--- title: "PA/05287/24: sanction change of use from Class 4B in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05287-24/sliema-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: To sanction change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 1 extension to existing dwelling covered by PA/2725/19.… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0528724 # PA/05287/24: sanction change of use from Class 4B in Sliema 68, Triq Blanche Huber, Sliema 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 of approved sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 68, Triq Blanche Huber, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Andre Cachia - **Perit:** [Perit Nicholas Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-mallia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 17 June 2024 - **Validated:** 7 August 2024 - **Published:** 7 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05287/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05287&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 68, Triq Blanche Huber, Sliema 380 other applications within 300 m: 238 granted, 8 refused, 42 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01098/24). On Triq Blanche Huber: 19 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 67–100%, medium reliability, from 88 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/02313/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02313-23/sliema-renew-pa3098-18-to-demolish-part-of-existing): To renew PA3098/18: ”To demolish part of existing building and construct domestic store interconnected with garage accessible from Triq Blanche Huber, duplex… Granted, validated 1 June 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/04659/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04659-23/sliema-demolition-of-existing-apartment-block): Demolition of existing apartment block; and proposed construction of garages (two in number) and Class 4B shop, and overlying apartments (seven in number). Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 19 m away - [**PA/04349/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04349-24/sliema-erect-dwelling-in-place-of-existing-third-floor): To erect dwelling in place of existing third-floor roof and extending common stairwell to overlying roof level. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/01614/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01614-26/sliema-change-of-approved-laundry-room-at-roof): Change of approved laundry room at roof level to bedroom from PA/01353/24. Granted, validated 21 April 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/01353/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01353-24/sliema-alterations-to-facade-and-internal-alterations-to): Alterations to facade and internal alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 25 April 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/04285/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04285-24/sliema-change-of-use-from-store-to-class): Change of use from store to Class 4B Retail Shop and minor alterations to form WC room with lightweight partitions. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/01966/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01966-23/sliema-renewal-to-pa-01951-15-alterations-and-additions): Renewal to PA/01951/15 - Alterations and additions to dwelling and extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 25 April 2023, 3 floors, 30 m away - [**PA/05272/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05272-25/sliema-extend-existing-receded-third-floor-to-facade): To extend existing receded third floor to facade and build a new receded floor above. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/03346/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03346-23/sliema-widening-of-garage-door): Widening of garage door, replacement of door and replacement of part of roof slab of pre-1967 garage. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/03058/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03058-25/sliema-change-ground-floor-and-first-floor-approved): To change ground floor and first floor approved duplex, through PA/8013/17, into 2 separate units. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/01659/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01659-21/sliema-demolish-the-existing-house-and-to-construct): To demolish the existing house and to construct five floors of apartments. Status being checked, 5 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/06720/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06720-25/sliema-extension-of-rooms-at-third-floor-level): Extension of rooms at third floor level and addition of penthouse at fourth floor level. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/07617/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07617-26/sliema-alteration-to-pa6720-25-addition-of-swimming-pool): Alteration to PA6720/25: Addition of swimming pool, external stairs, planters and minor alterations in apartments. Pending, 46 m away - [**PA/05082/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05082-23/sliema-renewal-of-permit-pa-00781-18-for-the-roofing): Renewal of permit PA/00781/18 for the ”Roofing over of fourth floor terrace; sub-dividing of one flat into two flats; and construction of an overlying receded… Granted, validated 5 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/05041/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05041-23/sliema-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing garage and construction of 1 bedroom townhouse. Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 1 floor, 53 m away ## More by Nicholas Mallia - [**PA/07805/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07805-26/xewkija-changes-in-layout-to-previously-approved-class): Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3A guesthouse covered by PA/06834/25. Proposal includes an extension of excavation at basement level,… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/06658/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06658-26/attard-minor-alterations-to-previously-approved-multipurpose-hall): Proposed minor alterations to previously approved multipurpose hall in PA/4204/19 including changes in layout, addition of planters and relocation of parking… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06383/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06383-26/hamrun-installation-of-new-structural-beams-and-widening): Installation of new structural beams and widening of the existing front façade opening. Pending - [**PA/04013/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04013-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-previously-approved-pa-01221-09-class): Proposed minor alterations to previously approved PA/01221/09 Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 30 July 2026 - [**PA/00147/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00147-26/qala-fixing-of-reversible-wooden-shell-sauna-structure): Proposed fixing of reversible wooden shell sauna structure on site covered by PA/3106/25. Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/07501/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07501-25/balzan-minor-internal-alterations-and-widening-of-garage): Proposed minor internal alterations and widening of garage door. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 [All applications by Nicholas Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-mallia) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)