--- title: "PA/00976/23: Change of use from unused room to in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00976-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-unused-room-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Sliema: Change of use from unused room to Class 4B shop selling alcohol, removal of old dilapidated sign and proposed… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0097623 # PA/00976/23: Change of use from unused room to in Sliema 2, Triq Santa Rita, Sliema Change of use from unused room to Class 4B shop selling alcohol, removal of old dilapidated sign and proposed placing of a new illuminated wooden sign, widening of main door and affixing of w.c. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 2, Triq Santa Rita, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Mr. Joe Borg - **Perit:** [Perit Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 25 January 2023 - **Validated:** 1 March 2023 - **Published:** 1 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 5 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 23 October 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00976/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00976&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 2, Triq Santa Rita, Sliema 234 other applications within 300 m: 147 granted, 3 refused, 25 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 14 floors (PA/02965/23). On Triq Santa Rita: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Christopher Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-micallef). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/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, 26 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, 39 m away - [**PA/02855/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02855-25/sliema-replacement-of-an-existing-solid-parapet-placed): Proposed replacement of an existing solid parapet placed on an external balcony to a iron railing. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 42 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, 43 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, 47 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, 48 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, 49 m away - [**PA/07363/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07363-23/sliema-minor-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-third): Minor internal alterations and extension to third floor. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/07427/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07427-23/sliema-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-one-bedroom-studio): Internal alterations and extension of one-bedroom studio ground floor maisonette. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 53 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, 54 m away - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors, 56 m away - [**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, 60 m away - [**PA/01539/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01539-25/sliema-front-elevation-removal-of-the-existing-atm): Front elevation: Removal of the existing ATM, unblocking of existing opening to form a new entrance, alteration of the existing showcase, removal of banner,… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 62 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, 62 m away - [**PA/03894/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03894-23/sliema-construction-of-an-additional-floor-over-the): Construction of an additional floor over the approved Junior School, internal alterations and additions on other floors. (This permit supersedes all previous… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 63 m away ## More by Ludovico Micallef - [**PA/07489/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07489-26/attard-renewal-of-pa-08212-18): Renewal of PA/08212/18 (Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of a building comprising of basement garages and five overlying… Pending - [**PA/07071/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07071-26/zurrieq-restoration-and-replacement-of-wooden-apertures): Proposed restoration and replacement of wooden apertures. Pending - [**PA/06962/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06962-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-railing-from): To sanction minor internal alterations and railing from PA/05347/20. Pending - [**PA/06949/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06949-26/marsaskala-variations-from-the-official-building-alignments-in): Variations from the official building alignments in line with Circular 1/24. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06197/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06197-26/hamrun-renewal-of-pa-01212-15): Renewal of PA/01212/15 (addition of another flat and penthouse to existing building, including addition of lift and minor alterations to facade). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06120/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06120-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of apartment block with 1 maisonette, 3 apartments, 1 penthouse and underlying basement… Granted, validated 16 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)