--- title: "PA/01989/23: sanction internal and external alterations in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01989-23/sliema-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Sliema: To sanction internal and external alterations, a mezzanine level, an extension area and a steel canopy to an… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0198923 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Mr Karl Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/karl-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01989/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01989&caseYear=23) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana), [Martin Peter Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-peter-grech), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00839-25/sliema-renew-pa-6136-16-construction-of-additional-floor): To renew PA/6136/16 - Construction of additional floor. Granted, validated 10 March 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/04462/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04462-23/sliema-subdivision-of-first-floor-level-apartment-into): Proposed subdivision of first floor level apartment into two units. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/00568/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00568-21/sliema-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Variations from approved PA 579/95 include internal alterations and minor configuration adjustment, change and extensions at… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/02511/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02511-22/sliema-minor-internal-alterations-to-improve-light-and): Proposed minor internal alterations to improve light and ventilation, proposed second bedroom instead of a non-interconnected car garage in order to give to… Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/05844/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05844-25/sliema-sanction-facade-changes-and-internal-variations-mainly): To sanction facade changes and internal variations mainly re-positioning of walls, doors and windows (following survey) from approved PA/473/15. Granted, validated 17 October 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/06503/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06503-26/sliema-sanction-a-first-floor-apartment-as-built): To sanction a first floor apartment as built, with variations from the approved development permit PA579/95. Pending, 33 m away - [**PA/02298/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02298-24/sliema-temporary-partial-dismantling-of-facade-for-safety): Temporary partial dismantling of facade for safety reasons during demolition and excavation works. Facade is to be rebuilt in same configuration and overall… Granted, validated 14 May 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/03317/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03317-24/sliema-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-converting-2no): To sanction minor internal alterations and converting 2no. 2 bedroom apartment into 3 bedroom apartments at fifth floor level originally approved in PA03710/01. Granted, validated 8 August 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/02015/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02015-23/sliema-minor-lightweight-extension-to-penthouse): Proposed minor lightweight extension to penthouse. Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/04771/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04771-26/sliema-conversion-of-approved-duplex-unit-into-two): Conversion of approved duplex unit into two separate units in lieu of PA/07447/25. Granted, validated 27 August 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/07447/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07447-25/sliema-extension-to-penthouse-approved-in-rg-04870-17-to): Proposed extension to penthouse approved in RG/04870/17 to create duplex penthouse including internal alterations. Granted, validated 19 January 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/02515/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02515-22/sliema-minor-internal-alterations-to-improve-layout-and): Proposed minor internal alterations to improve layout and circulation, proposed introduction of one interconnected car garage and proposed upgrading of ground… Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/07827/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07827-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-office-class-4a): Change of use from office Class 4A approved in PA/8041/20 to residential unit and increase domestic storage for overlying residential units. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/00162/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00162-25/sliema-sanction-elevation-materials): To sanction elevation materials, changes to Class 4A offices and overlying residences as approved in PA/08041/20. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/07456/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07456-24/sliema-shifting-of-external-ac-unit-from-lower): 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… Granted, validated 14 January 2025, 42 m away ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): 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… Pending - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) ## More from Karl Micallef - [**PA/01570/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01570-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-changes-from-pa-06366-18-following-a-new): 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… Granted, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/06029/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06029-23/sliema-sanction-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-as): To sanction internal alterations to existing dwelling as shown in conventional colours. Granted, validated 21 November 2023 - [**PA/04802/23** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04802-23/st-julians-correct-the-location-of-site-frot-that): 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)… Granted, validated 23 August 2023 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)