--- title: "PA/03197/23: excavation and construction of basement to approved in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03197-23/sliema-excavation-and-construction-of-basement-to-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Proposed excavation and construction of basement to approved permit PA/8363/21, relocation of food and preparation… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0319723 # PA/03197/23: excavation and construction of basement to approved in Sliema Corner Bar, Triq Sant' Elena c/w, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema Proposed excavation and construction of basement to approved permit PA/8363/21, relocation of food and preparation area from first floor to basement level, and alterations at first floor level to now form a three-bedroom dwelling. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Corner Bar, Triq Sant' Elena c/w, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [M&M Blocks Ltd Attn: Malcolm Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/m-and-m-blocks-ltd) - **Perit:** [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 18 April 2023 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 6 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 30 October 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03197/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03197&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Corner Bar, Triq Sant' Elena c/w, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema 436 other applications within 300 m: 270 granted, 10 refused, 47 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01098/24). On Triq Sant' Elena: 33 other applications, 22 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [George Pullicino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-pullicino), [Neville Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neville-bugeja), [Sean- Paul Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sean-paul-attard). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/04895/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04895-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-layout-from-approved-permit-pa-02297-19): Sanctioning of layout from approved permit PA/02297/19 and proposed pool at receded floor and pv panels on roof. Granted, validated 12 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 7 m away - [**PA/00368/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00368-21/sliema-sanction-minor-changes-to-garage): To sanction minor changes to garage, from that approved in permit, PB/01088/85. Status being checked, 9 m away - [**PA/03144/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03144-25/sliema-demolition-of-2-storey-building-retaining-facade): Demolition of 2 storey building retaining facade and construction of 5 units including stairwell and lift. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 2 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/04563/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04563-25/sliema-demolition-of-existing-washroom-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing washroom and construction of additional floor and washroom at roof level on existent residence. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/04006/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04006-24/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-03296-22-which-include): Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/03296/22 which include ensuite at third floor level, two domestic stores at roof level, pool and planters. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/03296/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03296-22/sliema-construct-apartments-with-a-different-layout-from): To construct apartments with a different layout from that approved in permission PA1464/18, that include subdivision of duplex apartments into four separate… Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/05287/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05287-24/sliema-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 1 extension to existing dwelling covered by PA/2725/19. Proposed changes to facade aperture, and removal… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/02461/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02461-25/sliema-demolition-of-2-storey-townhouse): Demolition of 2 storey townhouse (retaining facade) and construction of 2 maisonettes and 3 apartments. Pending, validated 11 June 2025, 2 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/07324/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07324-24/sliema-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-to-permit): To sanction internal and external changes to permit PA1729/08 and the proposal of a parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 13 January 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/00484/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00484-24/sliema-convert-pre-1967-domestic-store-to-a-class): To convert pre-1967 domestic store to a Class 4B shop, including construction of w.c. and installation of signage with the facade. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/07717/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07717-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-to): Change of use from domestic store to Class 4A office and restoration of façade. Pending, 37 m away - [**PA/00269/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00269-20/sliema-sanction-existing-layout-of-pre-1968-building): Application to sanction existing layout of pre-1968 building. No actual alterations/changes registered. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/01097/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01097-25/sliema-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa6367-18): To sanction changes from approved PA6367/18; proposed lowering of the floor level at basement level, internal and external alterations at basement and first… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 4 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/02063/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02063-24/sliema-installation-of-steel-staircase-from-first-floor): Installation of steel staircase from first floor bedroom terrace onto roof of garage on Triq Leone, and construction of parapet wall. Granted, validated 31 May 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/07631/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-25/sliema-internal-alterations-and-construction-of-additional-floors): Proposed internal alterations and construction of additional floors to house: 1 x 2 bedroom maisonette at ground and basement levels, 1 x 1 bedroom unit at… Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away ## More by JG Periti - [**PA/07460/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07460-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa-977-14-demolition-of-existing-bank): Renewal of PA/977/14- Demolition of existing bank and erect same including basement parking and contingency building. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07376/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07376-26/rabat-partial-excavation-of-site): Proposed partial excavation of site, while retaining and preserving the rest of the site due to the presence of high value archeological features, and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07328/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07328-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-pump-chamber): Proposed construction of pump chamber. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07217/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07217-26/swieqi-relocation-of-public-service-garage-space): Relocation of public service garage space, addition of pool at roof level, reconfiguration of reservoirs and other changes. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06980/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06980-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, removal of material, excavation, and construction of 6 basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 1 penthouse. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06947/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06947-26/iklin-sanctioning-of-clearance-of-site-and-excavation): Sanctioning of clearance of site and excavation. Proposed open storage and construction of 2 floors of warehousing Class 6A at lower basement, basement and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti) ## More from M&M Blocks Ltd - [**PA/01011/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01011-26/sliema-reduction-of-area-of-class-4c-snack): Proposed reduction of area of Class 4C snack bar at ground floor level and proposed placing of tables and chairs in private outdoor area, and proposed… Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/04155/23** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04155-23/st-julians-alterations-and-alterations-to-levels-in-order): Proposed alterations and alterations to levels in order to decrease excavation to approved permit PA6159/21. Granted, validated 6 September 2023 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)