--- title: "PA/02290/24: lateral extension of apartment B161 at level in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02290-24/sliema-lateral-extension-of-apartment-b161-at-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Proposed lateral extension of apartment B161 at level 16 onto adjacent terrace including shading canopy and removal… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0229024 # PA/02290/24: lateral extension of apartment B161 at level in Sliema Fortina SPA Resort, Apartment A161, Level 16; Penthouse B171 & B172 at level 17, 7, ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Sliema Proposed lateral extension of apartment B161 at level 16 onto adjacent terrace including shading canopy and removal of terrace extension as approved in PA/05659/23 in same apartment. Change to roof access staircase and small changes to internal layout in penthouse B172 at level 17. Associated elevation changes. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Fortina SPA Resort, Apartment A161, Level 16; Penthouse B171 & B172 at level 17, 7, ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Fortina Developments Co Ltd Attn: Edward Zammit Tabona](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/fortina-developments-co-ltd) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Received:** 4 March 2024 - **Validated:** 25 June 2024 - **Published:** 17 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 10 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02290/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02290&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Fortina SPA Resort, Apartment A161, Level 16; Penthouse B171 & B172 at level 17, 7, ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Sliema 131 other applications within 300 m: 76 granted, 8 refused, 8 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 15 floors (PA/02322/23). 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), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [William Privitera](https://propertylist.mt/perit/william-privitera). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/03444/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03444-22/sliema-alterations-to-existing-restaurant): Alterations to existing restaurant, lowering of floor area and replacement of sign. Status being checked, 10 m away - [**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, 18 m away - [**PA/01358/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01358-24/sliema-sanctioning-of-changes-to-lido-development-approved): Sanctioning of changes to lido development approved in PA/04590/19: changes to landscaping layout and addition of enclosure to staircase at street level;… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 30 m away - [**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, 31 m away - [**PA/00159/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00159-21/sliema-internal-alterations-including-openings-in-internal-walls): Internal alterations including openings in internal walls Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/02322/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02322-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa-06252-17-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA/06252/17 - Demolition of existing 4 star hotel and the spa wing of the 5 star hotel, and excavation of site. Construction of 3 levels of below… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 15 floors, 42 m away - [**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, 48 m away - [**PA/03610/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03610-25/sliema-smoking-shelter-and-protective-canopy-to-cover): Proposed smoking shelter and protective canopy to cover staircases on the upper plaza of the approved PA/01161/22. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 48 m away - [**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, 48 m away - [**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, 48 m away - [**PA/04437/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04437-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-shop-class-4b): Change of use from shop Class 4B to restaurant Class 4D. The proposed internal layout will feature a spacious kitchen, dedicated restroom facilities for both… Withdrawn, validated 2 July 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/01161/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01161-22/sliema-internal-and-external-layout-changes-to-the): Proposed internal and external layout changes to the residential and retail components of the project approved in PA06252/17 and PA03913/18; proposed change… Granted, validated 4 May 2022, 51 m away - [**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, 55 m away - [**PA/03045/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03045-24/sliema-placement-of-timber-platform-in-front-of): Placement of timber platform in front of site frontage, erecting of retractable shading awnings, safety railings, tables and chairs. Withdrawn, validated 22 May 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/01798/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01798-24/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices): 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. Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 57 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**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/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from Fortina Developments Co Ltd - [**PA/02322/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02322-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa-06252-17-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA/06252/17 - Demolition of existing 4 star hotel and the spa wing of the 5 star hotel, and excavation of site. Construction of 3 levels of below… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 15 floors - [**PA/01161/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01161-22/sliema-internal-and-external-layout-changes-to-the): Proposed internal and external layout changes to the residential and retail components of the project approved in PA06252/17 and PA03913/18; proposed change… Granted, validated 4 May 2022 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)