--- title: "PA/03422/24: Sanctioning of existing commercial Class 4D premises in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03422-24/swieqi-sanctioning-of-existing-commercial-class-4d-premises source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: Sanctioning of existing commercial Class 4D premises at ground floor level, including signage and street furniture.… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0342224 # PA/03422/24: Sanctioning of existing commercial Class 4D premises in Swieqi Three Black Sheep, Triq is-Sidra, Swieqi Sanctioning of existing commercial Class 4D premises at ground floor level, including signage and street furniture. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Three Black Sheep, Triq is-Sidra, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Mary Aquilina](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-mary-aquilina) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 10 November 2023 - **Validated:** 12 June 2024 - **Published:** 20 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 27 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03422/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03422&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Three Black Sheep, Triq is-Sidra, Swieqi 223 other applications within 300 m: 130 granted, 6 refused, 24 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02877/24). On Triq is-Sidra: 21 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, medium reliability, from 57 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/05548/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05548-24/swieqi-sanction-minor-variations-to-existing-permit-pa1338-05): To sanction minor variations to existing permit PA1338/05, including adjustments to access stairs in front garden and general internal wall placements. Granted, validated 22 October 2024, 12 m away - [**PA/06920/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06920-23/swieqi-renewal-to-pa-08142-18-demolition-of-existing): Renewal to PA/08142/18 - Demolition of existing penthouse and construction of a fourth floor and receded fifth floor to create two duplex units. Granted, validated 8 March 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 16 m away - [**PA/02960/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02960-22/swieqi-propose-external-modification-on-facade-to-approved): To propose external modification on facade to approved permit PA6968/21. Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/03198/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-24/swieqi-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built-in): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built in circa 1980's due to absence of the original permit. Granted, validated 16 July 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/01901/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01901-21/swieqi-split-existing-two-bedroom-penthouse-into-two): To split existing two bedroom penthouse into two one bedroom penthouses, including minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/06128/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06128-26/swieqi-sanction-internal-height-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction internal height from the approved permit on site (PA9764/18) and variations from the official building alignment. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/00490/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00490-23/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-existing-apartment): Proposed internal alterations to existing apartment, and creation of external access to convert unit to maisonette. Proposal includes sanctioning of front… Granted, validated 30 March 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/07032/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07032-23/swieqi-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa-9764-18-and): To sanction minor changes from PA 9764/18 and proposed minor internal alterations Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/01757/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01757-21/swieqi-sanction-minor-variations-in-maisonette): To sanction minor variations in maisonette, to permit PA/6860/05 including placement of walls, openings and size of internal yard. Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/02610/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02610-21/swieqi-change-of-use-of-garage-into-class): Change of use of garage into Class 4A (Office), including formation of mechanically ventilated w.c and replacement of garage door with aluminium door. Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/01326/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01326-21/swieqi-internal-alterations-including-demolition-of-the-internal): Internal alterations including demolition of the internal walls and construction of new internal walls. Replacement of the apertures. Façade alterations and… Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/02167/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02167-21/swieqi-extension-at-third-floor-level): Proposed extension at third floor level Status being checked, 4 floors, 70 m away - [**PA/07948/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07948-25/swieqi-sanctioning-of-approved-pa6462-96-garage-at-basement): Sanctioning of approved PA6462/96 garage at basement level as existing. Granted, validated 19 January 2026, 71 m away - [**PA/00740/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00740-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-to): To sanction minor internal and external variations to the former original building (PAPB 2115/80) and to propose alterations to the former original building… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/00560/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00560-25/swieqi-construction-of-2-two-bedroom-apartments-and-1): Proposed construction of 2 two-bedroom apartments and 1 three bedroom apartment at third floor level, along with 2 additional two bedroom apartments at… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 4 floors, 75 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Joseph Mary Aquilina - [**PA/06696/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06696-25/luqa-demolish-the-existing-building-but-retaining-the): To demolish the existing building but retaining the facade with alterations, to excavate site and to construct reservoir and domestic store, a class 4A office… Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/02292/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02292-21/swieqi-sanction-construction-of-canopy-to-approved-class): To sanction construction of canopy to approved Class 4B shop. Status being checked [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)