--- title: "PA/05286/24: internal alterations to reconvert existing dwelling into in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05286-24/sliema-internal-alterations-to-reconvert-existing-dwelling-into source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Proposed internal alterations to reconvert existing dwelling into two separate units, as per original configuration.… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0528624 # PA/05286/24: internal alterations to reconvert existing dwelling into in Sliema 12, Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca, Sliema Proposed internal alterations to reconvert existing dwelling into two separate units, as per original configuration. Proposed demolition and reconstruction of part of existing ceiling. - **Status:** Granted (The request for reconsideration on permit condition/s has been granted.) - **Location:** 12, Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-cuschieri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 18 June 2024 - **Validated:** 7 August 2024 - **Published:** 16 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 12 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05286/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05286&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 12, Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca, Sliema 215 other applications within 300 m: 121 granted, 7 refused, 23 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01495/24). On Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca: 23 other applications, 13 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Michael Lanfranco](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-lanfranco). Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/00056/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00056-26/sliema-sanction-the-internal-heights-of-two-approved): To sanction the internal heights of two approved car spaces and the closing of one of the approved car spaces with gypsum partitions. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 15 m away - [**PA/02391/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02391-22/sliema-change-external-aperture-from-white-timber-to): To change external aperture from white timber to white pvc aperture. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/00025/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00025-20/sliema-retain-existing-two-houses-with-internal-alterations): To retain existing two houses with internal alterations and demolition of staircase and spiral staircases, and extend to accommodate 10 apartments over 6… Granted, validated 15 January 2020, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/01234/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01234-22/sliema-sanctioning-of-restoration-works-and-other-interventions): Sanctioning of restoration works and other interventions as well as application for proposed restoration works. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/04914/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04914-23/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-modifications-at-level-6): Sanctioning of minor modifications at Level 6 to approved permit PA10942/17. (Modifications include; decrease in size of front balcony and receded 1m high… Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/08275/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08275-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-commercial-class-4a): Change of use from commercial Class 4A as approved in PA/00333/23, to residential unit. Suspended, validated 18 February 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/04759/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04759-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa1034-18-part-demolition-of): Renewal of PA1034/18 - Part demolition of existing building, internal alterations, extension to basement and construction of second and third floor and… Withdrawn, validated 8 November 2023, 3 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/00333/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00333-23/sliema-internal-alterations-including-the-creation-of-two): Internal alterations including the creation of two separate residential units instead of an approved duplex unit, proposed extension to approved receded floor… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/04500/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04500-24/sliema-sanction-apartment-covered-by-pa-04347-94-as-built): To sanction apartment covered by PA/04347/94 as built. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/01490/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01490-23/sliema-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/04842/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04842-25/sliema-sanction-receding-canopy-and-internal-height-of): To sanction receding canopy and internal height of apartment as approved in PA/08218/19. Granted, validated 23 September 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/00033/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00033-20/sliema-construct-a-full-floor-at-6th-floor): To construct a full floor at 6th floor and recessed floor level at 7th floor, overlying 6 existing residential storeys. Status being checked, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/00232/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00232-21/sliema-sanction-variations-in-size-of-facade-balconies): To sanction variations in size of facade balconies and changes to parapet heights at roof level from those approved in PA/3922/19. Moreover, application is… Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/00809/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00809-25/sliema-renewal-to-pa-06653-16-demolition-of-existing): Renewal to PA/06653/16 - Demolition of existing structure with retention of existing façade and construction of one basement level with 2 garage spaces and 3… Granted, validated 24 March 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/00926/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00926-25/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-apartment): Internal and external alterations to pre-1967 apartment (no drawings were included in permit PB3062/68) including replacement of apertures, removal of… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 45 m away ## More by Christian Cuschieri - [**PA/06558/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06558-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of 1 no. garages at basement level, 1 no. maisonette at ground floor level, 2 no. apartments at first and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05691/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05691-26/mgarr-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of 4 no. garages at basement level, 1 no. maisonette, and 1no. Class 4B outlet, including… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05255/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05255-26/zabbar-subdivision-into-2-no): Proposed subdivision into 2 no. separate dwellings. Proposed alterations and to sanction variations from PA6309/23. Proposed restoration of existing facade. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04918/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04918-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of 3 no. garages and 1 no. Class 4B outlet at ground floor level and 3 no. apartments at first, second and… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04800/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04800-26/mosta-sanction-other-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction other internal and external alterations from PA46/23. Granted, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/04754/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04754-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of 2 no. garages at ground floor level and 2 no. apartments at first and second floor levels. Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Christian Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-cuschieri) ## More from Joseph Schembri - [**PA/07382/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07382-26/zurrieq-sanctioning-site-configuration-of-garage-for-private): Sanctioning site configuration of garage for private use previously approved in BN/736/72. Pending - [**PA/04027/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04027-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-agricultural-stores): Proposed sanctioning of agricultural stores, above-ground water tank, tractor shed and reconstruction of retaining wall. Proposed change of use to olive press… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03224/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03224-26/zejtun-carry-out-internal-alterations-from-approved-permit): To carry out internal alterations from approved permit PA/05484/21 and extension of existing dwelling. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/08222/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08222-25/mosta-redesign-of-facade-and-second-floor-plan): Proposed redesign of facade and second floor plan approved in PA880/24 (To renew PA10826/18: To demolish washroom at second floor, construction of dwelling… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06127/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06127-25/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-garage): To demolish existing dwelling and garage, excavate site and construct 2 basement garages, maisonette at ground floor and 3 overlying apartments, and penthouse… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04823/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04823-25/marsaskala-excavation-and-construction-of-a-balance-tank): Proposed excavation and construction of a balance tank and pump room beneath the approved pool, together with the construction of a verandah. The proposal… Granted, validated 23 July 2025 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)