--- title: "PA/02808/23: Change of use of part of premises in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02808-23/sliema-change-of-use-of-part-of-premises source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Sliema: Change of use of part of premises from Class 4B (barber) to Class 4C (ancillary bar). Perit Wallace Farrugia.… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0280823 # PA/02808/23: Change of use of part of premises in Sliema 272, Triq it-Torri, Sliema Change of use of part of premises from Class 4B (barber) to Class 4C (ancillary bar). - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 272, Triq it-Torri, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Dr. Andrew James Abdilla - **Perit:** [Perit Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 3 February 2023 - **Validated:** 24 May 2023 - **Published:** 24 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 23 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 23 January 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02808/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02808&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 272, Triq it-Torri, Sliema 187 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 8 refused, 18 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 15 floors (PA/07209/23). On Triq it-Torri: 141 other applications, 75 granted and 6 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 change of use applications like this here: about 80% (likely range 50–100%, low reliability, from 9 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 Wallace Farrugia - [**PA/07726/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07726-26/swieqi-change-of-use-from-office-to-two): Change of use from office to two residential maisonettes, sanctioning railing at street level and proposed alterations. Pending - [**PA/06995/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06995-26/paola-installation-of-telecommunications-equipment-and-safety-railing): Installation of telecommunications equipment and safety railing. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06748/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06748-26/qormi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-layouts-approved): Internal and external alterations to layouts approved in PA/02137/18, including redesign of common area and addition of lift; extension of unit 2 at second… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05960/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05960-26/qormi-internal-alterations-to-existing-stairwell): Internal alterations to existing stairwell, demolition of existing mezzanine level above first floor and construction of additional warehousing unit (Class… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/04058/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04058-26/rabat-installation-of-telecommunications-mast-and-pole): Installation of telecommunications mast and pole. Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03875/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03875-26/st-julians-sanctioning-of-variations-to-previous-approved-pa-3152-22): Sanctioning of variations to previous approved PA/3152/22 and installation of new lift in common parts. Granted, validated 13 July 2026 [All applications by Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)