PA/00815/26: sanction an existing commercial store as an in Sliema
239B/B, Triq it-Torri c/w, Triq Guze' Howard, Sliema
To sanction an existing commercial store as an extension to an existing commercial outlet (Class 4B) as constructed, including sanctioning of an internal spiral staircase, a services area within the storage area, a sign on the facade and the proposed addition of a railing leading to the existing commercial outlet.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 239B/B, Triq it-Torri c/w, Triq Guze' Howard, Sliema
- Locality
- Sliema
- Applicant
- Gollcher Company Ltd Attn: Mark Gollcher
- Perit
- Perit Malcolm Xuereb
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Sanctioning
- Received
- 21 November 2025
- Validated
- 11 February 2026
- Published
- 11 February 2026
- Comments close
- 13 March 2026
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 14 April 2026
- Permit expires
- 29 April 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 239B/B, Triq it-Torri c/w, Triq Guze' Howard, 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 8 floors, the tallest 15. Periti active on this street: Edwin Mintoff, David Vassallo, Paul Camilleri, Christian Spiteri, Karl Borg.
Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 38 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: Renovation including internal alterations and changes to external apertures.
- PA/04014/26 Sliema: To sanction as built Class 4D from approved in PA7214/20. To propose change of use from Class 4D to Class 3A Guesthouse.
- PA/05913/26 Sliema: To propose construction of extra floor.
- PA/03171/21 Sliema: To relocate an LPG tank on sloped area to service It-Torri restaurant and increase safety in accordance with LPG code of practice.
- PA/07885/24 Sliema: To install digital screens behind window panes.
- PA/06796/26 Sliema: 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…
- PA/03392/25 Sliema: 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.…
- PA/04388/26 Sliema: To demolish existing dwellings, to excavate and to construct 36 residential units and 2 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages.To also install signage.
- PA/05143/25 Sliema: To carry out internal alterations to apartment 1. To carry out external alterations to all apartments in the block by extending the existing balcony.
- PA/03157/26 Sliema: Alterations to existing flat at 8th floor level, construction of front terrace and subdividing it into two flats, and construction of overlying penthouse.
- PA/08391/24 Sliema: To correct plotted location of site for PB2931/93. Proposed works to include demolition of existing washrooms at L6 and construction of 2 additional…
- PA/02219/25 Sliema: To demolish house keeping existing hallway and facade, to construct garage, 3 overlying apartments and 3 at receded level.
- PA/02101/25 Sliema: Splitting existing duplex penthouse as approved in PA/09365/17 into apartment and penthouse.
- PA/01627/22 Sliema: 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…
- PA/03740/24 Sliema: Demolition of existing receded floor level and part roof over existing first floor level, inclusive of internal alterations to existing dwelling. Sanctioning…
More by Malcolm Xuereb
- PA/07527/26 Swieqi: To sanction variations from approved permit (PB1257/90) to as built. Alterations to existing residential apartment, including the removal of the existing roof…
- PA/06470/26 Belt Valletta: Change of use from a Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (cafeteria), including alterations to facade and internal layout.
- PA/06123/26 Floriana: Change of use from residential apartment (Class 1A) to guesthouse (Class 3A), including the installation of proposed signage.
- PA/06104/26 St Julians: Demolition of the existing property and site clearance in preparation for future redevelopment.
- PA/03910/26 Zabbar: Change of use from disused hospital (Class 2A) to medical sleeping quarters (hostel) Class 3A, including minor internal alterations.
- PA/03852/26 Gzira: Change of use from offices (Class 4A) to 'The Corner Hotel' (Class 3B), including the proposal of additional floors.
All applications by Malcolm Xuereb
More from Gollcher Company Ltd
- PA/07154/23 Sliema: Extension to residential unit at 8th floor and penthouse level.
- PA/02418/23 Ta' Xbiex: Change of use from office (Class 4A) to residential (Class 1) including minor internal alterations.