PA/02322/23: Renewal of PA/06252/17 - Demolition of existing in Sliema
Fortina SPA Resort, Ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Triq Censu Xerri, Sliema
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 ground carparking; construction of ground floor retail complex (mix of Class 4B and Class 4C) under a landscaped public open space; and construction of residential complex rising to a maximum of 15 floors above street level. Development also to include complete refurbishment (including internal alterations) of the existing 5 star hotel, the construction of five additional floors on the hotel tower and construction of stepped hotel block rising to13 floors above the plaza, in place of the spa wing.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- Fortina SPA Resort, Ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Triq Censu Xerri, Sliema
- Locality
- Sliema
- Applicant
- Fortina Developments Co Ltd Attn: Mr Edward Zammit Tabona
- Perit
- Dr Edwin Mintoff
- Application type
- Renewal of development permission - Summary Process
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Permit Renewal
- Height
- 15 floors
- Received
- 10 April 2023
- Validated
- 17 May 2023
- Published
- 26 April 2023
- Comments close
- 11 May 2023
- Decision
- Acceptable
- Permit expires
- 31 May 2028
The public planning file has 117 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision.
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Fortina SPA Resort, Ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Triq Censu Xerri, Sliema
185 other applications within 300 m: 110 granted, 10 refused, 12 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 14 floors (PA/02834/26).
On Ix-Xatt ta' Tigne': 5 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused.
Approval estimate for permit renewal applications like this here: about 80% (likely range 50–100%, low reliability, from 4 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 15 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 14. 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/03293/21 Sliema: To sanction changes to internal layout of level 4/recessed duplex apartment as approved in PA 2984/03.
- PA/06088/23 Sliema: Change of use from Class 4A estate agency to massage parlour, alterations to internal layout, and change of signage.
- PA/03041/26 Sliema: Alterations to an existing duplex flat to convert the lower part into a separate flat, construction of the front terrace of the upper part and converting it…
- PA/01798/24 Sliema: 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.
- PA/04122/24 Sliema: To carry out minor internal alterations and widen balcony door.
- PA/00159/21 Sliema: Internal alterations including openings in internal walls
- PA/01146/21 Sliema: Demolition of existing townhouse and construction of 7 apartments including garage at semi-basement level
- PA/00765/20 Sliema: To sanction the residential units as-built; proposed modifications of the existing residential unit, consisting of shifting of internal walls, formation and…
- PA/06561/25 Sliema: Proposed change of use from existing Class 4A office to Class 2C child care and kindergarten including sanctioning/new proposed minor internal and external…
- PA/03237/23 Sliema: Minor internal alterations in first floor apartment.
- PA/01772/25 Sliema: Sanctioning of internal changes to fourth floor apartment approved in PA/05400/23.
- PA/02533/25 Sliema: Minor alterations to existing residential duplex apartment to be split into two separate units.
- PA/05669/24 Sliema: To sanction the use of this existing chapel as offices (Class 4A). Sanctioning include also internal additions and light weight partitions. Works include…
- PA/05400/23 Sliema: Minor internal alterations, addition of en-suite and addition of bedroom (instead of kitchen).
- PA/01889/23 Sliema: Proposed construction of balcony in internal yard on penthouse floor.
More by Edwin Mintoff
- PA/07655/26 Munxar: 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…
- PA/07457/26 Gzira: Amendments to facade for structural integrity.
- PA/07455/26 Sliema: Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign.
- PA/07431/26 St Julians: To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,…
- PA/07407/26 Sliema: To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of…
- PA/07388/26 Marsaskala: Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel.
All applications by Edwin Mintoff
More from Fortina Developments Co Ltd
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- PA/01161/22 Sliema: Proposed internal and external layout changes to the residential and retail components of the project approved in PA06252/17 and PA03913/18; proposed change…