--- title: "PA/02679/26: Construction of single receded penthouse unit at in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02679-26/sliema-construction-of-single-receded-penthouse-unit-at source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Sliema: Construction of single receded penthouse unit at fifth floor of existing apartment block. Perit CVC Architecture.… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0267926 # PA/02679/26: Construction of single receded penthouse unit at in Sliema JTM Apartments, 70/71, Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca, Sliema Construction of single receded penthouse unit at fifth floor of existing apartment block. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** JTM Apartments, 70/71, Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Chris Mifsud - **Perit:** [CVC Architecture](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cvc-architecture) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 12 March 2026 - **Validated:** 29 April 2026 - **Published:** 29 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 29 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 16 September 2026 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 35 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02679/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02679&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around JTM Apartments, 70/71, Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca, Sliema 215 other applications within 300 m: 122 granted, 6 refused, 23 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01495/24). On Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca: 23 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Michael Lanfranco](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-lanfranco). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/00056/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00056-26/sliema-sanction-the-internal-heights-of-two-approved): To sanction the internal heights of two approved car spaces and the closing of one of the approved car spaces with gypsum partitions. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 15 m away - [**PA/02391/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02391-22/sliema-change-external-aperture-from-white-timber-to): To change external aperture from white timber to white pvc aperture. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/00025/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00025-20/sliema-retain-existing-two-houses-with-internal-alterations): To retain existing two houses with internal alterations and demolition of staircase and spiral staircases, and extend to accommodate 10 apartments over 6… Granted, validated 15 January 2020, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/01234/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01234-22/sliema-sanctioning-of-restoration-works-and-other-interventions): Sanctioning of restoration works and other interventions as well as application for proposed restoration works. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/04914/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04914-23/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-modifications-at-level-6): Sanctioning of minor modifications at Level 6 to approved permit PA10942/17. (Modifications include; decrease in size of front balcony and receded 1m high… Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/08275/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08275-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-commercial-class-4a): Change of use from commercial Class 4A as approved in PA/00333/23, to residential unit. Suspended, validated 18 February 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/04759/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04759-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa1034-18-part-demolition-of): Renewal of PA1034/18 - Part demolition of existing building, internal alterations, extension to basement and construction of second and third floor and… Withdrawn, validated 8 November 2023, 3 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/00333/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00333-23/sliema-internal-alterations-including-the-creation-of-two): Internal alterations including the creation of two separate residential units instead of an approved duplex unit, proposed extension to approved receded floor… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/04500/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04500-24/sliema-sanction-apartment-covered-by-pa-04347-94-as-built): To sanction apartment covered by PA/04347/94 as built. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/01490/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01490-23/sliema-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/04842/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04842-25/sliema-sanction-receding-canopy-and-internal-height-of): To sanction receding canopy and internal height of apartment as approved in PA/08218/19. Granted, validated 23 September 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/00033/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00033-20/sliema-construct-a-full-floor-at-6th-floor): To construct a full floor at 6th floor and recessed floor level at 7th floor, overlying 6 existing residential storeys. Status being checked, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/00232/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00232-21/sliema-sanction-variations-in-size-of-facade-balconies): To sanction variations in size of facade balconies and changes to parapet heights at roof level from those approved in PA/3922/19. Moreover, application is… Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/00809/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00809-25/sliema-renewal-to-pa-06653-16-demolition-of-existing): Renewal to PA/06653/16 - Demolition of existing structure with retention of existing façade and construction of one basement level with 2 garage spaces and 3… Granted, validated 24 March 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/00926/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00926-25/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-apartment): Internal and external alterations to pre-1967 apartment (no drawings were included in permit PB3062/68) including replacement of apertures, removal of… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 45 m away ## More by CVC Architecture - [**PA/07589/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07589-26/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit): To sanction variations from approved permit (PA/03308/25). Pending - [**PA/07366/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07366-26/balzan-change-of-use-from-approved-office-class): Change of use from approved office Class 4A to Class 1 dwelling including changes to internal layout. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06461/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06461-26/kalkara-internal-structure-alterations-to-an-existing-townhouse): Internal structure alterations to an existing townhouse, construction of new stairwell and extension at third floor and receded floor at fourth level, to… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05757/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05757-26/gharghur-sanction-variations-to-approved-permit-pa-06682-16-following): To sanction variations to approved permit PA/06682/16 following survey of property and to propose internal alterations and extension at first floor and at… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05585/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05585-26/mellieha-sanction-changes-to-approved-block-of-apartments): To sanction changes to approved block of apartments as per PA/06224/18. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05488/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05488-26/mellieha-changes-to-plans-and-elevations-approved-in): Changes to plans and elevations approved in PA/0996/25 including indoor swimming pool at basement level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by CVC Architecture](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cvc-architecture) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)