--- title: "PA/03178/23: Change of use from existing dwelling to in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03178-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-existing-dwelling-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Change of use from existing dwelling to Class 3A guesthouse including demolition of building while retaining… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0317823 # PA/03178/23: Change of use from existing dwelling to in Sliema 39, Triq San Publju, Sliema Change of use from existing dwelling to Class 3A guesthouse including demolition of building while retaining existing facade. Minor external alterations and extension to existing facade. Application also includes restoration of existing facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 39, Triq San Publju, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-chetcuti) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 25 January 2023 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 6 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 9 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03178/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03178&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 39, Triq San Publju, Sliema 8 other applications on the same street: 5 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/01929/24). On Triq San Publju: 8 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Adam Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adam-pace). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/03033/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03033-26/sliema-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house-while): Demolition of the existing terraced house while still retaining the facade. Construction of 4 1-bedroom units at ground, first, second and the receded third… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00151/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00151-25/sliema-demolition-of-a-disused): Demolition of a disused, dilapidated unit and substitute storage for feast equipment. The application will include the substitution of dilapidated roofs and… Granted, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/01929/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01929-24/sliema-demolition-of-the-existing-town-house-while): Demolition of the existing town house while still retaining the facade. Construction of 2 units at ground and first floor and a duplex at second & receded… Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07363/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07363-23/sliema-minor-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-third): Minor internal alterations and extension to third floor. Granted, validated 28 February 2024 - [**PA/07427/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07427-23/sliema-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-one-bedroom-studio): Internal alterations and extension of one-bedroom studio ground floor maisonette. Granted, validated 12 December 2023 - [**PA/01127/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01127-23/sliema-renewal-of-permit-pa7175-17): Renewal of permit PA7175/17. Alterations and extensions to existing permit PA72/15 including addition of 5 units in Triq Santa Rita and correction of site. Granted, validated 5 July 2023 - [**PA/00634/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00634-21/sliema-retention-of-facade-and-redevelopment-of-existing): Retention of facade and redevelopment of existing site into 4 residential units from ground floor to receded third floor and including a domestic store at… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07153/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07153-26/sliema-restoration-works): Restoration works, minor internal and external alterations. Pending ## More by Jonathan Schembri - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) ## More from Joseph Chetcuti - [**PA/04628/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04628-26/cospicua-bormla-propose-extension-to-class-3a-guesthouse-approved): To propose extension to Class 3A guesthouse approved in PA/04735/23. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/02038/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02038-26/cospicua-bormla-construct-additional-floor): To construct additional floor (setback floor) over approved building. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01081/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01081-26/naxxar-sanction-existing-structures-from-already-approved-pa4243-18): To sanction existing structures from already approved PA4243/18. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/08487/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08487-24/zejtun-renewal-to-pa5069-16): Renewal to PA5069/16. Additions and alterations. Works to include the demolition of two rooms and formation of swimming pool. Withdrawn, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/07299/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-24/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-existing-maisonette-to): Change of use from existing maisonette to Class 3A guesthouse including minor internal and external alterations. Application also include the introduction of… Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/07764/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07764-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-apartment-block-to): Change of use from apartment block to Class 3A guesthouse including minor internal and external alterations. Demolition of roof structures and construction of… Granted, validated 7 February 2024 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)