--- title: "PA/05686/24: change of use to Class 4B Grocer in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05686-24/sliema-change-of-use-to-class-4b-grocer source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Sliema: Proposed change of use to Class 4B Grocer Perit Mario Cordina. Validated 28 August 2024. Planning applications › Sliema › PA0568624 # PA/05686/24: change of use to Class 4B Grocer in Sliema 42, Triq Pace, Sliema Proposed change of use to Class 4B Grocer - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 42, Triq Pace, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Yvonne Riley - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 22 March 2024 - **Validated:** 28 August 2024 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 7 October 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05686/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05686&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 42, Triq Pace, Sliema 234 other applications within 300 m: 144 granted, 10 refused, 16 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 15 floors (PA/02322/23). On Triq Pace: 12 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Dario Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dario-mangion). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/03335/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03335-25/sliema-sanction-variations-from-pa3631-21): To sanction variations from PA3631/21. Changes include internal and external amendments. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/03631/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03631-21/sliema-conversion-of-existing-penthouse): Conversion of existing penthouse (originally approved by PA2734/10) into apartment at fifth floor level and construct apartment at receded floor level.… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**PA/02882/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02882-23/sliema-extension-and-alterations-of-existing-apartment-at): Extension and alterations of existing apartment at current penthouse house level. Changes to the elevation on Triq Pace, and the proposed construction of an… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/06828/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06828-24/sliema-change-of-use-from-car-wash-to): Change of use from car wash to coin operated laundry, retention and reconfiguration of class 4A office as approved in PA 7862/18. To excavate one level of… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/02042/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02042-22/sliema-minor-alteration-to-existing-apartments): Minor alteration to existing apartments. Status being checked, 20 m away - [**PA/01879/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01879-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-bedroom-to-class): Change of use from bedroom to class 1D, including internal and external alterations and installation of signage. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 23 m away - [**PA/05454/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05454-24/sliema-sanction-both-existing-structure-and-class-4b): To sanction both existing structure and Class 4B retail shop. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/03050/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03050-25/sliema-division-of-existing-apartment-into-a-1): Division of existing apartment into a 1 one-bedroom apartment and 1 two-bedroom apartment at fourth floor level, changes to room nomenclature in duplex… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 5 floors, 27 m away - [**PA/01648/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01648-24/sliema-change-of-apartment-at-6th-floor-and): Change of apartment at 6th floor and overlying penthouse into two two duplex apartments, minor extension of proposed duplex apartment on Triq Robert Arrigo. Granted, validated 14 June 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/00511/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00511-26/sliema-changes-to-room-uses-in-pre-1967-layout): Changes to room uses in pre-1967 layout. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/07128/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07128-24/sliema-demolish-existing-structure-and-whilst-retaining-ground): To demolish existing structure and whilst retaining ground floor level facade at Triq Pace and first floor level at Triq Robert Arrigo and to propose the… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/01166/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01166-22/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-amendment-to-original-permit): Sanctioning of minor amendment to original permit (PA 6181/05) and proposed extension to fifth floor and construction of a receded floor above it. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/01845/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01845-22/sliema-extension-to-existing-receded-floor-and-proposed): Proposed extension to existing receded floor and proposed new receded floor above (unit 7). Proposal includes sanctioning of railing which was constructed… Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/04384/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04384-23/sliema-propose-minor-alterations-to-an-approved-class): To propose minor alterations to an approved Class 3B hotel including changes to partition layouts, removal of Class 4B shop, changes to entrance aperture and… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/05140/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05140-23/sliema-extension-to-existing-fifth-floor-level-and): Proposed extension to existing fifth floor level and proposed construction of new dwelling at receded floor level. Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away ## More by Mario Cordina - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06289/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06289-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06015/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06015-26/munxar-private-swimming-pool-on-roof-and-private): Proposed private swimming pool on roof and private open stairwell to roof. Proposed change from washroom/pantry to bathroom in recessed floor unit. Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05450/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05450-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-ruins): Proposed demolition of existing ruins. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, ground floor garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)