PA/01136/26: Change of use from approved shop in Sliema
Fortina developments two, Fortina Residences, Level 0, ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Sliema
Change of use from approved shop (Class 4B) to food and drink (Class 4D) and gym (Class 3C) with ancillary massage rooms.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- Fortina developments two, Fortina Residences, Level 0, ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Sliema
- Locality
- Sliema
- Applicant
- Fortina Development Two Ltd Attn: Julian Zammit Tabona
- Perit
- Dr Edwin Mintoff
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Change of Use
- Received
- 7 November 2025
- Validated
- 25 February 2026
- Published
- 25 February 2026
- Comments close
- 27 March 2026
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 15 June 2026
The public planning file has 31 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision.
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Fortina developments two, Fortina Residences, Level 0, ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Sliema
34 other applications on the same street: 16 granted, 3 refused, 1 pending. 84% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 14 floors (PA/02834/26).
On ix-Xatt ta' Tigne': 34 other applications, 16 granted and 3 refused; granted buildings are typically 14 floors, the tallest 14. Periti active on this street: Edwin Mintoff, David Vassallo, Adrian Falzon, William Privitera, Christian Spiteri.
Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 84% (likely range 54–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/07407/26 Sliema: To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of…
- PA/02834/26 Sliema: Renewal of PA/00071/22 which refers to a renewal of PA/07471/17-Demolition of existing hotel and proposed new construction of Class 3B hotel, including…
- PA/02427/26 Sliema: Changes to development approved in PA/04590/19: changes to landscaping layout and addition of enclosure to staircases at street level; internal layout changes…
- PA/02233/26 Sliema: Minor changes to all basements levels and 3 generators with an on board diesel tank located 2 on level -3 and 1 located on level -1.
- PA/00944/26 Sliema: To propose sanctioning of minor internal variations of apartment at level -1, originally approved in PA01281/03.
- PA/07161/25 Sliema: To sanction apartment as built including internal layout, position of apertures along facade and terraces.
- PA/02592/25 Sliema: To sanction minor alterations from approved permit PA/00165/22 including the installation of glass railing and a jacuzzi at roof level, projection on the back…
- PA/02533/25 Sliema: Minor alterations to existing residential duplex apartment to be split into two separate units.
- PA/01360/25 Sliema: To sanction alterations to existing common parts from approved permit PA/648/22, including installation of metal grills in the internal yard, and alterations…
- PA/08022/24 Sliema: Proposed construction of two rooftop pools on approved accessible private roofs at level 18 and raising of glass balustrade from 1.1m to 1.5m above finish…
- PA/06107/24 Sliema: Renewal of PA/07796/18. Changes to approved permit PA/00849/12. Proposed internal and external alterations and partial change of use to Class 3B and proposed…
- PA/06098/24 Sliema: To sanction as-built internal alterations to approved layout including addition of a third bedroom and installation of false ceiling (to update clear heights).
- PA/06299/24 Sliema: Proposed lateral extension of apartment A161 at level 16 onto adjacent terrace including shading canopy. Associated elevation changes.
- PA/02290/24 Sliema: Proposed lateral extension of apartment B161 at level 16 onto adjacent terrace including shading canopy and removal of terrace extension as approved in…
- PA/03045/24 Sliema: Placement of timber platform in front of site frontage, erecting of retractable shading awnings, safety railings, tables and chairs.
More by Edwin Mintoff
- PA/07655/26 Munxar: Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool…
- PA/07457/26 Gzira: Amendments to facade for structural integrity.
- PA/07455/26 Sliema: Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign.
- PA/07431/26 St Julians: To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,…
- PA/07407/26 Sliema: To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of…
- PA/07388/26 Marsaskala: Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel.