PA/07209/23: Phase 2: Proposed construction of an extension in Sliema
Astra Hotel and Preluna Hotel Block 2, Triq it-Torri c/w Triq L. Graham c/w, Triq Milner, Sliema
Phase 2: Proposed construction of an extension to the 4-star Class 3B hotel approved in PA/02010/19, including modification to the approved permit to convert the proposed hotel to a 5-star rating. Combined proposal shall include ancillary Class 4C and 4D bars/restaurants at Levels -1, ground, first and roof levels, and 138 guestrooms from second floor level up to fourteenth floor level, including a pool at roof level.
- Status
- Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT)
- Location
- Astra Hotel and Preluna Hotel Block 2, Triq it-Torri c/w Triq L. Graham c/w, Triq Milner, Sliema
- Locality
- Sliema
- Applicant
- Preluna Ltd Attn: Joseph Andres Preca
- Perit
- Perit Michael Anastasi
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Hotel
- Height
- 15 floors
- Received
- 7 August 2023
- Validated
- 6 December 2023
- Published
- 6 December 2023
- Comments close
- 15 January 2024
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 17 March 2025
- Permit expires
- 23 July 2030
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Astra Hotel and Preluna Hotel Block 2, Triq it-Torri c/w Triq L. Graham c/w, Triq Milner, Sliema
187 other applications within 300 m: 104 granted, 9 refused, 18 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/00967/25).
On Triq it-Torri: 141 other applications, 74 granted and 7 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 10. Periti active on this street: Edwin Mintoff, David Vassallo, Paul Camilleri, Malcolm Xuereb, Christian Spiteri.
Approval estimate for hotel applications like this here: about 79% (likely range 49–100%, low reliability, from 3 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 15 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 10. 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: Renovation including internal alterations and changes to external apertures.
- PA/04014/26 Sliema: To sanction as built Class 4D from approved in PA7214/20. To propose change of use from Class 4D to Class 3A Guesthouse.
- PA/05913/26 Sliema: To propose construction of extra floor.
- PA/03171/21 Sliema: To relocate an LPG tank on sloped area to service It-Torri restaurant and increase safety in accordance with LPG code of practice.
- PA/07885/24 Sliema: To install digital screens behind window panes.
- PA/06796/26 Sliema: 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…
- PA/03392/25 Sliema: 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.…
- PA/04388/26 Sliema: To demolish existing dwellings, to excavate and to construct 36 residential units and 2 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages.To also install signage.
- PA/05143/25 Sliema: To carry out internal alterations to apartment 1. To carry out external alterations to all apartments in the block by extending the existing balcony.
- PA/03157/26 Sliema: Alterations to existing flat at 8th floor level, construction of front terrace and subdividing it into two flats, and construction of overlying penthouse.
- PA/08391/24 Sliema: To correct plotted location of site for PB2931/93. Proposed works to include demolition of existing washrooms at L6 and construction of 2 additional…
- PA/02219/25 Sliema: To demolish house keeping existing hallway and facade, to construct garage, 3 overlying apartments and 3 at receded level.
- PA/02101/25 Sliema: Splitting existing duplex penthouse as approved in PA/09365/17 into apartment and penthouse.
- PA/01627/22 Sliema: 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…
- PA/03740/24 Sliema: Demolition of existing receded floor level and part roof over existing first floor level, inclusive of internal alterations to existing dwelling. Sanctioning…
More by Michael Anastasi
- PA/07657/26 Pembroke: Proposed changes to permit PA/04863/21, including changes to the lift shaft at roof level and removal of landscaping from what was previously approved.
- PA/07533/26 Rabat: Renewal request to PA/05950/18 - Change of use from shop to Class 4C, restoration of facade and minor internal and external alterations.
- PA/07414/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed construction of four overlying floors with 6 apartments per floor and three penthouses at setback floor level.
- PA/06952/26 Rabat: Renewal request to PA/10246/17 - Proposed extension of approved 3rd level (as per PA/7449/16) including minor alterations and lowering of roof level by one…
- PA/06525/26 Mgarr: To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garage, 3 overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at setback floor level…
- PA/06513/26 Marsaskala: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette, three overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a…
All applications by Michael Anastasi
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