PA/01989/23: sanction internal and external alterations in Sliema
The Point Shopping Mall, ex Debenhams, Triq Tigne', Sliema
To sanction internal and external alterations, a mezzanine level, an extension area and a steel canopy to an existing shopping establishment. To propose part change of use from a Class 4B to Class 4D.
- Status
- Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT)
- Location
- The Point Shopping Mall, ex Debenhams, Triq Tigne', Sliema
- Locality
- Sliema
- Applicant
- Mr Karl Micallef
- Perit
- Perit Christian Spiteri
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Sanctioning
- Received
- 13 October 2022
- Validated
- 5 April 2023
- Published
- 5 April 2023
- Comments close
- 8 May 2023
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Refuse Permission
- Decision date
- 3 July 2025
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around The Point Shopping Mall, ex Debenhams, Triq Tigne', Sliema
249 other applications within 300 m: 157 granted, 10 refused, 16 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 15 floors (PA/02322/23).
On Triq Tigne': 25 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 9 floors, the tallest 9. Periti active on this street: Malcolm Caruana, Martin Peter Grech, Edwin Mintoff.
Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 63–100%, medium reliability, from 64 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/00839/25 Sliema: To renew PA/6136/16 - Construction of additional floor.
- PA/04462/23 Sliema: Proposed subdivision of first floor level apartment into two units.
- PA/00568/21 Sliema: To sanction apartment as built. Variations from approved PA 579/95 include internal alterations and minor configuration adjustment, change and extensions at…
- PA/02511/22 Sliema: Proposed minor internal alterations to improve light and ventilation, proposed second bedroom instead of a non-interconnected car garage in order to give to…
- PA/05844/25 Sliema: To sanction facade changes and internal variations mainly re-positioning of walls, doors and windows (following survey) from approved PA/473/15.
- PA/06503/26 Sliema: To sanction a first floor apartment as built, with variations from the approved development permit PA579/95.
- PA/02298/24 Sliema: Temporary partial dismantling of facade for safety reasons during demolition and excavation works. Facade is to be rebuilt in same configuration and overall…
- PA/03317/24 Sliema: To sanction minor internal alterations and converting 2no. 2 bedroom apartment into 3 bedroom apartments at fifth floor level originally approved in PA03710/01.
- PA/02015/23 Sliema: Proposed minor lightweight extension to penthouse.
- PA/04771/26 Sliema: Conversion of approved duplex unit into two separate units in lieu of PA/07447/25.
- PA/07447/25 Sliema: Proposed extension to penthouse approved in RG/04870/17 to create duplex penthouse including internal alterations.
- PA/02515/22 Sliema: Proposed minor internal alterations to improve layout and circulation, proposed introduction of one interconnected car garage and proposed upgrading of ground…
- PA/07827/25 Sliema: Change of use from office Class 4A approved in PA/8041/20 to residential unit and increase domestic storage for overlying residential units.
- PA/00162/25 Sliema: To sanction elevation materials, changes to Class 4A offices and overlying residences as approved in PA/08041/20.
- PA/07456/24 Sliema: Proposed shifting of external ac unit from lower part of facade (as approved in PA/02511/22) to the upper part of the ground floor shop aperture (to be…
More by Christian Spiteri
- PA/07779/26 Mellieha: To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool.
- PA/07574/26 Mellieha: To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to…
- PA/07524/26 St Julians: Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in…
- PA/07408/26 Gzira: Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing.
- PA/07220/26 Birzebbuga: To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and…
- PA/07073/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows.
All applications by Christian Spiteri
More from Karl Micallef
- PA/01570/24 Rabat (Gozo): To sanction changes from PA/06366/18 following a new site survey and to propose the change of use from Class 4B shop approved in PA/6366/18 to Class 4D…
- PA/06029/23 Sliema: To sanction internal alterations to existing dwelling as shown in conventional colours.
- PA/04802/23 St Julians: To correct the location of site frot that as approved in pertit PA/05286/93, to change the use of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4D restaurant (cooking on site)…