--- title: "PA/02952/23: Minor alterations to propose a change of in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02952-23/sliema-minor-alterations-to-propose-a-change-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Sliema: Minor alterations to propose a change of use from a garage to a beauty salon - shop Class 4B and correction of site… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0295223 # PA/02952/23: Minor alterations to propose a change of in Sliema Garage 2, Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, Sliema Minor alterations to propose a change of use from a garage to a beauty salon - shop Class 4B and correction of site plan (site location PB3940/87). - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Garage 2, Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Mr Philip Degiorgio](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/philip-degiorgio) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 7 February 2023 - **Validated:** 24 May 2023 - **Published:** 24 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 23 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 11 October 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02952/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02952&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Garage 2, Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, Sliema 259 other applications within 300 m: 155 granted, 4 refused, 27 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/01777/24). On Triq Gorg Borg Olivier: 23 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates), [Melissa Giordmaina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melissa-giordmaina), [Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 83% (likely range 53–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/01519/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01519-24/sliema-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/01935/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01935-22/sliema-construction-of-town-house-with-a-different): Construction of town house with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/3022/15, including enlarged room on roof, addition of basement level,… Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/06357/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06357-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa-03022-15-retention-of-facade): Renewal of PA/03022/15 - Retention of facade and demolition and reconstruction of internal spaces constructed in the past 25 years. Withdrawn, 22 m away - [**PA/00616/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00616-26/sliema-recessed-penthouse-at-roof-level): Proposed recessed penthouse at roof level, providing a stepped transition design solution from the existing abutting blank party wall, internal and external… Pending, validated 11 February 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/06642/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06642-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-2a-clinic): Proposed change of use from Class 2A Clinic in PA7924/22 at Level 0 and Class 4A as in PA416/10 at Level 3, to Class 2C Education and minor internal… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/07985/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07985-25/sliema-sanction-changes-from-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction changes from pre-1967 dwelling, and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 24 February 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/05488/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05488-25/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-pa236-22): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved PA236/22 including development of side 3m recess from third-party property fronting Triq Gorg Borg… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/00236/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00236-22/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-pa5881-16): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved PA5881/16 including removal of one basement; alterations to internal layout at all floors. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/05712/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05712-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4A office. Proposed internal and external alterations including changes to the facade, opening of wall and roofing… Refused, validated 27 September 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/04044/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04044-25/sliema-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, minor external alterations and removal of accretions at the back of the property, demolition and reconstruction of stairwell hood… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/02663/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02663-25/sliema-sanction-differences-between-approved-and-existing-basement): To sanction differences between approved and existing basement level, approved by virtue PA/2543/04. Retention of existing facade and house and demolition of… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/02283/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02283-26/sliema-propose-the-change-of-use-from-a): To propose the change of use from a private garage to a one-bedroom apartment. The proposal includes the excavation of the basement area, the creation of new… Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 1 floor, 58 m away - [**PA/07254/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07254-26/sliema-variation-from-the-official-building-alignments-of): Variation from the official building alignments of corner townhouse (PA/00124/21) with local hardstone cladding on lower plinths of both facades. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/00124/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00124-21/sliema-w): Proposed w.c. extension above second floor, raising of limestone masonry boundary wall at roof level due to safety reasons and minor variations to approved… Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/07651/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07651-24/sliema-sanction-property-as-built-and-minor-removal): To sanction property as built and minor removal works. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 64 m away ## More by Stephen Farrugia - [**PA/07820/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07820-26/naxxar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-ground-floor-garage): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of ground floor garage, construction of 2 bedroom apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor and a 1 bedroom at receded level. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06396/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06396-26/mellieha-sanction-the-demolition-of-a-dangerous-structure): To sanction the demolition of a dangerous structure, stabilisation of the loose materials, and the reconstruction of the permitted structure as constructed by… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06388/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06388-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-pa03938-10-the-third-floor-workshop): Sanctioning of PA03938/10 the third floor workshop (Class 5A), located at third floor level to include minor alterations and removal of car lift. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06011/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06011-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-additional-bedroom-and-bathroom): To propose additional bedroom and bathroom. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/05554/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05554-26/marsa-sanction-3rd-floor-level-as-built): To sanction 3rd floor level as built, and To propose internal alterations, subdivision of the apartment into 2 units and extension to the building alignment… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05448/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05448-26/cospicua-bormla-demolish-the-existing-structure): To demolish the existing structure, carry out minatory excavation works and to construct a residential dwelling comprising four bedrooms, one private parking… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia) ## More from Philip Degiorgio - [**PA/07615/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07615-25/sliema-one-bedroom-unit-at-roof-level): Proposed one bedroom unit at roof level. Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/00186/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00186-24/sliema-sanctioning-to-the-existing-permit-pb927-91): Sanctioning to the existing permit PB927/91, change of use of part of existing Class 4B to Class 4C, minor internal/external alterations and the fixing of a… Withdrawn, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/06171/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06171-23/sliema-minor-internal-alterations-to-a-residential-unit): Minor internal alterations to a residential unit (ground and 1st floor) and extension of roof structure (2nd floor) to include kitchen/ dining area and a 3rd… Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 3 floors - [**PA/02548/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02548-23/sliema-sanctioning-of-variations-from-pb445-89): Sanctioning of variations from PB445/89, correction of elevations and plans & proposed extension of the existing penthouse including minor internal changes,… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/00281/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00281-20/gzira-change-of-use-of-approved-class-4b): Change of use of approved Class 4B retail into a Class 4C cafeteria Status being checked [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)