--- title: "PA/07447/26: demolish the existing dwelling in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07447-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Sliema: To demolish the existing dwelling, carry out excavation works, and construct a Class 4B shop at ground floor and… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0744726 # PA/07447/26: demolish the existing dwelling in Sliema 70/71, Triq San Frangisk, Sliema To demolish the existing dwelling, carry out excavation works, and construct a Class 4B shop at ground floor and basement levels, six apartments at first to fifth floor levels, a receded floor level, together with the installation of a traditional Maltese non-illuminated signage and air-conditioning units. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 70/71, Triq San Frangisk, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Matthew Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-buttigieg) - **Perit:** [Perit Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 10 July 2026 - **Published:** 4 November 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 December 2026 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 38 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07447/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07447&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 70/71, Triq San Frangisk, Sliema 369 other applications within 300 m: 231 granted, 7 refused, 42 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01098/24). On Triq San Frangisk: 13 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 32 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/02569/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02569-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-first-floor-apartment-as-built-from): Sanctioning of first floor apartment as-built from approved PA/02742/16. Granted, validated 28 May 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/00287/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00287-22/sliema-sanction-existing-class-4b-shop-as-built): To sanction existing Class 4B shop as built including installation of signage and wooden benches within front garden. Proposed part change of use from Class… Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/03346/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03346-23/sliema-widening-of-garage-door): Widening of garage door, replacement of door and replacement of part of roof slab of pre-1967 garage. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 23 m away - [**PA/01659/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01659-21/sliema-demolish-the-existing-house-and-to-construct): To demolish the existing house and to construct five floors of apartments. Status being checked, 5 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/05466/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05466-23/sliema-renew-pa4745-18-amendments-to-approved-pa3986-15): To renew PA4745/18 - Amendments to approved PA3986/15. Amendments include redesign of elevations, minor internal alterations (change of internal heights and… Granted, validated 31 October 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/05574/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05574-23/sliema-sanction-minor-changes-from-approved-permits-pa-5510-01): To sanction minor changes from approved permits PA/5510/01 and PA/3652/00. Proposal also includes conversion of an existing drying area into a bedroom. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/02325/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02325-23/sliema-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Alterations to existing dwelling and construction of receded second and third floor to create three units. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/04285/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04285-24/sliema-change-of-use-from-store-to-class): Change of use from store to Class 4B Retail Shop and minor alterations to form WC room with lightweight partitions. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/00862/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00862-20/sliema-extend-fifth-floor-level-approved-in-pa-04861-17): To extend fifth floor level approved in PA/04861/17 Status being checked, 6 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/02822/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02822-21/sliema-restoration-of-facade-and-internal-alterations): Restoration of facade and internal alterations Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/04740/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04740-24/sliema-alterations-to-existing-property): Proposed alterations to existing property, mainly including; changes to staircase for the formation of a lift and common area, alterations at first floor… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 4 floors, 46 m away - [**PA/00178/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00178-24/sliema-sanction-as-built-variation-to-approved-plans): To sanction as built variation to approved plans of PA/1230/04 comprising minor internal/external changes including localized changes to service shafts,… Granted, validated 1 March 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/05095/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05095-25/sliema-sanction-internal-variations-to-pa-1230-04-mainly-repositioning): Application to sanction internal variations to PA/1230/04 mainly repositioning of walls, doors and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 29 September 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/00714/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00714-24/sliema-it-is-proposed-to-carry-out-some): It is proposed to carry out some internal alterations and to raise the level of the back yard from the basement level to the ground floor level. It is further… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/04284/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04284-24/sliema-change-of-use-from-garage-for-domestic): Change of use from garage for domestic use to Class 4B retail unit and minor alterations to unit to form wc with lightweight partitions and the formation of… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 54 m away ## More by Deborah Busuttil - [**PA/07565/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07565-26/xaghra-propose-a-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): To propose a washroom at receded-floor level, in lieu of PA/04051/20. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06626/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06626-26/xaghra-propose-excavation-works-and-the-construction-of): To propose excavation works and the construction of a maisonette, swimming pool and reservoir at ground-floor level, including four flats from first to… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06450/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06450-26/marsa-correction-of-the-approved-use-of-the): Correction of the approved use of the existing premises from “garage for private cars” to the originally approved use as a “Class 5B aluminum workshop”, as… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06321/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06321-26/xewkija-sanction-property-as-is): To sanction property as is. Granted, validated 17 October 2026 - [**PA/06276/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06276-26/sliema-retain-existing-facade): To retain existing facade, to propose minor external alterations, to demolish existing rooms, to propose change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office… Suspended, validated 9 September 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05981/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05981-26/rabat-gozo-propose-the-change-of-use-from-an): To propose the change of use from an existing agricultural store into a domestic garage and the construction of a new dwelling, which entails the construction… Suspended, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil) ## More from Matthew Buttigieg - [**PA/08205/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08205-25/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-building-to-construct-5-flats): To demolish existing building to construct 5 flats including basement, ground, first, second and receded floor. Pending, validated 17 December 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08031/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08031-25/ghajnsielem-propose-extension-to-existing-pre-1968-dwelling-including): To propose extension to existing pre-1968 dwelling including the construction of a first and receded floor level and to restore the existing facade. Pending, validated 17 December 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05876/25** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05876-25/nadur-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1968): To propose internal and external alterations to pre-1968 dwelling and to propose additional floor at recessed level. Granted, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/04391/25** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04391-25/nadur-excavate-water-reservoir): To excavate water reservoir. Granted, validated 9 July 2025 - [**PA/00800/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00800-25/marsa-construct-a-class-4b): To construct a Class 4B (shop) matching those adjacent to it. Pending, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/06236/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06236-24/st-julians-propose-a-change-of-use-from-vacant): To propose a change of use from vacant space to Class 4B and an LED Digital Advertisement Screen on the side elevation. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)