--- title: "PA/05627/23: Removal of a deteriorating rock outcrop at in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05627-23/sliema-removal-of-a-deteriorating-rock-outcrop-at source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Removal of a deteriorating rock outcrop at Font Ghadir. Construction of retaining wall to hold up the promenade… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0562723 # PA/05627/23: Removal of a deteriorating rock outcrop at in Sliema Site at Rocky Beach along Tower Road, Triq it-Torri, Sliema Removal of a deteriorating rock outcrop at Font Ghadir. Construction of retaining wall to hold up the promenade along tower road. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at Rocky Beach along Tower Road, Triq it-Torri, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Mario Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-ellul) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark J Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-j-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 1 August 2023 - **Validated:** 27 September 2023 - **Published:** 27 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 27 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 21 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05627/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05627&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Site at Rocky Beach along Tower Road, Triq it-Torri, Sliema 141 other applications on the same street: 74 granted, 7 refused, 15 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 15 floors (PA/07209/23). On Triq it-Torri: 141 other applications, 74 granted and 7 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 15. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/07088/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07088-26/sliema-expand-retail-space-class-4b-at-level): To expand retail space Class 4B at level 0. Works to include extension at the rear of the property. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06796/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06796-26/sliema-alterations-to-class-4b-shop-as-approved): Alterations to Class 4B shop as approved in PA/04962/19 and change of use of part he first floor domestic store as approved in DN/00564/24 and the first floor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05823/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05823-26/sliema-renovation-including-internal-alterations-and-changes-to): Renovation including internal alterations and changes to external apertures. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/04823/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04823-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-pb-05372-82): Sanctioning of minor variations from PB/05372/82, including changes to the wall layout, changes in room uses, and façade changes. Granted, validated 10 September 2026 - [**PA/06276/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06276-26/sliema-retain-existing-facade): To retain existing facade, to propose minor external alterations, to demolish existing rooms, to propose change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office… Suspended, validated 9 September 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04280/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04280-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-existing): Sanctioning of apartment as existing. Granted, validated 6 September 2026 - [**PA/05913/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05913-26/sliema-propose-construction-of-extra-floor): To propose construction of extra floor. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 9 floors - [**PA/05871/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05871-26/sliema-change-of-use-of-office-block-to): Change of use of office block to a residential block consisting of 5 two bedroom apartments, 5 one bedroom studio apartments, and a two bedroom penthouse.… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05637/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05637-26/sliema-works-include-increasing-the-size-of-the): Proposed works include increasing the size of the of the door on the facade and minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05200/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05200-26/sliema-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-garages-at): To demolish existing dwelling and construct garages at ground floor level, nine overlaying residential units and one receded penthouse unit. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04676/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04676-26/sliema-addition-of-advert-signage): Proposed addition of advert signage. Suspended, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04372/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04372-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-building-and-the-adjacent): To demolish the existing building and the adjacent townhouse in order to construct a Class 3B hotel. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04014/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04014-26/sliema-sanction-as-built-class-4d-from-approved): To sanction as built Class 4D from approved in PA7214/20. To propose change of use from Class 4D to Class 3A Guesthouse. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03901/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03901-26/sliema-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-10001-17-take-away): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/10001/17 Take-Away Establishment to a Class 4D Establishment, including (1) alterations to approved signage and… Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03525/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03525-26/sliema-demolition-of-building-and-excavation-of-site): Proposed demolition of building and excavation of site (Phase 3 to hotel development). Phase 4 for construction to be covered by separate permit. Suspended, validated 3 June 2026 ## More by Mark J Camilleri - [**PA/00316/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00316-26/swieqi-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, increasing internal floor area of the setback floor to 36 square meters and installation of pool at roof area. Sanctioning of PV… Suspended, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/07522/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07522-25/naxxar-erection-of-boundary-wall-at-nfrp-mosta): Proposed erection of boundary wall at NFRP Mosta site. Removal of existing boundary wall and proposed construction of steel structure. Proposed construction… Granted, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/03864/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03864-25/gharghur-alterations-to-private-residence-including-the-opening): Alterations to private residence including the opening of a window in the master bedroom, and fanlight in balcony door and installation of a skylight in the… Granted, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/02310/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02310-24/naxxar-internal-alterations-at-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations at first floor. Extension of first floor office space (Class 4A) over ground floor stores and construction of an additional… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 2 floors - [**PA/00354/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00354-24/cospicua-bormla-construct-an-apartment-at-second-floor-level): To construct an apartment at second floor level and receded floor and installation of a lift. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Mark J Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-j-camilleri) ## More from Mario Ellul - [**PA/06520/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06520-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-adjacent): Demolition of existing terraced house and adjacent garage, excavation of one level and water reservoir, and construction of basement garages, and ten… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/04432/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04432-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-garage-as): Change of use from a garage as approved (RG 56/19) to a Public service garage including the sanctioning of garage door. Application also includes variations… Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/07522/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07522-25/naxxar-erection-of-boundary-wall-at-nfrp-mosta): Proposed erection of boundary wall at NFRP Mosta site. Removal of existing boundary wall and proposed construction of steel structure. Proposed construction… Granted, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/07619/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07619-24/qormi-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To Sanction existing garage as built (variations from PA 7684/23, following a more accurate site survey), sanctioning of minor internal and external… Granted, validated 6 November 2024 - [**PA/05472/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05472-24/qrendi-refurbishment-works-at-the-quay-of-wied): Refurbishment works at the quay of Wied iz-Zurrieq and surrounding areas. Redevelopment of ticket booth for Blue Grotto operators. Construction of public… Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/02310/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02310-24/naxxar-internal-alterations-at-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations at first floor. Extension of first floor office space (Class 4A) over ground floor stores and construction of an additional… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 2 floors [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)