--- title: "PA/04435/25: excavation of basement level -1 including a in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04435-25/sliema-excavation-of-basement-level-1-including-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Proposed excavation of basement level -1 including a water reservoir, along with internal and external alterations… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0443525 # PA/04435/25: excavation of basement level -1 including a in Sliema 234, 236, 238 & 240, Triq Sant' Elena, Sliema Proposed excavation of basement level -1 including a water reservoir, along with internal and external alterations to approved permits PA/1979/23 and PA/06895/22. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 234, 236, 238 & 240, Triq Sant' Elena, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [APX Investments Ltd Attn: Aaron Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/apx-investments-ltd) - **Perit:** [M&V Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-and-v-architects) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Received:** 23 May 2025 - **Validated:** 2 July 2025 - **Published:** 2 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 1 August 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 8 July 2031 The public planning file has 120 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04435/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04435&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 234, 236, 238 & 240, Triq Sant' Elena, Sliema 436 other applications within 300 m: 270 granted, 10 refused, 47 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01098/24). On Triq Sant' Elena: 33 other applications, 22 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [George Pullicino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-pullicino), [Neville Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neville-bugeja), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 37 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/04895/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04895-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-layout-from-approved-permit-pa-02297-19): Sanctioning of layout from approved permit PA/02297/19 and proposed pool at receded floor and pv panels on roof. Granted, validated 12 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 7 m away - [**PA/00368/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00368-21/sliema-sanction-minor-changes-to-garage): To sanction minor changes to garage, from that approved in permit, PB/01088/85. Status being checked, 9 m away - [**PA/03144/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03144-25/sliema-demolition-of-2-storey-building-retaining-facade): Demolition of 2 storey building retaining facade and construction of 5 units including stairwell and lift. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 2 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/04563/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04563-25/sliema-demolition-of-existing-washroom-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing washroom and construction of additional floor and washroom at roof level on existent residence. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/04006/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04006-24/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-03296-22-which-include): Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/03296/22 which include ensuite at third floor level, two domestic stores at roof level, pool and planters. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/03296/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03296-22/sliema-construct-apartments-with-a-different-layout-from): To construct apartments with a different layout from that approved in permission PA1464/18, that include subdivision of duplex apartments into four separate… Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/05287/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05287-24/sliema-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 1 extension to existing dwelling covered by PA/2725/19. Proposed changes to facade aperture, and removal… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/02461/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02461-25/sliema-demolition-of-2-storey-townhouse): Demolition of 2 storey townhouse (retaining facade) and construction of 2 maisonettes and 3 apartments. Pending, validated 11 June 2025, 2 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/07324/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07324-24/sliema-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-to-permit): To sanction internal and external changes to permit PA1729/08 and the proposal of a parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 13 January 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/00484/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00484-24/sliema-convert-pre-1967-domestic-store-to-a-class): To convert pre-1967 domestic store to a Class 4B shop, including construction of w.c. and installation of signage with the facade. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/07717/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07717-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-to): Change of use from domestic store to Class 4A office and restoration of façade. Pending, 37 m away - [**PA/00269/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00269-20/sliema-sanction-existing-layout-of-pre-1968-building): Application to sanction existing layout of pre-1968 building. No actual alterations/changes registered. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/01097/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01097-25/sliema-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa6367-18): To sanction changes from approved PA6367/18; proposed lowering of the floor level at basement level, internal and external alterations at basement and first… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 4 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/02063/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02063-24/sliema-installation-of-steel-staircase-from-first-floor): Installation of steel staircase from first floor bedroom terrace onto roof of garage on Triq Leone, and construction of parapet wall. Granted, validated 31 May 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/07631/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-25/sliema-internal-alterations-and-construction-of-additional-floors): Proposed internal alterations and construction of additional floors to house: 1 x 2 bedroom maisonette at ground and basement levels, 1 x 1 bedroom unit at… Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away ## More by M&V Architects - [**PA/07434/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07434-26/mgarr-excavation-and-construction-of-car-spaces-at): Proposed excavation and construction of car spaces at basement level accessible through a car lift. Proposed ground floor level car spaces, 2 units at levels… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07421/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07421-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-under-pa-5974-22-as-built-and): To sanction apartment under PA/5974/22 as built and proposed additional bedroom and internal partition. Pending - [**PA/06992/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06992-26/swieqi-stable): Proposed stable, tack room and paddock. Proposed 100CUM reservoir. Proposed restoration of existing rubble walls. To sanction access ramp. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06822/26** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06822-26/mtarfa-sanction-construction-of-garage-and-domestic-store): To sanction construction of garage and domestic store to a pre-1967 dwelling, with an approved permit of PA/3675/94. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/06735/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06735-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-to-existing-domestic-store-of-penthouse): Proposed extension to existing domestic store of penthouse. Pending [All applications by M&V Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-and-v-architects) ## More from APX Investments Ltd - [**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 - [**PA/02908/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02908-26/sliema-sanction-the-installation-of-signage-and-the): To sanction the installation of signage and the application of coloured render to facade elements of a Class 3A boutique guesthouse, as approved under permit… Pending, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/06799/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06799-25/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa3581-24): Proposed minor internal alterations to approved permit PA3581/24. Such alterations include shifting of internal wall. Proposed change of use from Class 1A… Granted, validated 22 October 2025 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)