--- title: "PA/05709/24: Sanctioning the retractable aluminum canopy in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05709-24/sliema-sanctioning-the-retractable-aluminum-canopy source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Sliema: Sanctioning the retractable aluminum canopy. Perit Sinem Samanci. Validated 14 May 2025. Planning applications › Sliema › PA0570924 # PA/05709/24: Sanctioning the retractable aluminum canopy in Sliema Mansfield Place, Flat 11, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema Sanctioning the retractable aluminum canopy. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Mansfield Place, Flat 11, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Demet Shakir](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/demet-shakir) - **Perit:** [Perit Sinem Samanci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sinem-samanci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 11 March 2024 - **Validated:** 14 May 2025 - **Published:** 14 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 13 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 15 October 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05709/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05709&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Mansfield Place, Flat 11, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema 429 other applications within 300 m: 262 granted, 7 refused, 55 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 16 floors (PA/01122/25). On Triq Manwel Dimech: 70 other applications, 40 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 16. Periti active on this street: [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 68–100%, medium reliability, from 93 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/00106/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00106-24/sliema-restoration-of-street-facade): Restoration of street facade. Pending, validated 6 February 2024, 1 m away - [**PA/07380/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07380-24/sliema-this-project-seeks-to-provide-a-separate): This project seeks to provide a separate entrance to the dwelling whilst still retaining the existing shop. Furthermore, it is also being proposed to demolish… Granted, validated 24 February 2025, 3 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/00731/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00731-21/sliema-restoration-of-ground-floor-facade): Restoration of ground floor facade, consists of repair of facade where necessary and application of plaster and paint on facade and new colour to existing… Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/04369/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04369-26/sliema-alterations-on-facade-to-form-an-interconnected): Alterations on facade to form an interconnected garage for a private vehicle instead of the sitting room. To sanction post 1968 structures at second floor… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/04066/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04066-25/sliema-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-property-at): Proposed internal alterations and extension to property at recessed floor level. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/02377/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02377-25/sliema-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-vacant-dwelling-to): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 vacant dwelling to be converted into a residence. Alterations include demolition of the presently dilapidated upper roof… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors, 21 m away - [**PA/04913/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04913-23/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-differences-of-property-as): Proposed sanctioning of minor differences of property as built from approved permit PA/2182/16. Proposed creation of balcony at roof level and other minor… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 23 m away - [**PA/00709/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00709-23/sliema-internal-alterations-and-addition-of-a-floor): Proposed internal alterations and addition of a floor at roof level. Granted, validated 23 March 2023, 23 m away - [**PA/00825/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00825-25/sliema-sanctioning-of-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-361-18): Proposed Sanctioning of Changes from approved permit PA/361/18. Application also includes the proposed change of use from approved (Class 4B) local shop to… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/02781/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02781-22/sliema-retention-of-existing-facade-and-front-part): Retention of existing facade and front part of property; and demolition of sub-standard back rooms. Construction of maisonette at ground floor level, and two… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/05010/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05010-24/sliema-retention-of-existing-facade-and-front-part): Retention of existing facade and front part of property; and demolition of sub-standard backrooms. Construction of Class 4A office at ground floor level, and… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/06248/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06248-25/sliema-modifications-to-ground-floor-and-1st-floor): Modifications to ground floor and 1st floor plan, replacement of roof over 1st floor, proposal of 2 setback floors retaining the existing facade, creating 2… Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/01145/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01145-24/sliema-demolition-of-structure-in-the-backyard-built): Demolition of structure in the backyard built after 1968. Internal alterations of pre-1968 building consisting of demolition and construction of internal… Granted, validated 22 April 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/01011/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01011-26/sliema-reduction-of-area-of-class-4c-snack): Proposed reduction of area of Class 4C snack bar at ground floor level and proposed placing of tables and chairs in private outdoor area, and proposed… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/03403/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03403-23/sliema-demolish-existing-dilapidated-slabs-at-first-floor): To demolish existing dilapidated slabs at first floor, and construction of lift shaft from ground floor level, and construction of 3 floors. Refused, validated 14 June 2023, 4 floors, 43 m away ## More by Sinem Samanci - [**PA/07153/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07153-26/sliema-restoration-works): Restoration works, minor internal and external alterations. Pending - [**PA/04691/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04691-26/kirkop-subdivision-of-the-existing-townhouse-into-two): Subdivision of the existing townhouse into two separate residential units at ground and first-floor levels, together with minor internal alterations;… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03254/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03254-26/sliema-installation-of-an-external-seating-area-ancillary): Proposed installation of an external seating area ancillary to an existing Class 4D restaurant, including tables, chairs, and removable umbrellas, by… Refused, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/07702/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07702-25/swieqi-sanction-as-built-property-which-differs-from-rg-00464-23): To sanction as-built property which differs from RG/00464/23 and PA/00912/11, proposed partial demolition and construction works. Pending, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/07826/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07826-24/hamrun-sanctioning-the-property-as-built): Sanctioning the property as built, which differs from PA/02248/03, and minor internal alterations. Withdrawn - [**PA/05762/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05762-24/sliema-sanction-the-interconnection-of-a-class-4a): To sanction the interconnection of a Class 4A office with a Class 4B shop and the change of use into a Class 4B convenience shop, to include the preparation… Granted, validated 28 August 2024 [All applications by Sinem Samanci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sinem-samanci) ## More from Demet Shakir - [**PA/04050/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04050-25/sliema-change-of-use-of-one-class-4b): Proposed change of use of one Class 4B shop and one Class 1 residential unit, as approved by PA/07653/18, to a Class 3A guesthouse, as an extension to the… Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/04856/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04856-23/sliema-partial-demolition-at-basement): Partial demolition at basement, ground, first floor and roof, minor excavation works, construction of one additional floor and a receded floor, change of use… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)