--- title: "PA/01981/23: Sanctioning minor changes in use of rooms in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01981-23/sliema-sanctioning-minor-changes-in-use-of-rooms source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Sliema: Sanctioning minor changes in use of rooms as built from permit PA/03202/20. Perit Pierre Bianchi. Validated 5 April… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0198123 # PA/01981/23: Sanctioning minor changes in use of rooms in Sliema 40, Flat 1 and Flat 2, Triq il-Knisja c/w, Triq Dun Pawl Vella, Sliema Sanctioning minor changes in use of rooms as built from permit PA/03202/20. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 40, Flat 1 and Flat 2, Triq il-Knisja c/w, Triq Dun Pawl Vella, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [David Meli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/david-meli) - **Perit:** [Perit Pierre Bianchi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-bianchi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 30 January 2023 - **Validated:** 5 April 2023 - **Published:** 5 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 8 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 26 July 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01981/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01981&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 40, Flat 1 and Flat 2, Triq il-Knisja c/w, Triq Dun Pawl Vella, Sliema 277 other applications within 300 m: 177 granted, 6 refused, 35 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/03873/24). On Triq il-Knisja: 3 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 65 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/07416/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07416-25/sliema-internal-alterations-to-existing-town-house): Internal alterations to existing town house, additions of a washroom at second floor level and changes to facade materials. Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/03921/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03921-24/sliema-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-and-extension-to): Sanctioning of internal alterations and extension to dwelling. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/00112/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00112-22/sliema-restoration-of-facade-as-per-gs-00724-19): Restoration of facade as per GS/00724/19. Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/01055/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01055-22/sliema-internal-alterations-to-existing-town-house): Internal alterations to existing town house, change of use from residential to Class 3A accommodation and to construct lift shaft and extension at second… Status being checked, 3 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/08294/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08294-24/sliema-minor-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed minor alterations to existing dwelling. Granted, validated 31 January 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/03602/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03602-21/sliema-carry-out-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To carry out minor internal and external alterations to building approved as an old people’s house (Class 2A) in PA 3339/16 so as to change the use into child… Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/07227/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07227-25/sliema-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. Proposal includes alterations to approved permit PA/03249/24 and proposed construction of pool at second floor level. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/03249/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03249-24/sliema-construction-of-washroom-at-roof-level-similar): Proposed construction of washroom at roof level similar to approved PA/01157/15. Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/03591/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03591-24/sliema-allocation-of-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-for): Allocation of outdoor tables and chairs for the coffee shop (Class 4B). Withdrawn, 46 m away - [**PA/01849/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01849-25/sliema-propose-alterations-to-a-residential-dwelling-including): To propose alterations to a residential dwelling including changes to layout and the construction of additions as indicated. Proposal to include restoration… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/02721/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02721-21/sliema-change-of-use-from-residential-class-1): To change of use from residential Class 1 to Class 3A, from garage to Class 4B and sanctioning alterations from previous permit PA7384/16. Status being checked, 56 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, 66 m away - [**PA/05294/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05294-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-existing-two-floor): Change of use from existing two floor residential house (Class 1) to a 10-bedroom guest house (Class 3A), with the addition of a mezzanine level and an… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/07142/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07142-24/sliema-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-dwelling-covered-by): Sanctioning of alterations to dwelling covered by PA/10992/17. Granted, validated 28 January 2025, 72 m away - [**PA/04282/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04282-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-penthouse): Demolition of existing penthouse. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 80 m away ## More by Pierre Bianchi - [**PA/05242/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05242-26/zebbug-dismantling-of-lightweight-structures): Dismantling of lightweight structures, minor alterations and extensions to dwelling, including proposed pool. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/05121/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05121-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa-04339-16-proposed-demolition-of-illega): Renewal of PA/04339/16: Proposed demolition of illegal construction, reconstruction of collapsed 2 residence including internal changes and the construction… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/05105/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05105-26/marsaxlokk-renewal-of-pa-04313-19): Renewal of PA 04313/19; Renewal of PA1710/14; To construct one semi-detached villa. Granted, validated 14 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02208/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02208-25/rabat-renewal-of-pa-06105-16): Renewal of PA/06105/16. Change of use to dwelling (rural policy 2014-6.2a) with minor alterations. Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/07680/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07680-24/birzebbuga-renewal-of-pa-05255-16): Renewal of PA/05255/16. Replacement of dangerous structural elements and alterations to improve amenity. Granted, validated 11 December 2024 [All applications by Pierre Bianchi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-bianchi) ## More from David Meli - [**PA/03677/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03677-25/luqa-sanctioning-of-maisonette-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of maisonette as built from that approved in PA/8850/17. Granted, validated 23 June 2025 - [**PA/01156/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01156-23/sliema-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-with-minor): Sanctioning of apartment as built with minor differences in layout in relation to that approved in PAPB/1573/91 including differences on facade, and proposed… Granted, validated 26 April 2023 - [**PA/01015/23** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01015-23/st-julians-minor-alterations-to-bar-inc-placement-of): Minor alterations to Bar inc: placement of tables and chairs on public open space and some minor variations to façade that include sanctioning of signage… Granted, validated 1 March 2023 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)