--- title: "PA/07626/25: Change of use from retail shop Class in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07626-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-retail-shop-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Sliema: Change of use from retail shop Class 4B, to cafeteria Class 4C. Some minor internal layout and alteration to front… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0762625 # PA/07626/25: Change of use from retail shop Class in Sliema 302, Shop, Triq Manwel Dimech c/w, Triq San Gwann Battista, Sliema Change of use from retail shop Class 4B, to cafeteria Class 4C. Some minor internal layout and alteration to front signage included. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 302, Shop, Triq Manwel Dimech c/w, Triq San Gwann Battista, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Emanuel Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/emanuel-sammut) - **Perit:** [Perit George Pullicino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-pullicino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 8 August 2025 - **Validated:** 26 November 2025 - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 11 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07626/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07626&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 302, Shop, Triq Manwel Dimech c/w, Triq San Gwann Battista, Sliema 429 other applications within 300 m: 266 granted, 8 refused, 56 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 16 floors (PA/01122/25). On Triq Manwel Dimech: 70 other applications, 40 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 16. Periti active on this street: [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/00106/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00106-24/sliema-restoration-of-street-facade): Restoration of street facade. Pending, validated 6 February 2024, 1 m away - [**PA/07380/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07380-24/sliema-this-project-seeks-to-provide-a-separate): This project seeks to provide a separate entrance to the dwelling whilst still retaining the existing shop. Furthermore, it is also being proposed to demolish… Granted, validated 24 February 2025, 3 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/00731/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00731-21/sliema-restoration-of-ground-floor-facade): Restoration of ground floor facade, consists of repair of facade where necessary and application of plaster and paint on facade and new colour to existing… Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/04369/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04369-26/sliema-alterations-on-facade-to-form-an-interconnected): Alterations on facade to form an interconnected garage for a private vehicle instead of the sitting room. To sanction post 1968 structures at second floor… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/04066/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04066-25/sliema-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-property-at): Proposed internal alterations and extension to property at recessed floor level. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/02377/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02377-25/sliema-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-vacant-dwelling-to): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 vacant dwelling to be converted into a residence. Alterations include demolition of the presently dilapidated upper roof… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors, 21 m away - [**PA/04913/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04913-23/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-differences-of-property-as): Proposed sanctioning of minor differences of property as built from approved permit PA/2182/16. Proposed creation of balcony at roof level and other minor… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 23 m away - [**PA/00709/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00709-23/sliema-internal-alterations-and-addition-of-a-floor): Proposed internal alterations and addition of a floor at roof level. Granted, validated 23 March 2023, 23 m away - [**PA/00825/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00825-25/sliema-sanctioning-of-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-361-18): Proposed Sanctioning of Changes from approved permit PA/361/18. Application also includes the proposed change of use from approved (Class 4B) local shop to… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/02781/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02781-22/sliema-retention-of-existing-facade-and-front-part): Retention of existing facade and front part of property; and demolition of sub-standard back rooms. Construction of maisonette at ground floor level, and two… Withdrawn, validated 27 April 2022, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/05010/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05010-24/sliema-retention-of-existing-facade-and-front-part): Retention of existing facade and front part of property; and demolition of sub-standard backrooms. Construction of Class 4A office at ground floor level, and… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/06248/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06248-25/sliema-modifications-to-ground-floor-and-1st-floor): Modifications to ground floor and 1st floor plan, replacement of roof over 1st floor, proposal of 2 setback floors retaining the existing facade, creating 2… Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/01145/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01145-24/sliema-demolition-of-structure-in-the-backyard-built): Demolition of structure in the backyard built after 1968. Internal alterations of pre-1968 building consisting of demolition and construction of internal… Granted, validated 22 April 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/01011/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01011-26/sliema-reduction-of-area-of-class-4c-snack): Proposed reduction of area of Class 4C snack bar at ground floor level and proposed placing of tables and chairs in private outdoor area, and proposed… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/03403/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03403-23/sliema-demolish-existing-dilapidated-slabs-at-first-floor): To demolish existing dilapidated slabs at first floor, and construction of lift shaft from ground floor level, and construction of 3 floors. Refused, validated 14 June 2023, 4 floors, 43 m away ## More by George Pullicino - [**PA/07601/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07601-26/marsaskala-sanction-installation-of-a-white-coloured-aluminium): To sanction installation of a white coloured aluminium gate in front of garage, from elevation approved in PA/02820/21. Pending - [**PA/07389/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07389-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-02227-18-in-order-to-construct-another): To renew PA/02227/18 in order to construct another three levels in order to create an apartment and a duplex apartment. To make minor internal alterations to… Pending - [**PA/07075/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07075-26/zebbug-sanction-change-of-use-from-workshop): To sanction change of use from workshop (Class 5B) as approved in PB/2714/73, PA/1391/99 and PA/5686/00 to food stores (Class 6A) as an extension to the… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06644/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06644-26/san-gwann-sanction-as-built-the-terraced-house): Application to sanction as built the terraced house, approved through PB/03578/76. Pending - [**PA/06369/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06369-26/pieta-convert-a-ground-floor-garage-into-a): To convert a ground floor garage into a retail shop selling groceries (Class 4B), make minor internal and external alterations as well as installing a shop… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05572/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05572-26/siggiewi-change-excavation-methodology-from-that-defined-for): To change excavation methodology from that defined for PA/05893/25 and PA/00679/24. Granted, validated 19 August 2026 [All applications by George Pullicino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-pullicino) ## More from Emanuel Sammut - [**PA/03710/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03710-25/birkirkara-sanction-class-6a-store-as-built): To sanction Class 6A store as built, with changes including variations in ground floor layout, omission of the approved first floor level and correction of… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/03466/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03466-25/gzira-sanction-the-internal-and-external-layout-of): To sanction the internal and external layout of 2 local shops (Class 4B) including their ancillary stores, offices and toilets from approved development… Granted, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/00956/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00956-24/msida-sanction-changes-to-garages-from-approved-pa4416-98): To sanction changes to garages from approved PA4416/98. Changes consist of the removal of the toilets and removal of shaft in garage 1, introduction of… Granted, validated 29 May 2024 - [**PA/00954/20** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00954-20/gharghur-construction-of-ground-floor-garages-with-overlying): Proposed construction of ground floor garages with overlying two bedroom apartments at first and second floor levels and one bedroom apartment at receded… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00547/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00547-20/qormi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 3C studio fitness and proposed ancillary store. Application includes installation of timber sign Status being checked [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)