--- title: "PA/02854/23: sanction the existing building and to propose in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02854-23/sliema-sanction-the-existing-building-and-to-propose source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: To sanction the existing building and to propose enlargement of the front balcony aperture, similar to existing ones… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0285423 # PA/02854/23: sanction the existing building and to propose in Sliema 5, Alhambra Flats, Apt.3, Triq it-Torri, Sliema To sanction the existing building and to propose enlargement of the front balcony aperture, similar to existing ones in same building. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 5, Alhambra Flats, Apt.3, Triq it-Torri, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Mr Paul Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-bondin) - **Perit:** [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 12 January 2023 - **Validated:** 4 July 2023 - **Published:** 24 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 8 June 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 19 July 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02854/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02854&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 5, Alhambra Flats, Apt.3, Triq it-Torri, 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 sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 38 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 architecture 360 - [**PA/07283/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07283-26/siggiewi-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment A2. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07072/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07072-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-6448-24): Alterations to approved permit PA/6448/24, including removal of proposed garage opening to retain existing facade, and the installation of pv panels at roof… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06922/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06922-26/mosta-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06459/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06459-26/mosta-sanction-restoration-works-carried-out-on-facade): To sanction restoration works carried out on facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05363/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05363-26/ghaxaq-proposal-includes-alterations-and-changes-to-the): Proposal includes alterations and changes to the layout of a pre-1967 town house; including demolition of internal walls and accretions to the original… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 [All applications by architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) ## More from Paul Bondin - [**PA/03359/26** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03359-26/mtarfa-propose-rubble-wall-and-underground-reservoir): To propose rubble wall and underground reservoir. Granted, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/02569/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02569-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-first-floor-apartment-as-built-from): Sanctioning of first floor apartment as-built from approved PA/02742/16. Granted, validated 28 May 2026 - [**PA/00517/20** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00517-20/senglea-isla-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, replacement of dangerous R.C slab at roof level, and minor internal alterations. Status being checked [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)