--- title: "PA/03030/23: demolition of existing premises in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03030-23/sliema-demolition-of-existing-premises source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Proposed demolition of existing premises, whilst retaining the existing facade, excavation of a basement and… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0303023 # PA/03030/23: demolition of existing premises in Sliema 3, Triq Gafar, Sliema Proposed demolition of existing premises, whilst retaining the existing facade, excavation of a basement and underground reservoir and construction of a basement, ground floor garage, three overlying apartments and a penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 3, Triq Gafar, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Manuel Buhagiar - **Perit:** [Perit Martin Debrincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-debrincat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 26 January 2023 - **Validated:** 20 September 2023 - **Published:** 20 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 20 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 5 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03030/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03030&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 3, Triq Gafar, Sliema 395 other applications within 300 m: 244 granted, 11 refused, 50 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01098/24). On Triq Gafar: 30 other applications, 18 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, medium reliability, from 43 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/00249/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00249-25/sliema-sanction-minor-differences-in-layout-from-pa-00517-15): To sanction minor differences in layout from PA/00517/15 within residence as constructed. Granted, validated 18 February 2025, 6 m away - [**PA/00441/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00441-21/sliema-demolish-an-existing-building-and-construct-a): To demolish an existing building and construct a ground floor level for parking of private vehicles and a duplex residential unit, 2 overlying apartments, and… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 11 m away - [**PA/02166/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02166-21/sliema-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construction-of): To demolish existing terraced house and construction of 4 residential unit spread over 5 storeys, one of which is a receded floor. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/06541/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06541-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-08964-18-to-extend): Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/08964/18 to extend common stairwell and lift to ground floor level. Granted, validated 28 October 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/00437/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00437-22/sliema-demolition-of-dangerous-roofs-and-reconstruction-in): Demolition of dangerous roofs and reconstruction in reinforced concrete. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/03910/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-23/sliema-demolition-of-existing-structure-retaining-part-elevation): Demolition of existing structure retaining part elevation, restoration of façade including replacement of timber balcony and construction of a garage and 4… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 2 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/08382/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08382-25/sliema-sanction-property-as-built-from-original-permit): To sanction property as built from original permit PAPB/2221/98 and to construct one metre parapet wall around upper roof level. Granted, validated 6 February 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/07887/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07887-25/sliema-changes-to-facade-and-site-configuration-from): Proposed changes to facade and site configuration from PA/01906/24. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/01906/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01906-24/sliema-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building (door number 71), excavate underlying plot, construction of basement garages, parking spaces and water reservoir, 2 maisonettes,… Granted, validated 31 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/02147/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02147-25/sliema-sanction-minor-variations-in-plan-layout-at): To sanction minor variations in plan layout at 3rd floor, washroom at roof level and 3rd floor facade from those approved in PA/5519/08. Granted, validated 20 May 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/06764/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06764-23/sliema-demolish-existing-ground-floor-and-first-floor): To demolish existing ground floor and first floor maisonettes, and proposed construction of a street level garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/02519/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02519-22/sliema-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of garage at ground floor and four overlying residential units including PV panels at roof level. Granted, validated 13 April 2022, 24 m away - [**PA/02265/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02265-21/sliema-change-of-use-from-a-disused-property): Change of use from a disused property to Class 4A offices and minor alterations on facade. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/02762/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02762-21/sliema-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a domestic store and internal alterations. The application also proposes sanctioning of the existing layout. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/05709/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05709-24/sliema-sanctioning-the-retractable-aluminum-canopy): Sanctioning the retractable aluminum canopy. Refused, validated 14 May 2025, 35 m away ## More by Martin Debrincat - [**PA/07619/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07619-26/zurrieq-development-comprising-of-two): Proposed development comprising of two (2) residential maisonettes at ground floor level, with six (6) overlying residential apartments on a vacant site. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07446/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07446-26/sliema-internal-demolition-of-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed internal demolition of ground and first floor level, alterations at ground floor level of existing elevation, excavation of a basement and proposed… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07190/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07190-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA/342/22, including changes to the internal layout and changes on the elevation of the property. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06856/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06856-26/xaghra-alterations-to-dwelling): Proposed alterations to dwelling, including: excavation and construction of pool; dismantling and construction of rooms at first floor level; dismantling and… Pending - [**PA/05447/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05447-26/belt-valletta-sanction-internal-alterations-within-an-existing-pre-196): To sanction internal alterations within an existing pre-1967 dwelling, including erection of internal partitions and soffits. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05142/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05142-26/munxar-extension-at-second-floor-level-including-demolition): Proposed extension at second floor level including demolition of part of the roof above first floor level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Martin Debrincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-debrincat) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)