--- title: "PA/02322/23: Renewal of PA/06252/17 - Demolition of existing in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02322-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa-06252-17-demolition-of-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Renewal of PA/06252/17 - Demolition of existing 4 star hotel and the spa wing of the 5 star hotel, and excavation of… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0232223 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Fortina Developments Co Ltd Attn: Mr Edward Zammit Tabona](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/fortina-developments-co-ltd) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02322/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02322&caseYear=23) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03293-21/sliema-sanction-changes-to-internal-layout-of-level): To sanction changes to internal layout of level 4/recessed duplex apartment as approved in PA 2984/03. Status being checked, 9 m away - [**PA/06088/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06088-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4a-estate): Change of use from Class 4A estate agency to massage parlour, alterations to internal layout, and change of signage. Withdrawn, validated 18 October 2023, 13 m away - [**PA/03041/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03041-26/sliema-alterations-to-an-existing-duplex-flat-to): 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… Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 17 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, 18 m away - [**PA/04122/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04122-24/sliema-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-and-widen): To carry out minor internal alterations and widen balcony door. Granted, validated 23 August 2024, 27 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, 27 m away - [**PA/01146/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01146-21/sliema-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing townhouse and construction of 7 apartments including garage at semi-basement level Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/00765/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00765-20/sliema-sanction-the-residential-units-as-built): To sanction the residential units as-built; proposed modifications of the existing residential unit, consisting of shifting of internal walls, formation and… Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/06561/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06561-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-existing-class-4a): Proposed change of use from existing Class 4A office to Class 2C child care and kindergarten including sanctioning/new proposed minor internal and external… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/03237/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03237-23/sliema-minor-internal-alterations-in-first-floor-apartment): Minor internal alterations in first floor apartment. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/01772/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01772-25/sliema-sanctioning-of-internal-changes-to-fourth-floor): Sanctioning of internal changes to fourth floor apartment approved in PA/05400/23. Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 48 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, 49 m away - [**PA/05669/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05669-24/sliema-sanction-the-use-of-this-existing-chapel): To sanction the use of this existing chapel as offices (Class 4A). Sanctioning include also internal additions and light weight partitions. Works include… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/05400/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05400-23/sliema-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, addition of en-suite and addition of bedroom (instead of kitchen). Granted, validated 24 October 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/01889/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01889-23/sliema-construction-of-balcony-in-internal-yard-on): Proposed construction of balcony in internal yard on penthouse floor. Granted, validated 2 May 2023, 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/02290/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02290-24/sliema-lateral-extension-of-apartment-b161-at-level): Proposed lateral extension of apartment B161 at level 16 onto adjacent terrace including shading canopy and removal of terrace extension as approved in… Granted, validated 25 June 2024 - [**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)