--- title: "PA/00815/26: sanction an existing commercial store as an in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00815-26/sliema-sanction-an-existing-commercial-store-as-an source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: To sanction an existing commercial store as an extension to an existing commercial outlet (Class 4B) as constructed,… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0081526 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Gollcher Company Ltd Attn: Mark Gollcher](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/gollcher-company-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00815/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00815&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05823-26/sliema-renovation-including-internal-alterations-and-changes-to): Renovation including internal alterations and changes to external apertures. Granted, validated 25 September 2026, 9 m away - [**PA/04014/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04014-26/sliema-sanction-as-built-class-4d-from-approved): To sanction as built Class 4D from approved in PA7214/20. To propose change of use from Class 4D to Class 3A Guesthouse. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/05913/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05913-26/sliema-propose-construction-of-extra-floor): To propose construction of extra floor. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 9 floors, 26 m away - [**PA/03171/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-21/sliema-relocate-an-lpg-tank-on-sloped-area): To relocate an LPG tank on sloped area to service It-Torri restaurant and increase safety in accordance with LPG code of practice. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/07885/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07885-24/sliema-install-digital-screens-behind-window-panes): To install digital screens behind window panes. Granted, validated 14 January 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/06796/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06796-26/sliema-alterations-to-class-4b-shop-as-approved): 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… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/03392/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03392-25/sliema-demolish-the-existing-second-floor-and-parts): 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.… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/04388/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04388-26/sliema-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, to excavate and to construct 36 residential units and 2 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages.To also install signage. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/05143/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05143-25/sliema-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-apartment-1): To carry out internal alterations to apartment 1. To carry out external alterations to all apartments in the block by extending the existing balcony. Suspended, validated 7 January 2026, 73 m away - [**PA/03157/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03157-26/sliema-alterations-to-existing-flat-at-8th-floor): Alterations to existing flat at 8th floor level, construction of front terrace and subdividing it into two flats, and construction of overlying penthouse. Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 9 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/08391/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08391-24/sliema-correct-plotted-location-of-site-for-pb2931-93): To correct plotted location of site for PB2931/93. Proposed works to include demolition of existing washrooms at L6 and construction of 2 additional… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/02219/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02219-25/sliema-demolish-house-keeping-existing-hallway-and-facade): To demolish house keeping existing hallway and facade, to construct garage, 3 overlying apartments and 3 at receded level. Pending, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/02101/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02101-25/sliema-splitting-existing-duplex-penthouse-as-approved-in): Splitting existing duplex penthouse as approved in PA/09365/17 into apartment and penthouse. Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 97 m away - [**PA/01627/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01627-22/sliema-alteration-to-existing-sport-club-deck): 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… Status being checked, 108 m away - [**PA/03740/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03740-24/sliema-demolition-of-existing-receded-floor-level-and): Demolition of existing receded floor level and part roof over existing first floor level, inclusive of internal alterations to existing dwelling. Sanctioning… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 111 m away ## More by Malcolm Xuereb - [**PA/07527/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07527-26/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit): To sanction variations from approved permit (PB1257/90) to as built. Alterations to existing residential apartment, including the removal of the existing roof… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06470/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06470-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Change of use from a Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (cafeteria), including alterations to facade and internal layout. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06123/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06123-26/floriana-change-of-use-from-residential-apartment): Change of use from residential apartment (Class 1A) to guesthouse (Class 3A), including the installation of proposed signage. Suspended, validated 9 September 2026 - [**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/03910/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-disused-hospital): Change of use from disused hospital (Class 2A) to medical sleeping quarters (hostel) Class 3A, including minor internal alterations. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03852/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03852-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) to 'The Corner Hotel' (Class 3B), including the proposal of additional floors. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb) ## More from Gollcher Company Ltd - [**PA/07154/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07154-23/sliema-extension-to-residential-unit-at-8th-floor): Extension to residential unit at 8th floor and penthouse level. Granted, validated 13 February 2024 - [**PA/02418/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02418-23/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-office): Change of use from office (Class 4A) to residential (Class 1) including minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 3 May 2023 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)