--- title: "PA/04179/26: Partial change of use of the floor in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04179-26/sliema-partial-change-of-use-of-the-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Partial change of use of the floor plan of a shop (Class 4B) to an area for the creation of ceramic artefacts (Class… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0417926 # PA/04179/26: Partial change of use of the floor in Sliema 4, Triq Falzon c/w, Triq San Karlu, Sliema Partial change of use of the floor plan of a shop (Class 4B) to an area for the creation of ceramic artefacts (Class 5A) with no increase in number of commercial units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 4, Triq Falzon c/w, Triq San Karlu, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Andrea Tachelet - **Perit:** [Perit Andrew Vinci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-vinci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 25 May 2026 - **Validated:** 17 June 2026 - **Published:** 17 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 October 2026 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 28 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04179/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04179&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 4, Triq Falzon c/w, Triq San Karlu, Sliema 360 other applications within 300 m: 228 granted, 8 refused, 41 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01098/24). On Triq Falzon: 7 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 83% (likely range 53–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/04607/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04607-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-structures-and-proposed): Proposed demolition of existing pre-1968 structures and proposed construction of ground floor maisonette and garage, three in number one bedroom apartments… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/04837/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04837-25/sliema-alterations-to-two-existing-townhouses-on-falzon): Alterations to two existing townhouses on Falzon Street, including an additional first floor and receded second and third floor. Demolition of dangerous… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/03058/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03058-25/sliema-change-ground-floor-and-first-floor-approved): To change ground floor and first floor approved duplex, through PA/8013/17, into 2 separate units. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/05272/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05272-25/sliema-extend-existing-receded-third-floor-to-facade): To extend existing receded third floor to facade and build a new receded floor above. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/02722/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02722-24/sliema-alterations-and-to-sanction-internal-alterations): Proposed alterations and to sanction internal alterations (including demolition of walls) from approved permit PA/07322/18. Granted, validated 31 May 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/00324/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00324-24/sliema-sanction-minor-additions-in-the-backyard): To sanction minor additions in the backyard, at the back of first floor level and at second floor level. Alteration to the external facade is being proposed… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/04727/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04727-26/sliema-structural-interventions-including-extensions-to-two-adjacent): Proposed structural interventions including extensions to two adjacent dwellings and restoration of the existing facades. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/01353/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01353-24/sliema-alterations-to-facade-and-internal-alterations-to): Alterations to facade and internal alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 25 April 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/02795/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02795-26/sliema-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level-to): Internal alterations at first floor level to a pre-1968 building. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 2 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/01614/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01614-26/sliema-change-of-approved-laundry-room-at-roof): Change of approved laundry room at roof level to bedroom from PA/01353/24. Granted, validated 21 April 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/04609/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04609-23/sliema-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-property): Proposed internal alterations to existing pre-1967 property, part demolition of an existing roof structure and extension of existing washroom including the… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/00468/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00468-26/sliema-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-dwelling-to): Alterations and extension to existing dwelling to create a maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/06720/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06720-25/sliema-extension-of-rooms-at-third-floor-level): Extension of rooms at third floor level and addition of penthouse at fourth floor level. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/07617/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07617-26/sliema-alteration-to-pa6720-25-addition-of-swimming-pool): Alteration to PA6720/25: Addition of swimming pool, external stairs, planters and minor alterations in apartments. Pending, 47 m away - [**PA/04770/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04770-25/sliema-internal-alterations-and-extension): Internal alterations and extension, as well as sanctioning of minor discrepancies from PA/02465/99. Granted, validated 2 December 2025, 48 m away ## More by Andrew Vinci - [**PA/06398/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06398-26/marsaskala-redevelopment-of-plot-including-demolition-of-house): Redevelopment of plot including demolition of house, excavation to accommodate reservoir and basement level, and construction of 1 maisonette at ground floor,… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06149/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06149-26/marsaskala-sanction-apartment-as-constructed-from-pa-00824-16): To sanction apartment as constructed from PA/00824/16. Granted, validated 22 October 2026 - [**PA/05655/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05655-26/marsaskala-propose-minor-alterations-to-pet-shop): To propose minor alterations to pet shop, including the shifting of walls within the backyard, the enclosure of the existing lightweight structure approved… Pending - [**PA/05377/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05377-26/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-dwelling-at): Internal alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling at all levels, construction of an extension at second-floor level, incorporation of access to roof level,… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05337/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05337-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-the-leveling): To sanction minor internal alterations and the leveling of the receded roof stairwell as approved under PA/00126/23, together with proposed minor internal… Granted, validated 22 September 2026 - [**PA/04495/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04495-26/qormi-sanction-internal-alterations-and-the-change-of): To sanction internal alterations and the change of use from Warehouse (Class 6A) to Workshop (Class 5B cannabis cultivation) of second floor unit, internally… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 [All applications by Andrew Vinci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-vinci) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)