--- title: "PA/05103/24: change of use of Class 4A office in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05103-24/sliema-change-of-use-of-class-4a-office 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 Class 4A office approved with PA1677/21 to a Class 4B shop, including fixing of sign, and… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0510324 # PA/05103/24: change of use of Class 4A office in Sliema 286, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema Proposed change of use of Class 4A office approved with PA1677/21 to a Class 4B shop, including fixing of sign, and sanctioning of colour of front aperture. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 286, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Claudio Fava](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/claudio-fava) - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 27 June 2024 - **Validated:** 7 August 2024 - **Published:** 7 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 22 January 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05103/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05103&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 286, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema 429 other applications within 300 m: 265 granted, 8 refused, 56 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 16 floors (PA/01122/25). On Triq Manwel Dimech: 70 other applications, 40 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), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 68–100%, medium reliability, from 93 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 Anthony Fenech Vella - [**PA/07703/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07703-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-parapet-wall-at-roof-level-to-screen): Proposed parapet wall at roof level to screen roof services on a pre-1967 dwelling, including pv panels. Pending - [**PA/07458/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07458-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-approved-class-4b-shop): To sanction changes to approved Class 4B shop, including change of use to a Class 3C fitness studio and proposed changes to provide amenities for the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07309/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07309-26/naxxar-carry-out-modifications-to-existing-building-and): To carry out modifications to existing building and erect two additional floors and a receeded one over. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06974/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-26/luqa-alterations-at-third-floor-level-to-remove): Proposed alterations at third floor level to remove existing washroom and build a duplex penthouse at 3rd and 4th floor level, including pool. Proposal also… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06879/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06879-26/mellieha-change-the-use-of-a-ground-floor): To change the use of a ground floor maisonette into a Class 4B pharmacy and Class 4A clinics (accommodating 2 treatment rooms), to carry out minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06738/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06738-26/sliema-sanction-minor-alterations-to-plans-approved-with): To sanction minor alterations to plans approved with PA3799/96 and of construction of temporary structure to house wc on existing back verandah. Pending [All applications by Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) ## More from Claudio Fava - [**PA/02594/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02594-22/mellieha-change-use-from-a-public-service-private-garage): To change use from a public service/private garage to a Class 4B shop, including addition of sanitary facilities, shopfront, a/c unit and fixing of sign. Status being checked - [**PA/00926/20** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00926-20/mellieha-change-the-use-from-garage-for-private): To change the use from garage for private cars to a public service garage Status being checked [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)