--- title: "PA/01918/25: Partial demolition of existing penthouse and construction in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01918-25/sliema-partial-demolition-of-existing-penthouse-and-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Partial demolition of existing penthouse and construction to convert it into a full apartment at 5th floor,… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0191825 # PA/01918/25: Partial demolition of existing penthouse and construction in Sliema 63, The Hive, Triq Pace, Sliema Partial demolition of existing penthouse and construction to convert it into a full apartment at 5th floor, construction of one apartment at 6th floor and one penthouse at 7th floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 63, The Hive, Triq Pace, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [E.P.D.S. Ltd Attn: Victor Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/e-p-d-s-ltd) - **Perit:** [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 7 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 22 November 2024 - **Validated:** 26 March 2025 - **Published:** 4 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 4 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 12 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01918/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01918&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 63, The Hive, Triq Pace, Sliema 234 other applications within 300 m: 145 granted, 11 refused, 16 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 15 floors (PA/02322/23). On Triq Pace: 12 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Dario Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dario-mangion). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/03335/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03335-25/sliema-sanction-variations-from-pa3631-21): To sanction variations from PA3631/21. Changes include internal and external amendments. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/03631/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03631-21/sliema-conversion-of-existing-penthouse): Conversion of existing penthouse (originally approved by PA2734/10) into apartment at fifth floor level and construct apartment at receded floor level.… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**PA/02882/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02882-23/sliema-extension-and-alterations-of-existing-apartment-at): Extension and alterations of existing apartment at current penthouse house level. Changes to the elevation on Triq Pace, and the proposed construction of an… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/06828/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06828-24/sliema-change-of-use-from-car-wash-to): Change of use from car wash to coin operated laundry, retention and reconfiguration of class 4A office as approved in PA 7862/18. To excavate one level of… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/02042/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02042-22/sliema-minor-alteration-to-existing-apartments): Minor alteration to existing apartments. Status being checked, 20 m away - [**PA/01879/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01879-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-bedroom-to-class): Change of use from bedroom to class 1D, including internal and external alterations and installation of signage. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 23 m away - [**PA/05454/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05454-24/sliema-sanction-both-existing-structure-and-class-4b): To sanction both existing structure and Class 4B retail shop. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/03050/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03050-25/sliema-division-of-existing-apartment-into-a-1): Division of existing apartment into a 1 one-bedroom apartment and 1 two-bedroom apartment at fourth floor level, changes to room nomenclature in duplex… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 5 floors, 27 m away - [**PA/01648/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01648-24/sliema-change-of-apartment-at-6th-floor-and): Change of apartment at 6th floor and overlying penthouse into two two duplex apartments, minor extension of proposed duplex apartment on Triq Robert Arrigo. Granted, validated 14 June 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/00511/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00511-26/sliema-changes-to-room-uses-in-pre-1967-layout): Changes to room uses in pre-1967 layout. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/07128/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07128-24/sliema-demolish-existing-structure-and-whilst-retaining-ground): To demolish existing structure and whilst retaining ground floor level facade at Triq Pace and first floor level at Triq Robert Arrigo and to propose the… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/01166/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01166-22/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-amendment-to-original-permit): Sanctioning of minor amendment to original permit (PA 6181/05) and proposed extension to fifth floor and construction of a receded floor above it. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/01845/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01845-22/sliema-extension-to-existing-receded-floor-and-proposed): Proposed extension to existing receded floor and proposed new receded floor above (unit 7). Proposal includes sanctioning of railing which was constructed… Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/05686/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05686-24/sliema-change-of-use-to-class-4b-grocer): Proposed change of use to Class 4B Grocer Refused, validated 28 August 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/04384/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04384-23/sliema-propose-minor-alterations-to-an-approved-class): To propose minor alterations to an approved Class 3B hotel including changes to partition layouts, removal of Class 4B shop, changes to entrance aperture and… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 37 m away ## More by architecture 360 - [**PA/07283/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07283-26/siggiewi-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment A2. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07072/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07072-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-6448-24): Alterations to approved permit PA/6448/24, including removal of proposed garage opening to retain existing facade, and the installation of pv panels at roof… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06922/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06922-26/mosta-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06459/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06459-26/mosta-sanction-restoration-works-carried-out-on-facade): To sanction restoration works carried out on facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05363/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05363-26/ghaxaq-proposal-includes-alterations-and-changes-to-the): Proposal includes alterations and changes to the layout of a pre-1967 town house; including demolition of internal walls and accretions to the original… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 [All applications by architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)