--- title: "PA/00771/26: sanction demolition of existing building in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00771-26/sliema-sanction-demolition-of-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Sliema: To sanction demolition of existing building, and excavation not covered by PA2965/23 and proposed construction of a… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0077126 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Carlo Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carlo-stivala) - **Perit:** [Perit Ian Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00771/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00771&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06150-25/sliema-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 dwelling, replacement of damaged slabs and an extension at third floor and restoration of facade. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 3 floors, 10 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, 18 m away - [**PA/02108/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02108-21/sliema-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-variations-from): Proposed sanctioning of internal and external variations from PA/01062/16 including changes in slab levels, wall layouts, facade which was retained and facade… Status being checked, 19 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, 22 m away - [**PA/00064/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00064-26/sliema-alterations-to-pre-1968-property-including-alterations-and): Alterations to pre-1968 property including alterations and restoration to facade, demolition of internal walls and floor levels to be relocated at different… Suspended, validated 14 January 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 23 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, 32 m away - [**PA/04619/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04619-25/sliema-development-consists-of-the-change-of-use): 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… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/06029/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06029-23/sliema-sanction-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-as): To sanction internal alterations to existing dwelling as shown in conventional colours. Granted, validated 21 November 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/04317/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04317-25/sliema-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-one-bedroom): Minor internal alterations to the existing one-bedroom maisonette and an extension at second floor level to introduce a new one bedroom residential unit. Withdrawn, validated 2 July 2025, 3 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/00493/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00493-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa1473-18-construction-of-duplex): Renewal of PA1473/18 - construction of duplex unit above existing residential block. Granted, validated 3 April 2023, 58 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, 65 m away - [**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, 79 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, 80 m away - [**PA/00906/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00906-24/sliema-alterations-to-existing-ground-floor-property-and): Proposed alterations to existing ground floor property and conversion into 1-bedroom property, proposed alterations of access to same property, opening of… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 80 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, 80 m away ## More by Ian Cutajar - [**PA/07799/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07799-26/naxxar-construct-light-weight-animal-enclosures): 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… Pending - [**PA/06966/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06966-26/dingli-changes-to-the-approved-permit-pa-1523-26-to): Proposed changes to the approved permit PA/1523/26 to interconnect the third and receded floor levels, forming a single residential unit, together with… Pending - [**PA/06964/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06964-26/qrendi-demolish-existing-and-proposed-construction-of-sheep): To demolish existing and proposed construction of sheep farm plus other farm amenities, excavation and construction of basement, underground water reservoir… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06621/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06621-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-subdivision-of-penthouse-into-two-one-bedroomed-unit): Proposed subdivision of penthouse into two one-bedroomed units plus other additions and alterations. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06576/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06576-26/siggiewi-sanction-extension-to-franka-stone-quarry): To sanction extension to franka stone quarry (QS09A) for the extraction of globigerina limestone. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06448/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06448-26/belt-valletta-propose-the-change-of-use-from-existing): To propose the change of use from existing Class 4B outlet to pastizzeria, including internal and external additions and alterations. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Ian Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ian-cutajar) ## More from Carlo Stivala - [**PA/06780/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06780-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-residential-to-a): 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… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/02473/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02473-26/gzira-3-star-hotel-class-3b): 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… Suspended, validated 29 April 2026, 12 floors - [**PA/02472/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02472-26/sliema-project-involves-constructing-a-15-floor): 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… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026, 15 floors - [**PA/08329/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08329-25/gzira-sanction-difference-from-approved-pa2701-20-consisting-of): To sanction difference from approved PA2701/20 consisting of pool and other additions and alterations at roof level. Suspended, validated 7 January 2026 - [**PA/00256/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00256-25/st-julians-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-additions-and): To sanction minor internal and external additions and alterations to Class 4D outlet approved by PA/03863/21. Pending, validated 29 January 2025 - [**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 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)