--- title: "PA/03606/21: Internal demolition of existing townhouse in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03606-21/sliema-internal-demolition-of-existing-townhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Sliema: Internal demolition of existing townhouse, retaining front elevation, entrance hall and other… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0360621 # PA/03606/21: Internal demolition of existing townhouse in Sliema 17, Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca, Sliema Internal demolition of existing townhouse, retaining front elevation, entrance hall and other architectural features, and construction of 4 dwellings. The proposals include the restoration of retained facade. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 17, Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Nberaj Bharwani - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia) - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Residential units:** 4 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03606/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03606&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 17, Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca, Sliema 215 other applications within 300 m: 122 granted, 7 refused, 23 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01495/24). On Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca: 23 other applications, 14 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Michael Lanfranco](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-lanfranco). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/00056/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00056-26/sliema-sanction-the-internal-heights-of-two-approved): To sanction the internal heights of two approved car spaces and the closing of one of the approved car spaces with gypsum partitions. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 15 m away - [**PA/02391/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02391-22/sliema-change-external-aperture-from-white-timber-to): To change external aperture from white timber to white pvc aperture. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/00025/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00025-20/sliema-retain-existing-two-houses-with-internal-alterations): To retain existing two houses with internal alterations and demolition of staircase and spiral staircases, and extend to accommodate 10 apartments over 6… Granted, validated 15 January 2020, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/01234/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01234-22/sliema-sanctioning-of-restoration-works-and-other-interventions): Sanctioning of restoration works and other interventions as well as application for proposed restoration works. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/04914/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04914-23/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-modifications-at-level-6): Sanctioning of minor modifications at Level 6 to approved permit PA10942/17. (Modifications include; decrease in size of front balcony and receded 1m high… Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/08275/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08275-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-commercial-class-4a): Change of use from commercial Class 4A as approved in PA/00333/23, to residential unit. Suspended, validated 18 February 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/04759/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04759-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa1034-18-part-demolition-of): Renewal of PA1034/18 - Part demolition of existing building, internal alterations, extension to basement and construction of second and third floor and… Withdrawn, validated 8 November 2023, 3 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/00333/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00333-23/sliema-internal-alterations-including-the-creation-of-two): Internal alterations including the creation of two separate residential units instead of an approved duplex unit, proposed extension to approved receded floor… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/04500/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04500-24/sliema-sanction-apartment-covered-by-pa-04347-94-as-built): To sanction apartment covered by PA/04347/94 as built. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/01490/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01490-23/sliema-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/04842/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04842-25/sliema-sanction-receding-canopy-and-internal-height-of): To sanction receding canopy and internal height of apartment as approved in PA/08218/19. Granted, validated 23 September 2025, 42 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, 42 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, 43 m away - [**PA/00809/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00809-25/sliema-renewal-to-pa-06653-16-demolition-of-existing): Renewal to PA/06653/16 - Demolition of existing structure with retention of existing façade and construction of one basement level with 2 garage spaces and 3… Granted, validated 24 March 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/00926/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00926-25/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-apartment): Internal and external alterations to pre-1967 apartment (no drawings were included in permit PB3062/68) including replacement of apertures, removal of… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 45 m away ## More by Stephen Farrugia - [**PA/07820/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07820-26/naxxar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-ground-floor-garage): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of ground floor garage, construction of 2 bedroom apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor and a 1 bedroom at receded level. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06396/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06396-26/mellieha-sanction-the-demolition-of-a-dangerous-structure): To sanction the demolition of a dangerous structure, stabilisation of the loose materials, and the reconstruction of the permitted structure as constructed by… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06388/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06388-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-pa03938-10-the-third-floor-workshop): Sanctioning of PA03938/10 the third floor workshop (Class 5A), located at third floor level to include minor alterations and removal of car lift. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06011/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06011-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-additional-bedroom-and-bathroom): To propose additional bedroom and bathroom. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/05554/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05554-26/marsa-sanction-3rd-floor-level-as-built): To sanction 3rd floor level as built, and To propose internal alterations, subdivision of the apartment into 2 units and extension to the building alignment… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05448/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05448-26/cospicua-bormla-demolish-the-existing-structure): To demolish the existing structure, carry out minatory excavation works and to construct a residential dwelling comprising four bedrooms, one private parking… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)