--- title: "PA/06513/23: sanctioning of existing apartment in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06513-23/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-apartment source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Proposed sanctioning of existing apartment, including minor internal alterations. Perit Ruben Sciortino. Validated 1… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0651323 # PA/06513/23: sanctioning of existing apartment in Sliema Flat 14, 175, Triq it-Torri, Sliema Proposed sanctioning of existing apartment, including minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Flat 14, 175, Triq it-Torri, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [George Dunbar Cousin](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/george-dunbar-cousin) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 2 August 2023 - **Validated:** 1 November 2023 - **Published:** 1 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 1 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 6 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06513/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06513&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Flat 14, 175, Triq it-Torri, Sliema 187 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 9 refused, 18 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 sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 38 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 Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07833/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07833-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa): Additions and alterations to approved permits PA 2916/22 and PA 5362/25, including the sanctioning of slight variances in layout, slab positions and the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from George Dunbar Cousin - [**PA/04758/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04758-26/san-gwann-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-semi-detached): Internal and external alterations to existing semi-detached villa to include sanctioning for variations to PA/05505/04. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/06117/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06117-25/sliema-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-and-proposed): Internal alterations to existing townhouse and proposed Class 4B ground floor shop, construction of new rooms at first floor and extension at receded level… Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/06333/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06333-23/sliema-removal-of-accretions): Proposed removal of accretions, replacement of damaged roofing slabs, parapet wall at top most level, and restoration of facade. Granted, validated 25 October 2023 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)