--- title: "PA/04015/24: Change of use of part of garage in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04015-24/sliema-change-of-use-of-part-of-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Change of use of part of garage to a one bedroom dwelling and widening of existing garage door opening. Perit… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0401524 # PA/04015/24: Change of use of part of garage in Sliema No 8, Garage 7A, Triq San Trofimu, Sliema Change of use of part of garage to a one bedroom dwelling and widening of existing garage door opening. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No 8, Garage 7A, Triq San Trofimu, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Michael Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-stivala) - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 22 May 2024 - **Validated:** 3 July 2024 - **Published:** 25 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 25 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 December 2024 - **Permit expires:** 8 January 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04015/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04015&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around No 8, Garage 7A, Triq San Trofimu, Sliema 266 other applications within 300 m: 170 granted, 8 refused, 28 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 14 floors (PA/02965/23). On Triq San Trofimu: 15 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan), [JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 81% (likely range 51–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/07874/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07874-24/sliema-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, including removal of corrugated roofing over backyard, replacement of deteriorated bathroom ceiling and shifting of doorways,… Granted, validated 28 January 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/03976/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-24/sliema-sanction-minor-extension-at-the-back-of): To sanction minor extension at the back of the property. Granted, validated 14 August 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/00571/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00571-26/sliema-extension-at-roof-level-to-create-receded): Extension at roof level to create receded room and stair hood and proposed jacuzzi at new proposed roof level. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/08608/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08608-24/sliema-excavation-of-grave-within-the-extents-of): Excavation of grave within the extents of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Church. Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/06350/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06350-23/sliema-restoration-of-masonry-to-church-domes-and): Restoration of masonry to church domes and walls at roof level; restoration of window frames and replacement of waterproofing system. External works at roof… Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/03500/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03500-22/sliema-changing-of-ceilings): Proposed changing of ceilings, minor internal alterations including partial demolition, extension at second and receded floor levels, solar panels at roof… Granted, validated 25 May 2022, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/06783/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06783-26/sliema-class-3a-tourism-accommodation-containing-24-rooms): Proposed Class 3A tourism accommodation containing 24 rooms. Proposed development shall include ancillary facilities such as breakfast area and pool at roof… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/06594/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06594-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-bathroom-within-a-pre-1967-property): Sanctioning of bathroom within a pre-1967 property. Granted, validated 26 October 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/05979/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05979-26/sliema-extension): Extension, alterations and restoration works to town house. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 69 m away - [**PA/01336/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01336-23/sliema-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings. Construction of feast decorations store at ground floor and community hall at first floor. Proposed Class 4A offices for the… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 77 m away - [**PA/02438/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02438-22/sliema-minor-internal-alterations-at-all-levels): Minor internal alterations at all levels, demolition of accretions in back yard and extension into back yard, construction of full floor at second and receded… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 78 m away - [**PA/01981/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01981-23/sliema-sanctioning-minor-changes-in-use-of-rooms): Sanctioning minor changes in use of rooms as built from permit PA/03202/20. Refused, validated 5 April 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/01617/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01617-22/sliema-extension-and-alterations-at-second-floor-and): Extension and alterations at second floor and upper roof level, including minor alterations to façade. Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/01849/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01849-25/sliema-propose-alterations-to-a-residential-dwelling-including): To propose alterations to a residential dwelling including changes to layout and the construction of additions as indicated. Proposal to include restoration… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 83 m away - [**PA/05294/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05294-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-existing-two-floor): Change of use from existing two floor residential house (Class 1) to a 10-bedroom guest house (Class 3A), with the addition of a mezzanine level and an… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 2 floors, 84 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) ## More from Michael Stivala - [**PA/05113/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05113-26/sliema-renew-pa2660-16-to-construct-basement-garage): To renew PA2660/16 - To construct basement garage accessible from an existing block approved by PA1407/09, apartments at levels 0-7 in lieu of approved… Granted, validated 17 September 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/03567/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03567-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-premises): Proposed demolition of existing premises, excavation of plot, proposed construction of 3 levels of basement levels and overlying Class 3A hostel with… Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/03366/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03366-26/san-gwann-construct-storage-at-level-1): To construct storage at level 1 (Class 6A) overlying warehouse development. Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02698/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02698-26/san-gwann-excavate-and-construct-three-basement-levels-plus): To excavate and construct three basement levels plus overlying ground floor storage facility (Class 6A) in lieu of approved development permission PA2078/24,… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07291/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07291-25/st-julians-sanction-internal-and-external-differences-to-pre-1967): To sanction internal and external differences to pre-1967 residential unit. Pending, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/07216/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07216-25/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-an-office): Change of use from an office (Class 4A) to a gym (Class 3C) and internal alterations for ancillary facilities. Granted, validated 5 November 2025 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)