--- title: "PA/01279/21: Demolition of existing terrace house in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01279-21/sliema-demolition-of-existing-terrace-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Sliema: Demolition of existing terrace house, excavation, and construction of Class 3A guesthouse, with store… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0127921 # PA/01279/21: Demolition of existing terrace house in Sliema 8, Sqaq it-Torri, Sliema Demolition of existing terrace house, excavation, and construction of Class 3A guesthouse, with store and laundry at basement level, Class 4C cafeteria at ground floor level, and 8 rooms from first till receded floor level. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 8, Sqaq it-Torri, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Joe Abdilla - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01279/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01279&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 8, Sqaq it-Torri, Sliema 243 other applications within 300 m: 148 granted, 8 refused, 23 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 14 floors (PA/02834/26). On Sqaq it-Torri: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/01574/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01574-24/sliema-extension-to-residential-units-at-sixth-and): Proposed extension to residential units at Sixth and Receded Floor Levels. Proposed Class 4C Cafeteria instead of the approved Class 4B shop in lieu of… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 4 m away - [**PA/00097/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00097-25/sliema-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing): To carry out minor internal alterations to existing residential units. Proposed extension at fifth floor level (existing penthouse) and overlying setback… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 6 floors, 29 m away - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 37 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, 45 m away - [**PA/04272/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04272-26/sliema-sanction-internal-alterations-from-pa-2110-02): To sanction internal alterations from PA/2110/02, PA/6011/03 & PA/04878/23. Granted, validated 29 July 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/00498/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00498-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa1418-17): Renewal of PA1418/17 (minor internal alterations and changes to roofs over the Senior School. Addition of two floors on the Senior School Class 2C. Demolition… Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/03828/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03828-25/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-commercial-use-and-ground): Sanctioning of existing commercial use and ground floor of building as is and proposed change of use of existing premises to Class 4D including internal… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/03051/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03051-22/sliema-alterations-to-existing-retail-outlets-at-ground): Alterations to existing retail outlets at ground and mezzanine levels. Works to include: separation of the retail space at ground floor level into two… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/05219/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05219-24/sliema-addition-of-a-lightweight-balcony-and-alteration): Addition of a lightweight balcony and alteration of window into a doorway at level 3 onto Guze Fava Lane. Granted, validated 12 November 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/01759/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01759-23/sliema-part-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Part Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4A offices including alterations at level 3 Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/01449/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01449-26/sliema-construction-of-a-lift-shaft): Proposed construction of a lift shaft. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/06739/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06739-25/sliema-minor-additions-and-alterations-at-level-3): Minor additions and alterations at level 3, including part change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/03140/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03140-25/sliema-part-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Part change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4A offices including alterations at level 3. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/05385/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05385-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-chimney-forming-part-of-the): Proposed sanctioning of chimney forming part of The Plaza Commercial Centre. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/00043/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00043-25/sliema-removal-of-2-class-4b-retail-stalls): Removal of 2 Class 4B retail stalls and addition of Class 4C food stall. Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 55 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)