--- title: "PA/01798/24: change of use from Class 4A offices in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01798-24/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Proposed change of use from Class 4A offices as approved in PA5123/18 to a Class 4B retail shop, including… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0179824 # PA/01798/24: change of use from Class 4A offices in Sliema Shatt, ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Sliema Proposed change of use from Class 4A offices as approved in PA5123/18 to a Class 4B retail shop, including sanctioning of different colour scheme. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Shatt, ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Howards Limited Attn: Mr Michael Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/howards-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 9 January 2024 - **Validated:** 27 March 2024 - **Published:** 27 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 29 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01798/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01798&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Shatt, 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Adrian Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-falzon), [William Privitera](https://propertylist.mt/perit/william-privitera), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 82% (likely range 52–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/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/02834/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02834-26/sliema-renewal-of-pa-00071-22-which-refers-to-a): 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… Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 14 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02427/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02427-26/sliema-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-04590-19-changes): Changes to development approved in PA/04590/19: changes to landscaping layout and addition of enclosure to staircases at street level; internal layout changes… Suspended, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/02233/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02233-26/sliema-minor-changes-to-all-basements-levels-and): 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. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/00944/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00944-26/sliema-propose-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-variations-of): To propose sanctioning of minor internal variations of apartment at level -1, originally approved in PA01281/03. Granted, validated 26 March 2026 - [**PA/01136/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01136-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-approved-shop): Change of use from approved shop (Class 4B) to food and drink (Class 4D) and gym (Class 3C) with ancillary massage rooms. Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/07161/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-25/sliema-sanction-apartment-as-built-including-internal-layout): To sanction apartment as built including internal layout, position of apertures along facade and terraces. Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/02592/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02592-25/sliema-sanction-minor-alterations-from-approved-permit-pa-00165-22): 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… Refused, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/02533/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02533-25/sliema-minor-alterations-to-existing-residential-duplex-apartment): Minor alterations to existing residential duplex apartment to be split into two separate units. Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/01360/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01360-25/sliema-sanction-alterations-to-existing-common-parts-from): To sanction alterations to existing common parts from approved permit PA/648/22, including installation of metal grills in the internal yard, and alterations… Refused, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/08022/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08022-24/sliema-construction-of-two-rooftop-pools-on-approved): 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… Granted, validated 18 February 2025 - [**PA/06107/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06107-24/sliema-renewal-of-pa-07796-18): 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… Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/06098/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06098-24/sliema-sanction-as-built-internal-alterations-to-approved-layout): To sanction as-built internal alterations to approved layout including addition of a third bedroom and installation of false ceiling (to update clear heights). Granted, validated 29 October 2024 - [**PA/06299/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06299-24/sliema-lateral-extension-of-apartment-a161-at-level): Proposed lateral extension of apartment A161 at level 16 onto adjacent terrace including shading canopy. Associated elevation changes. Granted, validated 10 October 2024 - [**PA/02290/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02290-24/sliema-lateral-extension-of-apartment-b161-at-level): Proposed lateral extension of apartment B161 at level 16 onto adjacent terrace including shading canopy and removal of terrace extension as approved in… Granted, validated 25 June 2024 ## More by Robert Grech - [**PA/07722/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07722-26/ghaxaq-minor-extension-of-rooms-at-roof-level): Proposed minor extension of rooms at roof level for 2 adjacent dwellings approved in PA7205/24 (Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07656/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07656-26/qormi-additions-to-pa-7927-22): Proposed additions to PA 7927/22.'Proposed industrial development, Class 5B garages, at ground, first and receded floor. Proposed parking at basement level in… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07330/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07330-26/zabbar-renewal-of-pa8680-17-to-rehabilitate-existing-dwelling): Renewal of PA8680/17 -To rehabilitate existing dwelling with alteration and additions, to remove accretions, including excavation and demolishing works. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07290/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07290-26/zebbug-renewal-to-pa10673-17): Renewal to PA10673/17. Modifications to approved PA806/16 and to construct additional apartment at 3rd floor. Internal alterations include modifications to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07229/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07229-26/naxxar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor maisonette including pool, and an overlying maisonette. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07156/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07156-26/ghaxaq-excavation-and-the-construction-of-basement-garage): Proposed excavation and the construction of basement garage, ground floor maisonette, and three additional apartments at first to third floors, and setback… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)