--- title: "PA/03081/26: Alterations to existing 1 bedroom apartment to in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03081-26/sliema-alterations-to-existing-1-bedroom-apartment-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Sliema: Alterations to existing 1 bedroom apartment to change to a 2 bedroom apartment. Construction of new 2 bedroom… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0308126 # PA/03081/26: Alterations to existing 1 bedroom apartment to in Sliema Bencini Residence, Fl. 4, Triq Ganni Bencini, Sliema Alterations to existing 1 bedroom apartment to change to a 2 bedroom apartment. Construction of new 2 bedroom penthouse at receded floor. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** Bencini Residence, Fl. 4, Triq Ganni Bencini, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Sarah Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sarah-camilleri) - **Perit:** [Perit Nicholas Psaila-Savona](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-psaila-savona) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 12 February 2026 - **Validated:** 13 May 2026 - **Published:** 13 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 12 June 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03081/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03081&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Bencini Residence, Fl. 4, Triq Ganni Bencini, Sliema 284 other applications within 300 m: 170 granted, 14 refused, 32 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq Ganni Bencini: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/02850/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02850-23/sliema-sanction-differences-from-approved): To sanction differences from approved (PA3883/03) to as built, proposed removal of roof structure and addition of two floors and a recessed floor to an… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 6 m away - [**PA/00736/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00736-20/gzira-sanction-internal-amendments-to-walls-and-extension): To sanction internal amendments to walls and extension of property to incorporate an additional bedroom and ensuite. Status being checked, 13 m away - [**PA/02514/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02514-23/gzira-proposed-internal-and-external-alterations): To proposed internal and external alterations, demolition of existing first floor level and ground floor and construction of six residential units from that… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/03768/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03768-26/sliema-propose-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): To propose demolition of existing dwelling, construction of a reservoir, ground floor garage, five levels of apartments and a recessed floor level. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/03789/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03789-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-shop): Change of use from garage to shop Class 4B including internal alternations Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/03770/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03770-25/sliema-sanction-variations-to-existing-apartment-approved-as): To sanction variations to existing apartment approved as per PA/01196/03. Granted, validated 8 July 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/07703/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07703-25/gzira-alterations-to-class-4b-shop-approved-in): Alterations to Class 4B shop approved in PA3789/24. Granted, validated 15 December 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/06780/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06780-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-residential-to-a): Change of use from residential to a Class 3A guesthouse, including the addition of one extra floor. The proposed development consists of a basement garage; a… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/04556/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04556-23/sliema-sanction-minor-alterations-to-apartment-as-built): To sanction minor alterations to apartment as built, including change of room from study to bedroom and inclusion of new study room. Granted, validated 29 September 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/00709/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00709-24/gzira-sanction-existing-garage): To sanction existing garage. Granted, validated 8 April 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/02094/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02094-24/gzira-sanction-height-of-additional-floors-as-constructed): To sanction height of additional floors as constructed from PA10690/18, stairwell at third floor, shifting of internal walls and changes to the main facade. Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/03396/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03396-22/sliema-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-to): Change of use from domestic store to Class 4B. Proposal includes alterations to form sanitary facilities and signage. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/04114/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04114-25/sliema-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built. No previous permits. Granted, validated 25 August 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/04837/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04837-24/gzira-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved): To carry out minor internal alterations to approved Class 4 shop as approved in PA2477/02, and correction of site from that approved in PA2477/02, and change… Refused, validated 4 September 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/06935/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06935-24/sliema-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building. To construct basement level store ancillary to proposed Class 4B shop and proposed sign, to construct 2 no. ground floor level… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 52 m away ## More by Nicholas Psaila-Savona - [**PA/07510/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07510-26/attard-internal-alterations-including-demolition-and-rebuilding-the): Internal alterations including demolition and rebuilding the concrete staircase, widening of opening onto back yard, extension at roof level and raising of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07274/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07274-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-plans-approved-in-pb-00330-66): To sanction variations from plans approved in PB/00330/66, including internal layout and shape of balconies. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06603/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06603-26/naxxar-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-at-all-levels): Alterations to existing dwelling at all levels, demolition and relocation of existing staircase at second floor, demolition of washroom to rebuild with a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06455/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06455-26/naxxar-demolition-of-terraced-house): Demolition of terraced house. Excavation for reservoir and domestic stores at basement level, Construction of one-bedroom maisonette at ground floor, three… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03321/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03321-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-to-subdivide-existing-two): Minor internal alterations to subdivide existing two bedroom to restore it to it's former layout as a two bedroom apartment and a studio apartment. Removal of… Pending, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02862/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02862-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-6a-to): Change of use from Class 6A to public service garage. Suspended, validated 6 May 2026 [All applications by Nicholas Psaila-Savona](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-psaila-savona) ## More from Sarah Camilleri - [**PA/03761/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03761-26/zurrieq-maintenance-of-existing-legally-established-boundary-rubble): Proposed maintenance of existing legally established boundary rubble walls, including the excavation and construction of water reservoir, settling tank and… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/00625/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00625-24/paola-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-in-pa3539-16): To sanction variations from previously approved in PA3539/16 - consisting in reconfiguration of stairs from ground floor to first floor, change of use from… Granted, validated 20 March 2024 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)