--- title: "PA/07959/25: Demolition of dwelling and Class 4D restaurant in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07959-25/sliema-demolition-of-dwelling-and-class-4d-restaurant source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Sliema: Demolition of dwelling and Class 4D restaurant and construction of 12 floors of Class 3B self catering hotel with 20… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0795925 # PA/07959/25: Demolition of dwelling and Class 4D restaurant in Sliema 80a, Sqaq il-Fawwara, Sliema 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. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 80a, Sqaq il-Fawwara, 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:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 12 floors - **Residential units:** 20 - **Received:** 29 August 2025 - **Validated:** 10 December 2025 - **Published:** 10 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 January 2026 The public planning file has 27 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07959/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07959&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 80a, Sqaq il-Fawwara, Sliema 3 other applications on the same street: 2 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/08500/24). On Sqaq il-Fawwara: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 76% (likely range 46–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision nearby). It proposes 12 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 3. 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/02304/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02304-26/sliema-sanction-change-of-use-of-ancillary-stores): To sanction change of use of ancillary stores approved in PB3088/74 to a Class 1 residential apartment. Proposal also includes sanctioning of minor internal… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/08500/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08500-24/sliema-demolition-of-dwelling-and-of-restaurant): Demolition of dwelling and of restaurant (Class 4D), minimal excavation, and construction of Class 4B at ground floor level with overlying 10 apartments Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/02189/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02189-22/sliema-sanction-changes-in-fa-ade-and-proposed-change): To sanction changes in façade and proposed change of use from Class 4C Outlet to Class 4D Restaurant at Level 2, and also change of use from Class 4A Office… Status being checked ## 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/07771/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07771-25/swieqi-demolish-existing-bungalow-covered-by-pa-03761-04): To demolish existing bungalow covered by PA/03761/04, excavate level -1 basement and construct 2 semi-detached villas and 1 fully detached villa consisting of… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)