--- title: "PA/07523/24: Internal alterations to the existing house in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07523-24/sliema-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Sliema: Internal alterations to the existing house, construction of 1 floor and a receded unit to consist in all of, an… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0752324 # PA/07523/24: Internal alterations to the existing house in Sliema 20, Triq il-Creche c/w, Pjazza Sir Adrian Dingli, Sliema Internal alterations to the existing house, construction of 1 floor and a receded unit to consist in all of, an office Class 4A, shop Class 4B and 3 overlying apartments. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 20, Triq il-Creche c/w, Pjazza Sir Adrian Dingli, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Alan Bonnici](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alan-bonnici) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 27 September 2024 - **Validated:** 6 November 2024 - **Published:** 27 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 6 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 18 February 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07523/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07523&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 20, Triq il-Creche c/w, Pjazza Sir Adrian Dingli, Sliema 167 other applications within 300 m: 98 granted, 7 refused, 17 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/00967/25). On Triq il-Creche: 6 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 9 floors, the tallest 9. Periti active on this street: [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/00917/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00917-24/sliema-propose-change-of-use-from-a-class): To propose change of use from a Class 4b butcher shop approved by virtue PA5946/22 to Class 4C shop Refused, validated 21 February 2024, 7 m away - [**PA/02699/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02699-23/sliema-propose-installation-of-wooden-louvered-apertures-and): To propose installation of wooden louvered apertures and to sanction the conversion of windows into doors at second floor level including the installation of… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 11 m away - [**PA/06360/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06360-23/sliema-change-of-use-to-premises-from-garage): Change of use to premises from garage to two Class 4B shops, including internal alterations and fixing of signage. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/06575/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06575-23/sliema-sanction-the-position-and-orientation-of-pool): To sanction the position and orientation of pool and wrought iron railing at setback level. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/04888/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04888-25/sliema-propose-alteration-to-facade-to-create-independent): To propose alteration to facade to create independent access at ground floor level. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/00453/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00453-23/sliema-sanction-variations-to-class-1-dwelling-approved): To sanction variations to Class 1 dwelling approved in PA3487/15. Variations include changes to room designations and minor internal and external alterations… Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/00053/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00053-22/sliema-convert-residential-unit-at-fourth-floor-level): To convert residential unit at fourth floor level into two separate apartments plus other additions and alterations. Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/00838/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00838-21/sliema-increase-height-approved-by-development-permission-pa): To increase height approved by development permission PA 3437/16 and PA5679/17 in order to retain existing slab at third floor level and other additions and… Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/06049/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06049-26/sliema-propose-an-additional-basement-level-to-apartment): To propose an additional basement level to apartment block approved through PA/4806/24. Granted, validated 13 October 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/04806/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04806-24/sliema-demolish-existing-apartment-block-and-construct-13): To demolish existing apartment block and construct 13 residential units spread over 9 floors, and 2 garage levels at semi-basement and basement levels. The… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 9 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/06886/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06886-25/sliema-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations. To sanction property built as a mirror image to the approved PB/4871/82. Withdrawn, 43 m away - [**PA/06731/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06731-24/sliema-demolish-existing-receded-third-floor-level-and): To demolish existing receded third floor level and reconstruct to the building facade as well as to newly construct a receded fourth floor level to match the… Withdrawn, validated 9 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/01229/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01229-23/sliema-renew-pa10385-17-proposed-re-issuing-of-development-permissions): To renew PA10385/17: Proposed re-issuing of development permissions PA03439/16 and PA00492/17 in view of dismissal of PA03439/16. Withdrawn, 53 m away - [**PA/08055/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08055-25/sliema-internal-alterations-and-erection-of-low-walls): Proposed internal alterations and erection of low walls dividing front terraces. Granted, validated 15 January 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/00402/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00402-25/sliema-changes-which-include-internal-alterations-at-penthouse): Proposed changes which include internal alterations at penthouse and roof level along with minor changes to facade. Changes also to proposed pool at roof… Granted, validated 10 March 2025, 62 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**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/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**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 [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from Alan Bonnici - [**PA/06271/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06271-26/swieqi-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-08339-18): Changes to development approved in PA/08339/18. Granted, validated 29 October 2026 - [**PA/05709/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05709-26/msida-demolish-pre-1967-structure-and-construct-a-class): To demolish pre-1967 structure and construct a Class 4B premises and maisonette at ground floor, 10 overlying 1-bedroom units at first to fifth floor and 2… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04501/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04501-26/st-julians-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-shop): To demolish existing first floor maisonette and shop Class 4B, excavate and construct a Class 3B 3-star Hotel with 3 levels of basement garages and parking,… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01669/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01669-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-boathouse-to-class): Change of use from boathouse to Class 4D, and proposed shopfront Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/08275/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08275-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-commercial-class-4a): Change of use from commercial Class 4A as approved in PA/00333/23, to residential unit. Suspended, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/07959/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07959-25/sliema-demolition-of-dwelling-and-class-4d-restaurant): Demolition of dwelling and Class 4D restaurant and construction of 12 floors of Class 3B self catering hotel with 20 units and underlying Class 4C cafeteria. Pending, validated 10 December 2025, 12 floors [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)