--- title: "PA/04050/25: change of use of one Class 4B in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04050-25/sliema-change-of-use-of-one-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Proposed change of use of one Class 4B shop and one Class 1 residential unit, as approved by PA/07653/18, to a Class… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0405025 # PA/04050/25: change of use of one Class 4B in Sliema 95 and 96, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema Proposed change of use of one Class 4B shop and one Class 1 residential unit, as approved by PA/07653/18, to a Class 3A guesthouse, as an extension to the already approved Class 3A guesthouse by PA/04856/23. The proposal also includes changes in the layout of both developments, an extension at the roof level, and the addition of jacuzzis. Class 3A guesthouse shall also include Class 4C (cafeteria) as an ancillary facility. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 95 and 96, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Demet Shakir](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/demet-shakir) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 4 April 2025 - **Validated:** 18 June 2025 - **Published:** 18 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 18 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 28 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04050/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04050&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 95 and 96, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema 429 other applications within 300 m: 261 granted, 8 refused, 55 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 16 floors (PA/01122/25). On Triq Manwel Dimech: 70 other applications, 39 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 16. Periti active on this street: [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci), [Mattea Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mattea-zahra). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/00106/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00106-24/sliema-restoration-of-street-facade): Restoration of street facade. Pending, validated 6 February 2024, 1 m away - [**PA/07380/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07380-24/sliema-this-project-seeks-to-provide-a-separate): This project seeks to provide a separate entrance to the dwelling whilst still retaining the existing shop. Furthermore, it is also being proposed to demolish… Granted, validated 24 February 2025, 3 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/00731/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00731-21/sliema-restoration-of-ground-floor-facade): Restoration of ground floor facade, consists of repair of facade where necessary and application of plaster and paint on facade and new colour to existing… Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/04369/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04369-26/sliema-alterations-on-facade-to-form-an-interconnected): Alterations on facade to form an interconnected garage for a private vehicle instead of the sitting room. To sanction post 1968 structures at second floor… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/04066/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04066-25/sliema-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-property-at): Proposed internal alterations and extension to property at recessed floor level. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/02377/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02377-25/sliema-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-vacant-dwelling-to): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 vacant dwelling to be converted into a residence. Alterations include demolition of the presently dilapidated upper roof… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors, 21 m away - [**PA/04913/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04913-23/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-differences-of-property-as): Proposed sanctioning of minor differences of property as built from approved permit PA/2182/16. Proposed creation of balcony at roof level and other minor… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 23 m away - [**PA/00709/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00709-23/sliema-internal-alterations-and-addition-of-a-floor): Proposed internal alterations and addition of a floor at roof level. Granted, validated 23 March 2023, 23 m away - [**PA/00825/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00825-25/sliema-sanctioning-of-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-361-18): Proposed Sanctioning of Changes from approved permit PA/361/18. Application also includes the proposed change of use from approved (Class 4B) local shop to… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/02781/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02781-22/sliema-retention-of-existing-facade-and-front-part): Retention of existing facade and front part of property; and demolition of sub-standard back rooms. Construction of maisonette at ground floor level, and two… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/05010/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05010-24/sliema-retention-of-existing-facade-and-front-part): Retention of existing facade and front part of property; and demolition of sub-standard backrooms. Construction of Class 4A office at ground floor level, and… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/06248/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06248-25/sliema-modifications-to-ground-floor-and-1st-floor): Modifications to ground floor and 1st floor plan, replacement of roof over 1st floor, proposal of 2 setback floors retaining the existing facade, creating 2… Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/01145/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01145-24/sliema-demolition-of-structure-in-the-backyard-built): Demolition of structure in the backyard built after 1968. Internal alterations of pre-1968 building consisting of demolition and construction of internal… Granted, validated 22 April 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/01011/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01011-26/sliema-reduction-of-area-of-class-4c-snack): Proposed reduction of area of Class 4C snack bar at ground floor level and proposed placing of tables and chairs in private outdoor area, and proposed… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/03403/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03403-23/sliema-demolish-existing-dilapidated-slabs-at-first-floor): To demolish existing dilapidated slabs at first floor, and construction of lift shaft from ground floor level, and construction of 3 floors. Refused, validated 14 June 2023, 4 floors, 43 m away ## More by Joseph Bondin - [**PA/07614/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07614-26/st-julians-changes-in-layout-to-approved-class-3b): Proposed changes in layout to approved Class 3B hotel in PA/2151/23, changes include merging of property to existing hotel approved in PA/6725/20. Proposal… Pending - [**PA/07580/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07580-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-change-of): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse and change of use from Class 1 residential to construct Class 3A five-storey guesthouse comprising a total of 18… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07514/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07514-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-at-first-floor-level): Proposed change of use at first floor level from Class 4A offices to Class 2C educational institution for foreign students coming over to Malta for… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07400/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate 3 basement levels and construct 5 story apartment building with pools at ground floor and roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07349/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07349-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-correction-of-site-following-survey): Proposed alterations and correction of site following survey as built for levels which have been approved by planning applications PA/2035/20 and PA/4006/22.… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07300/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07300-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of 3 basement levels for parking and construction of six levels building including showroom Class 4B,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 6 floors [All applications by Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) ## More from Demet Shakir - [**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 - [**PA/04856/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04856-23/sliema-partial-demolition-at-basement): Partial demolition at basement, ground, first floor and roof, minor excavation works, construction of one additional floor and a receded floor, change of use… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)