--- title: "PA/02472/26: project involves constructing a 15-floor in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02472-26/sliema-project-involves-constructing-a-15-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Sliema: The project involves constructing a 15-floor, 139-room hotel. Internal demolition from levels 0–6, with full… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0247226 # PA/02472/26: project involves constructing a 15-floor in Sliema Casa Qui-Si-Sana, Ix-Xatt ta' Qui Si-Sana /, Triq Mac Iver, Sliema The project involves constructing a 15-floor, 139-room hotel. Internal demolition from levels 0–6, with full demolition and reconstruction from level 7. The proposal includes a change of use from residential Class 1 to 3-star hotel (Class 3B) and the addition of new floors to accommodate hotel facilities. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** Casa Qui-Si-Sana, Ix-Xatt ta' Qui Si-Sana /, Triq Mac Iver, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Carlo Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carlo-stivala) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 15 floors - **Residential units:** 139 - **Received:** 21 November 2025 - **Validated:** 22 April 2026 - **Published:** 22 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 May 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02472/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02472&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Casa Qui-Si-Sana, Ix-Xatt ta' Qui Si-Sana /, Triq Mac Iver, Sliema 202 other applications within 300 m: 131 granted, 10 refused, 12 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 14 floors (PA/02834/26). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 69% (likely range 39–99%, low reliability, from 21 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/05522/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05522-24/sliema-internal-alterations-lift-installation): Internal alterations - lift installation. Granted, validated 1 October 2024, 13 m away - [**PA/01328/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01328-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-penthouse-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing penthouse and construction of two apartments at 6th & 7th Floor, and a receded apartment at 8th Floor. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/05574/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05574-24/sliema-sanction-facade-as-constructed-and-to-propose): To sanction facade as constructed and to propose changes to the part approved facade in RG1538/22 and to propose a change in material and color to the facade… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/03709/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03709-24/sliema-increasing-of-external-openings): Increasing of external openings. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/00272/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00272-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B (area to remain unchanged), to sanction internal changes from approved. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/01112/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01112-25/sliema-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction apartment as built from what was approved in PA/05287/05 following survey of apartment, variations include shifting of walls and apertures,… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/02630/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02630-26/sliema-changes-to-level-9-extension-of): Proposed changes to level 9 - extension of apt.9 to include 1 bedroom. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/00921/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00921-26/sliema-subdivision-of-triplex-3-bedroomed-penthouse-as-approved): Subdivision of triplex 3-bedroomed penthouse as approved in PA/4600/16 into two residential units and related internal partitioning and alterations and… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/00443/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00443-23/sliema-external-and-internal-minor-alterations-including-sanctioning): External and internal minor alterations including sanctioning from previous approved permit. Replacement of two existing external apertures. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/00148/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-22/sliema-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-forming): Proposed internal alterations to existing dwelling and forming apertures on facade, including change from window to door. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/02109/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02109-22/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions-to): Internal and external alterations and additions to residential apartment block, to add 8 apartments and 2 penthouses, including installation of lift. Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/05316/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05316-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-layout-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of existing layout from approved permit PA04068/90, including the changes of internal walls and openings on the facade and different use of rooms. Granted, validated 28 September 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/04308/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04308-23/sliema-correct-the-location-of-site-from-that): To correct the location of site from that as approved in permit PA 5586/07, to sanction the carrying out of internal alterations. The proposal also involves… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01977/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01977-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-garage-to-a): Proposed change of use from garage to a Class 4B shop. Proposal includes sanction of extension to existing garage, fixing of fascia sign and widening of… Withdrawn, validated 5 April 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/04836/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04836-23/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-internal-and-external-variations): Proposed sanctioning of existing internal and external variations to showroom approved in PA4068/90, and proposed additional new internal and external… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 50 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 Carlo Stivala - [**PA/06780/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06780-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-residential-to-a): Change of use from residential to a Class 3A guesthouse, including the addition of one extra floor. The proposed development consists of a basement garage; a… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/02473/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02473-26/gzira-3-star-hotel-class-3b): Proposed 3-star hotel Class 3B. The project include demolition of the existing building and construction of 12 floor. The proposal include 44-guest rooms and… Suspended, validated 29 April 2026, 12 floors - [**PA/00771/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00771-26/sliema-sanction-demolition-of-existing-building): To sanction demolition of existing building, and excavation not covered by PA2965/23 and proposed construction of a 4 star hotel (Class 3B) with a different… Pending, validated 11 February 2026, 16 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08329/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08329-25/gzira-sanction-difference-from-approved-pa2701-20-consisting-of): To sanction difference from approved PA2701/20 consisting of pool and other additions and alterations at roof level. Suspended, validated 7 January 2026 - [**PA/00256/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00256-25/st-julians-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-additions-and): To sanction minor internal and external additions and alterations to Class 4D outlet approved by PA/03863/21. Pending, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/03229/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03229-23/sliema-sanction-the-construction-of-class-3b-hotel): To sanction the construction of Class 3B hotel consisting of restaurant (Class 4D) at level 0 plus 79 overlying guest rooms, in lieu of approved Class 4B shop… Granted, validated 6 June 2023 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)