--- title: "PA/06097/24: demolish existing dwelling in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06097-24/sliema-demolish-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Sliema: To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed construction of 1 bedroom apartment at ground, first and second floor level.… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0609724 # PA/06097/24: demolish existing dwelling in Sliema 14, Triq Gafar, Sliema To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed construction of 1 bedroom apartment at ground, first and second floor level. Proposed construction of duplex two bedroom apartment at third and fourth floor level. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 14, Triq Gafar, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Charles Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/charles-bartolo) - **Perit:** [Perit Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 7 July 2024 - **Validated:** 18 September 2024 - **Published:** 18 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 18 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 22 July 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06097/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06097&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 14, Triq Gafar, Sliema 395 other applications within 300 m: 239 granted, 10 refused, 49 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01098/24). On Triq Gafar: 30 other applications, 17 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Martin Debrincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-debrincat), [Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, 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/00249/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00249-25/sliema-sanction-minor-differences-in-layout-from-pa-00517-15): To sanction minor differences in layout from PA/00517/15 within residence as constructed. Granted, validated 18 February 2025, 6 m away - [**PA/00441/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00441-21/sliema-demolish-an-existing-building-and-construct-a): To demolish an existing building and construct a ground floor level for parking of private vehicles and a duplex residential unit, 2 overlying apartments, and… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 11 m away - [**PA/02166/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02166-21/sliema-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construction-of): To demolish existing terraced house and construction of 4 residential unit spread over 5 storeys, one of which is a receded floor. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/06541/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06541-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-08964-18-to-extend): Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/08964/18 to extend common stairwell and lift to ground floor level. Granted, validated 28 October 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/00437/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00437-22/sliema-demolition-of-dangerous-roofs-and-reconstruction-in): Demolition of dangerous roofs and reconstruction in reinforced concrete. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/03910/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-23/sliema-demolition-of-existing-structure-retaining-part-elevation): Demolition of existing structure retaining part elevation, restoration of façade including replacement of timber balcony and construction of a garage and 4… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 2 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/08382/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08382-25/sliema-sanction-property-as-built-from-original-permit): To sanction property as built from original permit PAPB/2221/98 and to construct one metre parapet wall around upper roof level. Granted, validated 6 February 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/07887/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07887-25/sliema-changes-to-facade-and-site-configuration-from): Proposed changes to facade and site configuration from PA/01906/24. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/01906/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01906-24/sliema-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building (door number 71), excavate underlying plot, construction of basement garages, parking spaces and water reservoir, 2 maisonettes,… Granted, validated 31 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/02147/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02147-25/sliema-sanction-minor-variations-in-plan-layout-at): To sanction minor variations in plan layout at 3rd floor, washroom at roof level and 3rd floor facade from those approved in PA/5519/08. Granted, validated 20 May 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/06764/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06764-23/sliema-demolish-existing-ground-floor-and-first-floor): To demolish existing ground floor and first floor maisonettes, and proposed construction of a street level garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/02519/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02519-22/sliema-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of garage at ground floor and four overlying residential units including PV panels at roof level. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/02265/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02265-21/sliema-change-of-use-from-a-disused-property): Change of use from a disused property to Class 4A offices and minor alterations on facade. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/02762/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02762-21/sliema-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a domestic store and internal alterations. The application also proposes sanctioning of the existing layout. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/05709/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05709-24/sliema-sanctioning-the-retractable-aluminum-canopy): Sanctioning the retractable aluminum canopy. Refused, validated 14 May 2025, 35 m away ## More by Russell Marmara - [**PA/07842/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07842-25/mosta-excavation-and-construction-of-basement-garage-levels): Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage levels -1, -2, -3, and -4, accessed from Triq Salvu Barbara via an adjacent ramp covered by… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07712/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07712-25/mgarr-minor-alteration-to-approved-permit-pa-5242-23): Proposed minor alteration to approved permit PA/5242/23. Proposed excavation and construction of water reservoir and level -5 basement garages. Proposed… Granted, validated 19 December 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/06799/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06799-25/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa3581-24): Proposed minor internal alterations to approved permit PA3581/24. Such alterations include shifting of internal wall. Proposed change of use from Class 1A… Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/04282/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04282-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-dilapidated-farmhouse): To demolish existing dilapidated farmhouse, proposed reconstruction and additions. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/02632/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02632-25/mgarr-agricultural-store): Proposed agricultural store, reservoir, pump room, timber gate and restoration of existing rubble wall. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/02487/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02487-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-building-and-to-excavate-and): To demolish existing building and to excavate and construct level -1 basement with 3 garages and 3 other parking spaces, Class 4B shop at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara) ## More from Charles Bartolo - [**PA/07563/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07563-26/naxxar-convert-a-gym-and-a-games-room): To convert a gym and a games room at ground floor into bedrooms Pending - [**PA/04157/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04157-23/birzebbuga-sanction-the-reconstructed-and-relocated-pre-1967-agricultu): To sanction the reconstructed and relocated pre-1967 agricultural store and entrance gate. To include proposed alterations to the structure. Granted, validated 12 July 2023 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)