--- title: "PA/04216/25: Change of use from vacant store to in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04216-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-vacant-store-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Change of use from vacant store to beauty and hair parlour (Class 4B) and cafe (Class 4C). Works to include opening… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0421625 # PA/04216/25: Change of use from vacant store to in Sliema Block 8, Watersegde Apts, ix-Xatt ta' Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema Change of use from vacant store to beauty and hair parlour (Class 4B) and cafe (Class 4C). Works to include opening of main door into property, construction of staircase and lift, construction of ramps, construction of temporary partitions, construction of roof slab over back yard and internal yard to increase internal area and formation of opening on facade at mezzanine level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Block 8, Watersegde Apts, ix-Xatt ta' Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Christian Gialanze - **Perit:** [Perit David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 7 April 2025 - **Validated:** 25 June 2025 - **Published:** 25 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04216/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04216&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Block 8, Watersegde Apts, ix-Xatt ta' Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema 144 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 6 refused, 9 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/02443/24). On ix-Xatt ta' Qui-Si-Sana: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Malcolm Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 82% (likely range 52–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/04879/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04879-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-the-joining-of-2-apartments): Proposed sanctioning of the joining of 2 apartments previously covered by PA/04068/90 and proposed internal alterations to the same. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/02472/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02472-26/sliema-project-involves-constructing-a-15-floor): The project involves constructing a 15-floor, 139-room hotel. Internal demolition from levels 0–6, with full demolition and reconstruction from level 7. The… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026, 15 floors, 26 m away - [**PA/08033/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08033-25/sliema-sanctioning-of-variations-from-approved-dn-0091-05-and): Sanctioning of variations from approved DN/0091/05 and proposed minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 27 January 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/04836/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04836-23/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-internal-and-external-variations): Proposed sanctioning of existing internal and external variations to showroom approved in PA4068/90, and proposed additional new internal and external… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/01112/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01112-25/sliema-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction apartment as built from what was approved in PA/05287/05 following survey of apartment, variations include shifting of walls and apertures,… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/05316/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05316-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-layout-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of existing layout from approved permit PA04068/90, including the changes of internal walls and openings on the facade and different use of rooms. Granted, validated 28 September 2026, 36 m away - [**PA/00443/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00443-23/sliema-external-and-internal-minor-alterations-including-sanctioning): External and internal minor alterations including sanctioning from previous approved permit. Replacement of two existing external apertures. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/00272/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00272-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B (area to remain unchanged), to sanction internal changes from approved. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/05522/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05522-24/sliema-internal-alterations-lift-installation): Internal alterations - lift installation. Granted, validated 1 October 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/02630/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02630-26/sliema-changes-to-level-9-extension-of): Proposed changes to level 9 - extension of apt.9 to include 1 bedroom. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/02109/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02109-22/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions-to): Internal and external alterations and additions to residential apartment block, to add 8 apartments and 2 penthouses, including installation of lift. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/00148/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-22/sliema-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-forming): Proposed internal alterations to existing dwelling and forming apertures on facade, including change from window to door. Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/01977/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01977-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-garage-to-a): Proposed change of use from garage to a Class 4B shop. Proposal includes sanction of extension to existing garage, fixing of fascia sign and widening of… Withdrawn, validated 5 April 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/01328/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01328-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-penthouse-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing penthouse and construction of two apartments at 6th & 7th Floor, and a receded apartment at 8th Floor. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/05574/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05574-24/sliema-sanction-facade-as-constructed-and-to-propose): To sanction facade as constructed and to propose changes to the part approved facade in RG1538/22 and to propose a change in material and color to the facade… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 72 m away ## More by David Vassallo - [**PA/07404/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07404-26/gzira-sanction-1st-floor-apartment-as-existing-since): To sanction 1st floor apartment as existing since no permits could be traced. Pending - [**PA/07353/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07353-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-alteration-to-existing-balconies): Minor alteration to existing balconies. Pending - [**PA/07185/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07185-26/sliema-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from DN/1089/25. Pending - [**PA/07088/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07088-26/sliema-expand-retail-space-class-4b-at-level): To expand retail space Class 4B at level 0. Works to include extension at the rear of the property. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06981/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06981-26/attard-sanction-maisonette-and-garage-as-built-from): To sanction maisonette and garage as built from approved permit PA/1578/03. Pending - [**PA/06888/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06888-26/birkirkara-construct-a-garage-at-ground-floor-level): To construct a garage at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments, and a penthouse. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)