--- title: "PA/07128/24: demolish existing structure and whilst retaining ground in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07128-24/sliema-demolish-existing-structure-and-whilst-retaining-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: To demolish existing structure and whilst retaining ground floor level facade at Triq Pace and first floor level at… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0712824 # PA/07128/24: demolish existing structure and whilst retaining ground in Sliema 49, Triq Pace, Triq Robert Arrigo, Sliema 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 construction of a Class 4B shop at ground floor, duplex maisonette at ground/first, single apartment at each floor from second till sixth floor and a duplex apartment at seventh floor/receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 49, Triq Pace, Triq Robert Arrigo, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Ruben Magro](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ruben-magro) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 8 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 15 April 2024 - **Validated:** 16 October 2024 - **Published:** 16 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 15 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 16 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07128/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07128&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 49, Triq Pace, Triq Robert Arrigo, Sliema 234 other applications within 300 m: 143 granted, 11 refused, 16 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 15 floors (PA/02322/23). On Triq Pace: 12 other applications, 8 granted and 1 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 demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/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/05686/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05686-24/sliema-change-of-use-to-class-4b-grocer): Proposed change of use to Class 4B Grocer Refused, validated 28 August 2024, 37 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 Jonathan Schembri - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) ## More from Ruben Magro - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/06752/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06752-26/st-julians-facade-changes-to): Proposed facade changes to, materials, railings, and apertures. Pending - [**PA/05725/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05725-26/paola-alterations-to-existing-commercial-outlets): Alterations to existing commercial outlets (pre-1967 building) to reconfigure their layout, to create entrance to common area including construction of lift… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/04433/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04433-26/marsa-change-of-use-from-class-4a-at): Change of use from Class 4A at ground floor to Class 4B and extension of approved Class 4A use over 5 floors. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/02903/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02903-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-to-create-two-units): Minor internal alterations to create two units from one apartment having 3 entrances. Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/01293/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01293-26/sliema-sanctioning-at-third-floor-level-and-proposed): Sanctioning at third floor level and proposed alterations to 2 duplex apartments as approved in PA/1339/25 to create 3 separate units. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)