--- title: "PA/02398/22: demolition of existing townhouse including removal of in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02398-22/sliema-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-including-removal-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Sliema: Proposed demolition of existing townhouse including removal of part of façade at Triq il-Hnejja,… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0239822 # PA/02398/22: demolition of existing townhouse including removal of in Sliema No. 17, 18 & 29, Triq Gafar c/w, Triq il-Hnejja, Sliema Proposed demolition of existing townhouse including removal of part of façade at Triq il-Hnejja, retaining main façade. Development of ground floor garage two ground floor maisonettes, one apartment at first and second floor levels and two duplex apartments at third and receded floor level with service screen. Works to include restoration of façade and replacement of timber balcony. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** No. 17, 18 & 29, Triq Gafar c/w, Triq il-Hnejja, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Mr Lloyd Zarb - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02398/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02398&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around No. 17, 18 & 29, Triq Gafar c/w, Triq il-Hnejja, Sliema 395 other applications within 300 m: 239 granted, 11 refused, 49 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01098/24). On Triq Gafar: 30 other applications, 17 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Martin Debrincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-debrincat), [Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, medium reliability, from 41 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/00249/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00249-25/sliema-sanction-minor-differences-in-layout-from-pa-00517-15): To sanction minor differences in layout from PA/00517/15 within residence as constructed. Granted, validated 18 February 2025, 6 m away - [**PA/00441/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00441-21/sliema-demolish-an-existing-building-and-construct-a): To demolish an existing building and construct a ground floor level for parking of private vehicles and a duplex residential unit, 2 overlying apartments, and… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 11 m away - [**PA/02166/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02166-21/sliema-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construction-of): To demolish existing terraced house and construction of 4 residential unit spread over 5 storeys, one of which is a receded floor. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/06541/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06541-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-08964-18-to-extend): Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/08964/18 to extend common stairwell and lift to ground floor level. Granted, validated 28 October 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/00437/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00437-22/sliema-demolition-of-dangerous-roofs-and-reconstruction-in): Demolition of dangerous roofs and reconstruction in reinforced concrete. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/03910/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-23/sliema-demolition-of-existing-structure-retaining-part-elevation): Demolition of existing structure retaining part elevation, restoration of façade including replacement of timber balcony and construction of a garage and 4… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 2 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/08382/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08382-25/sliema-sanction-property-as-built-from-original-permit): To sanction property as built from original permit PAPB/2221/98 and to construct one metre parapet wall around upper roof level. Granted, validated 6 February 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/07887/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07887-25/sliema-changes-to-facade-and-site-configuration-from): Proposed changes to facade and site configuration from PA/01906/24. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/01906/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01906-24/sliema-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building (door number 71), excavate underlying plot, construction of basement garages, parking spaces and water reservoir, 2 maisonettes,… Granted, validated 31 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/02147/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02147-25/sliema-sanction-minor-variations-in-plan-layout-at): To sanction minor variations in plan layout at 3rd floor, washroom at roof level and 3rd floor facade from those approved in PA/5519/08. Granted, validated 20 May 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/06764/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06764-23/sliema-demolish-existing-ground-floor-and-first-floor): To demolish existing ground floor and first floor maisonettes, and proposed construction of a street level garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/02519/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02519-22/sliema-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of garage at ground floor and four overlying residential units including PV panels at roof level. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/02265/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02265-21/sliema-change-of-use-from-a-disused-property): Change of use from a disused property to Class 4A offices and minor alterations on facade. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/02762/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02762-21/sliema-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a domestic store and internal alterations. The application also proposes sanctioning of the existing layout. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/05709/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05709-24/sliema-sanctioning-the-retractable-aluminum-canopy): Sanctioning the retractable aluminum canopy. Refused, validated 14 May 2025, 35 m away ## More by Matthew Bugeja - [**PA/07173/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07173-26/paola-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, removal of second floor pigeon loft, construction of second floor washroom, replacement of facade apertures and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06991/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06991-26/santa-venera-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor Class 4A office, apartments at first and second floor levels and one duplex apartment at third and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06885/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06885-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-at): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing townhouse at ground and first floor levels. Proposed extension at first floor level terrace, construction of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06782/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-26/tarxien-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05947/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05947-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-garage-lightweight-roof-and): Proposed demolition of existing garage lightweight roof and façade. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and a first floor duplex maisonette. Works… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05188/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05188-26/lija-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-to): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level to remove accretions, enlarging internal yards and construction of new stairwell. Proposed construction of… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)