--- title: "PA/05659/23: Removal of approved swimming pool at level in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05659-23/sliema-removal-of-approved-swimming-pool-at-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Removal of approved swimming pool at level 17 and extension of level 17 built footprint in order to accommodate two… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0565923 # PA/05659/23: Removal of approved swimming pool at level in Sliema Fortina SPA Resort, Triq, ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Sliema Removal of approved swimming pool at level 17 and extension of level 17 built footprint in order to accommodate two penthouse residential units rather than one. Addition of private access to roof at Level 18 and inclusion of separating walls and a glass balustrade on the roof. Extension of external terrace at level 16 and minor internal alterations to apartment to make it accessible. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Fortina SPA Resort, Triq, ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Fortina Developments two Ltd Attn: Edward Zammit Tabona](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/fortina-developments-two-ltd) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 28 July 2023 - **Validated:** 1 November 2023 - **Published:** 27 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 12 October 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 15 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05659/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05659&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Fortina SPA Resort, Triq, ix-Xatt ta' Tigne', Sliema 406 other applications within 300 m: 255 granted, 8 refused, 40 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01098/24). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 40 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/00044/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00044-23/sliema-widening-of-aperture-on-side-fa-ade-at): Proposed widening of aperture on side façade at ground floor to create a new garage opening, minor internal alterations at first floor creating a new bathroom… Granted, validated 18 January 2023, 10 m away - [**PA/04179/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04179-26/sliema-partial-change-of-use-of-the-floor): Partial change of use of the floor plan of a shop (Class 4B) to an area for the creation of ceramic artefacts (Class 5A) with no increase in number of… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/02224/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02224-26/sliema-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-including-extension): Proposed internal alterations to pre-1967 dwelling including extension at roof level. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/02795/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02795-26/sliema-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level-to): Internal alterations at first floor level to a pre-1968 building. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 2 floors, 28 m away - [**PA/00017/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00017-22/sliema-restoration-of-facade-and-sanctioning-of-recessed): Proposed restoration of facade and sanctioning of recessed floor’s facade material and opera morta. Pending, validated 17 February 2022, 29 m away - [**PA/06334/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06334-26/sliema-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-second-floor): Proposed internal alterations and extension at second floor level comprising a lounge area, including installation of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 28 October 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/07358/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-26/sliema-demolish-existing-internal-walls-and-ceilings): To demolish existing internal walls and ceilings (retaining facade), plus construction of a Class 3A guest house at ground, first, second, third and setback… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/01503/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01503-21/sliema-restoration-of-niche-dedicated-to-our-lady): Restoration of niche dedicated to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/04727/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04727-26/sliema-structural-interventions-including-extensions-to-two-adjacent): Proposed structural interventions including extensions to two adjacent dwellings and restoration of the existing facades. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/01048/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01048-23/sliema-extension-to-existing-townhouse): Extension to Existing townhouse; inc. construction of additional rooms at roof level and some minor internal alterations, as well as incorporating an adjacent… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 34 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, 36 m away - [**PA/02063/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02063-24/sliema-installation-of-steel-staircase-from-first-floor): Installation of steel staircase from first floor bedroom terrace onto roof of garage on Triq Leone, and construction of parapet wall. Granted, validated 31 May 2024, 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, 42 m away - [**PA/00484/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00484-24/sliema-convert-pre-1967-domestic-store-to-a-class): To convert pre-1967 domestic store to a Class 4B shop, including construction of w.c. and installation of signage with the facade. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 49 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, 50 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from Fortina Developments two Ltd - [**PA/02233/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02233-26/sliema-minor-changes-to-all-basements-levels-and): Minor changes to all basements levels and 3 generators with an on board diesel tank located 2 on level -3 and 1 located on level -1. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/08022/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08022-24/sliema-construction-of-two-rooftop-pools-on-approved): Proposed construction of two rooftop pools on approved accessible private roofs at level 18 and raising of glass balustrade from 1.1m to 1.5m above finish… Granted, validated 18 February 2025 - [**PA/06299/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06299-24/sliema-lateral-extension-of-apartment-a161-at-level): Proposed lateral extension of apartment A161 at level 16 onto adjacent terrace including shading canopy. Associated elevation changes. Granted, validated 10 October 2024 - [**PA/06390/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06390-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa3913-18-change-of-use-of): Renewal of PA3913/18: Change of use of residential (Class 1) blocks A (height of eight floors plus receded) and B (height of eleven floors plus receded) and… Granted, validated 17 January 2024 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)