--- title: "PA/03921/23: Minor internal and external alterations to existing in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03921-23/sliema-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Minor internal and external alterations to existing dwelling. Application also includes sanctioning of minor… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0392123 # PA/03921/23: Minor internal and external alterations to existing in Sliema 55, Triq Gafar, Sliema Minor internal and external alterations to existing dwelling. Application also includes sanctioning of minor discrepancy and correction of site from approved PA/2756/12. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 55, Triq Gafar, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Stephen Aquilina - **Perit:** [Perit Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 3 May 2023 - **Validated:** 28 June 2023 - **Published:** 28 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 3 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03921/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03921&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 55, Triq Gafar, Sliema 395 other applications within 300 m: 238 granted, 11 refused, 49 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01098/24). On Triq Gafar: 30 other applications, 16 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Martin Debrincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-debrincat), [Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 69–100%, medium reliability, from 95 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/00249/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00249-25/sliema-sanction-minor-differences-in-layout-from-pa-00517-15): To sanction minor differences in layout from PA/00517/15 within residence as constructed. Granted, validated 18 February 2025, 6 m away - [**PA/00441/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00441-21/sliema-demolish-an-existing-building-and-construct-a): To demolish an existing building and construct a ground floor level for parking of private vehicles and a duplex residential unit, 2 overlying apartments, and… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 11 m away - [**PA/02166/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02166-21/sliema-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construction-of): To demolish existing terraced house and construction of 4 residential unit spread over 5 storeys, one of which is a receded floor. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/06541/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06541-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-08964-18-to-extend): Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/08964/18 to extend common stairwell and lift to ground floor level. Granted, validated 28 October 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/00437/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00437-22/sliema-demolition-of-dangerous-roofs-and-reconstruction-in): Demolition of dangerous roofs and reconstruction in reinforced concrete. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/03910/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-23/sliema-demolition-of-existing-structure-retaining-part-elevation): Demolition of existing structure retaining part elevation, restoration of façade including replacement of timber balcony and construction of a garage and 4… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 2 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/08382/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08382-25/sliema-sanction-property-as-built-from-original-permit): To sanction property as built from original permit PAPB/2221/98 and to construct one metre parapet wall around upper roof level. Granted, validated 6 February 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/07887/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07887-25/sliema-changes-to-facade-and-site-configuration-from): Proposed changes to facade and site configuration from PA/01906/24. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/01906/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01906-24/sliema-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building (door number 71), excavate underlying plot, construction of basement garages, parking spaces and water reservoir, 2 maisonettes,… Granted, validated 31 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/02147/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02147-25/sliema-sanction-minor-variations-in-plan-layout-at): To sanction minor variations in plan layout at 3rd floor, washroom at roof level and 3rd floor facade from those approved in PA/5519/08. Granted, validated 20 May 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/06764/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06764-23/sliema-demolish-existing-ground-floor-and-first-floor): To demolish existing ground floor and first floor maisonettes, and proposed construction of a street level garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/02519/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02519-22/sliema-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of garage at ground floor and four overlying residential units including PV panels at roof level. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/02265/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02265-21/sliema-change-of-use-from-a-disused-property): Change of use from a disused property to Class 4A offices and minor alterations on facade. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/02762/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02762-21/sliema-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a domestic store and internal alterations. The application also proposes sanctioning of the existing layout. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/05709/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05709-24/sliema-sanctioning-the-retractable-aluminum-canopy): Sanctioning the retractable aluminum canopy. Refused, validated 14 May 2025, 35 m away ## More by Kyle Vella - [**PA/07487/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07487-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-class-3a): Change of use from approved Class 3A (guesthouse and offices) into Class 1 (residential - 3 residential units). Work to include installation of lift,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07068/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07068-26/zejtun-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, including the conversion of sitting room to a garage at ground floor level and construction of extension at the back of the property. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06777/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06777-26/qormi-addition-of-class-5c-to-approved-class): Addition of Class 5C to approved Class 6A store (covered by PA1127/26). Works include internal alterations. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06768/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06768-26/zabbar-convert-approved-washrooms-to-apartment-and-erect): To convert approved washrooms to apartment and erect washrooms at receded level. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06587/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06587-26/santa-lucija-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-back-of): Internal alterations and extension at back of property for a multi sensory room. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06574/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06574-26/pieta-replace-collapsed-and-dilapidated-roofs-and-construct): To replace collapsed and dilapidated roofs and construct new residential units at second, third and fourth floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors [All applications by Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)