--- title: "PA/02940/23: Sanctioning the addition of room to first in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02940-23/sliema-sanctioning-the-addition-of-room-to-first source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Sanctioning the addition of room to first floor and second floor existing apartment. Perit Michael Anastasi.… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0294023 # PA/02940/23: Sanctioning the addition of room to first in Sliema Mercury Residence, Triq Depiro, Sliema Sanctioning the addition of room to first floor and second floor existing apartment. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Mercury Residence, Triq Depiro, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Fininvest Ltd Attn: Joseph Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/fininvest-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 3 floors - **Received:** 31 March 2023 - **Validated:** 24 May 2023 - **Published:** 24 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 23 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 12 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02940/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02940&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Mercury Residence, Triq Depiro, Sliema 23 other applications on the same street: 13 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06207/24). On Triq Depiro: 23 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/05917/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05917-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-existing-class-1): Change of use from existing Class 1 residential unit to a Class 3A guest house. Includes, excavation and construction of two basement levels at the back of… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04630/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04630-26/sliema-convert-existing-5-penthouses-into-6-apartments): To convert existing 5 penthouses into 6 apartments including additions and alterations and to construct a new level of 4 penthouses including extensions of… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/07853/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07853-25/sliema-reverse-permit-pa-2883-12-and-change-the-use): To reverse permit PA/2883/12 and change the use of office to residential. Granted, validated 3 December 2025 - [**PA/07854/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07854-25/sliema-reverse-permit-pa-3454-13-and-change-the-use): To reverse permit PA/3454/13 and change the use of office to residential. Granted, validated 3 December 2025 - [**PA/07256/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07256-25/sliema-sanction-facade-and-wc-and-store-front): To sanction facade and wc and store front signage. Granted, validated 28 November 2025 - [**PA/06880/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-25/sliema-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built, variations from approved permit PA/7101/03. Granted, validated 18 November 2025 - [**PA/06266/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06266-25/sliema-extend-the-existing-roof-level-and-construct): To extend the existing roof level and construct a new recessed storey, designed so as not to be visible from street level. Proposal include sanctioning of… Pending, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/05095/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05095-25/sliema-sanction-internal-variations-to-pa-1230-04-mainly-repositioning): Application to sanction internal variations to PA/1230/04 mainly repositioning of walls, doors and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 29 September 2025 - [**PA/08078/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08078-24/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-property): Internal and external alterations to existing property including sanctioning, minor demolition/excavation works which also include the installation of a lift.… Granted, validated 27 November 2024 - [**PA/07270/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07270-24/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-building): Sanctioning of existing building. Withdrawn, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/04910/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04910-24/sliema-construction-of-already-approved-apartments-as-per): Construction of already approved apartments as per PA/1582/18 and proposed alterations at levels 6, 7 and receded floor. Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/06207/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06207-24/sliema-demolition-of-two-3-storey-class-1-terraced): Demolition of two 3-storey Class 1 terraced houses and licenced class 4D bar, retaining the facade of one of them; excavation of the raised ground floor;… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04740/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04740-24/sliema-alterations-to-existing-property): Proposed alterations to existing property, mainly including; changes to staircase for the formation of a lift and common area, alterations at first floor… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 4 floors - [**PA/00178/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00178-24/sliema-sanction-as-built-variation-to-approved-plans): To sanction as built variation to approved plans of PA/1230/04 comprising minor internal/external changes including localized changes to service shafts,… Granted, validated 1 March 2024 - [**PA/04827/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04827-23/sliema-sanction-apartment-as-existing-from-previous-approved): To sanction apartment as existing from previous approved PA5333/10. Granted, validated 16 August 2023 ## 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 Fininvest Ltd - [**PA/00976/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00976-24/swieqi-modifications-to-permit-pa2680-23-with-the-subdivision): Proposed modifications to permit PA2680/23 with the subdivision of the basement garage, change from one bedroom to a two bedroom ground floor apartment and… Refused, validated 21 February 2024 - [**PA/02680/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02680-23/swieqi-renewal-request-to-pa-3244-18-to-demolish): Renewal request to PA/3244/18 - To demolish existing dwelling and construction of basement garages, 4 overlying apartments and receded level. Granted, validated 14 June 2023 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)