--- title: "PA/07387/23: External facade works only consisting of converting in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07387-23/sliema-external-facade-works-only-consisting-of-converting source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: External facade works only consisting of converting of windows into balconies, rendering of facade, replacement of… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0738723 # PA/07387/23: External facade works only consisting of converting in Sliema The Carlton Hotel, 261, Tower Road, bounded also by Old College Street and, Triq in-Nazzarenu, Sliema External facade works only consisting of converting of windows into balconies, rendering of facade, replacement of apertures and construction of canopy over entrance at ground floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** The Carlton Hotel, 261, Tower Road, bounded also by Old College Street and, Triq in-Nazzarenu, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [F.S. Developments Ltd Attn: Frank Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/f-s-developments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 18 October 2023 - **Validated:** 15 February 2024 - **Published:** 12 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 8 January 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 28 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07387/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07387&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around The Carlton Hotel, 261, Tower Road, bounded also by Old College Street and, Triq in-Nazzarenu, Sliema 89 other applications within 300 m: 55 granted, 3 refused, 8 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/02583/23). On Tower Road: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 7 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 Karl Farrugia - [**PA/06171/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06171-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/06073/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06073-26/attard-internal-alterations-to-garage-formation-of): Internal alterations to garage - formation of garage widening. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/05795/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05795-26/qrendi-internal-and-external-alternations-to-ground-floor): Proposed internal and external alternations to ground floor garage (approved in RG/0564/25) including the creation of common parts with lift. Proposed… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04943/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04943-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-building-including-site-excavation): Demolition of existing building including site excavation. Construction of three basement garages with two ground floor maisonettes, four overlying apartments… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/08347/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08347-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-pre-1968-dwelling): To demolish pre-1968 dwelling; alterations to 3C multi purpose hall and layout at basement level approved in PA1527/17; to sanction minor variations from… Granted, validated 7 January 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07964/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07964-25/luqa-sanction-a-w): To sanction a w.c at first floor level and minor changes to apertures on facade at first floor. Granted, validated 10 December 2025 [All applications by Karl Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-farrugia) ## More from F.S. Developments Ltd - [**PA/06496/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06496-25/sliema-change-of-use-of-an-unutilized-area): Change of use of an unutilized area of ground floor of a Class 3B hotel, into a Class 4B convenience shop. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)