--- title: "PA/03828/25: Sanctioning of existing commercial use and ground in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03828-25/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-commercial-use-and-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Sanctioning of existing commercial use and ground floor of building as is and proposed change of use of existing… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0382825 # PA/03828/25: Sanctioning of existing commercial use and ground in Sliema Ex-Majestic Theatre (currently forming part of The Plaza), Pjazza Sant' Anna, Sliema Sanctioning of existing commercial use and ground floor of building as is and proposed change of use of existing premises to Class 4D including internal alterations and external signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ex-Majestic Theatre (currently forming part of The Plaza), Pjazza Sant' Anna, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Food Chain Ltd. Attn: Gordon Naudi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/food-chain-ltd) - **Perit:** [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 7 April 2025 - **Validated:** 11 June 2025 - **Published:** 11 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 11 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 October 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03828/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03828&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Ex-Majestic Theatre (currently forming part of The Plaza), Pjazza Sant' Anna, Sliema 240 other applications within 300 m: 148 granted, 8 refused, 21 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 14 floors (PA/02834/26). On Pjazza Sant' Anna: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, medium reliability, from 52 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/04680/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04680-23/sliema-include-the-cooking-of-raw-food-to): To include the cooking of raw food to approved take away premises (covered by PA105/16). Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 6 m away - [**PA/00476/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00476-21/sliema-sanction-the-erection-of-an-aluminium-external): To sanction the erection of an aluminium external canopy enclosure. Status being checked, 20 m away - [**PA/06107/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06107-24/sliema-renewal-of-pa-07796-18): Renewal of PA/07796/18. Changes to approved permit PA/00849/12. Proposed internal and external alterations and partial change of use to Class 3B and proposed… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/04111/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04111-26/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-approved): Proposed internal and external alterations to the approved Class 3B development under PA/7796/18, including site adjustments following an updated survey, the… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/00410/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00410-21/sliema-change-the-use-of-a-class-4b): To change the use of a Class 4B shop approved through PA238/11 into a class 4C coffee shop, to carry out internal and external alterations, to replace signs,… Status being checked, 32 m away - [**PA/06122/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06122-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to takeaway with cooking on site, minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/05686/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05686-23/sliema-sanction-differences-in-elevation-materials-from-approved): To sanction differences in elevation materials from approved permit PA7798/17. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/03288/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03288-21/sliema-change-of-use-from-existing-class-4b): Proposed change of use from existing Class 4B Outlet to Class 4C Outlet, including re-design of facade cladding and installation of fascia sign. Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/06437/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06437-23/sliema-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967): To carry out internal alterations to a pre-1967 apartment. Alterations include changes to layout. Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/07049/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07049-25/sliema-change-the-use-from-a-combined-class): To change the use from a combined Class 4A office and language school approved in PA/08919/20 to Class 2C (education). Pending, validated 29 October 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/01723/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01723-21/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C, internal alterations and sanctioning of signage, a/c enclosure and roller shutter Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/05453/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05453-23/sliema-sanction-projecting-signs-on-fa-ade-as-well): To sanction projecting signs on façade as well as proposed relocation of existing screened HVAC units into facade. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/05219/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05219-24/sliema-addition-of-a-lightweight-balcony-and-alteration): Addition of a lightweight balcony and alteration of window into a doorway at level 3 onto Guze Fava Lane. Granted, validated 12 November 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/01759/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01759-23/sliema-part-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Part Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4A offices including alterations at level 3 Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 61 m away - [**PA/01449/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01449-26/sliema-construction-of-a-lift-shaft): Proposed construction of a lift shaft. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 62 m away ## More by Architecture XV - [**PA/07635/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07635-26/st-julians-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Pending - [**PA/07596/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07596-26/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-05240-18-proposal-to-completely): Renewal of PA/05240/18 - Proposal to completely dismantle and reconstruct the front terrace of the property in order to eliminate any structural instability,… Pending - [**PA/06472/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06472-26/ghajnsielem-change-of-use-from-car-showroom-previously): Proposed change of use from car showroom previously covered by RG/03694/18 to a Class 6A warehouse. Proposal shall include the removal of facade glazing and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06081/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06081-26/lija-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1968 dwelling. Works to also include facade restoration works, excavation of a pool in the backyard, demolition of… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05864/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05864-26/hamrun-introduction-of-splash-pool-and-retractable-canopy): Proposed introduction of splash pool and retractable canopy at fourth floor and introduction of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 5 October 2026 - [**PA/05467/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05467-26/marsa-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of a building forming part of the premises and proposed sanctioning of pv panels already installed. Granted, validated 8 October 2026 [All applications by Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv) ## More from Food Chain Ltd - [**PA/00789/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00789-21/sliema-alterations-to-facade-including-proposed-signage-and): Alterations to facade including proposed signage and inclusion of an indoor service counter. Status being checked [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)