--- title: "PA/01699/24: subdivision of existing duplex penthouse approved by in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01699-24/sliema-subdivision-of-existing-duplex-penthouse-approved-by source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Proposed subdivision of existing duplex penthouse approved by PA06479/17, Into two residential units. Including… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0169924 # PA/01699/24: subdivision of existing duplex penthouse approved by in Sliema 20, Hera Apartments, ix-Xatt ta' Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema Proposed subdivision of existing duplex penthouse approved by PA06479/17, Into two residential units. Including minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 20, Hera Apartments, ix-Xatt ta' Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Mr John Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-saliba) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 6 February 2024 - **Validated:** 20 March 2024 - **Published:** 20 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 December 2024 - **Permit expires:** 8 January 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01699/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01699&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 20, Hera Apartments, ix-Xatt ta' Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema 144 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 6 refused, 9 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/02443/24). On ix-Xatt ta' Qui-Si-Sana: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Malcolm Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/04879/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04879-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-the-joining-of-2-apartments): Proposed sanctioning of the joining of 2 apartments previously covered by PA/04068/90 and proposed internal alterations to the same. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/02472/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02472-26/sliema-project-involves-constructing-a-15-floor): The project involves constructing a 15-floor, 139-room hotel. Internal demolition from levels 0–6, with full demolition and reconstruction from level 7. The… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026, 15 floors, 26 m away - [**PA/08033/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08033-25/sliema-sanctioning-of-variations-from-approved-dn-0091-05-and): Sanctioning of variations from approved DN/0091/05 and proposed minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 27 January 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/04836/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04836-23/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-internal-and-external-variations): Proposed sanctioning of existing internal and external variations to showroom approved in PA4068/90, and proposed additional new internal and external… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/01112/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01112-25/sliema-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction apartment as built from what was approved in PA/05287/05 following survey of apartment, variations include shifting of walls and apertures,… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/05316/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05316-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-layout-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of existing layout from approved permit PA04068/90, including the changes of internal walls and openings on the facade and different use of rooms. Granted, validated 28 September 2026, 36 m away - [**PA/00443/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00443-23/sliema-external-and-internal-minor-alterations-including-sanctioning): External and internal minor alterations including sanctioning from previous approved permit. Replacement of two existing external apertures. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/00272/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00272-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B (area to remain unchanged), to sanction internal changes from approved. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/05522/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05522-24/sliema-internal-alterations-lift-installation): Internal alterations - lift installation. Granted, validated 1 October 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/02630/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02630-26/sliema-changes-to-level-9-extension-of): Proposed changes to level 9 - extension of apt.9 to include 1 bedroom. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/02109/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02109-22/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions-to): Internal and external alterations and additions to residential apartment block, to add 8 apartments and 2 penthouses, including installation of lift. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/00148/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-22/sliema-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-forming): Proposed internal alterations to existing dwelling and forming apertures on facade, including change from window to door. Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/01977/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01977-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-garage-to-a): Proposed change of use from garage to a Class 4B shop. Proposal includes sanction of extension to existing garage, fixing of fascia sign and widening of… Withdrawn, validated 5 April 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/01328/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01328-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-penthouse-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing penthouse and construction of two apartments at 6th & 7th Floor, and a receded apartment at 8th Floor. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/05574/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05574-24/sliema-sanction-facade-as-constructed-and-to-propose): To sanction facade as constructed and to propose changes to the part approved facade in RG1538/22 and to propose a change in material and color to the facade… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 72 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): 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… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from John Saliba - [**PA/01428/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01428-26/hamrun-carry-out-minor-changes-within-facade-apertures): To carry out minor changes within facade apertures. Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/06838/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06838-25/zebbug-gozo-reconstruct-rubble-wall-and-to-install-a): To reconstruct rubble wall and to install a timber gate. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/07280/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07280-24/xewkija-renew-pa-06203-16-to-make-additions-and): To renew PA/06203/16 - To make additions and alterations to structures at roof level and change of use from washrooms to residential unit. Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/06319/24** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06319-24/munxar-sanction-alterations-to-sheep-farm-approved-in): To sanction alterations to sheep farm approved in PA/07525/18. Alterations include changes to layout, to facade and other alterations following site survey.… Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/05267/24** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05267-24/pembroke-sanctioning-of-retractable-canopy): Proposed sanctioning of retractable canopy. Withdrawn, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/04363/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04363-24/birkirkara-minor-alterations-to-apartment-layout): Proposed minor alterations to apartment layout, including extension in lightweight material onto back terrace. Granted, validated 3 September 2024 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)