--- title: "PA/07576/23: Sanctioning for the existing residential unit with in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07576-23/sliema-sanctioning-for-the-existing-residential-unit-with source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Sliema: Sanctioning for the existing residential unit with provisions for retractable canopies, internal and external… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0757623 # PA/07576/23: Sanctioning for the existing residential unit with in Sliema Victoria Flats, Apt. no. 16, Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca c/w, Trejqet ir-Regina Vittorja, Sliema Sanctioning for the existing residential unit with provisions for retractable canopies, internal and external alterations, building height adjustments, and the installation of glass railings along the facade perimeter. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** Victoria Flats, Apt. no. 16, Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca c/w, Trejqet ir-Regina Vittorja, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** Mr Tomas Backman - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 24 October 2023 - **Validated:** 17 January 2024 - **Published:** 17 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 February 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07576/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07576&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Victoria Flats, Apt. no. 16, Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca c/w, Trejqet ir-Regina Vittorja, Sliema 215 other applications within 300 m: 122 granted, 7 refused, 23 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/01495/24). On Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca: 23 other applications, 14 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Michael Lanfranco](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-lanfranco). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 59 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/00056/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00056-26/sliema-sanction-the-internal-heights-of-two-approved): To sanction the internal heights of two approved car spaces and the closing of one of the approved car spaces with gypsum partitions. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 15 m away - [**PA/02391/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02391-22/sliema-change-external-aperture-from-white-timber-to): To change external aperture from white timber to white pvc aperture. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/00025/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00025-20/sliema-retain-existing-two-houses-with-internal-alterations): To retain existing two houses with internal alterations and demolition of staircase and spiral staircases, and extend to accommodate 10 apartments over 6… Granted, validated 15 January 2020, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/01234/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01234-22/sliema-sanctioning-of-restoration-works-and-other-interventions): Sanctioning of restoration works and other interventions as well as application for proposed restoration works. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/04914/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04914-23/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-modifications-at-level-6): Sanctioning of minor modifications at Level 6 to approved permit PA10942/17. (Modifications include; decrease in size of front balcony and receded 1m high… Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 29 m away - [**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, 31 m away - [**PA/04759/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04759-23/sliema-renewal-of-pa1034-18-part-demolition-of): Renewal of PA1034/18 - Part demolition of existing building, internal alterations, extension to basement and construction of second and third floor and… Withdrawn, validated 8 November 2023, 3 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/00333/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00333-23/sliema-internal-alterations-including-the-creation-of-two): Internal alterations including the creation of two separate residential units instead of an approved duplex unit, proposed extension to approved receded floor… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/04500/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04500-24/sliema-sanction-apartment-covered-by-pa-04347-94-as-built): To sanction apartment covered by PA/04347/94 as built. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/01490/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01490-23/sliema-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/04842/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04842-25/sliema-sanction-receding-canopy-and-internal-height-of): To sanction receding canopy and internal height of apartment as approved in PA/08218/19. Granted, validated 23 September 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/00033/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00033-20/sliema-construct-a-full-floor-at-6th-floor): To construct a full floor at 6th floor and recessed floor level at 7th floor, overlying 6 existing residential storeys. Status being checked, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/00232/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00232-21/sliema-sanction-variations-in-size-of-facade-balconies): To sanction variations in size of facade balconies and changes to parapet heights at roof level from those approved in PA/3922/19. Moreover, application is… Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/00809/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00809-25/sliema-renewal-to-pa-06653-16-demolition-of-existing): Renewal to PA/06653/16 - Demolition of existing structure with retention of existing façade and construction of one basement level with 2 garage spaces and 3… Granted, validated 24 March 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/00926/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00926-25/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-apartment): Internal and external alterations to pre-1967 apartment (no drawings were included in permit PB3062/68) including replacement of apertures, removal of… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 45 m away ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to… Pending - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)