouse, including the addition of one extra floor. The proposed development consists of a basement garage; a…
- PA/02473/26 Gzira: Proposed 3-star hotel Class 3B. The project include demolition of the existing building and construction of 12 floor. The proposal include 44-guest rooms and…
- PA/02472/26 Sliema: The project involves constructing a 15-floor, 139-room hotel. Internal demolition from levels 0–6, with full demolition and reconstruction from level 7. The…
- PA/08329/25 Gzira: To sanction difference from approved PA2701/20 consisting of pool and other additions and alterations at roof level.
- PA/00256/25 St Julians: To sanction minor internal and external additions and alterations to Class 4D outlet approved by PA/03863/21.
- PA/03229/23 Sliema: 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…