--- title: "PA/02681/23: Phase 1: Proposed demolition of the existing in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02681-23/sliema-phase-1-proposed-demolition-of-the-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Phase 1: Proposed demolition of the existing ’Block 2’ wing of the Preluna Hotel in preparation for Phase 2… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0268123 # PA/02681/23: Phase 1: Proposed demolition of the existing in Sliema Astra Hotel and Preluna Hotel Block 2, Triq it-Torri c/w Triq L. Graham c/w, Triq Milner, Sliema Phase 1: Proposed demolition of the existing ’Block 2’ wing of the Preluna Hotel in preparation for Phase 2 application. (Phase 2 application consists of a proposal for the reconstruction of the same site footprint into an additional wing to the hotel approved in PA/2010/19.) - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Astra Hotel and Preluna Hotel Block 2, Triq it-Torri c/w Triq L. Graham c/w, Triq Milner, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Preluna Ltd Attn:Mr Joseph Andrea Preca](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/preluna-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Hotel - **Received:** 27 March 2023 - **Validated:** 17 May 2023 - **Published:** 17 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 16 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 July 2023 - **Permit expires:** 9 August 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02681/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02681&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Astra Hotel and Preluna Hotel Block 2, Triq it-Torri c/w Triq L. Graham c/w, Triq Milner, Sliema 187 other applications within 300 m: 104 granted, 9 refused, 18 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 15 floors (PA/07209/23). On Triq it-Torri: 141 other applications, 74 granted and 7 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 15. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri). Approval estimate for hotel applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/05823/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05823-26/sliema-renovation-including-internal-alterations-and-changes-to): Renovation including internal alterations and changes to external apertures. Granted, validated 25 September 2026, 9 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, 21 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, 26 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, 29 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, 32 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/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, 33 m away - [**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, 57 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, 73 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, 84 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, 84 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, 94 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, 97 m away - [**PA/01627/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01627-22/sliema-alteration-to-existing-sport-club-deck): Proposed alteration to existing sport club deck, to extend the main deck at higher level. Demolition of a small portion of the lower deck to propose new… Status being checked, 108 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, 111 m away ## More by Michael Anastasi - [**PA/07657/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07657-26/pembroke-changes-to-permit-pa-04863-21): Proposed changes to permit PA/04863/21, including changes to the lift shaft at roof level and removal of landscaping from what was previously approved. Pending - [**PA/07533/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07533-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-05950-18-change-of): Renewal request to PA/05950/18 - Change of use from shop to Class 4C, restoration of facade and minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07414/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07414-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-four-overlying-floors-with-6): Proposed construction of four overlying floors with 6 apartments per floor and three penthouses at setback floor level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06952/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06952-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-10246-17-proposed-extension): Renewal request to PA/10246/17 - Proposed extension of approved 3rd level (as per PA/7449/16) including minor alterations and lowering of roof level by one… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06525/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06525-26/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garage, 3 overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at setback floor level… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06513/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06513-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette, three overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi) ## More from Preluna Ltd - [**PA/03525/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03525-26/sliema-demolition-of-building-and-excavation-of-site): Proposed demolition of building and excavation of site (Phase 3 to hotel development). Phase 4 for construction to be covered by separate permit. Suspended, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02002/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02002-25/sliema-renewal-of-pa-05442-18): Renewal of PA/05442/18; Proposed addition of three floors for use of hotel rooms Class 3B. An addition of 26 rooms for a total of 295 rooms. Proposal of a… Withdrawn - [**PA/07209/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07209-23/sliema-phase-2-proposed-construction-of-an-extension): Phase 2: Proposed construction of an extension to the 4-star Class 3B hotel approved in PA/02010/19, including modification to the approved permit to convert… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 15 floors - [**PA/06200/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06200-23/sliema-amendments-to-pa-05442-18-including-the-addition-of): Proposed amendments to PA/05442/18 including the addition of 4 rooms to an existing Class 3B hotel to a total of 299 rooms. Proposed demolition of existing… Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/02776/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02776-21/sliema-relocation-of-air-conditioner-outdoor-units-currently-fixed): Proposed relocation of air-conditioner outdoor units currently fixed to facade Status being checked [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)