--- title: "PA/02640/23: Restoring facade and replacing existing timber balcony in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02640-23/sliema-restoring-facade-and-replacing-existing-timber-balcony source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Restoring facade and replacing existing timber balcony with a new timber balcony. Addition of lift and minor… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0264023 # PA/02640/23: Restoring facade and replacing existing timber balcony in Sliema 23, Triq Sir George Borg, Sliema Restoring facade and replacing existing timber balcony with a new timber balcony. Addition of lift and minor internal alterations. Extension of existing room at second floor level and the inclusion of a third floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 23, Triq Sir George Borg, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Dr. George Manara - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Height:** 4 floors - **Received:** 28 March 2023 - **Validated:** 26 July 2023 - **Published:** 17 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 1 June 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 9 August 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02640/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02640&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 23, Triq Sir George Borg, Sliema 111 other applications within 300 m: 68 granted, 5 refused, 10 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/00967/25). On Triq Sir George Borg: 9 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi). Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/04388/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04388-26/sliema-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, to excavate and to construct 36 residential units and 2 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages.To also install signage. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/08391/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08391-24/sliema-correct-plotted-location-of-site-for-pb2931-93): To correct plotted location of site for PB2931/93. Proposed works to include demolition of existing washrooms at L6 and construction of 2 additional… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/02219/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02219-25/sliema-demolish-house-keeping-existing-hallway-and-facade): To demolish house keeping existing hallway and facade, to construct garage, 3 overlying apartments and 3 at receded level. Pending, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/05143/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05143-25/sliema-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-apartment-1): To carry out internal alterations to apartment 1. To carry out external alterations to all apartments in the block by extending the existing balcony. Suspended, validated 7 January 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/03392/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03392-25/sliema-demolish-the-existing-second-floor-and-parts): Demolish the existing second floor and parts of the first and ground floors, while keeping the existing facade. Build seven new floors and one receded level.… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/06796/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06796-26/sliema-alterations-to-class-4b-shop-as-approved): Alterations to Class 4B shop as approved in PA/04962/19 and change of use of part he first floor domestic store as approved in DN/00564/24 and the first floor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/03157/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03157-26/sliema-alterations-to-existing-flat-at-8th-floor): Alterations to existing flat at 8th floor level, construction of front terrace and subdividing it into two flats, and construction of overlying penthouse. Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 9 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/05913/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05913-26/sliema-propose-construction-of-extra-floor): To propose construction of extra floor. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 9 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/03171/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-21/sliema-relocate-an-lpg-tank-on-sloped-area): To relocate an LPG tank on sloped area to service It-Torri restaurant and increase safety in accordance with LPG code of practice. Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/02101/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02101-25/sliema-splitting-existing-duplex-penthouse-as-approved-in): Splitting existing duplex penthouse as approved in PA/09365/17 into apartment and penthouse. Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/07885/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07885-24/sliema-install-digital-screens-behind-window-panes): To install digital screens behind window panes. Granted, validated 14 January 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/04014/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04014-26/sliema-sanction-as-built-class-4d-from-approved): To sanction as built Class 4D from approved in PA7214/20. To propose change of use from Class 4D to Class 3A Guesthouse. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/02393/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02393-21/sliema-construction-of-second-and-recessed-third-floor): Proposed construction of second and recessed third floor above existing premises including various internal and external alterations to form additional street… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/06886/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06886-25/sliema-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations. To sanction property built as a mirror image to the approved PB/4871/82. Withdrawn, 51 m away - [**PA/03740/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03740-24/sliema-demolition-of-existing-receded-floor-level-and): Demolition of existing receded floor level and part roof over existing first floor level, inclusive of internal alterations to existing dwelling. Sanctioning… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away ## More by Malcolm Xuereb - [**PA/07527/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07527-26/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit): To sanction variations from approved permit (PB1257/90) to as built. Alterations to existing residential apartment, including the removal of the existing roof… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06470/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06470-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Change of use from a Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (cafeteria), including alterations to facade and internal layout. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06123/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06123-26/floriana-change-of-use-from-residential-apartment): Change of use from residential apartment (Class 1A) to guesthouse (Class 3A), including the installation of proposed signage. Suspended, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06104/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06104-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-property-and-site): Demolition of the existing property and site clearance in preparation for future redevelopment. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/03910/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-disused-hospital): Change of use from disused hospital (Class 2A) to medical sleeping quarters (hostel) Class 3A, including minor internal alterations. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03852/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03852-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) to 'The Corner Hotel' (Class 3B), including the proposal of additional floors. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)