--- title: "PA/03536/26: change of use from Class 4A office in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03536-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Proposed change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop. Perit Stephen Psaila. Validated 3 June 2026. Planning applications › Sliema › PA0353626 # PA/03536/26: change of use from Class 4A office in Sliema 154, Triq Guze' Howard, Sliema Proposed change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 154, Triq Guze' Howard, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Excel Homes Real Estate Ltd. Attn: Daniel Debono](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/excel-homes-real-estate-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 14 February 2026 - **Validated:** 3 June 2026 - **Published:** 3 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 3 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 30 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03536/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03536&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 154, Triq Guze' Howard, Sliema 265 other applications within 300 m: 153 granted, 9 refused, 27 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/00967/25). On Triq Guze' Howard: 20 other applications, 11 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 80% (likely range 50–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/00208/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00208-22/sliema-restoration-of-existing-facades): Restoration of existing facades. Proposed installation of lift. Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/06467/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06467-24/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-first-floor-apartment-approved): Sanctioning of existing first floor apartment approved as per PA/01825/11. Granted, validated 21 October 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/07892/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07892-25/sliema-subdivision-of-property-approved-in-pa-4757-21): Proposed subdivision of property approved in PA 4757/21 to include a one bedroom apartment at first floor and a two bedroom apartment at second and third… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors, 40 m away - [**PA/05219/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05219-25/sliema-sanction-property-as-constructed-from-pa-1825-11): To sanction property as constructed from PA/1825/11. Granted, validated 23 September 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/00699/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00699-25/sliema-sanction-internal-and-external-additions-and-alterations): To sanction internal and external additions and alterations to existing (pre-1968) house. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/07410/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07410-23/sliema-installation-of-lift-to-improve-the-accessibility): Proposed installation of lift to improve the accessibility of existing building, in particular for the Salesian community and parishioners. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/00034/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00034-20/sliema-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-apartment): Internal alterations at ground floor apartment. No changes to facade. Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/00165/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00165-21/sliema-construction-of-roof-extension-with-a-different): Construction of roof extension with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/04340/19. Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/03887/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03887-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-a-residential-pre-1968): Proposed change of use from a residential pre-1968 dwelling to guesthouse Class 3A and integrated salon Class 4B. The proposal includes changes to the… Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/05783/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05783-24/sliema-sub-division-of-penthouse-into-two-separate-setback): Proposed sub-division of penthouse into two separate setback floor units and minor extension to same. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/04155/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04155-24/sliema-sanction-internal-alterations-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction internal alterations from the approved permit PAPB 3777/90 and proposed external alterations. Granted, validated 31 October 2024, 89 m away - [**PA/00232/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00232-21/sliema-sanction-variations-in-size-of-facade-balconies): To sanction variations in size of facade balconies and changes to parapet heights at roof level from those approved in PA/3922/19. Moreover, application is… Status being checked, 89 m away - [**PA/00033/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00033-20/sliema-construct-a-full-floor-at-6th-floor): To construct a full floor at 6th floor and recessed floor level at 7th floor, overlying 6 existing residential storeys. Status being checked, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 92 m away - [**PA/00338/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00338-24/sliema-renewal-of-pa-02493-17): Renewal of PA/02493/17 (To extend fourth and penthouse levels). Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 96 m away - [**PA/03520/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03520-25/sliema-sanction-existing-3rd-floor-apartment-from-approved): To sanction existing 3rd floor apartment from approved permit PA/5032/01. Withdrawn, 97 m away ## More by Stephen Psaila - [**PA/07784/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07784-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-deviations-from-pa-00486-15): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal deviations from PA/00486/15, proposed change of use from class 4c shop to class 4d restaurant and installation of cold… Pending - [**PA/07592/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07592-26/naxxar-change-of-use-from-class-6a-warehouse): Proposed change of use from Class 6A warehouse to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07338/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C snack-bar, sanctioning of minor variations from PA/1901/02. Proposal includes the installation of… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07326/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07326-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-vacant-property): Proposed change of use of vacant property (formerly carpenter) into Class 4B shop (ironmonger and household). Proposal includes the addition of an internal… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07289/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07289-26/fgura-correction-of-site-plan-to-pa-05858-05-and): Correction of site plan to PA/05858/05 and sanctioning of deviations from PA/05858/05, namely relocation of bathroom and addition of washroom. Proposed also… Pending - [**PA/06559/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06559-26/attard-sanctioning-of-minor-deviations-from-pb-1065-84): Proposed sanctioning of minor deviations from PB/1065/84, sanctioning of construction of swimming pool and water reservoir, proposed internal alterations,… Pending [All applications by Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) ## More from Excel Homes Real Estate Ltd - [**PA/00487/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00487-24/attard-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-semi-detached): Internal and external alterations to existing semi-detached villa including the demolition and reconstruction of the back part including roof structures,… Granted, validated 31 January 2024 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)