--- title: "PA/03229/23: sanction the construction of Class 3B hotel in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03229-23/sliema-sanction-the-construction-of-class-3b-hotel source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: To sanction the construction of Class 3B hotel consisting of restaurant (Class 4D) at level 0 plus 79 overlying… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0322923 # PA/03229/23: sanction the construction of Class 3B hotel in Sliema 4,5, Triq il-Lunzjata c/w 20, 21, Ix-Xatt, Sliema To sanction the construction of Class 3B hotel consisting of restaurant (Class 4D) at level 0 plus 79 overlying guest rooms, in lieu of approved Class 4B shop and residential apartments. - **Status:** Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 4,5, Triq il-Lunzjata c/w 20, 21, Ix-Xatt, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Carlo Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carlo-stivala) - **Perit:** [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 3 October 2022 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 6 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03229/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03229&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 4,5, Triq il-Lunzjata c/w 20, 21, Ix-Xatt, Sliema 236 other applications within 300 m: 149 granted, 5 refused, 24 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 14 floors (PA/02965/23). On Triq il-Lunzjata: 12 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 60 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/02092/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02092-22/sliema-alterations-to-apartment-as-approved-in-pa3427-19): Alterations to apartment as approved in PA3427/19, including dismantling and lowering of first floor slab and extension at second floor. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/03291/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03291-21/sliema-alterations-to-pre-1967-townhouse): Alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, including demolition of accretions, formation of courtyard and construction of setback floor. To include restoration of… Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/02323/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02323-25/sliema-restoration-of-facades-of-pre-67-building-including): Restoration of facades of pre-67 building including addition of new railing at roof level. Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/08293/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08293-25/sliema-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-dwelling-and): Alterations and extension to existing dwelling and store to create duplex studio apartment, 5 overlying apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Withdrawn, validated 24 December 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/02855/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02855-25/sliema-replacement-of-an-existing-solid-parapet-placed): Proposed replacement of an existing solid parapet placed on an external balcony to a iron railing. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/08074/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08074-24/sliema-alterations-and-demolitions-to-existing-common-area): Proposed alterations and demolitions to existing common area, at ground, first and second floor level, construction of a new staircases and lift. The… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 4 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/06029/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06029-23/sliema-sanction-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-as): To sanction internal alterations to existing dwelling as shown in conventional colours. Granted, validated 21 November 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/00840/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00840-21/sliema-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967): To sanction minor internal alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/01640/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01640-22/sliema-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-replacement-of): Alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of dangerous ceilings, construction of one additional floor and one receded floor at roof level. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/04619/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04619-25/sliema-development-consists-of-the-change-of-use): Proposed development consists of the change of use from a residential dwelling to a Class 3A guest house comprising 10 accommodation rooms. The works include… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/00493/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00493-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa1473-18-construction-of-duplex): Renewal of PA1473/18 - construction of duplex unit above existing residential block. Granted, validated 3 April 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/00064/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00064-26/sliema-alterations-to-pre-1968-property-including-alterations-and): Alterations to pre-1968 property including alterations and restoration to facade, demolition of internal walls and floor levels to be relocated at different… Suspended, validated 14 January 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/06150/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06150-25/sliema-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 dwelling, replacement of damaged slabs and an extension at third floor and restoration of facade. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 3 floors, 57 m away - [**PA/01539/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01539-25/sliema-front-elevation-removal-of-the-existing-atm): Front elevation: Removal of the existing ATM, unblocking of existing opening to form a new entrance, alteration of the existing showcase, removal of banner,… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 59 m away ## More by Falzon & Cutajar - [**PA/02901/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-25/qrendi-change-of-use-from-store-ancillary-with): Change of use from store ancillary with operating poultry farm to hatchery, excavation and construction of reservoir and store in lieu of store being proposed… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01969/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-25/iklin-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-fuel): To demolish existing residential unit and construct fuel service station, relocating an existing fuel station, including a take away (drive through) facility… Pending, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01773/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01773-25/qormi-excavate-and-construct-garage-at-basement-level): To excavate and construct garage at basement level, public service garage at ground floor, apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels plus overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01231/25** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-25/gudja-construct-stairs-at-ground-and-first-floors): To construct stairs at ground and first floors, internal alterations at first floor, restoration to facade including alterations, construction of pool at roof… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/01122/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01122-25/sliema-additions-and-alterations-to-a-class-3b): Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 16 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01077/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-25/naxxar-construction-of-sheep-farm): Proposed construction of sheep farm, installation of gate and construction of dry random rubble wall. Proposal includes the excavation and construction of… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All applications by Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) ## More from Carlo Stivala - [**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 - [**PA/02473/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02473-26/gzira-3-star-hotel-class-3b): Proposed 3-star hotel Class 3B. The project include demolition of the existing building and construction of 12 floor. The proposal include 44-guest rooms and… Suspended, validated 29 April 2026, 12 floors - [**PA/02472/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02472-26/sliema-project-involves-constructing-a-15-floor): The project involves constructing a 15-floor, 139-room hotel. Internal demolition from levels 0–6, with full demolition and reconstruction from level 7. The… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026, 15 floors - [**PA/00771/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00771-26/sliema-sanction-demolition-of-existing-building): To sanction demolition of existing building, and excavation not covered by PA2965/23 and proposed construction of a 4 star hotel (Class 3B) with a different… Pending, validated 11 February 2026, 16 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08329/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08329-25/gzira-sanction-difference-from-approved-pa2701-20-consisting-of): To sanction difference from approved PA2701/20 consisting of pool and other additions and alterations at roof level. Suspended, validated 7 January 2026 - [**PA/00256/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00256-25/st-julians-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-additions-and): To sanction minor internal and external additions and alterations to Class 4D outlet approved by PA/03863/21. Pending, validated 29 January 2025 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)