--- title: "PA/01275/23: Retention of existing facade in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01275-23/sliema-retention-of-existing-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Retention of existing facade, relocation of staircase, reusing of some roof elements and demolition of remaining… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0127523 # PA/01275/23: Retention of existing facade in Sliema 24, Triq il-Madonna tas-Sacro Cuor, Sliema Retention of existing facade, relocation of staircase, reusing of some roof elements and demolition of remaining internal structure. Construction of 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 6 overlying apartments, and 1 penthouse at receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 24, Triq il-Madonna tas-Sacro Cuor, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Excel Investments Ltd Attn: Mark Agius](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/excel-investments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 20 January 2023 - **Validated:** 8 March 2023 - **Published:** 8 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 3 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01275/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01275&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 24, Triq il-Madonna tas-Sacro Cuor, Sliema 140 other applications within 300 m: 88 granted, 6 refused, 16 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/04549/21). On Triq il-Madonna tas-Sacro Cuor: 8 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [David Mifsud Parker](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-mifsud-parker), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/07139/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07139-26/sliema-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. To propose change of use from a private garage to Class 4B. To carry out internal and external changes and to fix a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 9 m away - [**PA/02370/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02370-26/sliema-addition-of-one-parking-space-in-basement): Addition of one parking space in basement levels as approved in PA/07944/22; sanctioning of lock-up garages as constructed, removal of door jambs in two… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 23 m away - [**PA/03851/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03851-25/sliema-change-to-shift-facade-fascia-line): Proposed change to shift facade fascia line. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/02433/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02433-25/sliema-layout-in-lieu-of-those-approved-in): Proposed layout in lieu of those approved in PA/07944/22, mainly consisting in the construction of two plunge pools on the roofs of each of the two penthouses. Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/04213/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04213-23/sliema-construct-extension-to-existing-apartment-at-fifth): To construct extension to existing apartment at fifth floor level and to construct a receded 1 bedroom apartment at sixth floor level. Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 6 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/05865/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05865-23/sliema-sanction-as-built-basement-levels): To sanction as built basement levels, with a layout different to that approved in PA9680/19, including removal of ramp and interconnection with adjacent… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/00601/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00601-24/sliema-sanction-variations-to-approved-permit-pa03494-16): To sanction variations to approved permit PA03494/16; reducing pedestrian access to 1.50m. Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/01565/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01565-23/sliema-sanction-alterations-to-apartment-approved-in-pa3225-00): To sanction alterations to apartment approved in PA3225/00. Granted, validated 25 May 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/01824/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01824-25/sliema-construction-of-2-pools-at-roof-level): Proposed construction of 2 pools at roof level, approved by PA2950/23. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/02950/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02950-23/sliema-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-parking): Proposed excavation of site and construction of parking for private use at basement, 1 Class 4A office and 1 maisonette at ground floor, 18 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/01798/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01798-25/sliema-changes-to-pa1741-23-to-sanction-minor-internal): Changes to PA1741/23 to sanction minor internal alterations, removal of internal staircase to create a separate 1 bedroom apartment (no structural works). Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/01741/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01741-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa10295-17-for-the-proposed-extension): Renewal of PA10295/17 for the proposed extension of existing residential unit including construction of an additional receded floor level and conversion of… Granted, validated 2 May 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/02601/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02601-24/sliema-demolish-a-hotel-and-underlying-commercial-premises): To demolish a hotel and underlying commercial premises, to excavate site (including that covered by PA6894/20) and carry out alterations to existing apartment… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/05954/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05954-23/sliema-renewal-to-pa7813-18): Renewal to PA7813/18 (Proposed demolition of existing and construction of Class 3A guesthouse). Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/03750/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03750-24/sliema-demolish-the-remaining-building): To demolish the remaining building (approved in PA 6894/20 and excavate accordingly).(as interim to ongoing full permit PA2601/24 covering the entire site… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 44 m away ## More by Maria Schembri Grima - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) ## More from Excel Investments Ltd - [**PA/05223/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05223-24/qala-sanction-the-construction-of-2-pools-as): To sanction the construction of 2 pools as well as soft landscaping. Pending, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/03666/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03666-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-building): Proposed demolition of building, excavation of two basements, and construction of 17 garages at basement -1 and -2, 7 commercial class 4B shops with signage… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01471/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01471-24/ta-xbiex-construction-of-wall-and-extension-of-front): Proposed construction of wall and extension of front balconies from second to fifth floor. Granted, validated 24 April 2024 - [**PA/01436/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01436-24/paola-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing structures and excavation of 2 basement levels as per proposed plans. Phase 2 is to be covered by T/N 278321. (Proposed… Granted, validated 13 March 2024 - [**PA/00752/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00752-24/paola-construction-of-2-basement-levels-of-parking): Proposed construction of 2 basement levels of parking spaces and garages, 17 retail shops (Class 4B) at ground floor level and 103 residential units from… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00394/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00394-24/xewkija-minor-changes-to-pa756-22-in-internal-layouts): Minor changes to PA756/22 in internal layouts due to a slight change in site configuration and changing duplex 7 to a three-bedroom apartment keeping the same… Granted, validated 31 January 2024 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)