--- title: "PA/04975/25: Change of use from Class 4A office in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04975-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office 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 Class 4A office approved through PA525/18 to Class 4B tattoo artist, minor internal alteration to… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0497525 # PA/04975/25: Change of use from Class 4A office in Sliema 1, Triq Hughes Hallet c/w, ix-Xatt ta' Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema Change of use from Class 4A office approved through PA525/18 to Class 4B tattoo artist, minor internal alteration to the lightweight partition and proposed sign incised in white Alucobond aluminium panels on a dark grey granite background - all incorporated in the existing door opening. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 1, Triq Hughes Hallet c/w, ix-Xatt ta' Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Ian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ian-spiteri) - **Perit:** [Perit Edgar Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edgar-gatt) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 27 June 2025 - **Validated:** 30 July 2025 - **Published:** 30 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 15 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 15 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04975/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04975&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 1, Triq Hughes Hallet c/w, ix-Xatt ta' Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema 214 other applications within 300 m: 136 granted, 10 refused, 15 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 14 floors (PA/02834/26). On Triq Hughes Hallet: 12 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan), [Damiano Meneguzzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/damiano-meneguzzi), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo). 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/06384/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06384-23/sliema-internal-alterations-and-to-change-of-use): Proposed internal alterations and to change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 1 residential and proposed pool in backyard. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 22 m away - [**PA/01804/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01804-22/sliema-demolish-roof-slab-and-roof-structures-and): To demolish roof slab and roof structures and to construct additional 5 floors having one - 3 bedroom unit on each floor and overlying 2 bedroom penthouse.… Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/06443/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06443-26/sliema-construction-of-2-one-bedroom-apartments-at-level): Proposed construction of 2 one-bedroom apartments at level 8 (setback floor). Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/07989/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07989-25/sliema-partially-demolish-existing-room-on-roof-and): To partially demolish existing room on roof and construct 2 apartments at level 6 and 2 apartments at level 7. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/01000/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01000-24/sliema-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from the approved permit PAPB4718/85. Granted, validated 13 May 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/00022/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00022-21/sliema-demolish-existing-building-except-for-facade-and): To demolish existing building except for facade and internal staircase, and construct Class 4A offices at ground and 1st floor, 6 apartments from 2nd floor to… Granted, validated 13 January 2021, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/02404/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02404-23/sliema-construction-of-a-class-4d-restaurant-at): Proposed construction of a Class 4D restaurant at receded floor and a pool and sun deck at roof top level as added amenities to the approved Class 3B hotel.… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/06673/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06673-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-3a-guesthouse): Proposed change of use from Class 3A guesthouse to Class 3B hotel 5 star. Internal alterations. Proposed luggage room and garbage room at level-03 and prep… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/00065/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00065-24/sliema-internal-changes-to-approved-class-3a-guesthouse): Proposed internal changes to approved Class 3A guesthouse approved in PA/05387/22. Proposed further excavation to include an additional basement level to… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02139/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02139-23/sliema-sanction-common-parts-pa-06813-04-following-a): To sanction common parts PA 06813/04 following a site survey. Proposed lift and alterations to existing staircase and room at roof level. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/00573/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00573-24/sliema-extension-of-the-existing-penthouse-to-include): Extension of the existing penthouse to include two new residential units and the addition of a new penthouse level above. Pending, validated 12 April 2024, 51 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, 54 m away - [**PA/00921/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00921-26/sliema-subdivision-of-triplex-3-bedroomed-penthouse-as-approved): Subdivision of triplex 3-bedroomed penthouse as approved in PA/4600/16 into two residential units and related internal partitioning and alterations and… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 54 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, 54 m away - [**PA/03709/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03709-24/sliema-increasing-of-external-openings): Increasing of external openings. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 54 m away ## More by Edgar Gatt - [**PA/06987/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06987-26/rabat-renewal-of-pa7640-21-proposed-development-of-a): Renewal of PA7640/21: Proposed development of a committed and infill site to screen a blank party wall and to serve as a height transition between two houses… Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/05122/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05122-26/floriana-minor-alteration-to-a-pre-1967-residence): Minor alteration to a pre-1967 residence (creation of a bathroom at basement level) and restoration of facade. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04904/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04904-26/cospicua-bormla-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): Minor internal alterations and change of use from a former pre-1967 snackbar with kitchen and store into a Class 4D restaurant including retractable awning… Granted, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04383/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04383-26/san-gwann-extension-to-existing-basement-garage-accessible-from): Proposed extension to existing basement garage accessible from adjacent site, 7 in no. street level garages, 1 in no. Class 4A office, 4 in no. three and two… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03880/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03880-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-what): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to what had been approved through RG1975/17 and extension at existing roof level to create a home gymnasium. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03371/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03371-26/balzan-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-to): Change of use from domestic store to Class 4B shop (beauty and wellness related services/holistic therapy), proposed external signage, minor internal… Granted, validated 27 May 2026 [All applications by Edgar Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edgar-gatt) ## More from Ian Spiteri - [**PA/01100/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01100-25/mgarr-development-of-one-residential-house-on-a): Proposed development of one residential house on a vacant plot. Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/05723/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05723-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-to): To sanction minor internal and external variations to that approved in PA/07282/20 including relocation of lift and stairwell. Granted, validated 24 October 2024 - [**PA/00053/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00053-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-vacant-store-to): Change of use from vacant store to Class 4C shop and to carry out internal and external alterations Granted, validated 17 January 2024 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)