--- title: "PA/05871/26: Change of use of office block to in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05871-26/sliema-change-of-use-of-office-block-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Sliema: Change of use of office block to a residential block consisting of 5 two bedroom apartments, 5 one bedroom studio… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0587126 # PA/05871/26: Change of use of office block to in Sliema 71, Triq it-Torri, Sliema 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. Proposal includes addition of lightweight partitions on all levels. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 71, Triq it-Torri, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Louis Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/louis-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Louis Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/louis-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 11 - **Received:** 31 July 2026 - **Validated:** 26 August 2026 - **Published:** 26 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 25 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05871/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05871&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 71, Triq it-Torri, Sliema 187 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 9 refused, 17 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 15 floors (PA/07209/23). On Triq it-Torri: 141 other applications, 75 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), [Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 79% (likely range 49–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/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, 9 m away - [**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, 21 m away - [**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, 26 m away - [**PA/03171/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-21/sliema-relocate-an-lpg-tank-on-sloped-area): To relocate an LPG tank on sloped area to service It-Torri restaurant and increase safety in accordance with LPG code of practice. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/07885/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07885-24/sliema-install-digital-screens-behind-window-panes): To install digital screens behind window panes. Granted, validated 14 January 2025, 32 m away - [**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, 33 m away - [**PA/03392/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03392-25/sliema-demolish-the-existing-second-floor-and-parts): Demolish the existing second floor and parts of the first and ground floors, while keeping the existing facade. Build seven new floors and one receded level.… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/04388/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04388-26/sliema-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, to excavate and to construct 36 residential units and 2 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages.To also install signage. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/05143/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05143-25/sliema-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-apartment-1): To carry out internal alterations to apartment 1. To carry out external alterations to all apartments in the block by extending the existing balcony. Suspended, validated 7 January 2026, 73 m away - [**PA/03157/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03157-26/sliema-alterations-to-existing-flat-at-8th-floor): Alterations to existing flat at 8th floor level, construction of front terrace and subdividing it into two flats, and construction of overlying penthouse. Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 9 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/08391/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08391-24/sliema-correct-plotted-location-of-site-for-pb2931-93): To correct plotted location of site for PB2931/93. Proposed works to include demolition of existing washrooms at L6 and construction of 2 additional… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/02219/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02219-25/sliema-demolish-house-keeping-existing-hallway-and-facade): To demolish house keeping existing hallway and facade, to construct garage, 3 overlying apartments and 3 at receded level. Pending, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/02101/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02101-25/sliema-splitting-existing-duplex-penthouse-as-approved-in): Splitting existing duplex penthouse as approved in PA/09365/17 into apartment and penthouse. Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 97 m away - [**PA/01627/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01627-22/sliema-alteration-to-existing-sport-club-deck): Proposed alteration to existing sport club deck, to extend the main deck at higher level. Demolition of a small portion of the lower deck to propose new… Status being checked, 108 m away - [**PA/03740/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03740-24/sliema-demolition-of-existing-receded-floor-level-and): Demolition of existing receded floor level and part roof over existing first floor level, inclusive of internal alterations to existing dwelling. Sanctioning… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 111 m away ## More by Louis Borg - [**PA/06869/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06869-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-approved-class-4b): Change of use of approved Class 4B retail outlet to a Class 4B greengrocer, plus fixing of shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06047/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06047-26/kirkop-sanction-shops-and-garage-as-built): To sanction shops and garage as built. Pending - [**PA/01425/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01425-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-alterations-as-built-from-pa-00787-15): To sanction minor alterations as built from PA/00787/15, to carry out internal and facade alteration, including the relocation of the stairs, addition of… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/01247/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01247-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-remove-stairs-connecting-the-approved-class-3b): To remove stairs connecting the approved Class 3B, 3-star hotel and standalone Class 4D restaurant and, sanction minor alterations and signage from PA/3001/21… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/06888/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06888-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-vacant-room-previously): Change of use from vacant room [previously butcher shop] to a domestic store. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/03162/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03162-25/st-julians-modification-to-approved-drawings-in-pa-3920-23-by): Modification to approved drawings in PA/3920/23 by the addition of a roof overhang on the façade, and an increase in overall building height by one course. Granted, validated 1 July 2025 [All applications by Louis Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/louis-borg) ## More from Louis Borg - [**PA/08336/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08336-25/marsaskala-addition-of-a-first-floor-balcony-on-the): Addition of a first-floor balcony on the existing facade and conversion of an existing external window into a door opening. Granted, validated 29 January 2026 - [**PA/05009/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05009-25/qormi-addition-of-a-w): Proposed addition of a w.c. with ante-room, overlying storage and shop sign to a pre-1967, Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 24 October 2025 - [**PA/08657/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08657-24/lija-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07250/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07250-24/qormi-alterations-to-facade-at-ground-floor): Proposed alterations to facade at ground floor, retaining the existing facade up to first floor. Construction of a duplex two-bedroom maisonette at ground and… Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/00430/23** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00430-23/siggiewi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B retail including fixing of sign, new external apertures and minor alteration works. Granted, validated 8 February 2023 - [**PA/02901/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-apartment-to-class): Change of use from apartment to Class 4B shop including minor internal changes and proposed fixing of sign. Status being checked [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)