--- title: "PA/01515/23: proposed development includes retention of existing townhouse in Sliema |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01515-23/sliema-proposed-development-includes-retention-of-existing-townhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: The proposed development includes retention of existing townhouse and extension thereof, dismantling of dilapidated… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0151523 # PA/01515/23: proposed development includes retention of existing townhouse in Sliema No. 44, Triq San Gwann Battista, Sliema The proposed development includes retention of existing townhouse and extension thereof, dismantling of dilapidated structures in backyard and dismantling and reconstruction of roof in precarious and dangerous condition. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 44, Triq San Gwann Battista, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Matthew Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-cassar) - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-cassar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 9 February 2023 - **Validated:** 15 March 2023 - **Published:** 15 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 21 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 6 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01515/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01515&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around No. 44, Triq San Gwann Battista, Sliema 353 other applications within 300 m: 229 granted, 11 refused, 42 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 16 floors (PA/01122/25). On Triq San Gwann Battista: 13 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-attard), [Bernard Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bernard-formosa), [Gareth Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gareth-dimech). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/00021/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00021-20/sliema-renew-valid-pa-03026-14-reading-proposed-internal): To renew valid PA 03026/14 reading: Proposed internal and external alterations and extension to existing dwelling. Granted, validated 11 February 2020, 13 m away - [**PA/05983/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05983-23/sliema-construction-of-room-at-the-ground-floor): Proposed construction of room at the ground floor at the rear of the property. Granted, validated 4 January 2024, 14 m away - [**PA/04975/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04975-26/sliema-addition-of-second-floor-apartment-to-residential): Proposed addition of second floor apartment to residential block approved in PA/06140/24. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 2 floors, 15 m away - [**PA/06140/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06140-24/sliema-demolish-existing-maisonette): To demolish existing maisonette, retain facade and carry out minor alterations to same. To construct two overlying dwellings with setback floor washrooms. Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 15 m away - [**PA/07602/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07602-25/sliema-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, extension at roof level including parapet wall and relocate services (including pv panels) on new roof. Creating Class 1D (home office)… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/02394/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02394-25/sliema-sanction-property-as-built-following-survey-of): To sanction property as built following survey of site. Sanctioning include minor differences in dimensions from approved layout as per superimposed drawings,… Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/05332/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05332-24/sliema-internal-alterations-to-sanction-an-overhead-storage): Internal alterations: To sanction an overhead storage from PB/01424/83, and propose a wc and enclose an internal wall at ground floor level. Granted, validated 23 September 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/06794/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06794-26/sliema-sanction-the-front-elevation-as-built-from): To sanction the front elevation as built from the pre-1967 condition and to propose minor alterations to apertures, balcony and finishes. Pending, 32 m away - [**PA/01894/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01894-22/sliema-restoration-of-facade-and-minor-internal-and): Restoration of facade and minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/01617/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01617-22/sliema-extension-and-alterations-at-second-floor-and): Extension and alterations at second floor and upper roof level, including minor alterations to façade. Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/06783/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06783-26/sliema-class-3a-tourism-accommodation-containing-24-rooms): Proposed Class 3A tourism accommodation containing 24 rooms. Proposed development shall include ancillary facilities such as breakfast area and pool at roof… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/02701/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02701-23/sliema-renewal-of-approved-permit-pa-11052-17-proposed-sanctioning): Renewal of approved permit PA/11052/17 Proposed sanctioning of extension at second and third floor over pre-68 dwelling, including minor alterations at first… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 4 floors, 57 m away - [**PA/05557/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05557-25/sliema-sanction-the-construction-of-domestic-store-at): To sanction the construction of domestic store at roof level. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/01336/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01336-23/sliema-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings. Construction of feast decorations store at ground floor and community hall at first floor. Proposed Class 4A offices for the… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 60 m away - [**PA/08608/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08608-24/sliema-excavation-of-grave-within-the-extents-of): Excavation of grave within the extents of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Church. Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 61 m away ## More from Matthew Cassar - [**PA/07411/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07411-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to studio maisonette and Class 4B to private car garage. Works to include minor internal and external alterations. Application… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06724/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06724-26/floriana-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To sanction change of use from Class 4A (office) as indicated in DN238/19 back to residential Class 1 (dwelling). Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05300/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05300-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade (BHRS25). Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/04641/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04641-26/mosta-internal-alterations-and-addition-of-pool-at): Internal alterations and addition of pool at third floor level. Granted, validated 18 August 2026 - [**PA/05336/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05336-25/luqa-reinstate-old-arched-door-on-the-facade): To reinstate old arched door on the facade. Granted, validated 4 November 2025 - [**PA/08282/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08282-24/siggiewi-rehabilitation-and-restoration-of-residential-farmhouse-inclu): Rehabilitation and restoration of residential farmhouse including extension thereto, excavation of basement and construction of swimming pool. Granted, validated 11 December 2024 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)